Why the heck haven't I done this sooner?

Do you ever find yourself saying, "Why the heck haven't I done this sooner?" I find that I am always thinking about doing a project, or trying a new recipe, or cleaning product, or restaurant, (etc, etc.) and then not doing said thing!

Sometimes I don't do whatever it is because I don't have time, but most of the time it is due to laziness. Hey, just keeping it real! Everyday I have a few hours of quiet time that I could be using to get things done but instead am currently spending that time watching old episodes of 'Doc Martin' on hulu. He is so maddening and helpless all at the same time. I just want things to work out for him and Louisa, but they probably never will because he is so clueless. Louisa is so beautiful and smart but why does she keep thinking things are going to change? I guess there are no better prospects in town for her....

Sorry! I digress from the subject at hand. Back to my lack of get-her-done-ness! Awhile back my friend gave me some homemade kitchen cleaners. I have LOVED using the all-purpose spray. It has a fresh minty smell that is so much better than the smell of Pine-sol. And it gives my cheap formica countertops a nice sheen. My friend told me she'd help me make more, but I haven't gotten around to making that happen. You know--because of Doc Martin and all.

Recently I was browsing one of my favorite entertaining websites, "Hostess With The Mostess", when I came across a recipe for counter-top spray and window cleaner. I was so excited. I went right and bought more vinegar so that I could try them out.

And that's just what I did. It took seconds to put together, and it smells so good! On the website you can even download free labels for the spray, though I'll probably make my own.

 Okay, I'll think about making my own, and then never do it, but one can hope!

Anyway, you should try this out. It smells great, it goes together so quickly, I am sure it is so much better for the environment--not to mention the asthmatics in your household--and it is cheap!

Here is the recipe:
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup vinegar
1/2 tsp dishsoap
10 drops essential oil (orange)
10 drops essential oil (peppermint)
(you can experiment with other oil scents and/or combinations but I have to say that I think the peppermint probably masks the very slight vinegar smell the best)

Mix thoroughly and pour in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use.

Here is the link to the original recipe.

It was so easy. I could have saved myself from buying that bottle of windex a few weeks ago. Why the heck didn't I do this sooner?

Enjoy!