Spring Cleaning Giveaway

It is that time of year when people start to think Spring.  The weather is starting to warm up, days are getting longer, and spring break is upon us.  We are even springing forward this weekend, not that I'm a fan of that, because I lose an hour of sleep, but spring forward we must.  Springtime brings with it new life in the grass, flowers, animals, etc.  Another place where it brings new life is in the home.  This time of year, we find ourselves doing spring cleaning.  Why, maybe because we've been cooped up for the winter and it's time to start anew.  Whatever the reason, many of us do it. 

 

Today, I have 2 books to offer you that just might help you in the area of spring cleaning.  Hachette has generously let me giveaway 1 copy of each book.

 

MRS. MEYER'S CLEAN HOME

When Thelma Meyer tells it to you, she tells it straight: Clean the kitchen daily! Don't waste anything (not even the water leftover from those potatoes you just boiled)! Always work hard!

 

Now for the first time, Thelma's sage advice is being made available in this revolutionary cleaning guide chock full of practical tips and secrets based on the premise that life is hectic and messy -- and so keeping your house clean and nice is the only sensible thing to do. With shortcuts and tips for cleaning the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room, MRS MEYER'S CLEAN HOME contains unexpected advice such as:

 

--Never use vinegar and water on wood floors. One part dish soap and four parts water is the only way to truly get them clean. And remember to buff with a terrycloth towel.

 

--Always clean out the fridge before grocery shopping. Serve the kids "Musko" ("must go") for dinner, using the items that were fast approaching expiration.

 

--Wash windows on a cloudy day to avoid the nasty streaking that happens when the sun's out and glass dry too fast.

 

MRS MEYER'S CLEAN HOME is two parts common sense and one part inspiration. Read it and learn how to clean like the dickens.

 

THROW OUT FIFTY THINGS

"Our lives are so filled with junk from the past-from dried up tubes of glue to old grudges-that it's a wonder we can get up in the morning," exclaims motivator, best-selling author, columnist, and life coach Gail Blanke.

"If you want to grow, you gotta let go," is Blanke's mantra; and that means eliminating all the clutter-physical and emotional-that holds you back, weighs you down, or just makes you feel bad about yourself.

In THROW OUT FIFTY THINGS she takes us through each room of the house-from the attic to the garage-and even to the far reaches of our minds. Through poignant and humorous stories, she inspires us to get rid of the "life plaque" we've allowed to build-up there.

 

-That junk drawer (you know that drawer) in the kitchen? Empty it!

 

-Those old regrets? Throw 'em out!

 

-That make-up from your "old" look? Toss it!

 

-That relationship that depresses you? Dump it!

 

Once you've hit fifty-you'll be surprised how easy it is to get there-and once you've thrown out that too-tight belt and too-small view of yourself, you'll be ready to step out into the clearing and into the next, and greatest, segment of your life.

This contest is open to US and Canada addresses; no PO boxes please.  The contest starts today, March 6 and will run until Thu, Mar 12 at midnight.  I will draw the 2 names, randomly from all the entries, and post the winners on Fri, Mar 13.  Good luck to everyone!

To enter, just leave a comment telling me which book you would like to win.  As always, you may earn extra entries for:

• Following my blog through Blogger, a reader, RSS feed - 1 extra entry
• Following me on Twitter and tweeting about the contest - 1 extra entry
• Blogging about this contest - 2 extra entries