Do you have a website or blog? If you answered “yes.” Read on because you may find some of these website and blog tips useful. If you answered “no,” you’re welcome to continue reading or you can click HERE for my archives page and find more reading options. Before going through this list, think about… Continue reading Website and Blog Tips
Category: lifestyle
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Gingham Style Defined
Gingham Style is not to be confused with Gangnam Style…Go Gingham is where you can get to be stylish and frugal! But what is it exactly? Well maybe this will help... I was interviewed recently and given a list of questions to answer about my style. I don’t think the story will run so I… Continue reading Gingham Style Defined
Living Your Best Life Tips
There are many days when I think about how little time I have left with teenagers at home. When my kids were younger and I was home with them, some days felt as if they went on forever. Now, with college letters arriving daily in our mailbox, I am feeling as if I’ve got to… Continue reading Living Your Best Life Tips
Rethinking Laundry and Cleaning Detergents
I’m feeling duped right now. For years, I’ve been using Borax and touting it as an “old-fashioned cleaning” product and one that our grandmothers probably used. While that may be true, several readers brought to my attention its health risks. After doing some online research, I’ve decided to mostly discontinue (* see note at bottom)… Continue reading Rethinking Laundry and Cleaning Detergents
Camera Crews and Cleaning House
Because my kids do most all of the house cleaning around our home as part of their “allowance” responsibilities, I really don’t do much house cleaning anymore. Yes, this is nice but trust me, standards must be lowered when it comes to teenagers doing “housework.” At least I’m not doing it! It’s best if I… Continue reading Camera Crews and Cleaning House
6 Tips for Returning Holiday Gifts
At this time of year, everyone wants to know what to do with gifts they’ve received but don’t need or want. Here are some handy suggestions about what to do with unwanted or not needed holiday gifts. Regardless of which of the 6 tips for returning holiday gifts you choose, a thank you note is… Continue reading 6 Tips for Returning Holiday Gifts
Green Living Is Often Grey
Sometimes the environmental cost involved with “green living” isn’t exactly what we expect. When I wrote about using reusable cotton or canvas grocery bags, as opposed to using plastic grocery bags, who knew that, scientifically speaking, the best choice was a reusable bag made of recycled plastic rather than cotton? Green living is often grey… Continue reading Green Living Is Often Grey
New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep
Denmark is known for perennially being one of the happiest countries in the world. Why are the Danes so happy? Sure, they have a fairly short work week and enviable social safety nets, but what’s the kicker? They keep their expectations low. With lowered expectations, when goals are met, you’re happy. This is the same… Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep
Shutterfly Winner Announced
The winner of the Shutterfly Family Photo Giveaway is: Darcy! Congratulations! Look in your email box for all the details and the discount code. Darcy's comment was #6: Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway. I enjoyed reading all of your comments. Thank you also to Shutterfly for this giveaway. Go Gingham related links:… Continue reading Shutterfly Winner Announced
Shutterfly Family Photo Giveaway
Hello readers! Shutterfly and I have a nice little holiday gift to giveaway to one lucky reader. It’s a $50.00 gift certificate to use on Shutterfly.com. If you haven’t ordered your holiday photos or cards, you can use this gift certificate to do so. We don't have a particular day that we set aside for… Continue reading Shutterfly Family Photo Giveaway
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