annie's eyes: bloggy giveaway carnival

Monday, April 21, 2008

bloggy giveaway carnival

Comments are now closed. Winners will be announced Saturday, April 26. Thank you for all your great comments and ideas. --annie

Yes ma'am. It's time to give away some love. And I know how you love you some good spring cleaning products or maybe a break from it?? So, the grand prize giveaway. How about a Dyson vacuum cleaner? Shipped to your home just in time for allergy season to race through your spring cleaning with that super-charged ball technology.

And the second giveaway is a $20 gift card from Starbucks, for five lucky winners.

So here are the rules. This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only. The Dyson will be sent directly to your home, so be sure you have a physical address to deliver it, and a contact email if yours is a no-reply address! In the comments, just tell me your best tip for Spring cleaning this year or a good reason not to! I will love hearing from you. On Saturday, I'll draw six winners and post the names! I will attempt to use Random Number generator for the winners (so many firsts for this novice blogger), so just a sweet short post is appreciated! Visit the bloggy giveaway site for other FREE giveaways, and thanks for stopping by!

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thepipers said...: My spring cleaning tip: enlist the help of my parents when they come visit this spring to help me clean my windows!

I've been told (I'm going to try it this time) that dish soap in water works better than Windex.

Thanks for the giveaway!; Mon Apr 21, 08:00:00 AM
brandy3 said...: tip would be to have someone watch your kids. also have a list of what needs to get done. i always find myself getting ditracted and never finishing the first job. not to do spring cleaning the kids will just mess everything back up!
bwalleshauser AT yahoo DOT com; Mon Apr 21, 08:26:00 AM
Susanne said...: I'd love this vacuum (the Starbucks wouldn't be bad either!)!; Mon Apr 21, 08:33:00 AM
Summer said...: Wow, I would love a new vacuum. Though free coffee would be nice too. I don't have a good cleaning tip, but a good reason not to is that it's warm outside and the kids want to run and play. Who could dlean at a time like this?; Mon Apr 21, 08:35:00 AM
Melanie said...: Spring cleaning? Oh, that thing you do when company's coming over, no matter what time of year it is? ;-)

One thing I do is have the kids help with chores each day. They have a "chore basket" with 6 choices in it, and every day but Sunday they have to pick a chore. They can't do the same chore they did the day before, and they can't do the same chore that their sibling just pulled out. (I only have two kids.) This way, at least a few basic things get done on a regular basis, so it makes things easier all around!; Mon Apr 21, 08:35:00 AM
Jenmomof4 said...: Holy Cow a Dyson!! I would love to win this fantastic prize! I have been busy cleaning my house getting ready to put it on the market!

One tip that I use quite often is while I am on the phone I get my Pledge and my Blind duster thing and start dusting. That way when I get off the phone my blinds are dust free! Did I mention that I talk on the phone alot! :-)

Thanks for the chance to win! Have great day! I am giving away some things at my blogs so come visit!; Mon Apr 21, 08:40:00 AM
Kelly - PTT said...: AWESOME contest! My tip is to make it a family affair. Give everyone a chore and limit the time. Open the windows and turn on the music!!

Thanks so much for offering the contest. I'm hosting 3 contests this week. Stop by!; Mon Apr 21, 08:47:00 AM
Karen said...: My tip for spring cleaning is to make it a family affair... We all need to pitch in so no one feels unfairly dumped upon.

Thanks for the giveaway!; Mon Apr 21, 08:48:00 AM
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Kim said...: My best Spring cleaning tip - do it in small chunks - if I try to do too much at once - I do a crappy job or get fed up - little bits I can handle and since we moved last summer - I got rid of lots of stuff and now any cleaning isn't so bad.

My all time best tip would be to hire someone else to do it :); Mon Apr 21, 08:51:00 AM
Sarah said...: Spring cleaning? I think a good reason not to, is that it will be dirty again in less than a week. Seriously, with little ones, I hardly bother! If I were to try, I think the best tip I could offer, would be to send the kids to grandmas...

Thanks for the great giveaway!; Mon Apr 21, 08:58:00 AM
beckyjomama said...: OK - my tip... form a babysitting co-op and take turns watching eachothers kids while their moms clean the house (and don't forget to take your turn cleaning too!). THis also works for trips to the store, doctor or just some time to get other stuff done. You KNOW they will watch your kids well, cause you get THEIR kids next!!!!
My aunt did this when we were little (she kept us during the day while my mom worked) and I always remembered how well it flowed together. So, now as a mommy of two little ones, I use the idea!

My reason for cleaning: We HAD to really clean the house this weekend for our adoption placement visit! Three more months and she is FOREVER ours!!!
Praise God!
(I will be doing another SERIOUS praise dance with that there vacuum ... or Starbucks, I',m easy!); Mon Apr 21, 09:18:00 AM
suzzcq70 said...: If I ever find the time to clean, using newspaper to clean windows instead of paper towels makes for a no-streak marks happy ending!; Mon Apr 21, 09:20:00 AM
Mary said...: Why spring clean? With 4 animals, it will just be dirty the next day. Helpful hint: Just picking up around the house will make it look better, no one really searches for dust. :); Mon Apr 21, 09:21:00 AM
Lomagirl said...: I like the first commenter- getting mom and dad's help. Actually, when they come to visit we clean. My mom complains about our vacuum, too. She wanted to get my husband a new one, but he didn't want one. I DO. And a Dyson would be fantabulous. And I love starbucks, too.; Mon Apr 21, 09:21:00 AM
Lady Why said...: I'm all about 'less is more' so my spring cleaning consists mainly of getting rid of the built up clutter or winter. The less clutter, the less I have to clean.; Mon Apr 21, 09:23:00 AM
Leah in Iowa said...: Spring cleaning? Yuck! My tip for NOT washing the windows would be that it'll rain tomorrow anyway. Right?; Mon Apr 21, 09:54:00 AM
Sandra said...: My tip is to send your husband away to a conference for 4 days so that you don't have to make suppers and then do an entire house blitz. I had so much more time when I wasn't worrying about supper prep.; Mon Apr 21, 09:58:00 AM
TCC said...: Did I read this correctly? You are really give away a Dyson?!? I have been eyeing one of these forever but have always found something else more pressing to use the money on.

Spring Cleaning Tip...I now use microfiber cloths when cleaning my windows and mirrors. It makes the job seem quicker and NO SMUDGES or paper residue is left behind. Plus, they are washable.

Reason to NOT spring clean - it's so much more fun to be OUTSIDE and enjoy the warm weather. :); Mon Apr 21, 10:10:00 AM
Christie said...: I'm all about letting my little ones visit grandma & grandpa... and keeping it simple!!; Mon Apr 21, 10:10:00 AM
MSM said...: My cleaning tip - good music for starters; and opening the windows for fresh air (if it's not a day where the pollen is coating your world).

There's no better clean smell than the freshness of outdoors! And you can clean better (see more dirt) with natural light.

