Meal planning is the biggest saver in the kitchen. You can save money, time, and resources by meal planning. Money is saved by purchasing only what you need. Time is saved by not running to the grocery store everyday. Resources are saved because you know what you need for the week so food won’t be… Continue reading Meal Planning Made Simple
Notes From the Class You Missed
Did you miss the class last month on “How to Shop at the Goodwill Outlet Store” or more commonly known as “The Bins?” If so, here are the notes from the class you missed! We’ll do another one soon. We doubled the number of attendees and had fun. Matt Buxton, from “The Oregonian” newspaper missed… Continue reading Notes From the Class You Missed
Delicious Everyday Cake with Fruit
This is my favorite, go-to cake recipe. Why do I love it? Simple, easy ingredients that I always have on hand. After dinner as a dessert, or at a coffee-klatch in the morning with friends, it’s always a hit. My kids call it “breakfast dessert” and they love it, too. The best part is that… Continue reading Delicious Everyday Cake with Fruit
How to Adapt Recipes
This question comes from a friend who was asking me about how I make changes to a recipe. I thought I'd share with you my steps so you can do this in your own kitchen. The real secret is that it's just all trial and error. Your willingness to make healthy food that tastes great… Continue reading How to Adapt Recipes
DIY Flower Arranging
Let me go on record here: I am not a floral designer and up until this project, I had no experience with fancy flowers. My expertise is in easy, cut from the yard flower arrangements. I am a “Do It Yourself Type of Gal” especially if it involves saving money! When a friend asks for… Continue reading DIY Flower Arranging
Sew Your Own iPod Cover
When I see the vast assortment of plastic covers for iPods, phones, and other electronic devices, I shake my head. Why pay money for something that can be made for very little cost and requires very little effort? You can sew these on your regular sewing machine. These covers and holders are made from double… Continue reading Sew Your Own iPod Cover
Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces
We live in the city and have very little space when it comes to gardening. I’m always trying to find space to grow more vegetables. I try to carve out small spots in our yard that I can grow vegetables up instead of taking up lots of ground space. [amazon_link id="1579548563" target="_blank" ]The Square Foot… Continue reading Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces
Lights, Camera, Action!
Big news at Go Gingham! Fusion NW was at our home recently to film a couple of segments for their show. Fusion NW airs locally in Portland on KOIN 6, Saturday mornings at 8am. It was very exciting and even inspired me to do a little house cleaning before the crew arrived. The first segment… Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action!
Frugal and Easy Gifts
Giving gifts to friends and family members is something I love to do. I’m always on the lookout for gifts when I’m “shopping” at my usual spots. By “shopping” I mean the haunts I frequent – garage sales, estate sales, and second hand stores. With a little imagination, simple sewing, and a spin in the… Continue reading Frugal and Easy Gifts
Do It Yourself Project: Framing Artwork
I’m always on the lookout for wooden frames. Wooden frames, with or without the glass in them, are generally the least expensive item at garage sales, estate sales, and second-hand stores. Who wants frames without glass, matting material, and artwork? I do! You’ll want them, too, after you see how easy it is to frame… Continue reading Do It Yourself Project: Framing Artwork
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