First Ever Blog Giveaway!!

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This Blog Giveaway is now officially Closed!

I will be announcing the winner tomorrow.. so stay tuned! 





I am so excited!! This is the first time I have ever done a giveaway on my blog! Sooo.. what am I giving away you ask??? A Shaklee Basic H2 Cleaning Kit for your home.

My friend Cathie B. is sponsoring this giveaway.
You can visit her Shaklee site here: www.cathiebryk.myshaklee.com


She sent me a kit so I could try out the Basic H2 cleaner. I am impressed by how much this little 16oz bottle of cleaner can make. It is super concentrated and will make 48 gallons of cleaner! I made a gallon of the cleaner and used it on my floors. I washed all my floors (wood floors as well).. and I was impressed by the dirt it picked up! I also made up a bottle of all purpose cleaner and used it to clean my kitchen cabinet doors and appliances.. It did a very nice job! Cleaned up the greasy mess on the stove top my son left after making himself a hamburger too..

Basic H2 does a lot more than just wash floors and cabinets.. You can use it also to replace Windex. 2 drops of the cleaner added to the 16 oz spray bottle and filled with water will make the window cleaner.

Beyond that it will also clean up the furniture, walls, bathrooms, pots and pans and hand washable fine fabrics. 

I have always been opposed to having 10 different cleaners to do 10 different jobs. I like to simplify my cleaning supplies. I am excited to continue to use it around my home and order more in the future. I appreciate the convenience of only needing one type of cleaner to do many jobs.

The nicest part about the cleaner is that it is an organic cleaner without added chemicals. It is nontoxic, no fumes, hypoallergenic, and more.. You can read more about the cleanser here: http://cathiebryk.myshaklee.com/us/en/products.php?sku=00015

Now for the details of this giveaway ..

The winner will receive the following items from Cathie:


1. 16oz bottle of Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate
2. 3 spray bottles to mix up cleaning solutions (and they are marked for you too.. “window cleaner”, “all purpose cleaner”, and “degreaser” and instructions to make the cleaners)
3. A super nice cloth shopping bag
4. A microfiber window cleaning cloth
5. And.. a catalog of Shaklee products


Here’s how the giveaway works…

Post on your blog or Facebook page about this giveaway and give a link back to my blog and then post back here in the comments section with your name and link to your blog or some way to get a hold of you and let me know you have done this.

On April 28th I will close this giveaway and pick a winner (I’ll draw your name out of a hat :) and I will contact you and let you know.

Comments

  1. BethApril 24, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    I shared it, I love this blog!

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  2. CortneyApril 24, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Hi Crystal! I posted on my facebook about your blog and giveaway. I have been a member/fan for a long time and love your stuff. We are a homeschooling family of seven (me, hubby, gramma and 4 kiddos). We consider ourselves urban homesteaders and I love your blog. It has been such an encouragement. Here is a link to my FB. - http://www.facebook.com/#!/chellmich

    Thanks for all you do!! Keep up the great work!
    Cortney H.

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  3. Carol J. AlexanderApril 24, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Hi Crystal! I posted this on my Facebook page. I used to be an Assistant Supervisor in Shaklee. When I moved to a rural area, however, I had trouble finding new upline and meeting new people so I dropped out. I love Basic H. It is a great product. In fact, all their products are tops.
    You can reach me at everythinghomewithcarol at yahoo dot com.
    Blessings,
    Carol

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  4. .April 24, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    http://thebusylifeofval.blogspot.com/2011/04/i-wanna-win.html

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  5. EllaApril 24, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I shared it on my blog at http://ellagunter.blogspot.com/.

    Ella,

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  6. AnonymousApril 24, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I posted a link on my blog... http://hopejoyandfaithfarm.blogspot.com/2011/04/exciting-giveaway-link-plus-my-book.html

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  7. Little House in the DesertApril 24, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I posted a link on my blog (http://mythriftyworld.blogspot.com/2011/04/shaklee-give-way.html)
    thanks! -Pauline (paulineabello@hotmail.com)

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  8. Jill MayApril 25, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    facebook.com/jill.may1 ~ I love your blog and your wonderful recipes and tips! I am using your toothpowder recipe and LOVE it, shared it with all my church ladies and they love it, too! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me!

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  9. MaApril 25, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    http://floodzonefamilyhomestead.blogspot.com/2011/04/shaklee-cleaning-products-give-away.html

    Contest info posted on my blog. Please enter me. Thanks.

