As many of you may have heard by now, I've recently published my first book. It was a project in the making that got more attention during the pandemic and came to fruition thanks to the help of many people. I'd like to thank my husband, John, who help with many edits and rounds of proofing. Thank you to River Valley Woman Magazine for the inspiration. I've been writing and submitting articles to this incredible monthly publication for a number of years. Eileen, the Editor of RVW gave me … [Read more...]
Fall To Do List
Here is a handy list of tasks to check to see if it's time to get them done this fall. If you don't live in town, when is the last time you had your septic system checked or pumped? Change your batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Text your hard-wired alarms in your house. When is the last time you checked on your fire extinguisher? Put a fresh filter in your furnace before you need to turn it on for the season. Schedule a furnace tune-up Clean out your … [Read more...]
Detailing Summer Toys Before Storage
If you can drive it or spend time in it, it likely needs to be detailed! Our detailing service extends beyond cars, trucks, and SUVs. We also detail fishing boats, ski boats, pull-behind campers, RV's and pontoons! If you've never had your recreational vehicles and toys detailed, you'll be surprised at how fresh and new they look when done. Whether you're planning to sell or put into storage until spring, give us a call today to reserve a detailing spot! Call 320-583-0409 … [Read more...]
Prepping a Pack of Picked Peppers
It's been a long, warm summer and fall and fresh produce is still abundant. If you have a bunch of veggies, don't let them go to waste. I found a pile of peppers and decided to wash, chop, and freeze them for later use. I packaged them in small bags so they can be pulled out for a recipe, and put them together in a larger freezer bag for protection and organization in the freezer. … [Read more...]
Rug-a-Thon Planned for Saturday, September 25th
Rug-A-Thon this Saturday! Drop off your 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐝 area rug by 10am on Sat. September 25, 2021 at 409 California Street NW, Hutchinson. We’ll professionally clean each rug for $20 and let them dry a bit before you pick them up by noon. No need to make an appointment. Please attach a piece of tape with your name/cell on the corner/back of each rug. Questions? Call (320) 587-8974 or email Cindy at [email protected] Cindy's new book, "The Thrifty, Cleaning & Organizing Adventures of the … [Read more...]
Listen to Cindy’s Interview on The Loon
Cindy Haugland, owner of Tidy Tightwads and author of the new book, "The Thrifty, Cleaning & Organizing Adventures of the Tidy Tightwad" was interviewed by Rob Ryan of KKLN-FM 94.1 The Loon - KSCR-FM 93.5 & KBMO 103.5 FM / 1290 AM BensonRadio.com for their "Do Good: Doing Good in the Neighborhood" segment last week. You can hit play and listen to it right here! … [Read more...]
25 Tips to Help You Save Money Year-Round
Here are some of my money saving tips. If you have one that you'd like to share, please post on our Facebook page. We'd love to hear from you! If you’re new to coupons but want to give them a try, remember this. You can always use an in-store coupon AND a manufacturer coupon for the same item. When possible, take advantage of sale items and then use an in-store coupon and manufacturer coupon. Accept all the free veggies from neighbors and gardening enthusiasts in your life throughout … [Read more...]
Take Advantage of Cheap School Supplies
With most schools starting, school supplies will be deeply discounted and you'll be able to find some great buys. Now is the time to buy super cheap items whether your children need them for school or not. Here are a few tightwad tips to buying these items and how you can use them. Cheap School Supplies & How to Use Them Buy school supplies that will need to be replenished later in the year. Buy school supplies and donate them to the school or other organizations that give them out … [Read more...]
This is a First! Helping Prep for Movie Filming
There's a never a dull moment in the professional cleaning and organizing industry, and you never know who is going to call. This time it was a movie production crew that we helped get a farmhouse south of Hutchinson ready to film! Our team helped a local family pack up their house in preparation for letting the movie use their place for the upcoming horror movie. We are also providing carpet cleaning service before and after filming. The rest of the crew, director, and actors will arrive soon, … [Read more...]
Let’s Stop the Spread of COVID-19, Again!
With the recent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case increases and variants, we want to do all we can to keep our clients and staff as safe and healthy as possible. We ask that you remain as flexible as possible during this time and work with us to make accommodations should schedules need to change. Communication is key. Please call us with any concerns, questions, options, so we can plan ahead whenever possible. It is our policy that if any of our staff are ill, they will not be cleaning … [Read more...]