Today's green living tip: recycle non-curbside items. Recycling of paper, glass, and cans is great but not all items we use are taken as part of the curbside pick up. Search out stores and/or facilities that will take items like batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs, plastic containers, and cork. What else can we do? Encourage… Continue reading Green Living Tip 12 {Recycle Non-Curbside Items}
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Green Living Tip 5 {Combine Errands}
Today's green living tip: combine errands. This is an easy way, although it requires a little forward thinking, of going gentler on the environment. Combine your errands to drive less. Who doesn't want to spend less time in the car? (Here's how to we've saved money on transportation costs.) I know I do! Start simply… Continue reading Green Living Tip 5 {Combine Errands}
Green Living Tip 4 {Hang Laundry}
Today's green living tip: hang laundry to dry. Think laundry dried on the line means it's going to be hard and crunchy? Try tossing it into the dryer for 10-minutes and then hang it. A short spin in the dryer, first, before hanging, removes lots of wetness. Many clothing items are practically dry with only… Continue reading Green Living Tip 4 {Hang Laundry}
Green Living Tip 1 {Recycle More}
Today's green living tip is easy: recycle more. Don't automatically toss trash into the garbage can. How to transition away from using the rubbish bin for everything? Take a look at the number of garbage cans in your home. If each room has a garbage can, then each room should have a recycling bin.This can… Continue reading Green Living Tip 1 {Recycle More}
Green Living Tips for Earth Month
Remember last year when I said we really needed Earth year instead of just a day? Well, could you settle for a month? Welcome to Earth month! Yes, Earth Day is later this month but let's celebrate it all month. We all make decisions everyday that impact the Earth - mostly in the form of… Continue reading Green Living Tips for Earth Month
Making Time for What Matters
Remember how my nickname around here is "Internet Girl" - yes, a reputation I've earned. Lately though, I'm feeling more like a walking contradiction than an "Internet Girl." Here's why: I want to be unplugged more and away from my computer and smart phone. Why? The answer is simple. Living doesn't actually take place huddled… Continue reading Making Time for What Matters
How to Shop for Health at the Grocery Store
There are so many 'foods' for sale at the typical grocery store. Lots of this 'food' comes in boxes or cans but is it real food or is it fake food? Is this food from a box really good for our bodies? Is it healthy? Sure, it tastes good but does that mean it's good… Continue reading How to Shop for Health at the Grocery Store
How to Green Up Your Entertaining
Throw fabulous dinner parties without throwing anything away with these 6 tips for greening up your entertaining. They're easy to implement and the result will leave you ready to entertain - and then entertain again. Everything is reusable so get out your social schedule and start planning when you'll have guests over. You can save… Continue reading How to Green Up Your Entertaining
Hello Site Re-Do
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
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
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