Tidy Tightwad » Once a Month Cooking Club

Interested in Once a Month Cooking?

Cindy — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:37:02 +0000

Do you hear about all these people who are making meals and putting them in the freezer? Wonder how to go about it? Come to this class to learn all of the information you need to start your own once a month cooking club with 2 or more friends, or learn how to do it yourself! This class will help you get organized and provide you with tips and tricks to avoid time and money “wasters.” By the end of the class you will be armed with a prcoess to create easy shopping lists and many wonderful freezer meals.

You will receive 25 recipes, plus some “secret” homemade ones to save time and money! Find out what websites to go to and also some Facebook pages that will be helpful.

Monday, January 31st (that’s tomorrow)

6:30-8:00

$20.00 (pay at the door)

New Century Charter School

1000 5th Ave. SW

Hutchinson

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED SO APPROPRIATE MATERIALS CAN BE PROVIDED. E-mail me @ info@tidytightwads.com if you’re interested.

Fun and Frugal?

Cindy — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:39:40 +0000

Is your family on a budget? Maybe you want to save for a special trip or purchase. Learning frugal tips and tricks will help you save money in a heartbeat. This unique class blends the best frugal ideas online and offline. First, you will learn where to go and how to find the bet online savings, coupons, free shipping, free samples and more. We’ll help you protect your private information and save money safely using the Internet. Then, we’ll move offline to help you save money and time in your daily routine when we cover bulk buying tips, bulk cooking and freezer meals, homemade cleaning supplies and other simple tactics perfect for any budget. You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions of a couple professional tightwads, swap ideas, and leave with plenty of resources to get started saving today!

Been waiting for a class in Hutchinson? Here’s the lineup……

Cindy — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:32:38 +0000

January 31, 2011

New Century Charter School

Hutchinson

6:30-8:00

$20.00

1) ONCE A MONTH COOKING:

Come to this class to learn all of the information you need to start your own once a month cooking club with friends. This class will help you get organized and provide you with tips and tricks to avoid time and money “wasters.” By the end of this class you will be armed with a process to create easy shopping lists and many wonderful freezer meals.

Participants will receive 25 recipes and will have ongoing e-mail contact with Cindy Haugland, professional organizer and founder of Tidy Tightwads, should you have questions. She will continue to post money saving tips and Once a Month Cooking related topics on her blog @www.tidytightwads.com or Tidy Tightwads on Face book.

January 24, 2011

New Century Charter School

6:30-8:00

$20.00

2) Frugal and Fun:

Is your family on a budget? Maybe you want to save for a special trip or purchase. Learning frugal tips and tricks will help you save money in a heartbeat. This unique class blends the best frugal ideas online and offline. First, you will learn where to go and how to find the best online savings, coupons, free shipping, free samples, and more. We’ll help you protect your private information and save money safely using the Internet. Then, we’ll move offline to help you save money and time in your daily routine when we cover bulk buying tips, bulk cooking and freezer meals, homemade cleaning supplies and other simple tactics perfect for any budget. You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions of a couple professional tightwads, swap ideas, and leave with plenty of resources to get started saving today!

January 10, 2011

New Century Charter School

Hutchinson

6:30-8:00

$20.00

3) ORGANIZE YOUR KIDS SO THEY CAN ORGANIZE THEMSELVES:

Are you TIRED of asking your kids to put away their toys, clothes and school books? Teach your children to help out, without making it a CHORE! If “clean up your room” is a popular refrain in your household, there are some simple steps you can take to get your kids on the organizing bandwagon. Join Cindy Haugland, Professional Organizer and founder of www.tidytightwads.com for some ways to conquering kids’ clutter.

January 3, 2011

New Century Charter School

Hutchinson

6:30-8:00

$20.00

5) ADVANCED COUPONING STRATEGIES

Creativity pays big dividends when it comes to couponing. Learn how to increase your coupon savings with strategies.

You can stack plates and you can stack laundry, but did you know you can stack coupons? Come find out how Cindy Haugland, Professional Organizer and founder of Tidy Tightwads, saved $119.06 on one shopping trip.

Please e-mail me to register or if you have any questions: info@tidytightwadsor Facebook: Tidy Tightwads

It’s sweet corn season……

Cindy — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:15:06 +0000

I recently got some sweet corn, from a roadside stand along the highway. It was 90 degrees the day that I had planned on freezing it, so I opted for the option–freezing sweet corn without blanching/cooking.

If you haven’t done your sweet corn yet this year, give this a try.

1/4 c. sugar

3 tsp. salt

4 c. ice water

16 cups corn

Mix together, bag and freeze.

No need to boil. When ready to eat………unthaw, heat thoroughly in a saucepan, oven or microwave, but do NOT bring to a boil.

