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
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Home Organization Project 2
Every Friday, we’re cleaning out a different area of the house. We’re being smart and keeping it simple so that we feel like we’ve accomplished a little home organization every single week. Home Organization Week # 2: Sweaters There's no rhyme or reason to WHAT is being cleaned out every week. Just whatever is driving… Continue reading Home Organization Project 2
Home Organization Project 1
Every Friday, we’re cleaning out a different area of the house. We're being smart and keeping it simple so that we feel like we've accomplished a little home organization every single week. Home Organization Week # 1: The kitchen drawers What do cheese shredders, sippy cups, and bike bells have in common? They were all… Continue reading Home Organization Project 1
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
Rinse Aid Alternative for Dishwasher
When my new dishwasher was installed, it came with a feature I hadn’t bargained for: a flashing red light. The flashing red light was telling me I needed to add a rinse aid and no matter what I did, it wouldn’t stop flashing. For a moment, I considered returning the dishwasher. Honestly, the last thing… Continue reading Rinse Aid Alternative for Dishwasher
Automatic Dishwasher Detergent That’s Sort of Homemade
When I began this “get rid of our toxic cleaning supplies” and consumer products journey, I thought that I would be making all of our cleaners. What I’ve found is that there are products out there that meet my first two criteria: good for you and good for the environment, but they didn’t always hit… Continue reading Automatic Dishwasher Detergent That’s Sort of Homemade
Washing Machine Question: Top Load or Front Load?
Here's a reader question from Annie who writes, “What should I buy for a new clothes washing machine? Front load? Top load? New or used? My old, basic machine works great but the interior is rusting and starting to make marks on my clothing, sheets, and towels. Rust does not come out as far as… Continue reading Washing Machine Question: Top Load or Front Load?
Compostival and Giveaway Winner
There's something really great happening in the Seattle, Washington area and it's Compostival! What is that, you're wondering? (I was wondering what it was, too, when I first saw the word!) Well, it combines some favorite fall activities: composting, pizza, and football! It's really a celebration because folks who live in the area have done… Continue reading Compostival and Giveaway Winner
Organize Food Storage Container Day
Here it is - National Match-Up Day! The first Monday of October when those food storage container drawers and cabinets get cleaned out, sorted, and vacuumed! My drawer always needs vacuuming, does yours? Why the first Monday in October? This is when my food storage container drawer is mostly empty. After roasting tomatoes, freezing berries,… Continue reading Organize Food Storage Container Day
Three Year Anniversary Month Long Celebration
Can you believe it’s been 3-years since I pressed the publish button for the first time here at Go Gingham? I know, I can’t believe it either! The official launch party hasn’t even taken place yet - the one to celebrate my taking over the world with stylish frugality. Because I like to spread out… Continue reading Three Year Anniversary Month Long Celebration
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