Please consider this reverse Advent calendar idea as you Christmas shop or find deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Add an item to a box each day as a family and on Christmas Eve donate it to a local charity who can use these items such as: McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence Common Cup Ministry McLeod Emergency Food Shelf HOMES (Homeless in McLeod County) … [Read more...]
How do you organize your cables and cords?
Having lots of cables, cords, and chargers is a way of life nowadays. There's no escaping it. But, how do you organize them? While some people buy cord organizers and labelers, there are other ways to keep them straight. Simple twist ties or pipe cleaners will do the trick. Painters tape for those you don't use often. Small ziploc bags is another way to keep them from tangling and provides a way to write information on the bag. With each new computer, phone, tablet, laptop, ipod, etc we … [Read more...]
Don’t Waste Money by Buying Too Much Spice
While buying most foods in bulk is a great way to save money, buying large quantities of spices is generally a bad idea. Unless you use a lot of a particular spice or frequently cook for large crowds, you're not likely to use up a large canister of something before it loses its essence. Maybe you've never thought about this before, but herbs and spices lose their flavor a couple ways. The first is adding them too soon to your cooking process. You don't want the flavor to boil or bake away, so … [Read more...]
Do You Have Zones?
As I clean and organize for my clients, I often see the zones that they have. The most important thing is to work in zones and have items at the point of first or last use. It's also important to locate items based on frequency of use. Zones Everything used to do a set of tasks should be grouped together. Every home is different, so some will have few zones and others will have many. Some examples of zones many people have are: Food storage: pantry and refrigerator Food prep: … [Read more...]
Have You Heard? Enter Our Contest Today
ENTER OUR CONTEST! Have you seen our new van? We'll be cleaning in a 50 mile radius of Hutchinson over the next week. Spot our van and leave a comment with where you saw us and the day on our thread on Facebook. You'll be entered in a drawing for "The Works" auto detailing. Contest ends Friday, August 16th, and Winner will be announced on Monday, August 19th on Facebook. Be sure to tag your friends to be on the lookout for our van! … [Read more...]
Change Your Air Conditioner Filter
There are plenty of hot days ahead. Make sure your air conditioner can run as efficiently as possible. Change your air filter, just as you would your filter during the winter months. Filters get dirty and need to be changed monthly, especially if you've been running your air frequently. It takes less than two minutes. … [Read more...]
Planning a Summer Staycation
If you're short on time or money this summer, don't forget about your staycation options. There are plenty of new, fun, and interesting adventures you can plan without spending a ton of money or traveling too far from home. Here are some ideas for a fun staycation: Water Party! Whether it's just your family, or you included extended family, neighbors, and friends, host a water party with sprinklers, water guns or balloons, and kiddie pools. Try placing the sprinkler under the trampoline or … [Read more...]
Homemade Weed Killer Recipe
Are you fighting weeds in your landscaping, around the house or yard, or along your lake shoreline? It may be tempting to use a harsh chemical, but why not try something that is cheaper and safer for kids, pets, and the environment? We have had good luck with this homemade weed killer recipe. Give it a try! Homemade Weed Killer Recipe 1 gallon vinegar 1 c salt 1 T dish soap Mix together and spray on weeds. … [Read more...]
EVENT: Refill Your Cup
Are you a Caregiver to a loved one? If so, this event is just for you! Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 8:30-3pm Vinje Church, Willmar, MN This event is a day of pampering, education, support, and fellowship with other people who care for family members. Cindy of TidyTightwads will be a speaker at this event. It's free to attend, but pre-registration is required. To RSVP, call 320-221-3747 by Friday, April 26th. When RSVP'ing, please indicate if you will need complimentary Respite Care (from … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day is a Special Time
It's important to pause from our busy lives and honor the mothers in our lives. Mother's Day activities no matter how big or small create memories that last the whole year. Here are some ideas for doing something nice for mom that doesn't include buying nick-knacks and clutter. Gift Certificate If you’re not sure what to get mom, a Tidy Tightwads gift certificate for cleaning is a wonderful gift. When you give the gift of cleaning, you give the gift of time and relaxation to mom. We know … [Read more...]
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