Given the opportunity, I’m sure we’d all love to play Suzy Homemaker a few times a week, but demanding careers and airtight schedules don’t leave much room for playtime with Tide and Bleach. Just the thought of cleaning the abode from top to bottom can leave some sleepy and reaching for the nearest pillow. Do you often find yourself in need of a motivator? A good playlist can get you pumped to clean and brush up on those crazy dance moves you’d never do in public. Turn the base up with 2 hours of non-stop, dancing, adrenaline rushing songs and we guarantee your home will sparkle like before you moved in. Below find a plethora of inspiring tunes from Metallica, Sugar Ray, Michael Jackson, and Prince to get you in the spirit to clean.

Danger Zone, Kenny Loggins (Suggested by Suzy Modrich Rebsamen on Facebook)
Follow You Down, Gin Blossoms (Suggested by Allie Estes Roche on Facebook)
Upgrade You Beyonce featuring Jay-Z (Suggested by Rica Love on Facebook)
Elements of Life, Tiesto (Suggested by Hellen Araujo on Facebook)
Please Don’t Stop the Music, Rihanna (Suggested by Nicole L. Townsend on Facebook)
Feelin’ Stronger Everyday, Chicago (Suggested by Jennifer Kyles on Facebook)
Respect, Aretha Franklin
Cherry Poppin Daddies, Zoot Suit Riot (Suggested by Rita Mrsttotheo on Facebook)
Serenity, Godsmack (Suggested by Amy Bielawski on Facebook)
Inside, Sevendust (Suggested by Amy Bielawski on Facebook)
The Unforgiven, Metallica (Suggested by Amy Bielawski on Facebook)
Burden In My Hand, Soundgarden (Suggested by Amy Bielawski on Facebook)
No Excuses, Alice In Chains (Suggested by Amy Bielawski on Facebook)
Whip It, Devo
Love Shack, The B-52’s
It Takes Two, Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock
Don’t Stop Believing, Journey
Would I Lie To You, The Eurythmics
Fly, Sugar Ray
Shake Your Body Down to the Ground, Michael Jackson
I Don’t Feel Like Dancing, Scissor Sisters
Dirty Work, Dan Steely
Save It for Later, The English Beat
I Can See Clearly Now, Johnny Nash
Diamonds and Pearls, Prince

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Can a Nail Salon Charge a Fee for Fat? – Allure Beauty Reporter

Celebrity Suspect: Jimmy Fallon

Case: Late night funny man Jimmy Fallon is hosting the 62nd Annual Emmy Awards this Sunday. We’re sure he’s under a considerable amount of pressure to live up to the appeal of last year’s host, Neil Patrick Harris, and beat the tough comparisons of fellow late night cohorts, Letterman, Leno and Conan. To ensure a successful run as Emmy host, Jimmy needs you all to tweet him. For the first time ever, during the show’s the telecast the host will be responding to tweets. Just tweet him @jimmyfallon.

Spa Treatment Sentence: Jimmy definitely needs to get in the zone an look his best. Jimmy, you’re sentenced to the whole she-bang at Spa Xanadu in Los Angeles: A 60 Min Massage (great for calming nerves before a big event) a 60 Min Facial (glowing skin is the #1 trick to looking good on camera) a deluxe Mani-Pedi (you never know if your Emmy host will take off his shoes) and an Eyebrow Wax (because HD shows everything).

If you could use the royal Emmy treatment too, do it on the cheap. All this and more is in this month’s spa deals.

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Whether you choose to do it with a glass of wine, chin deep in a hot bubble bath, or simply curled up on the couch with your favorite book, relaxation is necessary to creating balance in our lives. As much as we rip and run on a constant basis, we should take a moment to just breathe. We asked you to suggest your favorite songs that create peace in your life. Do your mind and body a favor and put the checklist down. Relax with our playlist of songs from Enya, Art of Noise, Enigma and more.

Dream Weaver, Gary Wright (Suggested by Mixologist Ruth)
Sailing, Christopher Cross (Suggested by Hazel Wellington)
Gregorian Chant, Enigma (Suggested by Ada Flores)
Far Away, Kindred Family Soul (Suggested by Sharaun Flemister)
Moments In Love, The Art of Noise (Suggested by Alisa Mclaughlin)
Human Nature, Michael Jackson (Suggested by Nina Nehemiah)
By Your Side, Sade (Suggested by Cynthia Celestin)
Giant Steps, John Coltrane (Suggested by Cynthia Celestin)
Samantha James, Waves of Change (Suggested by Crystal Reyes)
Boadicea, Enya (Suggested by DeEtta Laino)
Next Lifetime, Erykah Badu (Suggested by Emily Keenan)
Pretty Wings, Maxwell (Suggested by Emily Keenan)
Rosie’s Lullaby, Norah Jones (Suggested by Tuesday Hagiwara)
Soulive, Joe Sample (Suggested by Anga Taguta)
I Am, Cece Winanas (Suggested by Darlene Kennerson- Hill)
Come Away With Me, Norah Jones (Suggested by Julie Talbot)
Handara, Bob James and Earl Klugh (Suggested by Adrienne Zedella)
Let’s Stay Together, Al Green (Suggested by Debbie Lucas)
Ain’t No Sunshine, Bill Withers (Suggested by Marie Patterson)
Frank’s Wild Years, Tom Waits (Suggested by Marie Patterson)
Rain Dogs, Tom Waits (Suggested by Marie Patterson)
Last Train Home, Pat Metheny (Suggested by Harold Montgomery)
Like A Star, Corinne Bailey Rae
Say Yes, Floetry (Suggested by Salhah Khairah Muhammad )
Day Dreams, Adele

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Today’s the day! The $50 directory of all-you-can-pamper spa treatments has officially launched for Arizona, California, Seattle, Oregon, Las Vegas and Chicago. (West Coast Spa Week is Sept 13-19 - SEE MAP) If you live in any of those spa havens you can get a move on and book your $50 massage, facial, scrub or whatever your heart desires.To get you West Coasters pumped for wellness overload, we’re setting your week off on a musical note with some of the best songs about your beloved states. Chill out and listen to these iconic, Pacific Coast classics from Elvis and Frank Sinatra, to newer artists currently in our rotation like Katy Perry and Owl City. Let us know if we there’s anything we should add. Enjoy, Viva La West Coast!

California Love, 2 Pac (Suggested by Bielawski on Facebook)
Wild Wild West, Will Smith
Arizona, Hey Monday
Pacific Coast Party, Smash Mouth
California, Phantom Planet
Homecoming, Kanye West
California Gurls, Katy Perry
Santa Monica, Everclear
Chi-City, Common
California Dreaming, Royal Gigolos (Suggest by Cathy Lopez Budano on Facebook)
Dear Chicago, Ryan Adams
Leaving Las Vegas, Sheryl Crow
Walking in L.A., Missing Persons (Suggested by Bielawski on Facebook)
Dani California, Red Hot Chili Peppers (Suggested by Bielawski on Facebook)
My Kind of Town, Frank Sinatra (Suggested by Marla Troth Mueller on Facebook)
By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Glen Campbell
Viva Las Vegas, Elvis Presley (Suggested by Susan Abramson on Facebook)
All That Jazz, Chicago Soundtrack
Take It Easy, Eagles
Californication, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Waking Up in Vegas, Katy Perry
Going Back to Cali, LL Cool J (Suggested by Bielawski on Facebook)
Hello Seattle, Owl City

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