I'd love to win this Dyson -whoever gets it will possess the best cleaning 'secret' of all - a good vacuum is key to a really clean house.

Thanks for the giveaway and great comment idea!; Mon Apr 21, 10:14:00 AM
Suz said...: My spring cleaning tip is to set aside one day and just do it. Have all supplies ready on hand, so there's no reason to deviate from the task.

txhottie_86@yahoo.com; Mon Apr 21, 10:20:00 AM
Nicole G said...: My (tongue-in-cheek)Spring Cleaning Tip (which is also I reason NOT to):
Have a baby! I just had my newest addition a few weeks ago and my mother-in-law and hubby spent the whole time I was in the hospital re-organizing, purging old junk and cleaning! My parents watched the girl so they were not underfoot (or undoing the cleaning in any way) and the baby and I came home to a organized house!

-Nicole; Mon Apr 21, 10:25:00 AM
Seeryusfam@msn.com said...: Well, this is my year-round cleaning tip...but since we installed all new windows in our home, I clean 4 windows each weekend. They are the windows that you can clean from the inside, so it's kind of like cheating, but I then I always have great looking windows!; Mon Apr 21, 10:26:00 AM
M.A. said...: What a great giveaway! My reason *Not* to is that 1. I am in college and 2. We do not have a vacuum in my entire sorority house...not a good idea! I wish I had tips, but unfortunately I am a mess right now! I would love to win either of these! :); Mon Apr 21, 10:29:00 AM
Ursula said...: My best spring cleaning tips are to make sure you have baking soda and vinegar in surplus and throw open your windows! You have non-toxic cleaners and fresh air-how much more "spring" like can you get?

Why not spring clean? You're too busy in the garden!

pickmepickmeicovetthedyson!!; Mon Apr 21, 10:33:00 AM
Bridget said...: I have what I'm claiming to be a good reason- I'm having my 5th baby and I don't want to. Not a good reason and I'll have to do it anyway so a dyson would be awesome!; Mon Apr 21, 10:33:00 AM
Mar said...: Wow a Dyson vacuum!!!! I would love this!!
My best spring cleaning tip is to let your kids help!!! Give them a swiffer or a swiffer duster while you are doing the heavy duty stuff! My little ones love to feel like they are helping. They also love to scrub floors! :) I am so glad they like to help me! Maybe when they get older they will too!
Thanks for the chance to win!!!
mhode79(at)gmail(dot)com; Mon Apr 21, 10:34:00 AM
Michelle ~ [ real neat ] said...: SPRING CLEANING TIP : Splurge and hire a cleaning service! It's the best thing I've ever done for myself! ;); Mon Apr 21, 10:34:00 AM
Jenni said...: spring cleaning tip: have your sewer line back up so that you are forced to clean the bathtubs!! ;-); Mon Apr 21, 10:39:00 AM
Jenni said...: This post has been removed by a blog administrator.; Mon Apr 21, 10:39:00 AM
cute_lil_bmw said...: My tip: make the kids do it!

Just kidding! Spring cleaning is something I've never done in the past but since we're putting the house on the market to move (the old educational sacrifice for the kids) I HAVE to and goodness this is insane!; Mon Apr 21, 10:42:00 AM
Linda said...: Now that vacuum would certainly make cleaning an easier job. Spring cleaning, doesn't really happen here, as I like to keep my home clean year round, but I do take down blinds and give them a nice wash in the bath tub and then hang them over clean windows.; Mon Apr 21, 10:43:00 AM
Erica said...: Clean as you go, so you don't have to Spring Clean. :-)

Always wanted a Dyson! Enter me please!; Mon Apr 21, 10:44:00 AM
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls said...: My spring cleaning tip is to avoid cleaning at all costs. ;) If that fails, then do a little at a time, so it's not so overwhelming.; Mon Apr 21, 10:52:00 AM
Awesome Mom said...: Open your windows while cleaning. That always puts me in the mood for spring cleaning.; Mon Apr 21, 11:00:00 AM
Jen said...: what great giveaways. my best tip is make sure to vacuum under all couches and beds. it's amazing what accumulates under there.; Mon Apr 21, 11:00:00 AM
sara said...: Amazing gift, thank you!! My spring cleaning consists of getting organized! I love rubbermaid clear containers and labels for everything!; Mon Apr 21, 11:05:00 AM
Carmen said...: Vinegar, water and a smidgen of dishsoap make the best window cleaning solution. That, and a god squeegee. Took me only 10 minutes to clean my outside windows yesterday. With Windex and a towel, I'd still be there...

Thanks for the giveaway!; Mon Apr 21, 11:11:00 AM
Matthew said...: Oh gosh! I could use the Dyson. Our vac is on it's last leg. Of course coffee is GREAT too! LOL!!!

I keep some cleaning supplies tucked away in each room so this way when I finish getting ready in the morning I can get out some wipes or windex and give the bathroom a quick once over. Then on the weekend I give the place a good scrub down.

Extra hands (hubby and the kids) help too!

My name is Kimberly but for some reason it's showing my son Matthew's name.

I can be contaced at hunnyv and then at and then optonline and then dot net.; Mon Apr 21, 11:12:00 AM
Tuesday Girl said...: I love using white vinegar to clean with. I also use it with some leom juice to clean my microwave!

tuesdayef (at)aol(dot)com; Mon Apr 21, 11:25:00 AM
Mommys World said...: My Spring cleaning tip is to have someone watch your kids (mine are 2 and 3) and start first thing in the morning to get your momentum going. Oh, and don't forget your Starbucks. LOL.; Mon Apr 21, 11:27:00 AM
CrystalGB said...: My best Spring cleaning tip is to use old socks as dust clothes. They work great.; Mon Apr 21, 11:29:00 AM
Playful Professional said...: My best tip for spring cleaning is to do a little every day. I would love to win this!!; Mon Apr 21, 11:29:00 AM
Marsha said...: What has helped me the most is to keep a roll of paper towels, glass cleaner, toilet scrub brush and cleaner in EACH bathroom (we have 2).

That way, you can do a quick swipe and scrub whenever the mood hits you. No procrastinating b/c you got distracted on the way to the kitchen or wherever to get the cleaning products-- it's RIGHT THERE at your fingertips!; Mon Apr 21, 11:34:00 AM
Stacy said...: What a great giveaway!
My spring cleaning tip is to start by getting rid of the clutter- it makes the rest of the cleaning so much easier.; Mon Apr 21, 11:41:00 AM
Stephanie said...: My best spring cleaning tip is: take two trash bags to a closet or a place with you, one for trash and one for giveaway. And that way you are starting fresh with things. I also suggest getting a small carrying tote or something to take around all your supplies with you. With allergies upon me (I have severe) I'd love the dyson, thank you for the great contest!; Mon Apr 21, 11:53:00 AM
Rachel said...: Oh oh!!! I am dying to win this(as I'm sure everyone is!).

