Mar 20, 2012

Leslie Reichert, Spring Cleaning Article

Clean Green Talk With The Cleaning Coach

Leslie Reichert


Special thanks to Leslie for all of her help, information, the wonderful article and for donating the book for the giveaway.

The first day of Spring my favorite time of the year!  I think that it is appropriate that we speak of Spring Cleaning.  Green Spring Cleaning, that is. Hibiscus House and Dolly Is Cooking both have it's blogs filled with cleaning information.  The sidebars are filled with useful tips for you to begin or continue your way through life cleaning the healthier way for you and the environment!

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Leslie's spring cleaning tips:  The Huffington Post! http://huff.to/GSpog8

If you haven't heard of her by now you will.  She is the Green Cleaning Queen and has become the Martha Stewart of Green Cleaning.

Leslie has written an article for Hibiscus House Blogs and we are excited to share it with you.
To read the article click on the link below.  Please return here to enter the giveaway after you read the informative Green Cleaning ideas.


Spring Cleaning in a Pinch                       
by Leslie Reichert


The Joy of Green Cleaning
Book 
Leslie is graciously sending a signed copy of this book to be given away.
I am grateful to her the book is filled with helpful hints.
One lucky follower will win the book from Leslie and 
 I will be making and giving away a handmade apron for you to green clean with. 

 Instructions for entering this giveaway 
mandatory that you follow both blogs:
If you already follow Hibiscus House  please comment that you do on both of the blogs, if you have not please do so to enter. 
Join Hibiscus House and follow.  Comment on this post that you now follow and want to enter the giveaway.
Follow on that blog and leave a comment on the 
Leslie Reichert Post That you now follow Hibiscus House
that you want to win the book and apron (both valued at $45.00)
Mandatory: Put an email address on comments so that you can be contacted when you win.
It is easier than it sounds just click on the links follow each of the blogs in some form or fashion tell me about it on the wonderful posts of Leslie Reichert's on both blogs. There you have it very useful tips for spring cleaning and a chance to win some very useful items.
The apron will be made from the shorter version of this pattern and the material will be a surprise.



What People Are Saying About Leslie Reichert

“The Cleaning Coach”

“The Cleaning Coach”

Leslie is a necessary resource for learning how to take the toxins out of your home. She is helping families and the world.
Ed Begley Jr. Living with Ed | Planet Green

Leslie has mastered what many of us know but few practice: the art of cleaning naturally, without relying solely on store-bought products, harnessing the power of nature instead.
Sara Snow. Author – Sara Snow Fresh Living


The following video will give you some insight into the Green Cleaning Coach   Thank you so much Leslie!
 

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30 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    ok i hope i am doing this right! i follow both your blogs.

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    1. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 21, 2012 at 9:05 AM

      Hi Tami, You sure are and I am so glad you entered! Good luck dear friend.

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  2. MelanieMarch 20, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Yes, I follow both blogs, would love to win the book and apron!!

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    1. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 21, 2012 at 9:06 AM

      Hello Melanie, I am so glad you came by and entered. I am beginning to be excited about Cleaning for a change...thanks and good luck to you!

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  3. Leslie, The Cleaning CoachMarch 20, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Thanks Dolly! I can't wait to send the signed copy of my book to the winner!

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  4. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 20, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Thank you Leslie, and I love the fact that you are signing the book! Love all of your helpful tips!
    Dolly

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  5. Farmgirl HeidiMarch 20, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    Oh Wow Dolly!!! This is an awesome post, Leslie is the queen of green cleaning. Thank you so much for working so hard to find such helpful tips and ideas in your articles. Of course I follow BOTH of your blogs. Dolly is Cooking is the BEST food blog I know of!!! I love ya doll. I hope you're warm and cozy today. I am hopping over to Dolly is Cooking now...

    Heidi

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    1. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 20, 2012 at 11:01 PM

      Oh my goodness! Thank you so much Heidi! Coming from you the busiest woman alive, cooking, gardening, sewing....You make me proud.

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    2. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 21, 2012 at 9:12 AM

      I mistakenly left off the part about Leslie. She is an easy post because of the material out there on her. She is a talented and sharing woman and it is a pleasure to know her.

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  6. Heather's Blog-o-ramaMarch 20, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    I follow Hibiscus House AND Dolly is Cooking via email updates and Google Friend Connect :) :) Thanks for hosting the giveaway :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :)

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  7. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 20, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    Hello sweet Heather and I thank you too! You are entered and good luck!