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  10. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Hello! I posted on my FB page. Here is the link to my page. http://www.facebook.com/#!/starla.jimenez

    Thank you!
    Starla J.

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  11. JamieApril 25, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Re-Tweeted, Re-Blogged, and Re-facebooked ;-) - Jamie

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  12. JamieApril 25, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Forgot to provide a link to my blog: http://genesisofaman.blogspot.com/

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  13. BeckyApril 25, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    I tweeted about the giveaway!
    http://twitter.com/#!/beckyhess

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  14. MelissaApril 25, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Hi Crystal!! I have been following your website and blog. I have heard awesome things about the Skaklee products. I, myself, have been using Melaleuca products, but I would love to have a chance to try these as well. http://daycaremommylife.blogspot.com/2011/04/homemaking-on-homestead-first-ever-blog.html
    I also posted on facebook

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  15. Melissa CarrApril 25, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    I posted a link to this great giveaway on my blog! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  16. ColetteApril 25, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    I posted your blog on facebook. I thought this was a very cool idea indeed! And timely too, since we just had Earthday. :)

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  17. Lisa KaiApril 25, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    I shared it on my FB page (https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/lisakai) I love your blog and have been following for years...thanks for all of the invaluable info!!
    Lisa.kai.grimes (at) gmail (dot) com

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  18. AliceApril 25, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Crystal--
    I don't have a blog nor a facebook but I'd still like to be considered, if possible.

    adamsteegt at gmail dot com

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  19. Mary BethApril 25, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Hi my name is Mary Beth and my email is pmra2@ymail.com...Thank you!

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  20. Doris LeisterApril 25, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Hi Crystal,
    Just posted your blog and giveaway on my FB page

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  21. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=518456928

    Posted and shared!

    primginger@aol.com

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  22. Pam P.April 25, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Thanks for this offer! I shared on my fb page.
    http://www.facebook.com/update_security_info.php?wizard=1#!/PierceFamily

    PLPIERCE4@COX.NET

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  23. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Hi Crystal, I shared on my facebook: www.facebook.com/WED71

    Thanks for sharing.

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  24. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    THAT SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT PRODUCT !! IF IT'S ANYWHERE LOVE IT AS GOOD AS YOUR HOME MADES ,I'M SURE I'LL LOVE IT. PLEASE INCLUDE ME IN YOUR DRAWING. THANK YOU .

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  25. Rosemarie GrosApril 25, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Thanks for offering this package!!! I posted about it on my Facebook. I used to use Shaklee a long time ago. Would love to try it again!

    - Rosemarie G

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  26. aras890April 25, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Posted this generous offer on my facebook @... http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1646814156

    thanks so much!

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  27. Mrs MillerApril 25, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    I love Shaklee products! Especially the Basic H2!

    I shared on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=1019206495

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  28. KristineApril 25, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Just shared on my FB page! Love all your recipes, tips and stories! Thanks for the giveaway chance!

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1323014678

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  29. KristinApril 25, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    shared it!
    Blessings,
    Kristin

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  30. toniApril 25, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Thanks for having this giveaway!!Hope I win and I LOVE your blog!!!
    http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/?sk=h

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  31. JenniApril 25, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I posted on FB http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000340430859

    sjedrom@bellsouth.net

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  32. sasicasApril 25, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Woohoo awesome giveaway! Looks like good stuff :) Shared on my blog
    http://flabtofabandeverythinginbetween.blogspot.com/2011/04/i-love-giveaways.html

    Thanks!

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  33. Big Beautiful MessApril 25, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I shared on Facebook :) thanks so much

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  34. BethApril 25, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I posted on Facebook! :) Thanks
    http://www.facebook.com/btlit13

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  35. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I posted it on my blog. Thank you for sharing this giveaway!

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  36. ~ChelsApril 25, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I posted it on Facebook!! GeorgeJr0406@aol.com

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  37. Hidden Haven HomesteadApril 25, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    What a awesome give away!! I shared your blog post on my facebook page. Keeping my fingers crossed. LOL

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  38. Julie HoaglandApril 25, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Hi Crystal!

    I shared this to my facebook! I LOVE your blog and have followed you for many years....I have learned so much from you!

    Thank you!
    Julie Hoagland, Puyallup, WA
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1554637322

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  39. Lynn DeBuhr JohnsonApril 25, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I, too, have been a long-time follower and have enjoyed the soaps I have purchased through your store.

    I also dilute Basic H and use it as a shampoo.

    I shared this on Facebook.