My spring cleaning tip is to get a babysitter! lol. Really though, I say get rid of the chemicals this year. Clean as naturally as you can and everyone will feel a lot better. I can get a lot more cleaning done when I'm not working with nasty chemicals because they make me feel ill and then I'm more apt to take a break!; Mon Apr 21, 11:54:00 AM
GrowingRopers said...: cleaning tip??? have friends that motivate you...and will help! do a cleaning party. monday, x house...tuesday y house...wed z house...

wow...you are doing an INCREDIBLE giveaway!!! THANK YOU!!!! WOW!; Mon Apr 21, 12:00:00 PM
tami said...: pull out all furniture from walls and vacuum , after a quick pick-up. then rearrange it all.
dust the blinds well with microfiber cloths.
polish all furniture and wipe down walls. now you have 1 room done so you can move on. order a pizza for supper lol; Mon Apr 21, 12:06:00 PM
Mamacita said...: Wow, what an unbelievable giveaway! I'd love one of these!
Hmmm. My favorite spring cleaning tip? Open up the windows and doors and air the house out to get rid of stale smells and freshen naturally. :) thanks!; Mon Apr 21, 12:07:00 PM
Karen said...: Is this not what all allergy sufferers need?

Hey Annette! (waving madly so you can see me over the crowd.---actually, I am really tall so you can probably see me anyway.)

love,
karen; Mon Apr 21, 12:17:00 PM
The Austell Family said...: I need a new vacuum. My tip for spring cleaning is take it slow and start small. You can get overwhelmed and burnt out if you try to do it all at once. Set a goal of when you want everything cleaned out and then have a garage sale or something to get rid of what you no longer need. This way your hard work can pay off in the end!

Starbucks would be great too!; Mon Apr 21, 12:18:00 PM
Mrs. Nichole Jordan said...: My tip: Get RID of it!!!!!!!
:-D Works for me!! hehe

Thanks for the GREAT Giveaway!
Please enter me!
Nichole
http://blog.handmadebycole.com/; Mon Apr 21, 12:19:00 PM
michelle said...: My best spring cleaning tip is winning a Dyson vacuum! Just kidding. I can't tell you how many times I have entered to win a Dyson vacuum. My house could definitely use one. I hear they work really well.

My real spring cleaning tip is to use microfibre towels when washing windows or mirrors. They do not leave behind any streaks or lint and are slightly rough, which makes scrubbing spots off easier.

I would love to be entered in your giveaway.

Michelle
www.northofthe49.com
michelle (at) northofthe49 (dot) com; Mon Apr 21, 12:30:00 PM
JenCo said...: Best tip of the day: Hire a cleaning service! They're fast and you can go out and do your nails, bring home a nice dinner, and enjoy the beautiful day!; Mon Apr 21, 12:32:00 PM
Katy said...: Oh my goodness!!!! How fantastic!!!! I soo hope to win this..i know the chances are slim...but still...what an AWESOME giveaway!!! Sooo generous!

well...a good spring cleaning tip is to use pledge on wood floors...it helps protect them and makes them look fantastic!!!
And a GREAT reason NOT to spring clean is that spending time playing with your kids is WAY more fun and beneficial to them! ;); Mon Apr 21, 12:32:00 PM
Julie and Ben said...: Dry the shower tiles with a towel after you finishing bathing to prevent mold.

Or you can re-caulk your shower as your spring cleaning!; Mon Apr 21, 12:34:00 PM
lstrevels said...: Spring Cleaning if you have not used it, wore it or looked at in a year recycle it...; Mon Apr 21, 12:46:00 PM
Shannon said...: My spring cleaning tip is to remember to KEEP IT GREEN, if you can!
palmersf(at)bellsouth(dot)net; Mon Apr 21, 12:47:00 PM
Betsy said...: Awesome!

For spring cleaning, put the kids to work! Get rid of things that sit around or that you haven't or will never use again!; Mon Apr 21, 12:51:00 PM
Kellie said...: Make a list, and set a timer. Try to beat the clock. Plan something fun to do in your clean house when you are done.

I know this sounds funny, but sometimes I need the motivation.; Mon Apr 21, 12:52:00 PM
Melissa said...: What an awesome giveaway!

My tip is to get rid of some things. The fewer things you have the less cluttered and more clean your house feels.; Mon Apr 21, 12:52:00 PM
kari said...: My spring cleaning tip: Concentrate on one room at a time, and clean it from top to bottom.

Thanks for the AWESOME giveaway you are offering, I would love to enter.; Mon Apr 21, 12:54:00 PM
Aubrey said...: I didn't really clean this year as I was a little busy, but I did get rid of some clothes I don't wear anymore. Which is my best tip-get rid of stuff and donate it to someone. I would love to win....; Mon Apr 21, 12:55:00 PM
SB said...: My best tip is something I strive to practice: don't bring the clutter in AT ALL. I am still a work in progress.

I must say that I not one to go ga-ga over appliance, but I have been ACHING for a Dyson for a long, long time. I also have a tendency to name appliances or cars in my life. If I won, I would name it Sunny.

Real creative huh?; Mon Apr 21, 12:57:00 PM
April said...: I give my daughter a damp paper towel and she "cleans" with me.; Mon Apr 21, 12:58:00 PM
Ronnica said...: Here's a tip that I'm doing to spring clean: move! I moved last summer (2x, actually) and it's easy to finally get rid of that junk if you have to move it anyway. This might not be pratical for all, but if works for me!; Mon Apr 21, 12:59:00 PM
mattie said...: My tip....a glass of wine and a friend on the other end of the cordless phone always seems to make cleaning go faster! mengels[at]hotmail[dot]com; Mon Apr 21, 01:01:00 PM
ET said...: My best spring cleaning tip....hmmmmm. I'm an organizing junkie, so it's tough to choose!

I sort my kids (there are 5 of them) clothes according to season. Here in Canada it's easy - scorching or snow, two main seasons, lol. I wash everything and pack it up in a giant clear plastic bin with a lid (enclosing a couple Bounce sheets). I try to fold and stack everything by size, so I know that if the top item is size 2, everything below it should be as well.

Then, when it's time to unpack the next season's clothing, you just move it from the bin to the dresser of whichever child it will fit that year.; Mon Apr 21, 01:10:00 PM
Sweetpeas said...: My spring cleaning tip (sort of) is to do a little bit all year so there never has to be a HUGE cleaning! And get the kids involved!; Mon Apr 21, 01:14:00 PM
charlestonyaya said...: Clean - and even more than that SPRING CLEAN!?! My best tip all around is this - one of my close friends and Beth Moore buddies on Monday nights has a cleaning business. We do the ole fashioned kind of bartering - she cleans and I mean REALLY cleans. I tutor her nephews. This is absolutely the best cleaing deal going!! And, we (Lauren and I) desparately need a new vacuum. This works for us!! love ya, Kathy; Mon Apr 21, 01:17:00 PM
hetz-junk said...: Tip: Clean out closets and then donate the stuff so you dont have to re-clutter.
Reason to not clean my windows because we are getting new energy efficient ones soon.; Mon Apr 21, 01:21:00 PM
Becoming Me said...: Hi Annie!

