This is a guest post from my very clever friend, Annie Kip, who is the master-mind behind the blog Plenty Perfect. Hello Go Gingham readers! The most important thing to know is that vinegar is a miracle liquid. It does it all. I didn't believe it at first. When I was told to wash brand… Continue reading The Miracle of Vinegar
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The Bottom Line on the New Bathroom
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
Composting, Chickens and Rats: Oh My!
This reader’s question is from Bobbi, who recently became a faithful reader of Go Gingham. Bobbi shared with me that she’s ready to get disciplined about being frugal and is on a financial cleanse. Love it, Bobbi, congratulations and great job! Bobbi writes, “We started chicks this year and we are having fun. Here are… Continue reading Composting, Chickens and Rats: Oh My!
Just Say No to Baby Carrots
If you like to eat baby carrots that are ready to consume, I have news for you. Ready to eat baby cut carrots are really just big carrots that have been cut and sanded down into those cute little shapes. They’re not bad but they don’t taste nearly as good as long, fresh carrots that… Continue reading Just Say No to Baby Carrots
Moving Pullets to the Hen House
Our little baby chicks have turned into teenagers over the last few weeks and with night time temperatures close to 50 degrees, we decided it was time for moving our pullets to the big house. They were also outgrowing their brooder and had escaped one evening while we were at our neighbors. Moving pullets in… Continue reading Moving Pullets to the Hen House
Go Gingham Food Philosophy
Food is life. Food is life, isn't it? Whether you’re at home, at the office or traveling, life centers around what to eat for the next meal. So much of our day is spent eating food, shopping for food, cooking food or thinking about food. What to eat? When to eat it? Where to eat? … Continue reading Go Gingham Food Philosophy
Chicken Coop Basics
There are so many designs to choose from when it comes to chicken coops. When we built our coop, we didn’t follow a particular design. We were trying to use up all of our leftover building supplies from rebuilding our garage as well as fit it into our small backyard. Chickens aren’t particular when it… Continue reading Chicken Coop Basics
What is Stylishly Frugal Living?
What exactly is Stylishly Frugal Living? It’s a question I get asked often. People want to know what in the world I’m talking about when I say I’m a “Stylishly Frugal Living Expert” (yes, I made up that title). Stylishly Frugal Living allows you to live richly in ways that you choose through thoughtful spending,… Continue reading What is Stylishly Frugal Living?
How to Set Up a Brooder for Chicks
Once you’ve determined that backyard chickens are right for you, the next step is to set up a brooder for baby chicks. A brooder is a little box or tub with just the right temperature for your baby chicks. It’s doesn’t have to be fancy at all. Your chicks won’t notice if it’s an old… Continue reading How to Set Up a Brooder for Chicks
The Good and Bad of Backyard Chickens
There are good points and bad points when it comes to having backyard chickens. For us, the good outweighs the bad and we love keeping chickens on our urban homestead otherwise known as our small backyard in the city, but it's a good idea to know what you're in for. The good and the… Continue reading The Good and Bad of Backyard Chickens
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