Remember how my nickname around here is "Internet Girl" - yes, a reputation I've earned. Lately though, I'm feeling more like a walking contradiction than an "Internet Girl." Here's why: I want to be unplugged more and away from my computer and smart phone. Why? The answer is simple. Living doesn't actually take place huddled… Continue reading Making Time for What Matters
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Shopping eBay for the Holidays
Have you ever bought anything on eBay? I have - lots of used items - jeans, artwork, rugs, and many more! I've also sold lots of items on eBay. What I didn't know about eBay is that you can buy new items on eBay. What can you buy new? Well, I recently bought a new… Continue reading Shopping eBay for the Holidays
Home Organization Project 33
With school starting soon, we decided it was time to have a "school year calendar home organization project." Well, I decided that's what we needed. What does that mean? Instead of cleaning and sorting a different area around the house - or move because we've accumulated too much stuff - we focused on how we… Continue reading Home Organization Project 33
Smart and Simple for the New Year
Happy New Year! It’s that time of the year when we make New Year’s resolutions and embrace new habits – or continue with the same good habits from last year. The theme I’m embracing – both here on Go Gingham and at our home is… Smart and Simple for the New Year My plan is… Continue reading Smart and Simple for the New Year
Celebrate Thanksgiving Simply
Remember last year when I shared about how we make the holidays more enjoyable? Here’s the secret – we keep them simple. This year is no different. Simple ingredients for cooking, a simple menu that is tasty, and a simple plan for the day’s activities. With a simple plan our focus is to enjoy one… Continue reading Celebrate Thanksgiving Simply
Reducing FAITH Expenses: Food
This is the first in a series of money saving strategies for reducing your FAITH expenses. FAITH = food, apparel, insurance, transportation, and housing. We all need to eat every day – several times a day. Reducing the amount of money spent on a food budget begins with a plan. There are really 5 easy… Continue reading Reducing FAITH Expenses: Food
Website and Blog Tips
Do you have a website or blog? If you answered “yes.” Read on because you may find some of these website and blog tips useful. If you answered “no,” you’re welcome to continue reading or you can click HERE for my archives page and find more reading options. Before going through this list, think about… Continue reading Website and Blog Tips
Living Your Best Life Tips
There are many days when I think about how little time I have left with teenagers at home. When my kids were younger and I was home with them, some days felt as if they went on forever. Now, with college letters arriving daily in our mailbox, I am feeling as if I’ve got to… Continue reading Living Your Best Life Tips
New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep
Denmark is known for perennially being one of the happiest countries in the world. Why are the Danes so happy? Sure, they have a fairly short work week and enviable social safety nets, but what’s the kicker? They keep their expectations low. With lowered expectations, when goals are met, you’re happy. This is the same… Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep
11 Reasons to Meal Plan Every Week
The biggest saver of money in our food budget doesn’t include clipping coupons or buying in bulk. It only takes 10 minutes or less to do and involves a quick view of our week ahead and checking what I already have at home. It’s not a secret and it’s easy to do. With regular weekly… Continue reading 11 Reasons to Meal Plan Every Week
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