My Spring cleaning tip is to use a water and vinegar solution to clean your coffee pot. Run it through twice and then once with hot water and your Coffee pot will be clean and shiny with no soapy residue that can, over time give your coffee an aftertaste.; Mon Apr 21, 01:23:00 PM
Danielle said...: Great giveaway... My spring cleaning tip, wash your walls & carpets they hide that winter smell. Washing them makes your house smell clean spring fresh!

mcginnisfamily5(at)gmail(dot)com; Mon Apr 21, 01:26:00 PM
Kristen M. said...: My tip is to get the whole family involved. It is too nice to spend the whole day cleaning inside. Also, if you haven't used it since last spring, throw it away!; Mon Apr 21, 01:29:00 PM
Julie said...: I could totally use a new vacuum!!
starbucks is good too!! :)

My spring cleaning tip is GET RID OF THE CLUTTER, or just don't bother. the kids will just make it a mess in less than a week anyway!!

Julie
www.xanga.com/parresia; Mon Apr 21, 01:30:00 PM
Drea said...: Spring Cleaning Tip: A little Baking Soda and water (in a paste form) makes all sinks super shiny!; Mon Apr 21, 01:31:00 PM
Mama Luxe said...: Spring Cleaning: Use natural products, like 7th Generation.

mamaluxe at gmail dot com; Mon Apr 21, 01:37:00 PM
Tabitha said...: Spring Cleaning Tip: Buy a bigger house that is new to you! We are trying to do that this week and then I will be so excited about cleaning it and getting it ready to move into. All our stuff will actually fit too, since it's BIGGER! Thanks for the great giveaway:); Mon Apr 21, 01:43:00 PM
thediaperdiaries said...: Did my last comment go through. If not, my abbreviated comment was to wash your windows and let the sunshine in!; Mon Apr 21, 01:44:00 PM
Kimberly said...: Break it up into little chunks and try to get rid of at least a box full of stuff (we all have stuff we don't use). I really need a good vacuum. We just moved and our allergies are going haywire!; Mon Apr 21, 01:51:00 PM
Cricket said...: My Top 3 Spring Cleaning Tips...

1) Do everything in small bites. Set the timer for 15 minutes per room you want to tackle and when the timer expires move on. This keeps you from getting mired down and frustrated.

2) Keep a tote/bag in each room and as you pass through drop something in it that you want to donate or give away. This will help to lighten your load and help someone else at the same time. At the end of the week get rid of everything in the tote/bag as you had planned when you dropped it in.

3) Since it is spring we are all updating our wardrobes so for every item you add you also need to remove something. If you buy 4 new tops you need to get rid of 4 old ones. This will keep your closet from getting too crammed and will also keep your look from being dated. Same goes for your kids toys!

These are my top tips and what I try to practice all year, not just in the spring. I am so excited about the chance to win a Dyson...I am really wanting one! I would also very much enjoy a nice Ice Tea at Starbucks so either way I am happy. Thanks for the great giveaway!; Mon Apr 21, 01:53:00 PM
MacKenzie said...: My best cleaning tip is to put on some really fun, fast music. It always gets my blood flowing, gives me energy, and almost makes cleaning fun - almost. Anyway, I would love a new vacuum. Our current one came from a dumpster (a neighbor tossed it when they were moving). It works but not very well.; Mon Apr 21, 02:00:00 PM
EMama said...: Open windows - fresh air is, uh, fresh.
Also, picking a task at a time (sort through baby clothes, mop the downstairs, etc.) makes it more manageable.; Mon Apr 21, 02:00:00 PM
kate5405 said...: My tip is to make spring cleaning work FOR you. Have the family help clean out closets and uncover treasures no longer needed. Then on a nice weekend, have a garage sale. Not only will you get rid of lots of unwanted items but you will make some money too!! And don't forget to share the proceeds with the kids--maybe a fun family outing or a pizza party.; Mon Apr 21, 02:06:00 PM
the4moyers said...: Great giveaway! Thanks for offering! My best tip for spring cleaning - move!! No, seriously, I am in the midst of moving to a new house this week, and as I've been boxing up items, it gives new meaning to the idea of going through piles of junk and asking myself "do I seriously still need this and does it warrant being packed in a box to move to the new place?" I have been throwing away bags of stuff I "thought" I really needed! :o)
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com; Mon Apr 21, 02:10:00 PM
Loves to fart said...: My cleaning is made much easier because I ruthlessly decluttered.
And I do the 10 second tidy wherever I am.; Mon Apr 21, 02:18:00 PM
Becca Mae said...: My tip is when you fold your bed sheets after washing them if you will put it in one of the pillowcases you will have everything together and no more losing cases. Also it helps it smell better longer and takes up less space. I want a Dyson so bad! I hope I win!; Mon Apr 21, 02:19:00 PM
Mama Zen said...: My best spring cleaning tip? Get a Dyson!; Mon Apr 21, 02:21:00 PM
traymona said...: Use newspaper to clean glass. It never leaves streaks or lint. traymona[at]aol[dot]com; Mon Apr 21, 02:30:00 PM
fortyb4forty said...: I would love a Dyson or gift card to Starbucks. My tip is to do a little each day.; Mon Apr 21, 02:32:00 PM
Becky said...: Wow, a whole Dyson for a prize! You're awesome! Thanks for the chance. :)

My favorite thing to do with spring cleaning is to open all the windows and feel the fresh breeze in my musty-from-the-winter home. Of course, the spring weather is also the best reason *not* to spring clean - just go out and enjoy the perfect fresh air instead!; Mon Apr 21, 02:35:00 PM
milkgoddess said...: My cleaning tip: If you're stove is one of the glasstop type, use a little baking soda to scrub off the stuck on mess. It is non-scratching, absorbs grease and is much easier to use than the scraping blade. Just scrub with a damp paper towel and follow up with your regular stovetop cleaner!!; Mon Apr 21, 02:40:00 PM
Des said...: Are you kidding me?? A vacuum cleaner??? A DYSON vacuum cleaner?? I feel like spring cleaning just thinking about it. Hmm, a tip...well yesterday I saw some dusty baseboards and I started cleaning them with my fuzzy socks that I was wearing. It was so satisfying that I just walked around the house in my fuzzy (now dusty) socks and dusted them all with my feet, never once bending down. I thought it was pretty brilliant if I do say so myself! Wow, I had a tip and I didn't even know it! Thanks so much!; Mon Apr 21, 02:49:00 PM
Lesha said...: My best tip is to use eco friendly cleaners. They get the job done without the harsh chemicals! :); Mon Apr 21, 02:50:00 PM
The Trendy Mommy Spot said...: My tip is to get an apron w/ a pocket, get your duster and move around the room clockwise - dust/pick up/remove trash in that manner - put the trash in your apron pocket - you save time b/c you aren't backtracking.; Mon Apr 21, 02:59:00 PM
Lissete said...: Spring cleaning in my case is really Spring organizing. As far as either goes, for me, my only tip is once you start, don't stop till you're done. Because once I stop, it's over. :); Mon Apr 21, 02:59:00 PM
Roberta said...: Well, since it's just me, my biggest tip to break things up into reasonble tasks or it gets overwhelming! I'd love a new vacuum!

