I live with people who like to soak pots and pans. Even though my kids are supposed to clean up the kitchen after they each make dinner every week, there are numerous mornings when I find a pot or a pan sitting in the sink when I get up. Sometimes, I even spy a pot… Continue reading These Pots and Pans Need to Soak
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Blogging Tips for New Bloggers
People always ask me how my blog is doing and their follow-up question is, “Are you making any money at it?” I have an answer to that question and it’s got 11 parts but here's the bottom line: I’m having fun creating a business out of what I’m passionate about. It’s so wonderful to have… Continue reading Blogging Tips for New Bloggers
Never Spill Your Wine Again at a Picnic
Living in Portland (Oregon), we are fortunate in that our city’s park system puts on free concerts in the evening throughout the summer. I love to put together a great picnic dinner, grab a bottle of wine, and head up to the park near our house for a relaxing evening. These concerts give us a… Continue reading Never Spill Your Wine Again at a Picnic
How to Make New Candles from Old Candles
“In case you ever want to live off the grid,” was the answer I gave my 15-year-old son as the reason he should make candles with me. As you can imagine, this was met with a jaw-dropping, wide-eyed dazed look that comes from a teen who would like nothing better than to be plugged-in and… Continue reading How to Make New Candles from Old Candles
Vacation Rules: According to Teens
For the record, I didn’t agree to these rules before our home exchange trip to Spain. These rules were just announced to me by my teens and put into place once we arrived. I can see why the first one came to be but the other two – come on! A girl's got to live,… Continue reading Vacation Rules: According to Teens
A New Closet Rug
I have been looking for a new rug for the closet I share with my daughter. Yes, with old houses there’s always closet sharing going, isn’t there? My daughter’s bedroom is the smallest room in our house and yet, it has the largest closet -go figure! I re-did the closet several years ago (I’ll need… Continue reading A New Closet Rug
How to Knit Men’s Ties
This is a guest post from my sweet sister, Mary, who is getting married next month. She's a fabulous knitter and shared about the floral bouquet for her wedding, which she also knitted, earlier this month. Do you want to be hip and have your very own knitted tie? It’s easier than you think. A… Continue reading How to Knit Men’s Ties
The Miracle of Vinegar
This is a guest post from my very clever friend, Annie Kip, who is the master-mind behind the blog Plenty Perfect. Hello Go Gingham readers! The most important thing to know is that vinegar is a miracle liquid. It does it all. I didn't believe it at first. When I was told to wash brand… Continue reading The Miracle of Vinegar
Dress = Top + Skirt
While clothing shopping for my home swap to Spain, I found this super cute summer dress at the Goodwill “Bins.” To clarify, “the bins” are Goodwill’s clearance center where items are priced by the pound and the last stop for clothing before it’s made into rags. You can find some real treasures if you’re willing… Continue reading Dress = Top + Skirt
Frugal Family Summer Fun
I’m always trying to find ways to turn everyday events into something fun. Summer time is no different and frugal family summer fun can be had with a little research and perhaps an attitude change. Keep your wallet in your handbag for these ideas – they’re all frugal, fancy and fun! Don't think of these… Continue reading Frugal Family Summer Fun
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