Out of Control!

It has really gotten out of control in my house!

It really is my fault - well seems to be since I am the slave, servant, maid, cook,  mom and wife.

I haven't had my cleaning fairy coming as often since we have had some birthdays, vacations, and vehicle repairs, well you get the idea so things have gotten out of control quickly!

I decided yesterday to tackle this massive problem with the help of my 2 adorable helpers!

You know these 2? They are awesome at cleaning!

It was a time to refill some of my Shaklee Cleaners. It is super easy and the product lasts forever!!! The Basic H Organic Cleaner makes an All Purpose Cleaner, the Window cleaner, and a Degreaser!

See that bottle? I have had that since February! I am telling you it lasts forever!!

Here is my Get Clean Caddy that I put all my cleaners in. It makes it so simple and easy when I am moving from room to room. I bought a bunch of the Basic H Spray Bottles they are super cheap and they are great quality. I had bought some at the dollar store and my sprayer kept breaking so I bought these and they come in a group of 3 bottles and they specifically what is in it and the bottles also has the instructions for making the solution. SO EASY!

GROSS Right? That is a hard water ring in my toilet (my hubs would probably die if he knew I posted this) but we have really hard water in AZ and it is SO hard to get off!

Thanks to my awesome cleaning fairy she introduced me to this really cool stone! I found this stone at ACE Hardware, I have searched everywhere for the name of it and can't find it but this stone is amazing! I used my Basic G that kills germs without making me cough from fumes.

Wowzers! See told ya that stuff really works!

Ewww again I know! Our bathroom sinks really taking hit between us and then our cat also thinks this is her bed.

Told ya she is crazy!

She also thinks the bathtub is her bed as well. But see that footprint to the left? Well I love to use my Basic H2 Degreaser and my Get Clean Scour Off to clean stubborn stains like this!

It turned out awesome! I just used some Basic H2 All Purpose cleaner and tada - done!

See no footprint (the pinkish color is from the flash I promise)! I finally felt so much better after I finally tackled the bathroom!

Basically the entire house had gotten out of control! I only showed you the bathroom here which was terrible enough!

The kids really helped we each tackled a bathroom each and then split up the rest of the stuff to be done. If one vacuumed upstairs the other vacuumed downstairs and I did the sweeping and mopping. If one did dishes the other did trash.  I was stuck doing the laundry!

TEAMWORK!

Check it out HERE !!

Shaklee Update

Living Naturally, Healthy, and Smart

As many of you know I am a Shaklee Distributor!

I LOVE their products from the Basic H2 Organic All Purpose Cleaner to the Awesome Laundry Detergent.

For a while I have had my own website for Shaklee but recently discontinued my site. I am STILL a distributor and I still use my Shaklee and really love to tell people how great these natural and safe products are.

However, if you want to order the Shaklee you still can!

There is a link on the right side bar of my blog you can click on to still shop for Shaklee products.

If you ever want to know how awesome these products are just ask! We love them!

Back to School

School has already started for us! Can you believe this? Well we go year round so they get about 6 weeks off in the summer and then back to school in July we went!

I just can't believe it! Here they are getting all grown up and starting into 6th and 8th grade!

Leave it to my youngest to wear a flannel shirt back to school in July in Arizona!

Like so many other people in need so are our schools. It is sad, it is crazy, and honestly it makes me angry to think that our teachers and schools do not have the supplies they need to help our kids learn.

This year in addition to the tissues, paper towels, pencils, extra paper, markers, and pens I also decided to send some cleaning supplies. I know they normally ask for sanitizing wipes and cleaners because they need these basic supplies for their classrooms!

This year I discovered a great line of non-toxic cleaners that really have changed the way I clean, do laundry, as well as just live our lives.

I sent in the Shaklee Basic H2 Organic Cleaner for each of the teachers my kids have this year.  This bottle of Basic H2 Organic Cleaner will last your teachers for a very long time. I have been using the same size bottle for the last 6 months and I have only used 1/4 of the bottle.

The Basic H2 Organic Cleaner would be the donation that keeps giving to the teachers all year long!

Shaklee also has Get Clean Germ Off Fragrance Free Wipes which are great cleaning wipes and cleans off germs!

Since my kiddos are in P.E. this year and they wash their uniforms or athletic uniforms I have also decided to donate some of the Shaklee Fresh Laundry Detergent and Get Clean Soft Fabric Fragrance Free Sheets. I know these products are safe and do not leave any harmful residue on the clothes.

So as we gear up for your new school year - think about what you are going to donate to your school, your teachers, your kids school year!

Are you a teacher? Send me an email to codyhaley106@gmail.com and I will send you a free sample of Shaklee Basic H2 Organic Cleaner for your class reunion!

