Ramblings
Fun and Frugal Class
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 [...]
Cleaning for a Reason
We are proud to announce our affiliation with the Cleaning For A Reason foundation, the non-profit providing free, professional housecleaning services to women undergoing treatment for cancer.
We contribute time and money to this organization providing free cleaning services to women during this time of need. If you would like to learn more about this practical, [...]
Frosty Fruit
Dress up plain produce, either artificial or real with a dusting of sugar. Lightly coat fruit of your choice with spray adhesive and then roll in sugar to coat completely. Fill a footed, or glass dish with sugar and arrange the fruit on the dish for a fresh-looking, expensive, (but really frugal) centerpiece.
What do I need to make the upcoming weeks easier and more enjoyable?
Halloween is behind us and the stores have replaced the pumpkins and the Star Trek costumes for Christmas trees and twinkling lights. Have you started to panic knowing that there are only 52 days left before Christmas?
Do you need to get your home clear of clutter so that you can entertain guests?
Do you need help [...]
Target Markdowns…….
If you’ve had your eye on that fall/Halloween wreath at Target and it’s just too much money, but you really like it, check back on Sunday, November 1st. If it’s still there, it will be 50% off. On Wednesday, November 4th, it will be 75% off and on Saturday, November 7th it will be 90% [...]
A new “home party”? With practical and useful information……….
photo credit: Hendricks Photos
Women’s Night Out Organizing Workshop
Tidy Tightwad$ is launching a new “home party.” 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.
This “home party” format provides a fun, relaxed, and educational get-together with friends. [...]
Fall Maintenance
Now is the time to clean out your dryer vent……..from both the inside and outside. Take it all apart and remove the lint and buildup. It will prevent a fire and will also make your dryer run more efficiently saving you money all winter long!
Grilling?
We spend our summer weekends at the lake and do a lot of grilling. I don’t want to bring a lot of things with me as I don’t have room for all kinds of spices and seasonings. This is the only rub you’ll ever need!
Sprinkle the seasoning on chicken, fish, pork or beef before grilling. [...]
Ladies Night Out…….
For those in and around Hutchinson, Dawn Anderson of Salon Montage, 133 South Main Street, Suite #5– is celebrating 5 years in business. She has invited you to celebrate with her………there will be desserts, hors’devours and the Traveling Vineyard will be there also….Thursday, September 17th at 7:00 pm. Please RSVP……….come and see the redesign by [...]
If……….
If there is no wind, row……a Latin Proverb