I’m almost done with a sewing project I started over a year ago. The project is a quilt for my son’s bed. He knows about it so you don’t have to worry about whispering. The hardest part about this project was definitely picking out the fabric. Getting a teenage-boy to the fabric store is one… Continue reading Sewing Project: A Quilt for My Son
Year: 2010
Parenting: Children’s Allowances
Paying kids an allowance is always a hot topic among parents. To pay or not to pay? We pay allowances at our house and it actually resembles a little micro-economy! Being paid an allowance is a privilege and with that privilege comes responsibility. The ultimate goal in paying an allowance is teaching kids to be… Continue reading Parenting: Children’s Allowances
When Dumpsters are Locked Diving Woes Result
This is a trend that I hope will not continue or my “frugal shopping” days are numbered! It is a sad day when someone (like myself) can’t root through someone's junk. Keeping more junk from going to waste or a landfill should be a right, right? A covered, locked dumpster is a huge problem. Luckily,… Continue reading When Dumpsters are Locked Diving Woes Result
Password Organization
Just like organizing my recipe binders, my passwords needed some organizing attention as well. Experts say not to use the same password for your different on-line accounts. This is good advice but what to do with all of those pesky little numbers and letters?! Who can keep all of those straight in their head? Dig… Continue reading Password Organization
Free Drawing at Go Gingham
To celebrate the official launch of my website, I’m giving away one of these adorable lunch sacks! How can you enter into the drawing to win? Do any of the three following: Leave a comment on Go Gingham during the month of December Sign up for the RSS feed (just click on one of the… Continue reading Free Drawing at Go Gingham
Why I love Portland and Free Stuff
I just picked up this little table on my way to the grocery store! I just love it when people put their “junk” out on the sidewalk with a little sign that says “free” and it becomes my “treasure” and it fits into my little car. Actually, this would not have fit into my car… Continue reading Why I love Portland and Free Stuff
Grilled Thanksgiving Turkey
We traveled for Thanksgiving so we celebrated at our home last night. We love cooking the Thanksgiving meal and the leftovers are not to be missed. This is our turkey. This bird is the word. I’m not joking – this is the best bird I’ve ever had. Grilled, on the Weber. Sprinkled with a dry-brine… Continue reading Grilled Thanksgiving Turkey
Organizing Recipes
Do you clip recipes out of newspapers? Magazines? Print them from websites? Then do you ask yourself…what am I going to do with these? If you’re like me, you’re always finding a new recipe to try. After years of recipe chaos (seriously, this was a mess), I decided it was time to take control and… Continue reading Organizing Recipes
Rate Hikes Disguised as News
Comcast hikes rates for Oregon cable TV, Internet access | OregonLive.com. This article was in our paper Monday and is about how cable bills are going up AGAIN. At our house, we don’t have cable and never will. So, maybe I wouldn't mind cable (and I know my husband would like to have it to… Continue reading Rate Hikes Disguised as News
Cooking with Dried Beans
Cooking with dried beans costs substantially less than canned beans and you control the ingredients (sodium, preservatives, etc) of what goes into your beans. A 25 lb (11.3 kg) bag of black beans for $14.79 lasts our family about 5-6 months. I cook 6 cups of dried beans once a week. (Hey, it can't be… Continue reading Cooking with Dried Beans
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