Renewed and Re-Motivate

If you fell off the fitness wagon shortly after New Year’s, not to worry. Beach season is still a few months away. Shed a few pounds and learn how an active body keeps the stress away. I like to give myself a Mini-Spring makeover to get me Summer-beach ready, so I can feel confident and good about myself.

1. Energize with Exercise! It doesn’t matter if you start a Zumba class, join a fitness center or start walking 3 miles a day. What does matter is you will look great and feel energized with a new work-out routine. Don’t have time? Wake up an hour earlier, you will be glad you did. Look for great fitness coupons for classes in your ValPak mailer.
   
2. 30 days of Healthy Eating You can do anything for 30 days! It’s not forever. Eating healthy is easy if you meal plan the month, pack low calorie snacks and NEVER be hungry. Eating low calorie 6 times a day will stave off hunger and the results with exercise can make you feel great when you look in the mirror. Check out ValPak businesses that offer the nutritional 30 day meal plan, to help you stay on track.
   
3. Flaunt your Assets Instead of focusing on what’s wrong with you, focus on what’s right! Do you have pretty eyes? Accentuate them with a new style of eye make-up or mascara that makes your eyes stand out. Is your hair long, thick or a beautiful color? Try a new hair style that showcases your hair or add a new color! Is your smile gorgeous? Try a new lip liner and lip stain to accent them.
   
4. Get the Summer Glow Are you self -conscious about “white legs” or “cellulite”? Stop stressing and start camouflaging. Tanned bodies look smoother, sleeker and beach ready. Let’s face it, a little fat always looks better tanned. Spray tans, self-tan creams and tanning beds offer solutions to imperfections. You can try a variety of tan options and get a great savings by checking out ValPak coupons in your zip code.

Spring Things!

Spring is officially here!  That means it’s time to get all the Spring Cleaning chores done without getting stressed out and feeling overwhelmed.   Take a deep breath, maintain a sense of calm, and enlist the help of family members and professionals where needed.  

Here’s a sample checklist to get you started;

1.             Garage:   This is the first place you start.  You don’t want to drag more dirt and blowing dust in your fresh cleaned home.  Most people use the garage as an entrance, so technically it’s the best place to start. Empty everything in driveway, donate or trash unused items. Organize, sweep and hose floor, and replace your items more organized than before.  If you don’t have the time or energy to do the work, go to Valpak phone app or coupon mailer for a cleaning service or professional organizer.

2.             Windows and Screens:  Get a pro window squeegee and learn how to use on line.  Wipe all screens and windowsills with all-purpose cleaner in a bucket with a cloth.  Vacuum dead bugs and cobwebs.  If you lack window cleaner skills, call a pro.

3.             Ceiling to Floor:   Start high since dust and dirt fall.  Start cleaning ceiling fans, lights, then shelving and crown molding, wash walls with a flat microfiber mop, then clean baseboards with damp cloth with all-purpose cleaner.

4.             Clean the Carpets:  Time to call in the Pros! I go to my ValPak app on my phone to find savvy savings and professional service.   To maintain the carpet cleanliness, purchase carpet protector spray at a home improvement store.  Spills will stay on top of carpet fibers and can be easily cleaned by patting with a dry cloth.

5.             Closet Chaos:  Organize the closets.  Remove everything.  Throw out empty shoeboxes, mismatched hangers. General rule:  If you haven’t worn in 2 years, give away or donate.  Wipe shelves and replace much more organized than you found it!

6.             Appliances:    Clean interiors, exteriors.  Be sure to clean dryer lint filter in dryer and the liquid powder dispensers in your washing machine.  For HE washers use a special cleaner to remove odors.

Five Steps to Cleaning Your Garage!

When the nice weather breaks I always start my Spring Cleaning in the Garage before I clean the house. Most people start their Spring Cleaning inside the home. There is a method to my madness, dirty garages blow dust and dirt into a freshly spring cleaned home! 

Step #1 Empty your garage
This is a laborious task, but do it! Take everything and I mean EVERYTHING out of your garage and put it in the driveway. Anything that you have not used in the last 2 years is time to give away. I usually put a "FREE STUFF" sign (or have a garage sale) on my corner and everything walks away!

This year at the house wares show I found great garage organizers that are affordable. Most of these you can buy online at Sears!

Step #2 Dumpster or Trash can?
If you think I am kidding – think again! We all know someone who needs a dumpster pulled up to their home! If you have shelving in your garage this is best place to start off your cleaning adventure. Organize your shelving in a user friendly manner. You still need car doors to open and the ability to lug your groceries in without bumping into everything. 

Begin by sorting through everything on your shelves and categorize them into piles: kids stuff, toys, tools, miscellaneous, etc. Don't try to organize things on the shelf! This will only cause confusion and it will take more time. 

After you have removed items from the shelves, decide what to toss BEFORE putting it back on the shelf. When determining whether or not to keep something ask yourself these three simple questions:

1. Do I need this?
2. When is the last time I used it? (If more than 2 years, chances are you can live without it!) 
3. Is it taking up space I don't have? 

Step #3 Start at the Top
High dust, mid dust, then low dust. This is a systematic approach to dusting that will expedite the whole process (learn more about this tip and other great tips in Speed Cleaning 101)

You may have a lot of dust, cobwebs, and dirt build up on your shelves so DO NOT start with anything wet. Making mud is not progressive! I recommend dusting all of your shelves with a Swiffer extension handle duster. Get the dust off first! Have a vacuum close by to suck up the dust and dirt and by all means wear a mask! You really don't want to breathe all those allergens. Once you've got all the dirt and debris up, you are going to want to wipe down all the surfaces. I suggest using paper towels first with water only for really neglected shelving. Then use wipes or an all purpose cleaner to wash all of the shelves. For any wood or porous shelving use a damp to wet cloth with a small amount of dish soap.

Step #4 Move Things on the Floor
I always start this step by moving any big appliance that sits on the floor out of my garage. Get them completely out of your way. This will make for a faster and more efficient clean. Wipe ANYTHING and EVERYTHING down. From refrigerators to tool boxes, there should be no dust or dirt on any of it. This is not as time consuming as it sounds. Just give everything a quick wipe down while it's in your driveway. You don't want to bring dirty things back into your clean garage, do you?! Then sweep, vacuum and clean your garage floor. My husband uses a pressure washer and a leaf blower to get the dust out. I think he just likes using the power tools to do the job. He feels like RAMBO and TIM ALLEN at the same time.

Step #5 Preventive Cleaning works best.
Once the garage is clean, try to make a habit of giving it a quick vacuum and wipe down every few months. You will find your house will stay cleaner, and you won't have the big mess every Spring!


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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year my Friends!

Best wishes for you  in 2014!   May your life be filled with much joy!  This year you can find me on The Daily Buzz and the New show for Boomers Called, "Growing Bolder"
Stay tuned for the exact air date in January! 

LET'S HELP OUT THE GIRLS SCOUTS USA!

If you have ever wanted to make a difference in a Girl's Life check out one of the best ways to do it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf5s6GK35R0

I LOVE MY NEW LAPTOP TABLET!

It's wonderful having a laptop that has a removable tablet screen! I love my HP Split x2 Laptop tablet. It has changed my life because I am faster, more organized and the Windows 8 helps me juggle back and forth between my 6 email accounts. Love it! Check out the video...it's a must for your XMAS list! http://tv.growingbolder.com/video/hp-split-x-2/1581/