We all have favorite recipes, and my favorite recipes always save time or money (or both when possible). I get lots of requests for some tried and true recipes that I've posted years ago on my site. Many of you are new to this website, and some of you may simply appreciate a reminder to give these a try. Homemade Onion Soup Mix Homemade Cream of Chicken/Mushroom/Celery Soup Mix 5 Minute (No Knead Bread) If you have a time-saving or money-saving recipe that you'd like to share, please … [Read more...]
Planning for Life AFTER You
It's not a fun topic, but it's an important one. If you haven't please consider making some plans for those you love to handle life after you. There are some simple things you can do now that will be incredibly useful and appreciated should something happen to you. Make a list of your accounts and passwords, along with where they are located and other people who have knowledge or access. Do you have a will? Where is it located? What is the date of the most recent version? Where do … [Read more...]
Is Getting Organized Your New Year’s Resolution?
Many people make resolutions, only to have them fall by the wayside a short-time later. If getting your life, home, or office more organized is one of your resolutions, there is no reason why this can't come true for you. Tricks to Getting More Organized Write it down. Put your goals on your calendar, phone, or frig where you will be reminded of what you want to accomplish. Start small. Don't try to do it all in one day. Getting discouraged or overwhelmed isn't helpful. Pick a drawer, … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from the Tidy Tightwads team! … [Read more...]
A Unique Gift Idea: Winter Camping
Did you know that many Minnesota State Parks have winter camper cabins you can rent? They have electricity or propane, which makes them cozy for winter getaways. If you're looking for a unique gift idea for the kids or grand-kids, and you enjoy skiing, hiking, sledding, snow shoeing, ice fishing, etc. this may be a great option. You can make a reservation by calling 866-857-2727 or visiting https://dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/reservations.html … [Read more...]
What do people want most for Christmas?
Did you know that recent statistics show that 46% of people regret not saving more money? Alongside that, the number one regret people have at the end of life is not spending more time with loved ones, and of the top ten most common New Years Resolutions, 6 are time and money related. So what does that tell us? People understand what's most important, but aren't making the life changes required to get there. Start small and work your way toward your goals. Spend less money on Christmas and … [Read more...]
Key to Getting Organized with a Hectic Schedule
Two articles have been circulating this week about too much clutter in our lives. MPRNews published the article, "The best thing you can do is not buy more stuff" and EricaLayne.co published "9 Hard Truths About Clutter You Need to Hear". Both articles not only talk about reducing the clutter in our lives, but stress the "stuff" is having on our communities and environment as a whole. It all has to go somewhere. While our TidyTightwad tag line is "Less is more", it's also a adage to live by! … [Read more...]
Christmas Decorations on a Dime
Love to decorate, but hate to spend tons of money? Here are a bunch of ways to decorate for Christmas and giving your home a whole new look, without breaking the bank. Move things. If you've always put your tree or garland up in the same place, give it a new spot. You may need to move furniture around or temporarily store a piece to make room. Give old items new purpose. Get creative and give old pieces a new purpose. Dig out old decorations you haven't used in a while, or put them in a … [Read more...]
Freezer Organization
Is your freezer organized? If it's packed full and you can't find anything without going freezer-diving, consider giving it a little love and organization. Fall is often a time when freezers fill up. We've frozen what we can of summer and fall produce. We have fish from the summer, and those with hunting enthusiasts, you may have deer and fowl too. We're baking cookies for the holidays, and stocking up on deals. It's no wonder the freezer is packed full. A few tips to help you organize your … [Read more...]
Why Do People Put Off Getting Organized?
There are a lot of reasons people don’t get organized, but lack of time is at the top of the list. Procrastination is another top reason. Most people have good intentions of getting to it, but it can feel overwhelming. It’s hard to get motivated, especially when people think they can do it themselves and don’t want to pay a professional organizer. While it’s true that anyone can take time to organize problem areas, lack of motivation plays a major role. When they make the decision to hire a … [Read more...]
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