Welcome to the Sweet 16 of the Messiest House on the Internet Competition!
Yesterday’s voting was a huge success, and we had to say goodbye to 16 houses! I’m sorry / congratulations that you just weren’t messy enough.
Click here to see the Round 1 results.
Two winners came down to the final hour last night, so be sure to vote and remind your friends and family to vote too! Today’s head-to-head competitions are going to be extremely fierce.
If today is your first day of the competition, you can click here to read the rules.
For everyone else, here is a quick reminder of the fabulous prizes and the giveaway (there are new ways to enter the give away today!).
The Prizes
The winner of the Messiest House on the Internet Competition will take home an Oreck Magnesium RS, valued at nearly $500! Click here to read my review on this amazing vacuum cleaner!
The four semi-finalists will receive a copy of Clean Mama’s eBook: Pulling Yourself Together: Implementing a Cleaning Solution that Sticks
I’m a huge fan of Clean Mama, and her printables are positively inspiring! Click here to visit Clean Mama Printables to read more about the book, and her lovely cleaning solutions!
Be Sure to Enter the Giveaway!
All week long, I’m hosting a giveaway. Which means that YOU could win your own copy of Clean Mama’s eBook (we’re giving away three of them!) and one lucky person will win an Oreck Ultimate Handheld vacuum cleaner (valued at $150!)
There are new ways to enter every single day, so be sure to stop back all week long.
The drawing will be open until Sunday, February 17th at 10 pm ET. Good luck!
Let’s Vote – Sweet 16!
Click on each image for a larger view of the mess.
Dining Room Disaster vs Ultimate Office
It’s Raining Jelly Beans has an addiction to crafting. And The Bearded Iris has one messy office. Which do you think is worse?
Pottery Barn Perfect vs Un-Organized Office
Holly from Ribbons and Glue gave her daughter a room from Pottery Barn. And Frugalista Blog has a lot going on in her office. Which room would drive you nuts?
Cat in the Craft Room vs Trouble in the Toy Room
There really is a cat in Dona’s craft room. Can you find it? And Meredith’s kids don’t have the tidiest toy room. Which one do you think is messier?
Toy Room Disaster vs Basement Disaster
PezJunky and Karen both have disaster zones in their house. Which one would leave you running for cover?
Ladder in the Living Room vs Speechless
Toulouse & Tonic has a ladder and a treadmill in her living room. And Erica’s son’s room leaves me speechless.
Chocolate Syrup vs Lovely Living Room
A year later, Brandy is still finding chocolate syrup from this incident. And Non-Domestic Mama barely found a spot for her Christmas tree in her living room.
Garage Nightmare vs Sewing Room Situation
Kims garage gives me nightmares. And Elizabeth loves to sew – when she can find the space.
Tutu Messy vs Cluttered Kitchen
amgcrafts definitely has a messy craft room. And Lori’s cluttered kitchen came from behind at the last minute yesterday to make it into the Sweet 16!
Grab your Discounts
As a special thank you for voting, I have two great discounts for you!
From Method
My friends at Method want to help you keep your house clean (without harsh chemicals.) And they're offering a special $1 off coupon code for you! When you purchase Method's all-purpose cleaner through Methodhome.com, use the coupon code APCBLOG at the checkout to receive $1.00 off your online order. Isn't that so nice of them?
From Clean Mama
Clean Mama Printables is going to help you get organized and keep your house clean! And she's giving you 20% off to do it!
Visit her etsy shop and use code 20MYLIFEANDKIDS to receive 20% off your order. Isn't she amazing?
Enter the Giveaway
I've added new ways to enter, so even if you entered yesterday - you can toss your name in the hat a few more times today!
Be sure to stop back tomorrow to vote, and to earn more entries in the giveaway!
One Last Thing - I'm Begging - Daily
Last thing - I promise. I would love to end up in the top 25 of the Circle of Moms Funniest Mom Blogs list. The contest ends on Wednesday, and I'm so close to being in the top 25. I'd love your support - you can click here to vote (once a day until Wednesday). Thank you!
Click here to see more messy houses.
Click here to submit YOUR messy house!
Disclosure: I was provided the Magnesium RS and Ultimate Handheld vacuum cleaners from Oreck. The opinions in this post are my own. Oreck Corporation provided the prize for the Messiest House on the Internet Competition but is not the sponsor of the competition or the sweepstakes.
















Voted again!!
Done! Love when my votes line up with what is winning!

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I love you and your blog! you make me feel like I am not alone in the chaotic universe that is mommy hood, and I am not the only one who’s house get’s out of control!