Shoe on the right feet? Wrong feet? Who cares?! Life is what you make of it. Embrace it and take in what you missed last year. Enjoy your visits alongside friends and loved ones you've missed. The perfect get together is the one that happens spontaneously with those you love most. … [Read more...]
Enjoy Ice Cream in Litchfield at New Business!
If you're looking to cool off and enjoy a treat, check out Litchfield's newest ice cream shop called Sweet Escape. Located at 226 North Sibley Avenue, they are open Wednesday-Sunday 2pm-8pm. They offer many flavors of ice cream, as well as root beer floats. … [Read more...]
Fun Things to Do This Summer Post-Covid
As people are getting vaccinated and events are resuming, many activities that were canceled last summer are available again! Here are a few things you can do for free or low cost that are family-friendly around the Hutchinson and Litchfield, MN area. Parade of Bands: The festival will take place in Litchfield on Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. FREE More info. Hutchinson Water Carnival: Starts June 13, 2021 and runs through June 20, 2021. FREE More info. Litchfield Watercade: … [Read more...]
Reverse Your Ceiling Fan to Stay Cooler
The heat is here! Do you change the direction of your ceiling fan based on the season? In the summer you should reverse your ceiling fan to a counterclockwise direction. This will change the airflow, pushing air down and creating a more cooling effect. If you've never done this, look for a small switch on the side of the base of your fan. Then remember to reverse it the other way in the cold weather. When it's going a clockwise direction it will create an updraft and recirculate heat down. This … [Read more...]
Packing for Dorm Life? The Ultimate in Downsizing
Do you have a child headed off to college for the first time this fall? Use this summer to plan so that they are able to balance what they need to bring with what they want to have along. The majority of dorm rooms are smaller than most kids' bedrooms at home. Add in a roommate, and new college freshmen have less than half the space they're used to having. There is no possible way every item of clothing, pair of shoes, knickknack, stuffed animal, wall hanging, and cosmetic could possibly fit … [Read more...]
Getting the Itch to Spring Clean?
When the sun comes out, it's easy to get excited about fresh air and spring cleaning. We're all ready for beautiful weather ahead. Here's a handy checklist of things you might not have thought to clean: Drains: kitchen, bathroom, floor, shower/tub, laundry. If you can pull them up and clean out build-up do that. If not, use vinegar for a fresh scent. Base board: The little ledge can build up with dust. Pick one room each day, and use a damp cloth or toothbrush to give them a fresh … [Read more...]
Finding a Way to Garden
Gardens are a great way to add healthy foods into your diet, save a little money, make meals stretch, fill the freezer and pantry, and enjoy a variety of flavors. However, not everybody has the space to garden. That doesn't mean you have to skip it all together. In fact, you may just need to do a little thinking outside the box. Here are a few ideas: Re-evaluate your lawn and flower gardens. Is there room to add in a few plants? Could you give up a small amount of lawn for the sake of a … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Tips
Window Screens: Lay a large fluffy bath or beach towel across your counter or dining room table. Place your screen on the towel and scrub each side gently with soapy water, a brush, and a dry after side two. Dishwasher: Send everything that's washable through your dishwasher after wiping off any debris including: garbage can lid, water trays from the fridge, coffee tray traps, dust pan, plastic drawer dividers, toothbrush holders. Microwave: Microwave a cup of water for 2-3 minutes and … [Read more...]
Toy Room Organizing
Do you have toys everywhere? Toys seem to grow exponentially, don't they? If your toy room or kids' bedroom is overflowing, it's good to schedule a regular "thinning of the herd". You can do the "keep, throw, donate, store" with toys, and it will be much easier for your kids to help keep the area clean and organized. Designate shelves, bins, and baskets for toys. If you don't know where to start or need some longer-term organizing solutions, give us a call. We will schedule a time to come help … [Read more...]
Storage Units
Storage units are BIG business. This should only be a "temporary" solution while moving, remodeling, or dealing with a temporary situation. However, it should not be a yearly cost or permanent situation. If you have a storage unit that you haven't looked at in quite some time, haven't needed anything out of, keep adding to, or are out growing the space, then it's time to declutter. Just as you would declutter an extra bedroom, attic, or storage room at your house, you need to go through the same … [Read more...]
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