Thanks for the giveaway!

rfw330 AT gmail DOT com; Mon Apr 21, 03:01:00 PM
angelaandconnor at gmail.com said...: Wow.. are you kidding?? A Dyson? I would scream like a little girl if I won a Dyson.

As for cleaning I have seven dogs and a baby so things are always a mess.. I keep a little stash of cleaning products in almost every room so I can clean as I go.. I also try to clean one room each day... and saturdays we do the whole house, but that way it just doesnt pile up.

I wanted to invite you to Connor's First Birthday Party at Seven Dogs and a Baby as well. Its a huge blog party and we are the ones giving away the gifts! I have over $530 worth in prizes to give away!
http://www.sevendogsandababy.com; Mon Apr 21, 03:07:00 PM
claire said...: The best thing that works for me is to make a checklist of things that I want to accomplish and then feel good every time I check one off the list!
claireroach81(at)hotmail(dot)com; Mon Apr 21, 03:15:00 PM
Lori said...: My best spring cleaning tip is, "Don't make a mess during the winter." Just kidding.

Keep a squeegie on a hook in your shower. Wipe down the glass shower doors after each use to keep water stains off.

tandlbassham at hotmail dot com
www.familyfishbowl.blogspot.com; Mon Apr 21, 03:16:00 PM
LeeAnn said...: Wow, I would love to have a Dyson!!!!
Spring Clean tip: Use water and vinegar for naturally cleaning counters and windows. It is so safe and cheap!!!!; Mon Apr 21, 03:21:00 PM
Shelly said...: My spring cleaning tip is 'one shelf at a time' or drawer or whatever. Thanks for your giveaway!; Mon Apr 21, 03:28:00 PM
Chilihead said...: My tip is that I work in 15 minute increments. It doesn't sound like a long time, but I get quite a bit done in those increments and I don't get overwhelmed thinking about it.; Mon Apr 21, 03:37:00 PM
InnaC said...: My tip - follow Flylady suggeasions.; Mon Apr 21, 03:41:00 PM
Fresh Girl said...: My tip is to save money on paper towels by cutting up old t-shirts that don't fit or are out of style and make rags -- they can be rewashed and reused after you've cleaned with them. :)

My email is: anewandafresh (at) gmail (dot) com; Mon Apr 21, 03:46:00 PM
Rachel said...: My best tip? Keep the windows open and chase the stale winter air away!; Mon Apr 21, 03:46:00 PM
Jodi said...: wow - what a great giveaway! My best tip...set a timer and do a little bit at a time and just keep going! Thanks!; Mon Apr 21, 04:12:00 PM
prairiemama said...: Holy Cow, what a fantabulous giveaway! My best spring cleaning tip is to use vinegar water to clean your windows and get all the water spots from winter snow off!!!; Mon Apr 21, 04:16:00 PM
krista said...: woohooooooo! what a giveaway!

my spring cleaning tip is to bleach your sink and clean around edges with a toothbrush. then windex the sink...it will shine!; Mon Apr 21, 04:19:00 PM
okbarbie5 said...: With this wonderful vacuum I wouldn't mind spring cleaning! Hope I win!!; Mon Apr 21, 04:36:00 PM
Lisa Sharp said...: Wow! This is a huge giveaway! I think i would cry if I won this lol.

My tip is to mix dried lavender and baking soda and put it on the floors before you vacuum to leave a nice natural smell in the house.; Mon Apr 21, 04:38:00 PM
renee said...: my spring cleaning tip - flip your mattresses and cushions! GREAT prize - so generous! thanks!; Mon Apr 21, 04:39:00 PM
gigere said...: My tip would be to do things a little at a time. It seems less overwhelming if you don't have to give up an entire weekend! Hope I get the vacuum...ours is almost dead!; Mon Apr 21, 04:40:00 PM
JL said...: I'm trying to avoid spring cleaning, but I guess my tip would be similar to others - do a little bit at a time. That way it doesn't seem so overwhelming. I can't believe how much better my windows looked (last year) when my parents cleaned them for us...we had a 3 month old and weren't really up for cleaning windows.
Julie
3cookieday[at]gmail[dot]com; Mon Apr 21, 04:52:00 PM
Nicol said...: I would love the Dyson!

My best tips...I try not to do spring cleaning each year. Instead, I have my house broken up into zones. Each week is a different zone. In that zone, I deep clean, de-junk, etc. It is like Spring cleaning but instead of doing it all at once, I do it a little at a time.; Mon Apr 21, 04:57:00 PM
ispeakbeanish said...: I love using the swiffer dusters because they pick up the dust and crud instead of leaving it around. I usually get quite a bit of wear out of them.; Mon Apr 21, 05:00:00 PM
Sarah said...: I love to open all the windows, clean my blinds and curtains, and let everything air out and fill my house with fresh spring air. In the kitchen I like to clean out my microwave by boiling some water with half a lemon in it and then putting a little of the lemon through the garbage disposal. Makes everything smell fresh.; Mon Apr 21, 05:03:00 PM
Smellyann said...: Wow, what an awesome giveaway!!!

My tip: Don't try to eat the whole elephant all at once. Start small, with one room at a time, one day at a time. Don't try to get it all done in one day, or a weekend. Take a month to do it!; Mon Apr 21, 05:06:00 PM
pinkgingham said...: I just PURGE in the springtime. I clean out and get rid of as much as I can. It takes a LONG time but it feels oh so good when I am done! Thank you so much for this giveaway... I am SO excited about this one!!!!!!; Mon Apr 21, 05:21:00 PM
nor_lou said...: my tip is to marry a man who will do it for you ;)
He loves to vaccuum and I would love to win a new one for him before the allergies attack him again!!; Mon Apr 21, 05:23:00 PM
Summer said...: Holy hannah how I want that Dyson!
My cleaning tip is to take it one room at a time or even one area of a room at a time. It's easier not to get so overwhelmed that way.; Mon Apr 21, 05:25:00 PM
Mel said...: Ah, cleaning tips...

I love it when it is warm enough to open all my windows and feel the breeze. It is invigorating! It is always a good idea to put on shoes when you clean, too. For some reason I always get more done when I am dressed to shoes.

