I just mailed out our Christmas cards and gifts. This is hardly considered news because plenty of people do this every year. What makes this year different for me is that I did the mailing on Tuesday, January 3rd, and not before the holidays (gasp!). Unheard of for me. I always get the cards in… Continue reading Better Late Than Never
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My Workout Routine
The Oregonian, the newspaper here in Portland, Oregon, asked readers to send in their winter workout strategies recently. Mine was one of the many that was featured. I’m no fitness expert but I do know that I feel better both mentally and physically when I stick to a regular workout routine. My workout routine doesn’t… Continue reading My Workout Routine
Happy New Year 2012
Happy New Year to you. There’s something so refreshing about the start of the New Year. I use it as a time to reflect and check-in with myself. Did I accomplish all I wanted during the year? Did I reach the goals I set for myself for the year? Did I stick with my New… Continue reading Happy New Year 2012
Chicken Diva
Photo credit: Benjamin Brink, The Oregonian In case you don’t live in Portland, Oregon and aren’t a daily reader of The Oregonian or you’re not a fan of Go Gingham on Facebook, you may have missed this. Our backyard chicken, Caddie Woodlawn, was in the newspaper earlier this month. She’s rather shy and demure and… Continue reading Chicken Diva
Merry Christmas
May you and your loved ones enjoy a Merry Christmas! We’re enjoying a morning of strata, cinnamon rolls, and freshly squeezed orange juice. The strata and cinnamon rolls were made last night and are baking this Christmas morning. The house is smelling of wonderful holiday traditions. I hope yours is, too. My sister, Mary, called… Continue reading Merry Christmas
Displaying Holiday Cards
Displaying Christmas and holiday cards is a time honored tradition. In our house, it takes place almost all the time, as in practically year round. I love displaying holiday cards sent from friends and family. Displaying holiday cards longer than just the festive season isn’t laziness or a desire to have more dust collectors around… Continue reading Displaying Holiday Cards
Frugal Gift Ideas for Teachers
It’s nice to show the people in your life who spend time with your children, how much they mean to you and your child. Teachers, school administrators, librarians, and day care providers all enjoy receiving a little bit of holiday cheer. While I do believe families should save their money rather than spend it, here… Continue reading Frugal Gift Ideas for Teachers
Generate Less Waste This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time of year when there’s more of everything – shopping, eating, garbage, and good cheer. Here are some easy steps you can take to generate less waste this holiday season, while still making merry. You can be frugal, fancy, and fun during the holiday season! 1. Buy second-hand or vintage… Continue reading Generate Less Waste This Holiday Season
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you’re enjoying a day of family, friends, giving thanks, and traditions both old and new. We’re hosting Thanksgiving at our house this year and getting everything ready for the big day. The turkey is in the midst of a dry brine as I write this, the Thanksgiving meal spreadsheet (yes, say… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
How Is It That
…when we go to the beach in Oregon in November, we have nicer weather than during the summer? …when we found this little frog, he didn’t hop away and sat still while being photographed? …my daughter always finds the tiniest creatures around? …our kids were smart and packed shorts for our weekend get-away while the… Continue reading How Is It That
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