Summer - Sports - Hot Bodies

It's that time of year again! Summer is here! Bikini's are coming out, seems everyone is trying to look their best, feel their best, and get in shape to live a healthier lifestyle! I want a HOT body!

I am super excited to share some very exciting news that Shaklee has to offer!

Join with $70 Product Order and Get a FREE Sports Nutrition Pack!

Free Sports Nutrition Pack

For a limited time, everyone you sponsor with a $70 product order or any GOLD Pak, will receive this great combination of products, with a retail value of $75, FREE*:
• One pack of Shaklee Energy Chews
• One 30 oz. canister of Shaklee Physique^® (Natural Banana flavor)
• One 19 oz. canister of Shaklee Performance^® (Natural Orange flavor)
• One Shaklee Sports Nutrition™ brochure.*

Do you need energy before you work out? NO PROBLEM!

Do you need something to re-hydrate you after you work out? NO PROBLEM!

Do you want to build lean strong muscles? NO PROBLEM!

Shaklee has you covered! Check it out HERE!!

I know I have told you about Shaklee's Awesome Vitalizer Packs! These vitamins are awesome and I can personally say that since starting to take the Vitalizer I have felt so much better and have so much more energy!

Just take a couple of minutes to check it out! Better Health is something so many of us are striving to achieve and maintain.

** With this Special Deal - if you purchase $70 worth of product with a Shaklee membership, you will get FREE Sports Nutrition Pack ($75 value) AND you will get a Lawson's Healthy Living Special! **

Doggy Developments and a BIG THANK YOU!

I thought I would provide a little update on my sweet dog Nikki!

It feels like it has been a LONG 2 weeks! BUT she is doing much better!

There still is something going on because she can't won't jump up on the couch  no matter how bad she wants to sit with us AND she still won't come up the stairs. Last night she wanted too so bad and she ran to the second step and stopped. So we know she still is in pain but she has been eating very good the last several days and been drinking LOTS of water! And going potty!

I never thought I would be so excited for my dog to go potty!

She still rests a lot! But of course she was kind of lazy before too.

I took my son's bike ramp and put a little rug on it so she can walk up it to get on the couch. She still doesn't really want to go up it by herself but I will assist her while she is on her leash. Seems like the little inch and half at the top still wants to give her trouble.

She made it up and finally was so happy to chilling with us where she normally does each night!

Thank you all for wishing her well!

I want to say THANK YOU to everyone or anyone that has joined as a member of Shaklee or ordered any products!

I love this stuff! And I have talked with many of my friends that have tried samples or bought some of the products and they seem very happy with the results too!

I love that it is healthy, non-toxic, and safe! I love they don't test on animals!

So again, THANK YOU for your interest and if you ever have any questions about any of the products please let me know!

LAST DAY!! LAST DAY!! LAST DAY!!

For what you ask?

A FREE Membership to Shaklee!!

I know you have seen me clean LOTS of stuff! It seems never ending and well I guess it is never ending. I swear my dang laundry procreates before I can get it into the washing machine!

Well Shaklee has a LOT of different items but they are all created with health in mind! Healthy Homes, Nutrition, Beauty, Weight Loss/Control, Baby Items and lots more!

I have tried many products! I am VERY happy with the nutrition line.

My hubby and I have been taking the Shaklee Vitalizer Essential Nutrition. There are different packs. The one pictured is really more suited for men but I have been taking them too because like you we like to test things before we invest our money in a product. There is a Vitalizer for Women that has added Iron as well as a Vitalizer Gold for those 50+ in age.

I have to say that we both are already feeling better and have more energy! Even my hubby (which has been a skeptic) said after about a week that he felt so much better, awake, energized!

I have been sick the last couple of months so I knew it is important as ever to make sure I am getting all the vitamins and nutrients to stay healthy. Just click above to take a moment to just check it out. Shaklee is the #1 Nutrition Company in the United States!

They come in these really cool packs for each day. The vitamins and minerals are released through their S.M.A.R.T delivery system. The nutrients are not released until they need to be in the right place in your digestive track.

We also have the Shaklee NutriFeron - this is a patented clinically proven system that activates your immune system defenses!

Do you want some Reusable Go Green Shopping Bags!? Shaklee has some awesome reusable bags! I bought a set of 6!

Here are some of my favorite products too! I love the Hair Products and Body Wash!  They have a light fresh scent! But even better they do not contain harmful chemicals.

Another one of my favorite products! The Get Clean Nature Bright is great for laundry stains and I have also used in my shampoo with the Basic H2 Organic All Purpose Cleaner and it works great!