    Lynn DeBuhr Johnson
    Swea City Iowa

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  40. LeanneApril 25, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Ok, I posted it on my facebook www.facebook.com/mamavanous thank you so much for the opportunity! Love your blog, keep it up! Leanne

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  41. JessicaApril 25, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

    Shared your giveaway on my blog: http://beforethedawn.org/wpblog/?p=2598

    Blessings from Jessica

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  42. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Thanks for this giveaway! We've been using Basic H for years. Cleaning veggies, chicken meat, dogs, windows, even on our kids hair to remove lice (yuck) when they were attending public school.
    Thanks much ~ Shelley
    http://www.facebook.com/dave.shell.snyder

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  43. Robby - Cathy and BoysApril 25, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I just posted this great giveaway on my Facebook page. Love your blog !!!

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  44. JennieApril 25, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    I posted the giveway on my FB page. http://www.facebook.com/jenniemsmith

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  45. StefanieApril 25, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I posted the giveway on my FB page. www.facebook.com/StefanieArmistead
    Thanks a bunch !

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  46. Jon N MonApril 25, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    These look like great products. I make a lot of my own household cleaners but I really like the look of this stuff. I posted on facebook...
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/jonnmondean

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  47. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I followed the natural lifestyle for years and this last year have gotten away from it. As a result we stayed sick all winter, and have had numerous medical problems with us and our children. I said today we are going back. I would love to start off with this product. Thank you for the chance. Blessings! Crystal G. I posted on facebook!
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1449847157

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  48. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    long time reader. funny how it's never occured to me you don't do give-a-ways. lol.
    don't have a blog but i do have fb.
    joanna happytobehome@charter.net
    :)

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  49. LisaApril 26, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Shared your contest on my blog (www.urbanhomestead.com). Keep up the great work! Here's to keeping it simple and pure.

    Lisa

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  50. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageApril 26, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    It's on my blog.

    http://harvestlanecottage.blogspot.com/2011/04/giveaway-at-homemaking-on-homestead.html

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  51. Rebecca KnoxApril 26, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Hi, Laura! I shared your giveaway on HEARTH AND HOME on FB. Can't wait to see who wins! (And I can't but help hoping it's me! LOL!)

    Love, ~Rebecca

    (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rebeccas-HEARTH-AND-HOME/167476883817)

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  52. KrissyApril 26, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Hi Crystal! Just shared your giveaway on Facebook, so I hope she gets lots of hits to her website!
    My FB profile http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1351495747 is private, but you can get in touch through email, krissyhaga@bellsouth.net. Thanks, and congrats on your first giveaway!

    Krissy

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  53. PaulaApril 26, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Hi, Laura! I shared this with all my friends on FB! Excited to check these products out! Good luck to eveyone. Thanks for offering this product!
    :) Paula
    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=507273405&sk=notes#!/profile.php?id=507273405&sk=wall

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  54. Jenny CoeApril 26, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Hello Crystal! I posted on my facebook page about your blog and contest! Thanks for having a giveaway! Should be fun!

    Jennifer Coe
    https://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1240297509

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  55. magreenApril 26, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Happy to share this on FB and stumbled onto this blog the same way.

    http://www.facebook.com/maluetjen

    maluetjen@yahoo.com

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  56. sherlocklabsApril 26, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    What a wonderful offer!
    I posted on my FB page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1418462194
    Thank you for the offer!

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  57. Tara McElfreshApril 26, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I posted on my facebook page! I would love a chance to try a line of natural cleaners.
    http://naturalremedyhealing.blogspot.com/

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  58. MarcieApril 26, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I posted on my facebook page. I just recently got a Sh mop so this would be nice to use with it!

    themom2seven@yahoo.com

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  59. cmclfApril 27, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I posted on facebook about the giveaway. I have followed for awhile.I would love to try this product. Simple is better. Here is my email brandy dot baxter @ ymail.com

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  60. CathyApril 27, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Hi Crystal,
    What a great give a way. Thinking of you with this too Bee Lady.
    I also don't have a Facebook acct. but would love to be considered in the give a way.
    Love ya,
    Cathy

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  61. KimApril 27, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I posted about this giveaway on my FB page.
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1209823967

    I hope that link works for you. :)
    countrycookinmama@gmail.com

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  62. Galleon's Gold JewelryApril 27, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I posted this giveaway on Facebook.
    https://www.facebook.com/GalleonsGold

    What a fun contest!
    Jenny

    PS we can be reached at www.GalleonsGold.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

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