For being such a small country, Costa Rica is amazingly ecologically focused. From unlittered roads, to restaurants and hotels - both large and small - each with a full complement of recycling bins. These outward signs, along with more than a quarter of the land area in the country designated as protected, both reserved as… Continue reading Costa Rica Travel: Eco-Tourism
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But Wait There’s More About Paper Towels
While Go Gingham is my platform for sharing my "Stylishly Frugal Ways" and how we live well on less, I've learned so much from reading the comments everyone else leaves. What you write has improved our methods and helped us realize there's more to be done every day. The comments readers wrote about "Eliminating Paper… Continue reading But Wait There’s More About Paper Towels
Costa Rica Travel: Places
This is a guest post from my husband. He loves to travel as much as I do. Knowing little about Central America - aside from foggy memories of the "Contra" scandal during the Reagan years - Costa Rica's tropical, jungle mystique has made it a destination we've always wanted to visit. When we were contacted… Continue reading Costa Rica Travel: Places
5 Smart and Simple Ways to Save
Are you always looking for ways to save? Me, too! These are my easy ways to save - both money and resources. These hit all of my requirements - good for you, good for the environment, and good for the pocketbook. Cook :: Cook at home. You'll eat healthier and with meal planning, you won't… Continue reading 5 Smart and Simple Ways to Save
Kitchen Re-Do You Can Do
House re-do projects are expensive and kitchens seem to cost the most. The cost for kitchen renovations can range from $5,000 to $100,000. If your kitchen budget is less, consider these alternatives. They require more creativity but give you a unique kitchen without the cost. You'll save money and resources. Kitchen Re-Do You Can Do… Continue reading Kitchen Re-Do You Can Do
ReUsable Swiffer Cloth Alternative
I like Swiffer for quick cleaning of wood floors around our house. When dust-bunnies threaten to take over, it's the first weapon I grab. What I don't like about Swiffer is there’s something else to purchase and toss away after it gets used. The cloths can be reused a few times but eventually, they have… Continue reading ReUsable Swiffer Cloth Alternative
How to Eliminate Paper Towels
Along with eliminating paper napkins from our kitchen, we've also stopped using paper towels. It’s easy to eliminate paper towels and you’ll save – both money and resources. Here’s how we did it. How to Eliminate Paper Towels Move the paper towels out of plain site and make them less accessible. If they’re visible in… Continue reading How to Eliminate Paper Towels
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?
Portland Bound with Earthbound
When companies want to work with me, I like to make sure their values align with Go Gingham's before I say yes. Earthbound Farm Organic is one of those companies whose values are right on target! Growing fruits and vegetables that are good for you, good for the environment, and good for the pocketbook, Earthbound… Continue reading Portland Bound with Earthbound
Laundry Detergents to Use and Why
Laundry detergents, much like all other cleaning and consumer products, can be filled with all sorts of bad ingredients – even when they claim to be “natural” or “green.” These claims are confusing to me and unfortunately, no one or a particular part of our government is checking to make sure these claims are actually… Continue reading Laundry Detergents to Use and Why
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