Well, it's finally done - Go Gingham's site re-do. Our IT department has been hard at work the last few months and they're still working through some kinks so if you find a broken link or something doesn't load properly, please let our web developer me know. Why re-do Go Gingham? This site is now… Continue reading Hello Site Re-Do
Author: Sara {Go Gingham}
Sara, creator of Go Gingham, writes about real food, green living, and a healthy lifestyle - on fewer resources - {Stylishly Frugal Living}. She loves gingham - but tries to keep that in check.
Craftsman Rocker Re-Do
You know I love chairs, right? If you don't know that about me, read up. After getting rid of a lot of chairs, I had to keep this one. It was a steal at a garage sale and since I live in a Craftsman style bungalow, I needed this Craftsman style rocker to go with… Continue reading Craftsman Rocker Re-Do
Cheddar Curry Cheese Spread
Oh, this cheddar curry cheese spread is a dip that is too good. I hadn't made it in years but when my kids started asking about it, I thought it was time to trot it back out. It's bold and flavorful - and the color makes it a nice addition to any appetizer spread. Be… Continue reading Cheddar Curry Cheese Spread
Our Year Long Home Organization Project and Having Less Stuff
The results are in from last year's home organization project and our goal to have less stuff. The verdict? I'm thrilled. The space is glorious. Drawers are opening and closing without bursting. Much like space in the margins of a book - or a website not being too cluttered - that's what it looks like.… Continue reading Our Year Long Home Organization Project and Having Less Stuff
Why You Should Fill Out the FAFSA Today
We're in the midst of college applications and financial aid forms here. If you live in the U.S. and have a high school senior (or will shortly) or have a member of your family who'd like to attend college, I'm encouraging you to fill out the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (the FAFSA) today.… Continue reading Why You Should Fill Out the FAFSA Today
Healthy and Frugal Living Make a Good Pair
Do you ever read an article and think to yourself, "My thoughts exactly." That's what happened when I read this article from U.S. News & World Report. It's about developing good habits - for healthy and frugal living. How to Develop Frugal Habits: Changing your spending routine is similar to changing your health-related habits It's… Continue reading Healthy and Frugal Living Make a Good Pair
How to Eat Real Food at Home
The easiest way to eat healthy, real food, is to cook it at home. You'll save money, too! By cooking at home, you decide what goes into the meal and what unhealthy stuff stays out. It's easy to cook healthy, real food at home but it does take a little planning. (Never meal planned before?… Continue reading How to Eat Real Food at Home
Easy Entertaining with a Dinner Group
Here's what I love about being in a dinner group - it's easy entertaining. It's not elaborate. This is the key to stress free entertaining - keeping it simple. When you have to cook everything - appetizers, entree, sides, and dessert - it's a lot and for some people is too much. They skip entertaining… Continue reading Easy Entertaining with a Dinner Group
Why Can’t Stores Recycle Packaging and Items They Sell?
In most states, when you buy a six-pack of beer, you pay a deposit up front for the bottles. Then, when you return the bottles, you get the money back. The point is: you get to take the items back. This sort of 'taking back' is important - and it's not the money I'm concerned… Continue reading Why Can’t Stores Recycle Packaging and Items They Sell?
5 Reasons to Home Swap
While more people are renting homes, rooms, garden apartments or just a sofa for traveling, there's another option that's even better: home swapping. What is home swapping? Trading houses for a set period of time. You go and stay in someone's home - across the country or around the world - while they stay in… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Home Swap
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