Category Archives for tips

How to Clean your BBQ: A (Very Simple) Step-by-Step Guide

 
Ahhh, smell that fresh air? See those flowers? Hear those birds outside?
It can only mean one thing… BBQ SEASON!
There is nothing more divine than a delicious meal cooked over the grill. It signifies the start of warmer weather and better [...]

09. May 2011 by Ginger
Categories: Domestics, food, tips | 2 comments

Guest Post: Should you outsource your household chores?

This post is brought to you by the Silicon Valley Blogger of The Digerati Life, a blog on personal finance: budgets, credit cards, online coupons, among other money management tips, tricks, and strategies.
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Chores are one of the “necessary evils” of [...]

25. June 2010 by Ginger
Categories: Domestics, Guest Post, tips | 4 comments

DIY: Magnetic “spice rack” for the fridge

Lately I’ve been trying to learn how to cook more at home. What I’ve come to discover is that proper application of herbs and spices can make all the difference in a good meal!
As my cooking skill grows, my spice [...]

13. June 2010 by Ginger
Categories: food, frugal, organization, tips | 7 comments

Tea Party Prep

This coming weekend I am hosting my very first tea party for my closest friends.
I’ve been mulling over the idea for quite some time now, and with the popularity of Alice in Wonderland bringing the focus back on this tradition, [...]

30. May 2010 by Ginger
Categories: coolness, etiquitte, food, fun, manners, tea party, tips | 3 comments

Clothing Swap FAQ

Are you wondering what the deal is with these new-fangled clothing swap things?
Are you thinking of hosting or participating in one? Look no further! I have complied the answers to a few frequently asked questions about clothing swaps.
Behold,
Ginger’s Clothing Swap [...]

08. February 2010 by Ginger
Categories: etiquitte, fashion, fun, tips | 3 comments

It’s Pedicure Season!

The sun is out, the weather is warm and our feet are exposed to the masses. This time of year it is high season for the pedicure.
Whether you prefer hot pink, French or natural, most of us are getting our [...]

03. July 2009 by Ginger
Categories: beauty, health, tips | 1 comment

Update your Credit Card Number

In a very timely post, J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy just wrote about all the things you need to consider when you change your credit card number or receive a new main card.
Like J. Money, I use my credit [...]

01. April 2009 by Ginger
Categories: finance, money, tips | 1 comment

Frugal Tip: Repair and Maintain

With the US recession monster casting a shadow even on the Canadian economy, I think it’s even more important than normal to find ways to prolong the use of things that you already have.
What do I mean by this? Repairing [...]

21. February 2009 by Ginger
Categories: frugal, money, tips | 3 comments