Also, we save all our orange peels and the next time we do dishes we stick them down the disposal. It creates a pleasing orange scent and helps to scrub up the disposal blades!; Mon Apr 21, 05:28:00 PM
Vanessa said...: A good reason not to? That's so easy, it's gorgeous outside!; Mon Apr 21, 05:31:00 PM
Jen said...: I have the hairiest dog ever and love me some Starbucks. I wanna win!; Mon Apr 21, 05:31:00 PM
Auntnetto said...: My tip is wipe down your tv with a used fabric softener sheet it helps keep dust away
Love this give away
auntnetto6@yahoo.com; Mon Apr 21, 05:32:00 PM
Merry said...: Spring cleaning didn't quite make my top ten list of things I adore doing. So I break it down into little chunks and put on some good music. Cleaning is a lot easier when I'm singing along to some music!; Mon Apr 21, 05:33:00 PM
Lydia said...: I like the idea of cleaning for just 15 minutes in one room a day until it's clean then moving on to another room. Everything gets cleaned, but it's spread out over a longer period of time.

delightfulconfection[at]gmail[dot]com; Mon Apr 21, 05:33:00 PM
Jenna said...: I would say move every year... that forces you to clean. If that isn't practical (which I'm guessing it isn't) then I would highly suggest the "Sidetracked Home Executives" book. It gives you ways to organize your cleaning schedule so that spring doesn't creep up on you and all of these chores haven't been done in a year... I find my copy indispensable (and it's funny!).
Thanks for such an amazing give-away! neilsenjm(at)hotmail(dot)com; Mon Apr 21, 05:45:00 PM
Mona said...: My tip: clean when the kids are asleep! And clean often!! Do one corner at a time! It will eventually happen!! zmama09@yahoo.com; Mon Apr 21, 06:02:00 PM
kristina said...: best reason not to clean? -- the weather is GORGEOUS, and the kids will only be little once. (okay, I don't actually follow that advise!!); Mon Apr 21, 06:08:00 PM
Milk Mama said...: Best cleaning tip: lol invite family over for a dinner. It'll freak you out so much you'll have to clean at least a couple of times a year (including Christmas of course!); Mon Apr 21, 06:18:00 PM
Nise' said...: My best tip this year is invitie your mom to come and stay for a month! Mine was here and she did most of my Spring Cleaning! I kept telling her to stop (really, I did)! I did buy her lots of Starbucks though!!! Great giveaway.; Mon Apr 21, 06:26:00 PM
charmed said...: My best tip, get contractor trash bags and stick one in every room, so that when you clean it out, you can toss it out, the bags are black, so no peeping in the bag and pulling stuff back out.

What a fantastic giveaway!; Mon Apr 21, 06:33:00 PM
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U.M.M. said...: I was so blinded by the light of the Dyson that I forgot to post my cleaning tip :(

I keep a cheap spray bottle of 50% each water and wintergreen scent rubbing alcohol in my bathroom. Anytime the toilet seat is not clean, I spray some on and use a bit of tp to wipe, then flush it away. It also makes the bathroom smell clean.; Mon Apr 21, 06:49:00 PM
Queen B said...: Beautiful. The vac is beautiful. My spring cleaning tip is to win a Dyson.

Thank you for giving me a few minutes of pleasure in dreaming of a new vac.; Mon Apr 21, 07:03:00 PM
Qtpies7 said...: My best tip is to invite some people over. Then you HAVE to clean it!
I know its time when my husband starts hinting that I need to have another Tupperware party, lol!; Mon Apr 21, 07:10:00 PM
cmwheeler said...: My cleaning tip? just get to it already! The longer a job gets put off, the more monumental it seems. Get it done ASAp, and low and behold, you don't have to think about it anymore, (and it very likely was a whole lot easier than you thought!); Mon Apr 21, 07:18:00 PM
Richelle said...: Tip--keep up with cleaning as much as possible so there is never a TON to do at once. I try that, doesn't mean my house is always spotless, but at least it's not too embarrassing if someone comes over.; Mon Apr 21, 07:27:00 PM
Em and her BOYS!! said...: To spring clean, I make a list of what I want to accomplish. Then I do one task per night after the boys are asleep until its done!!!; Mon Apr 21, 07:39:00 PM
Not-as-Newlyweds said...: I love the verse at the bottom of your blog, first of all. :)

Secondly, my advice isn't really that "amazing," but as a young wife it has served me well. I try to do a little bit of cleaning each day all through the week, that way I'm not facing it all on the weekend and can enjoy time with my hubby! If I *do* have anything left for the weekend, I try to finish it on Saturday so we can truly have a day of rest on Sunday and enjoy worship and fellowship on Sunday. :)

Thanks for offering this incredible giveaway!; Mon Apr 21, 07:43:00 PM
leigh said...: my spring cleaning tip: make hubby take the kiddos out.; Mon Apr 21, 07:43:00 PM
Chantelle said...: Here's a tip: I spring clean in sections. I do one room at a time until it is completely done. this keeps me from getting overwhelmed and distracted.

I hope i win. right now i am borrowing my moms vaccume because i dont have one :( woohoo this is awesome!!!!; Mon Apr 21, 07:45:00 PM
bren j. said...: Best tip for spring cleaning? Put it off until summer and go play outside!; Mon Apr 21, 07:56:00 PM
Ang baylis said...: Hey, Buddy!
Let's see... cleaning ideas? There are many many clean freaks out there coming out of the woodwork! Hmmm... I think I find some good friends who would come over with their iPods and some Starbucks and we sing at the top of our lungs while cleaning with some good old fashioned vinegar. I suggest flying a group of friends from Texas to come help! And... one girl should come with her dog, Abby!
Thanks so much for including me in this popularity contest! :)
Love you,
Angie xoxo; Mon Apr 21, 08:02:00 PM
Marilyn said...: Oh My Goodness !! A Dyson! Ok, I have to totally be honest here and say if I actually won that I would totally poo my pants :)And Starbucks is sooo yummy. Ok, I better give my best spring cleaning tip.

To clean high or vaulted ceilings take an old broom handle or real long piece of wood (depending on length you need) and wrap a damp old sock on the end. Move the sock along the edges and in the corners of the ceiling the damp sock will collect collected dust bunnies and cob webs with great ease.

Thank you for the great giveaway!

Take Care,
Marilyn
Yummy Things & Cupcake Dreams; Mon Apr 21, 08:09:00 PM
LivingforGod said...: My spring cleaning tip is to get rid of stuff :). Donating or having an annual garage sale would work.; Mon Apr 21, 08:10:00 PM
TRACEY said...: A Vacuum and coffee!!! What fun!!! Enter me Now!!!; Mon Apr 21, 08:17:00 PM
danandmarsh said...: We wait for spring clean up with the city, than, pitch, save, and organize stuff!; Mon Apr 21, 08:18:00 PM
Amy said...: I've always wanted a Dyson,
and always love a Starbucks :)

tip: Vinegar & Water for windows and coffee pots. Also, wipe the shower walls while you're in there anyway, lol.; Mon Apr 21, 08:23:00 PM
Kathleen W. said...: My best tip for cleaning windows is to use vinegar/water mixture but also a squeegee...paper towels leave too many streaks.; Mon Apr 21, 08:30:00 PM
Shannon said...: If I won a Dyson...I seriously think dh would have to sleep in the guest room...since I would be sleeping with the Dyson, lol.