Food Savings……an ongoing challenge~

Cindy — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:38:58 +0000

If you’re wanting to move toward the frugal living theme, there is a lot of wiggle room in the food family budget. I don’t know about you, but food has a deep daily impact on those that I love and live with! It’s a huge part of family life. The shopping and preparations are part of that love too!

Are you wondering how to save money without messing up the love? It can be a struggle to make that change. I would recommend implementing one frugal tip at a time instead of trying to change many things…….you don’t want to hear, “What’s Mom trying to do to us!”

When I started my thriftiness journey years ago, of course, I put into action what I learned at home and what my Mom taught me. I also gathered frugal tips from books, magazines, the internet and friends who were with me on this journey. I implemented one frugal tip at a time, started Once a Month Cooking, started couponing and over the course of a few years, I can honestly say that I spend less than $300 a month on our family food budget……….and we don’t eat Ramen Noodles! I have cut 50% of our food budget within the last year.

People don’t become truly frugal overnight, but small changes make a big difference. If you’re interested in learning more about the Once a Month Cooking or couponing or learn how to trim our family food budget, stay tuned……….upcoming classes this fall through Tidy Tightwads.

In or near Eden Valley, Watkins or Richmond, MN and want to save some money?

Cindy — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:45:13 +0000

ADVANCED COUPONING STRATEGIES!
Creativity pays big dividends when it comes to
couponing. Learn how to increase your coupon
savings with strategies. You can stack your plates and you can stack
laundry, but did you know that you can stack coupons? Find out how Cindy
Haugland,
Professional Organizer and founder of
Tidy Tightwads, saved $119.06 on one shopping trip!

Date: Thursday, October 7th
Time: 7 -9 p.m.
Fee: $20 Minimum: 4

STRESS FREE HOLIDAY
Please join us! Local professional organizer, Cindy Haugland, will share
her favorite organizing tips,
techniques and strategies to create a memorable, stress free holiday
geared toward busy women!!
Date: Nov. 1st ~ Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.~ Fee: $20
Location: EVW HS Rm 101 (Enter door #7)

ONCE A MONTH COOKING!

This class will help you get organized and provide you with tips and
tricks to avoid time and money “wasters”. By the end of the class you
will be armed with a process to create easy shopping lists and many
wonderful freezer meals. For those interested – we have a 2nd segment and
make a meal !   You will receive 25 recipes and will have access to money
saving tips!
Date: Thursday, September 30th   ( Tentative 2nd segment: Thursday,
October 7th)
Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: EVW HS Room 101 (Enter Door 7)
Fee:    $20
Instructor: CIndy Haugland, Professional Organizing and Cleaning Expert

Are you near Gibbon, Fairfax or Winthrop and want to save some money?

Cindy — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:28:53 +0000

Frugal & Fun
Cindy Haugland & Beth Gasser
Is your family on a budget? Maybe you want to save for a special trip or purchase. Learning frugal tips and tricks will help you save money in a heartbeat.
This unique class blends the best frugal ideas online and offline. First you will learn where to go and how to find the best online savings coupons, free shipping,
free samples, and more. we will help you protect your private information and save money safely using the internet. We will move offline to help you save money
and time in your daily routine when we cover bulk buying tips, bulk cooking and freezer meals, homemade cleaning supplies and other simple tactics perfect for any budget.
You will have plenty of time to ask questions of a couple of tightwads, swap ideas, and leave with plenty of resources to get started saving today!

Monday, September 27th
6:30- 8:30 p.m. $25 per student
GFW High School Home-Ec/FAC room

If interested, contact Sandy Pierson <spierson@gfw.k12.mn.us>

Are you near Redwood Falls and want to save some money?

Cindy — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:18:05 +0000

FUN & FRUGAL

DATE(S): Monday, October 11, 2010

TIME: 6:30-8:30pm

LOCATION: RVMS Board Room

COST: $20

INSTRUCTORS: Cindy Haugland & Beth Gasser

Is your family on a budget? Maybe you want

to save for a special trip or purchase. Learning

frugal tips and tricks will help you save

money in a heartbeat. This unique class

blends the best frugal ideas online and offline.

First, you will learn where to go and how

to find the best online savings, coupons, free

shipping, free samples and more. We’ll help

you protect your private information and save

money safely using the Internet. Then, we’ll

move offline to help you save money and

time in your daily routine when we cover bulk

buying tips, bulk cooking and freezer meals,

homemade cleaning supplies and other simple

tactics perfect for any budget.

Registration deadline: October 4, 2010

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HOMEMADE CLEANING SUPPLIES

DATE(S): Monday, November 8, 2010

TIME: 6:30-8:30pm

LOCATION: RVMS Board Room

COST: $20

INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Haugland

Have you taken a trip down the cleaning aisle

at the supermarket lately? If you believe the

ad hype – you can’t keep a clean house without

loading your shopping cart with multiple

specialty cleaners. Hogwash! Come to this

class and find out how to toss those expensive

chemical compounds and clean your

home a safer, cheaper, natural way! Follow

Cindy Haugland, Professional Organizer’s

blog at www.tidytightwads.com to keep up

with new homemade recipes.