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  8. Clint BakerMarch 21, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    Dolly, you know I am a faithful follower of your blog. It has been a pleasure to become friends with you through the world of blogging! God luck to everyone!

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    1. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 21, 2012 at 9:09 AM

      Hi Clint, yes I do know you are and it means a lot! It has been a pleasure for me too and you help to inspire me daily. Thank you for all of the above dear friend.

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  9. Sharon @ mrshinesclassMarch 22, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    I'm a Linky Follower and am so excited about this give away. I would love to win!

    sharon @ mrs. hines class

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    1. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 22, 2012 at 1:17 AM

      Thanks Sharon for entering and coming over to Hibiscus House. I always enjoy your blog so much and am grateful that you host that cute party. Good Luck!!

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  10. GailMarch 22, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    I just became a follower of both and look forward to reading more on each blot. Great giveaway. Thanks

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  11. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 22, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Welcome Gail and it is a pleasure to meet you, a fellow MaryJane FarmGirl sister.
    You are entered and good luck!!!

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  12. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMarch 22, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Hi Dolly, I now am following you on both blogs. It was fun to find your cooking blog. Loved that blue egg in the header. This is a wonderful give away and I would love for you to throw my name in the hat! Thanks so much for sharing at my first party. I hope you will share again next week!
    Hugs,
    Jann
    jmolson53@gmail.com

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  13. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 22, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Thank you Jann, I am so glad! Oh I love those eggs and those chickens. Your name is in the hat dear friend. Oh my goodness thank you for having the party. It is so much fun to see what people share. I hope I have something fun to share too.. Good luck!!
    Dolly

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  14. LindyLouMacMarch 23, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    I did not realise you had two blogs until this morning, thanks for your follow, which led me to your second blog. :)

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    1. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 23, 2012 at 11:09 AM

      Good Morning Lindy Lou,
      Yes in fact I have three but haven't done much with the third...I hope to get some time to be more creative and share with others. It is http://dollysdesigns.blogspot.com/.
      It is good to hear from you!!!

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  15. Country Gal March 23, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Great post ! Love your header photos to ! I have been doing more outdoor yard work cleaning then in door as our weather has been more like summer then spring ! I dont use harsh chemicals cause I cant take the smell of any of them , just the natural touch of vinager with water method , works great for me ! I to didnt realize you had another blog oh my will have to hook up to the other blog . Have a wonderful day !

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    1. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 23, 2012 at 1:40 PM

      Hello there, I am so glad you came by and would love for you to follow all of the blogs of course. Dolly Is Cooking has the Green Cleaning story and would love to enter you in the giveaway if you are interested? You are on top of me I am just now beginning to use Green Cleaners and finding it lots of fun and they do work well..I however hate the smell of vinegar, always have. So I need to bet the essential oils for my homemaking... I also have a design blog that has been neglected terribly by me..I have to get more creative and share..dollysdesigns.blogspot.com stop by that one too if you get the chance..So happy you came by on this beautiful Spring day!!!!

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    2. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 23, 2012 at 1:41 PM

      Thank you for the wonderful compliment on the header~

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  16. MichelleMarch 23, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Hi Dolly I follow both your blogs. I would love to win these books. I love the fact you added some recipes to your cooking post. So even if we don't win ,we have some green cleaners to try. Every one please read the post and just don't jump to the bottom. There is so much good stuff in the post it's self. My mother wore an apron like the one you showed. It would be great to win it also. Have a great week.

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    1. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 23, 2012 at 1:46 PM

      Hi Michelle, I am so grateful to you and your wonderful comments! You are entered for the signed copy of the book and the apron!! So glad you came by as always!!!! Have a great Spring Day~~

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  17. TeresaMarch 24, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    What a wonderful giveaway!

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  18. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 24, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    I know I am so glad Leslie is giving away this book that is so generous of her. I love sewing so the apron will be a labor of love. Thank you Teresa and good luck!

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  19. KathyMarch 28, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Dolly this is fabulous! I'd love to win her book and would be delighted to have an apron made by you! I adore aprons!
    Thank you!
    Kathy

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  20. HIBISCUS HOUSEMarch 28, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Well thank you Kathy and you are entered! Good Luck!
    Dolly

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