I'm Tickled Pink with Gerber Days

I'm Tickled Pink that I am not here...
and that Heather from Gerber Days is!

{what the heck is "I'm Tickled Pink" you ask, click HERE}
 
Yes, Heather is my VERY FIRST EVER I'm Tickled Pink feature...

and she gets this title {honor - just kidding} for so many reasons...

1. She rocks!

2. She is going to help me simplify on Wednesday's.
{not one of my strong points..."Complicate" tends to be my motto!}
3. She bakes bread.

4. She is honest and thoughtful.

5. She represents what the blogging community is all about...
building relationships and blogging honestly and genuinely.

6. Lastly, she helped {OK, she did all the work} name this feature!

So, with no further adieu....

Hi there!  I am Heather….the cosmetologist, blogaholic, jewelry designer, health food junkie, baking dabbler, half-marathon runner, diet coke addict, chocolate snob, and above all else....the mother of a gorgeous little lady.   

I am the blog author of Gerber Days, creator of Simplify Today, and designer of Heart Shaped Box.  I adore all of my readers... and will get back to each and every one of you that visits Gerber Days!  Come on over and say hi!

☼ De-cluttering your cleaning cabinet ☼

I'm posting about a favorite today. My favorite All-purpose cleaner! I use this natural/homemade product on everything in my house... including mirrors, bathrooms, kitchen counters, and even Gracie's toys! I keep it in all of my bathrooms and my kitchen for easy access. Aren't you sick of having a cabinet full of products you don't use? I recently de-cluttered mine, and just have a few basic cleaners. My (all natural product using) Mama gave me the recipe.

Why do I love it so much?
☆ It smells delightful and light!
☆ SUPER cheap!
☆ You can feel good knowing it's all natural for the environment, and your children!
☆ Kills 99.9% of germs

Ingredients:
- 3% Hydrogen peroxide. 97¢
-Water
-Essential oils lemon, tea tree, and lavender found at Whole Foods (or any health food store) The oils will last you forever.
-Spray bottle tops


Recipe:
Use one 16 oz. hydrogen peroxide bottle half full, and fill the other half with water.

*Note: Make sure you use the brown bottle for the container. It looses it's strength when exposed to light.

5 drops of lemon (lemon is an antibacterial, deodorizer and disinfectant)
5 drops of tea tree (tea tree is an antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal)
2-5 drops lavender (for scent purposes) You can use any scent that you like. I just love lavender. The aromatherapy makes me feel great!

-Shake before use.

There you go! Here's to simplifying our lives!

♥ Heather ♥

 

OK, I'm back...did ya miss me?
THANK YOU, THANK YOU HEATHER!

So, are you are inspired to make your own cleaner?...
I did it...and guess what?
I'm Tickled Pink about it!
It smells good...no it smells terrific...cleans like a champ {channeling my Dad there}, and was CHEAP! I found the essential oils on sale at Whole Foods...they ran approximately $3, $5, and $6...thing is they are going to last forever...that's going to make a whole lotta cleaner. So go check out her latest simply post...a little something to use with your new eco-friendly cleaner.

To kick off I'm Tickled Pink, I have a little giveaway.

Have you seen the Liberty of London line at Target?

I have a super-cute Liberty of London for Target
mini-journal set for you or you.

 {photo from Liberty of London}

Entering is easy...

*One chance per person.

*You need to be a follower of 504 Main
*You need to leave a relevant comment!!!!
"Nice journal", "Nice post," "Learn how to work from home,"
and the like - doesn't count!

Contest closes Thursday, 4/8/10 and

the winner will be announced on Friday 4/9/10.

 What more info on I'm Tickled Pink or how to nominate
a product/person/idea/recipe to be featured, click HERE.

Disclaimer - No one paid me or offered me anything.
I used my husbands hard earned money to buy the journals.