So, now that our new bathroom has been completely done long enough to have dust bunnies gathering underneath the claw foot bathtub, I wanted to share with you the total cost for our bathroom re-do. But first, let’s review what we re-did: new sub-flooring and new Marmoleum flooring, a fourth foot on our claw foot… Continue reading The Bottom Line on the New Bathroom
Homemade Yogurt
This is a guest post from sister-in-law, Liana, who is very Go Gingham! She loves good food and is an excellent cook. I always enjoy learning from her and hope you will, too. I began making homemade yogurt 4 years ago, when my daughter started first grade. I was paying over $2 per quart of… Continue reading Homemade Yogurt
Making An Old Screen New Again
This is a guest post from my dear friend, Annie Kip. Annie is sharing with us how to fix a screen and she makes it look very easy, too. Hello Go Gingham fans! Sara is a big proponent of making do with what you already have and she was the inspiration behind this project. I… Continue reading Making An Old Screen New Again
Home Swapping 3 Different Methods
Today’s guest post is by Shelley Miller, Home Exchange Expert. Shelley has done many home exchanges and she and I both agree that home swapping makes travel affordable for families. Shelley has lots of great tips about travel so please check out her site. Your next vacation could be a home exchange and these 3… Continue reading Home Swapping 3 Different Methods
Comment Policy
Since my blog is my business, I’ve been trying to act more like a business and get official terms and policies in place. My terms of use of this website are here and it’s important for readers to understand what they are before using this site. This site or blog is my online presence for… Continue reading Comment Policy
How to Buy a New Car in Your Jammies!
This is a guest post from my fabulous friend, Annie Kip, who is the creator of the blog "Plenty Perfect." Yep, that says 6:24 - A.M.! And that is me, in my jammies, shopping for a car. It was easy. It was fast. I got a great deal. What more can you ask? Here's how you,… Continue reading How to Buy a New Car in Your Jammies!
Weekly Meal Plan
This was the final full week of meals to plan before we head off on our 8th home exchange. We’re leaving soon for Spain and will be staying in a home along the Mediterranean Sea, in Alicante, at the beach. In the pictures, it looks dreamy and I can’t wait to arrive. Meanwhile, I’m trying… Continue reading Weekly Meal Plan
Why I Cook with Pork
When Ruthie asked me about our use of ground pork in our weekly meal plan, I was going to reply back to her in a comment but then realized I had too much to say on the topic. Ruthie writes, “I notice you cook with a lot of ground pork. Does your family just prefer… Continue reading Why I Cook with Pork
How to Make Clothes Last Longer
Taking good care of your clothing means you can wear them for longer. Of course that’s not always good. I’ve been to several meetings recently where the pants I was wearing were older than many of my colleagues in attendance! The pants have been around so long, they’re thankfully back in style. It all comes… Continue reading How to Make Clothes Last Longer
Fixing A Chair Leg – A Cautionary Tale
Hello, Go Gingham fans! The following is a "how to fix a chair" as well as a cautionary tale. I hope you would never fall prey to the unscrupulous fix-it folks who want to make you believe things are much more complicated than you can imagine. I hope you can see when someone is pressuring you with their "expertise." Perhaps… Continue reading Fixing A Chair Leg – A Cautionary Tale
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