If you're not thrilled with using chemicals and buying a ton of products to combat bugs around your house and yard, you can try a few of these natural pest remedies that many have claimed do the trick. Natural pest remedies Ants: Try baking soda or cinnamon at points of entry. Slugs: Use sawdust on the ground where you notice slugs Fruit Flies: Mix basil leaves in with your fruit bowl on the counter Moths: Try cedar chips or lavender oil to repel moths Japanese Beatles: Plant some … [Read more...]
What I Learned from Being More Immobile Than I’m Used to
A couple months ago I had a bone spur removed from the top of my left foot and a screw placed to fuse the joint together. I was required to be non-weight bearing for eight weeks, forcing me to get around using only a scooter or crutches. Combine that situation with the snow, ice, and storms we've had this winter, and it left me less than mobile and completely dependent upon others to leave the house. Sometimes you have to ask for a little help Going places involved needing help getting into my … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Quiz
In Itasca County (MN), there is a town called: Lily Orchid Bouquet Daisy In what year did Hallmark make their first Valentine's card? 1960 1924 1952 1958 Is there such a town as "Valentine, MN"? Yes No What conversation heart was added in 2005? LOL Bear Hug Smooches Sorry According to statistics, what profession receives the most Valentine's cards? School Bus Drivers Nurses Teachers Daycare Providers What is the top … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Haugland’s Included in Tour of Homes!
Need inspiration for the Holiday Season? We are excited to share that we, John and Cindy Haugland, are participating in the 2018 Litchfield Tour of Homes! Our home, along with five others will be uniquely decorated for Christmas and featured on the tour. Sponsored by Cornerstone Church the Tour of Homes is a fundraiser for missions work and begins at 9AM on Saturday, December 1st. Tickets are $10 each, which you can get from Cindy. If you're interested in going, Cindy invites you to … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Gift Certificates for the Holidays
Looking for the perfect Christmas present or hostess gift for the holidays? Buy a TidyTightwads gift certificate for any amount and the recipient can use it toward any of our services. When you give a TidyTightwads gift certificate, you are giving the gift of time. Our clients love coming home to a clean house and using their time to spend with kids or friends, doing things they love. Call or email me today or shop online. Gift Certificates Call: 320-583-0409 Email: … [Read more...]
Hey Springfield Area!
If you or someone you know wants to get on our regular cleaning schedule in the Springfield, Sleepy Eye, & New Ulm area, give Cindy a call 320-583-0409. We will be having a cleaning crew in this area on a regular basis, and now is a good time for us to work you into our schedule. … [Read more...]
When Life Gives You Free Apples
When life gives you free apples, take advantage of the seasonal food! We were given apples, and we made baked apples, cream cheese apple roll-ups, and apple bread puddling. Apples freeze well, as do most apple deserts. It's nice to pull these items out of the freezer later this fall and winter when we're missing summer. What is your favorite recipe to make with apples? … [Read more...]
Looking for Services? We Refer!
Are you looking for help painting the living room wall or cleaning out the gutters and eve spouts? We have a bunch of resources we can refer whom we've worked with and trust. Just give Cindy a call or shoot her an email, and she'll put you in touch. We can refer someone for: Dryer vent cleaning Air duct cleaning Furnace and air conditioner maintenance checks Fireplace cleaning Gutter and eve spout cleaning Interior painting Window washing We can also give you … [Read more...]
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