Talk to anyone who has written a book, and they'll tell you it's a labor of love. Writing my first published book has been a project for a while (something many people told me I needed to do), so it is very exciting to see it printed and be able to page through it! Called "The Thrifty Cleaning and Organizing Adventures of The Tidy Tightwad" my book is packed with my tips, secrets, tricks, and advice I've been accumulating since I started my business in 2005. I've worked with every scenario, … [Read more...]
Cleaning Sprinklers and Water Nozzles
If you need to occasionally clean your shower head or water faucet to remove build-up, the same may be true of your lawn sprinklers and garden hose water nozzles. Hard water and natural elements can be hard on them, and you may notice less pressure or functionality over time. Here are a few things you can try. Use a cloth or brush to wipe off any debris and check for damage such as dents or broken pieces. If all seems well, try soaking in a tub of vinegar and then flushing with hot … [Read more...]
Ways to Use Up Lettuce and Not Let It Go to Waste
We wait all winter for fresh produce and then it seems like all of a sudden there's an overabundance of lettuce and microgreens. The flavor and nutrition is hard to beat, but lettuce brings the challenge of using it up before it goes bad. Unlike other veggies that can be frozen, lettuce can't be tossed in the freezer for a later use. In some countries, lettuce an ingredient in hot dishes. However, you'll be hard pressed to find many recipes calling for warm lettuce in the US. With some … [Read more...]
Summer is the Time for those Back to School Appointments
Summer goes quickly. The more organized you are, the more you'll feel prepared for fall. Don't wait to schedule back to school appointments. Get them on the calendar, and then relax and enjoy the rest of the summer! Wellness Check-Ups Sports Physicals Dental Appointments Eye Appointments Car Tune-Ups & Oil Changes … [Read more...]
Schedule Cleaning While on Summer Vacation
Summer vacation is a great time to have our crew professionally clean your home or clean your carpets. We have the space and time to do a deeper cleaning and let carpets dry before you get back home. Even if you're not on vacation until later July, August, or September, contact us so we can put you on our calendar and reserve the time. It helps us schedule our crew and make arrangements for while you're gone. We've helped many people get things clean while on vacation, so leave the details … [Read more...]
Enjoy Your Time With Others
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...]