Happy New Year! It’s that time of the year when we make New Year’s resolutions and embrace new habits – or continue with the same good habits from last year. The theme I’m embracing – both here on Go Gingham and at our home is… Smart and Simple for the New Year My plan is… Continue reading Smart and Simple for the New Year
Gluten Free Soup Thickener
While most recipes suggest using flour or corn starch to thicken soups and stews, I have a secret ingredient for thickening soups that’s gluten free and vegan - and it’s super healthy, too. It’s beans! By using white beans in place of other thickeners, you’re getting a gluten free, vegan thickener that’s loaded with fiber.… Continue reading Gluten Free Soup Thickener
Better Homes and Gardens circa 1947
If you’re following me on Instagram (if you're not - what are you waiting for?), then you know what the Mister brought home for me - a Better Homes and Gardens magazine from 1947. He found it at the Goodwill Outlet (otherwise known as “The Bins”). The ads are an absolute crack up! Here… Continue reading Better Homes and Gardens circa 1947
Getting Kids to Write Thank You Notes
If you want another holiday miracle to happen at your house – getting kids to write thank you notes – then read on. Admittedly, it has taken years of beating the thank you note drum but it finally paid off. Last year, by 10am on December 26th, all thank you notes had been written, signed,… Continue reading Getting Kids to Write Thank You Notes
Monthly Meal Plan
Remember how we went to Costa Rica last month? Well, we ate every meal out - meaning no one in our family cooked or cleaned up for an entire week. It felt weird but it was such a treat not to plan, shop or clean up after a meal. I did miss cooking, however! All… Continue reading Monthly Meal Plan
Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Home Cook
Need a few last minute holiday gift ideas for the home cook in your life? Here are 5 of my favorite items to have in my kitchen and why… 1. One Tablespoon size ice cream scoop – Because I have a small kitchen, I need my gadgets to do double-duty. My ice cream scoop gets… Continue reading Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Home Cook
Frugal and Fancy for the Holidays
If you’re looking for ways to be frugal and fancy for the holidays, here are 5 quick tips to keep you enjoying the holidays more – and stressing less. 1. Entertaining For entertaining during the holidays, invite people you really want to see and enjoy spending time with. Turn up the holiday music mix and… Continue reading Frugal and Fancy for the Holidays
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle for the Holiday Season
With the shopping season in full swing, buying, shopping, and spending for the holidays doesn’t have to mean more trash. Pre-think your holiday shopping with thoughtful spending for the holidays and you can reduce, reuse, and recycle for the holiday season. It’s an easy way to be mindful of your budget and the environment. 1. … Continue reading Reduce, Reuse, Recycle for the Holiday Season
Family Favorite Board Games
These are our family favorite games to give, receive and most importantly – play as a family. Several of them are fun to play with another family or friends for a night of game playing. Skip Bo: Good for young and old this game is fun and is about luck – not so much strategy.… Continue reading Family Favorite Board Games
Would You Like to Travel to Costa Rica?
Each day, when I open my business email in-box, I never know what to expect. Most days, I look at the email messages and delete 99% of them without answering - but I always read them – every single one of them, because I never know who is going to pitch me something good or… Continue reading Would You Like to Travel to Costa Rica?
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