Receiving catalogs in the mail used to cost us money. Even though I wasn’t actually purchasing anything from the catalogs, just looking at the non-tattered, cord-free, cleaned-up pictures made me think about how our gently used, well loved furnishings were showing a little wear and tear. When looking at catalogs, everything is so shiny and… Continue reading Catalog Choice: To Receive or Not To Receive
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Field Trip Adventure in SE PDX
Want to start buying used clothing and household items, but need someone to show you the ropes? Well, you’re in luck! I’ve scheduled a field trip adventure in Portland and you're invited! Get out your calendars (or smart phones) and enter this date: Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 at 9am We’re meeting at "The Bins” as… Continue reading Field Trip Adventure in SE PDX
WordPress Resource Books
If you’re thinking about setting your own website or blog, I suggest you check out WordPress. I love WordPress. WordPress is free web software that can be used for your website or as a blogging platform. Martha Stewart, The New York Times, Yahoo, and Go Gingham, to name a few, all use WordPress. You can… Continue reading WordPress Resource Books
Homemade Granola Recipe
My goal in the kitchen is tasty and healthy cooking. Who doesn't want their food to taste good and be good for them? This homemade granola recipe is easy to make and tasty to eat. Not only is it good tasting, it costs much less than store bought granola. Read on for pictures and visual… Continue reading Homemade Granola Recipe
Follow Go Gingham on Twitter
While you can follow me on Twitter (@GoGingham), you should know that 140 characters is tough for me. I have a lot to say (just ask the people who live with me!) on many topics. Does the phrase "high word count" mean anything to you? Those 140 characters that Twitter gives you include spaces, too.… Continue reading Follow Go Gingham on Twitter
Don’t Toss Out Your Hardened Honey, Honey
Today was my day to make granola. Everybody loves granola and I have an easy, healthy recipe that I'll share soon. While rounding up the sweetness (for the recipe and not the other sweetness - my husband) I discovered we were practically out of honey. The honey had hardened and was stuck at the bottom… Continue reading Don’t Toss Out Your Hardened Honey, Honey
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