So as you can tell, I love this stuff! I want you to just give it a try if you would like to try it out.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY - to take advantage of the Free Membership with a $30 purchase (at member prices). There are no minimums to maintain your membership and the membership provides you with a 15% discount on the products.

Better yet, these products are healthy! They are non-toxic and I am so glad that I don't cough any more when I am trying to clean - especially in those tight places like the shower.

So just take 2 minutes to check it out HERE!!!!!



Multitasking at it's Best!

This DEAL ends tomorrow May 20th! Check it out HERE!

Multi-tasking - Some times I wish there wasn't such a word!

Any-who, I seem to be pretty decent at it but it can also be exhausting. I decided last night I would see what I could get done while I was grilling dinner because I had to be up and off the couch anyways.

I decided I would clean the top rack of the grill in the same amount of time it took me to grill chicken and steam some rice.

Gross I know! This probably 3 years worth of burnt on stuff! I mean we scrub it every time with that brush doohickie thing but that only does so MUCH!

A little close up of all the grossness!

I decided to use my Basic H2 Organic NON-TOXIC Degreaser Cleaner and Get Clean Scour Off

What I love about both of these products is there are no harmful chemicals or fumes and they do a great job!

Work in progress

Still working while the chicken is grilling

See - told ya I was cooking while I was cleaning the grill rack

So this is what it looks like in the amount of time it took me to grill the chicken.

I will be honest there was a bit of elbow grease involved but the Basic H2 and Get Clean Scour Off worked great!  I sprayed the rack first with the degreaser and then added the Scour Off to my scrub brush and went to town. I would periodically spray the rack with the degreaser to help break up the greasy stuck on stuff.

The top part of the grill is what I cleaned while I was cooking - it was THAT FAST!  Now there were parts of the grill that I couldn't get shiny and I realized it wasn't because it was still dirty but the heat seemed to change the metal like it was scorched.

Multi-tasking at its finest! Knocked out 2 much needed tasks (dinner and this nasty grill top). 

You only have till tomorrow May 20th to take advantage of the awesome deal with Shaklee to get a free membership with your first $30.00 purchase! No minimums ever! This stuff is great!

Coccidioidomycosis = Valley Fever

Coccidioidomycosis??

Weird huh? Ever heard of it? Or Valley Fever?

Remember this?

About 6 weeks ago I went to get a CT Scan after I had been sick. They found 3 nodules in my lung and I have been waiting to see a Pulmanologist. It seems to take forever to get into a specialist when you need it the most!

After much time and waiting I finally got some information.

He diagnosed me with Coccidioidomycosis or otherwise known as Valley Fever in Southern Arizona.

Never heard of it? You can get it if you visit Southern Arizona, live here, or are passing through.

What is it?

According to the NCBI:

Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection most commonly seen in the desert regions of the southwestern United States, and in Central and South America. You get it by breathing in fungal particles from soil. The infection starts in the lungs.

Symptoms:

Most people with this infection never have symptoms. Others may have cold- or flu-like symptoms or symptoms of pneumonia. If symptoms occur, they typically start 5 to 21 days after being exposed to the fungus. They include:

• Change in mental status
• Chest pain (can vary from mild to severe)
• Cough, possibly producing blood
• Fever
• Headache
• Joint stiffness and pain
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle aches
• Neck stiffness
• Night sweats
• Painful, red lumps on lower legs (erythema nodosum)
• Sensitivity to light
• Weight loss
• Wheezing

Additional symptoms associated with this disease:

• Ankle or feet swelling
• Enlarged or draining lymph nodes
• Joint swelling

My hubby actually collapsed his right lung 2 years ago and was in the hospital for 8 days. His blood tests always came back negative but after undergoing a bronchoscopy his pulmanologist (the same I one I have now gone too) diagnosed him with Valley Fever as well.

My blood work has come back negative too but the tests are not very conclusive especially if tested very early stages. I feel fortunate that my Dr. is very educated on this illness.

If I wanted I could go on an anti-fungal medication. At this point he said he didn't feel that it would do any good since I am past the worst symptoms (which is good right?). The down side is the current symptoms I do have (fatigue, varying fevers, out of breath all the time!) can continue for months! I am hoping that things will be better sooner than that! I am staying optimistic!

3 months I see the Dr. again and have a repeat CT Scan!

I am so glad I finally have some answers.

While I have been sick I have tried very hard to make our home safer, cleaner, and non-toxic. I figure we have enough problems without putting more into our home! I have gotten rid of all of my toxic cleaners and changed to Shaklee! I encourage you to check out this clean and safe way to clean!

This free membership opportunity ends May 20th! Hurry Up and check it out!