My spring cleaning tip is more of an every day tip. I don't do spring cleaning...I just feel like I am always cleaning!

Step one: Take an empty laundry basket and have your kids follow you around, while they put all toys that are strewn around the house into the basket.

Step two: While they put those toys away, (after you dumped it into their room), you take the laundry basket and put any shoes, odds and ends and clutter that might be laying around on the counters or the floor or the table, etc. Then you put that away.

Step three: Go back to direct the kids and make sure they are actually putting the toys away...it's all about focus!

Step four: Take your Clorox wipes and go over all surfaces or spots on the floor that might need it.

Then you can take a break. I do this on a daily basis!; Mon Apr 21, 08:33:00 PM
Denise said...: Oh how I would love to win this. This would make me very happy and just might inspire me to do some spring cleaning. I've been putting it off too long!; Mon Apr 21, 08:35:00 PM
Tanya said...: My tip is to get rid of your old thousands of cleansers and look into more natural/less toxic cleaners. Another benefit is some basic vinegar, baking soda, etc., can clean most of your house and you suddenly have loads of room under the sink when those bottles are gone!; Mon Apr 21, 08:44:00 PM
Josie said...: WOW, what a great contest!

I think the reason to NOT do spring cleaning is because it takes too much time to do it. lol. If you keep your house clean throughout the year, no need to spend hours when the weather is finally turning nice.; Mon Apr 21, 08:46:00 PM
windycindy said...: Hi, I recommend not doing too much spring cleaning. Most people start to open their windows and all the pollen and dust comes back very quickly! Thanks for hosting a great giveaway drawing. Thanks,Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com; Mon Apr 21, 08:48:00 PM
Muddy said...: My best tip on spring cleaning is to not forget to air dust out your computer in the process. Excessive dust lurking inside of your computer can cause it to become overheated and die.

Best reason to not spring clean? Allergies to dust...achoo
Thanks for offering the giveaway! Fun stuff. kittysunflowers at gmail dot com; Mon Apr 21, 08:53:00 PM
Crazy Daisy said...: My cleaning tip would be to pick a nice day, open all the windows, turn on some fun music and have lots of ice tea!; Mon Apr 21, 09:10:00 PM
Bev Brandon said...: Spring cleaning tip - time to throw away my stove top burner trays and buy brand new ones. IDK!!! Is this you Annette???
WoW!; Mon Apr 21, 09:14:00 PM
seven said...: I'll be spring cleaning sometime very soon, because my allergies are starting to make me wish I had never been born. Keeping the house dust- and mold-free definitely helps, though I can't do anything about the pollen outside.; Mon Apr 21, 09:22:00 PM
Tisha said...: Um a cleaning tip...well ... don't do what I do... which is start something and not finish it. I am so horrible about spring cleaning... sorry! Maybe a new vacuum would help! :); Mon Apr 21, 09:33:00 PM
lovedandamazed said...: My spring cleaning tip is to organize to get the most use out of your space. I have some electrical problems in my bedroom - my room needs to be rewired but the temporary solution was to "turn off" two of my outlets. After two months of just making do and not being able to use some things (like my CD player) I decided to get creative and rearrange things. This worked perfectly with spring cleaning!

And I really need a new vacuum. Mine hardly works. Starbucks would be okay, too. :-)

Thank you!
author_erin(at)lycos(dot)com; Mon Apr 21, 09:37:00 PM
Rach said...: I'm pregnant (morning sickness)...that's how I'm getting out of spring cleaning this year...but if I won a Dyson I would at least have clean floors!; Mon Apr 21, 09:40:00 PM
anne s. said...: do it around passover time-then you are in good company!no really my tip is don't get too carried away b/c then cleaning becomes soooo burdensome.
annjsav at gmail dot com; Mon Apr 21, 09:42:00 PM
Naomi said...: Oh, how I would love to clean with a new shiny Dyson! We have six cats and now that the seasons are changing, it seems like we have to vacuum every day just to keep breathing...ick.

stop by and enter my contests sometime!; Mon Apr 21, 09:51:00 PM
Geri said...: Great Blog!!!! Great Giveaway!!!!
gerjones64(at)hotmail(dot)com

Thanks!

Scrub those Screens!!!! I use a ball of aluminum foil for this!; Mon Apr 21, 09:52:00 PM
Carol said...: I would really love to win this. My daughter has asthma and my rainbow vac which is a pain is broken. My tip is too get the whole family involved.

Thank you

actsmAThotmail.com; Mon Apr 21, 09:55:00 PM
ablondeblogger said...: This may sound simple, but I follow the "don't put it there in the first place" rule. Meaning if you don't make a mess, then there's none to clean up. Easier said than done, though. Thanks for the great giveaway!; Mon Apr 21, 10:01:00 PM
Cathy said...: Since my old, 50 pound vacumn just gave up the ghost, I've been happily putting off my spring cleaning.

caity_mack (at) yahoo (dot) com; Mon Apr 21, 10:08:00 PM
Kristin said...: Ok Spring cleaning tip! I ahve a general tip I use baby wipes to clean carpets. I swear by them try them out ladies they work!! As for spring cleaning I ahve all natural house cleaners, I try and keep down on the fumes. The biggest part of cleaning is getting things clean without being harmful, get yourself some good natural cleaners you won't have a headache after a hard days of work. I know I do when using those other kinds! Cleaning can be hard enough without the headache afterwords. And some sday cleaning may hurt yourself but not that much. hahaha (my idea of a joke)

Get everything clean don't just do a room or two, do the whole entire house! I swear a clean home makes me feel better everyday!

Love this giveaway how fun! delandkristin at hotmail.com; Mon Apr 21, 10:10:00 PM
Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry said...: Holy Smokes, what a great giveaway! I guess my best spring cleaning tip is a pretty general one. Stay focused, don't get distracted and finish one task before you get involved in another.

Thanks!; Mon Apr 21, 10:17:00 PM
Kim said...: My best advice? Use your allergies as an excuse not to do any Spring cleaning. Although, if I win the Dyson that excuse could be out the window that I am trying not to wash!; Mon Apr 21, 10:20:00 PM
Rochirmil said...: My mom is allergic to dust so her excuse/reason for not dusting unless needed is that dust is a protective covering for furniture! She says why remove something that protects?; Mon Apr 21, 10:39:00 PM
Shane said...: Spring cleaning is a breeze for me....my mother-in-law volunteers to do it every year! But, that Dyson would be put to great use the rest of the year don't you worry. :); Mon Apr 21, 10:49:00 PM
Megan said...: I have 4 good reasons not to. My 9 year old, my 7 year old, my 6 year old and my 4 year old. Because every single time I do, someone comes in and immediately undoes whatever it is I've just done!

