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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]