Registration deadline: November 1, 2010

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STRESS-FREE HOLIDAY

DATE(S): Thursday, November 11, 2010

TIME: 6:30-8:30pm

LOCATION: RVMS Board Room

COST: $20

INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Haugland

Please join us! Local professional organizer,

Cindy Haugland with Tidy Tightwad$ will

share her favorite organizing tips, techniques

and strategies to create a memorable, stressfree

holiday geared toward busy women.

You’ll leave with relevant, helpful organizing

information that you can use immediately to

improve the quality of your daily life. You will

fill out a holiday inventory, a holiday task list,

a holiday countdown calendar and a holiday

gift list all tailored for you and your family.

Will also receive some holiday gift giving tips

and holiday simplifying tips. Registration

deadline: November 4, 2010

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ONCE A MONTH COOKING

DATE(S): Tuesday, October 26, 2010

TIME: 6:30-8:30pm

LOCATION: RVMS Board Room

COST: $20

INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Haugland

Come to this class and learn all of the information

you need to start your own once a

month cooking club with friends. This class

will help you get organized and provide you

with tips and tricks to avoid time and money

“wasters.” By the end of this class you will be

armed with a process to create easy shopping

lists and many wonderful freezer meals.

Participants will receive 25 recipes and will

have ongoing e-mail contact with Cindy

Haugland, professional organizer and founder

of Tidy Tightwad$, should you have questions.

She will continue to post money saving

tips and Once a Month cooking-related topics

on her blog at www.tidytightwads.com or Tidy

Tightwad$ on Facebook.

Registration deadline: October 19, 2010

*If interested, contact: http://redwood.mntm.org/ to register.

Upcoming Fall Classes……….

Cindy — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:43:57 +0000

I am booking fall classes….if you’re interested in any, let me know and I’ll let you know if I’ll be close to where you’re at…………

1) ONCE A MONTH COOKING:

2) Frugal and Fun:

Is your family on a budget? Maybe you want to save for a special trip or purchase. Learning frugal tips and tricks will help you save money in a heartbeat. This unique class blends the best frugal ideas online and offline. First, you will learn where to go and how to find the best online savings, coupons, free shipping, free samples, and more. We’ll help you protect your private information and save money safely using the Internet. Then, we’ll move offline to help you save money and time in your daily routine when we cover bulk buying tips, bulk cooking and freezer meals, homemade cleaning supplies and other simple tactics perfect for any budget. You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions of a couple professional tightwads, swap ideas, and leave with plenty of resources to get started saving today!

3) ORGANIZE YOUR KIDS SO THEY CAN ORGANIZE THEMSELVES:

4) FIGHT THE PAPER WAR:

Come to this class to find better paper management strategies and some helpful hints on filing. Do you ever ask yourself these questions? “Where do I start?” “Should I put this in a safety deposit box?” “How long should I keep this piece of paper?” “How can I de-junk my life?” If so, this class is for you! Join Professional Organizer, Cindy Haugland of Tidy Tightwads to ease your stress level at home and find out why her motto is “Less is More.”

5) ADVANCED COUPONING STRATEGIES

Creativity pays big dividends when it comes to couponing. Learn how to increase your coupon savings with strategies.

6) HOMEMADE CLEANING SUPPLIES:

Have you taken a trip down the cleaning aisle at the supermarket lately? If you believe the ad hype–you can’t keep a clean house without loading your shopping cart with multiple specialty cleaners. Hogwash! Come to this class and find out how to toss those expensive chemical compounds and clean your home a safer, cheaper, natural way! Follow Cindy Haugland, Professional Organizer’s blog at www.tidytightwads.com to keep up with new homemade recipes.

7) STRESS FREE HOLIDAY

Please join us! Local professional organizer, Cindy Haugland with Tidy Tightwad$ will share her favorite organizing tips, techniques and strategies to create a memorable, stress-free holiday geared toward busy women.

You’ll leave with relevant, helpful organizing information that you can use immediately to improve the quality of your daily life. You will fill out a holiday inventory, a holiday task list, a holiday countdown calendar and a holiday gift list all tailored for you and your family. I will also give you some holiday gift giving tips and holiday simplifying tips.

Upcoming Fall Classes

Cindy — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:20:44 +0000

Once a Month Cooking: Come to this class to learn all of the information you need to start your own once a month cooking club with friends. This class will help you get organized and provide you with tips and tricks to avoid time and money “wasters.” By the end of this class you will be armed with a process to create easy shopping lists and many wonderful freezer meals.

Participants will receive 25 recipes and will have ongoing e-mail contact with me should you have questions. I will continue to post money saving tips and Once a Month cooking related topics on my blog.

If you’re interested, watch my blog for specific class dates.