*grin*; Mon Apr 21, 10:55:00 PM
Michelle said...: what a great giveaway! My tip is just concentrating on one room at a time, if I try to do too many rooms at once I'll get frustrated and give up!; Mon Apr 21, 10:59:00 PM
gunzie said...: Well, I alays (try) to do the spring cleaning with the kids. In this way they feel responsible and they actually emnjoy it. It might not go as quick as I would like but it's very satisfying! (my kids are 10 & 6 & 10 months "she doesn't help, she only watches"). Thanks for the great giveaway!
ann dot guns at mac dot com; Mon Apr 21, 11:13:00 PM
Elaine A. said...: My best Spring cleaning tip is to have your husband do the windows. Really. Hook him up with one of those things that goes on the end of the hose - he will LOVE it. Mine does anyway!

Thanks for the chance - these are great giveaways!!; Mon Apr 21, 11:17:00 PM
Allison said...: My favorite tip is to just try to do one or two "tasks" each day. That way it's not overwhelming, and I don't spend my entire weekend cleaning!; Mon Apr 21, 11:23:00 PM
lace said...: Spring cleaning tip: Do a room a day that way you don't get overwhelmed with all of the work.; Mon Apr 21, 11:34:00 PM
www.bringinghomeava.com said...: Love, ,love, love...The VACUUM....could sip some STARBUCKS while using the vacuum...

Oh boy!!! I would love to win! Pick me, pick me, pick me...

You can reach me at karaportilla@mac.com

AND

Check out my GIVEAWAY at www.bringinghomeava.com; Mon Apr 21, 11:37:00 PM
Rebecca said...: My best tip? Tackle a closet a day until you're done! Great giveaway!!!; Mon Apr 21, 11:37:00 PM
Jenna said...: Ohhhhh, please be good to me, random number generator! Mama needs a new vacuum!

My spring cleaning tip is to clean early in the day... it's so much harder to see dust once the natural light is gone.; Mon Apr 21, 11:40:00 PM
Kyra said...: I don't have any good spring cleaning tips, I generally spend my time doing anything but cleaning. I think spending quality time with my son is the perfect reason to not clean, and that's what I'm going with! :); Mon Apr 21, 11:57:00 PM
Proverbs31 said...: Oh my word are you SERIOUS? I'd love one, really!! Especially since you used the evil word, "allergy"! ;)

Hmm, spring cleaning tips, eh? Okay, here's my very best one..get rid of the kids for a day! If I can send them off to grandma's even for just half a day, I can get so much accomplished in so little time it's insane!
Then open the curtains, throw on some music, light a smelly candle, throw on a pretty apron - whatever to get a good cleaning mood and have at it! ;)

Amber

http://bringinggoodhome.wordpress.com
http://www.imperishablebeauty.com; Mon Apr 21, 11:59:00 PM
Katie said...: I nearly started hyperventilating... I need a new vacuum so badly!

My spring cleaning tip is to make do of all resources in the house, pull out all the bottles of cleaners - use up the ones with just a little bit left first to get rid of them (even if they aren't your favorite.. you know you still haven't brought yourself to throw it away!)... and resources also include all the pairs of hands :-) Enlist everyone with jobs!; Tue Apr 22, 12:17:00 AM
Emily said...: Oh my goodness, a Dyson AND Starbucks! What could be better! I think I'm going to say that Spring Cleaning is silly because I'd rather spend the time with my 14 month old son! Seriously! But, as far as actually cleaning goes, I can only take it one small project at a time because if I get too many big ideas, I'll never find time to finish them all!

Thanks for offering these!

princesslimey(at)gmail(dot)com; Tue Apr 22, 01:11:00 AM
Pammlla said...: This spring we took up all of our wall to wall carpeting to reveal the old hardwood floors. It has made our house so much cleaner! I highly recommend this especially if you have allergies. You still have to vacuum as the floor gets dusty, but the air is just cleaner!!; Tue Apr 22, 01:23:00 AM
BrineS said...: Dust. Take a moment to wipe something off. Only seconds. It will help heaps!

I'm ready with a Michigan address!

dbstout[at]juno[dot]com

Hey, don't forget my giveaways!

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thechocolistas.blogspot.com; Tue Apr 22, 01:26:00 AM
laura said...: Um, yeah... my spring cleaning tip is to put it off until winter!! lol.

Thanks for the great giveaway, and happy carnivaling!
laurachilton {at} hotmail {dot} com; Tue Apr 22, 01:56:00 AM
Tes283 said...: Best reason to put it off: After being confined in snow for way too long this year. Just open up your windows and doors let God dust. Go outside and explore the wonder of grass popping up. Spring flowers. Birds making nests. That smell in the forest of new life. the sound of water flowing as the snow melts and the water rages. Make time for your self and your family to re-discover the wonderful world. After a spring rain go out to see the happy ducks.
Spring is full of new life , STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES. Life is short. Your family and the time you spend making memories is important.

Thank you for giving me a chance to share.; Tue Apr 22, 06:42:00 AM
julie said...: Every year we take everything out of the garage and do a "clean Sweep" dividing it up as trash giveaway or keep.. Each year our garage gets a little cleaner...maybe this year we'll be able to fit the car?; Tue Apr 22, 06:50:00 AM
Promises Fulfilled said...: I would LOVE to win that Dyson! Thank you for the chance to do so!

My tip for spring cleaning is to do a little bit at a time. I have a 2 year old and a 3 month old, so it is hard to clean for an hour straight! So, I do a little bit here and a little bit there.

Reason not to spring clean? Because my kids keep me busy and I want to be sure to spend time with them!; Tue Apr 22, 07:21:00 AM
Shalee said...: First, let me just say that you have a gorgeous picture for your profile!

Spring cleaning tip: With our house on the market, I've found that it's easier to keep it clean if I will do a 15 minute pickup throughout the house at night. I still do a deep clean Saturday, but there's not as much stuff to hide, er... clean if I do it throughout the week.; Tue Apr 22, 07:51:00 AM
Amanda said...: my tip...have a place for everything and PUT it in that place right away when you finish! also, i try to get rid of one bag (or more) worth of stuff EVERY time i clean (i give it away unless it is really junk!)...it really is helping decrease our clutter!

theyakmom AT yahoo DOT com; Tue Apr 22, 08:55:00 AM
threeofakindblog said...: Awesome giveaway! I'm going to have to go with my best reason not to spring clean. It's FINALLY nice out here and my kids want to play outside and I want to be out there with them!!
threeofakindblog at gmail; Tue Apr 22, 09:04:00 AM
Jessica said...: Best tip for spring cleaning: hire a babysitter!; Tue Apr 22, 09:13:00 AM
Lilith Silvermane said...: The best spring cleaning tip is..

Make your own furniture polish.

1 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup of lemon juice (I used fresh squeezed)

Shake and spray. It's healthy, fresh and amazing on the furniture!!; Tue Apr 22, 09:15:00 AM