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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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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We’ll never quite experience the glory of Woodstock ’69 again, but these August summer days are always somehow able to bring out the hippie child within.

While you’re off winning champagne and roses, tune in to this flower power mix of sixties greats. Zone out in Strawberry Fields with The Beatles while The Doors light your fire and Janis Joplin lets you take another piece of her heart now baby.

Nothing but R-E-S-P-E-C-T for this decade. Rock on!

Respect – Aretha Franklin
Louie, Louie – The Kingsmen
Hey Jude – The Beatles
You Really Got Me – The Kinks
Purple Haze – Jimi Hendrix
Light My Fire – The Doors
Born To Be Wild – Steppenwolf
Paint It Black – The Rolling Stones
Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles
I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
A Day In The Life – The Beatles
Whole Lotta Love – Led Zeppelin
Wild Thing – Troggs
Runaround Sue – Dion
Like a Rolling Stone – Bob Dylan
Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones
Strawberry Fields Forever – The Beatles
House of The Rising Sun – The Animals
Piece Of My Heart – Janis Joplin
Pinball Wizard – The Who
With A Little Help From My Friends – Joe Cocker
Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Dance To The Music – Sly & The Family Stone
In The Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett
Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys

America The Beautiful! The summer season officially began last week, and America’s favorite hot dog loving holiday is here this weekend. Giving you a patriotic jump start to your Independence Day celebrations, we assembled a playlist of the most iconic, All American 4th of July songs. Compiled of classic hits from the Beach Boys and Ray Charles to Miley Cyrus, this mix will surely get you in the American Spirit.
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Philadelphia Freedom, Elton John (Suggested by Jana Davenport)
Party in the USA, Miley Cyrus (Suggested by Elaine Del Rosario)
American Girl, Tom Petty (Suggested by Lindsey Gockenbach)
Kids in America, Kim Wilde (Suggested by Ann Freeland)
Born in the USA, Bruce Springsteen (Suggested by Erin Koeppel)
Jump On It, Sir Mix-A-Lot (Suggested by Dina Sanchez)
America the Beautiful (Suggested by Cindy Swain Parrish)
Summer of ’69, Bryan Adams (Suggested by Melissa Demyan)
Sweet Home Alabama, Lynyrd Skynyrd (Suggested by Marie Patterson)
Yankee Doodle, Bobby Horton (Suggested by Kaitlin Stafford)
God Bless the USA, Lee Greenwood (Suggested by Penni Potter)
Chrome, Trace Atkins (Suggested by Marie Patterson)
Boys of Summer, Don Henley (Suggested by Kelly Verdi)
American Ride, Toby Keith (Suggested by Cindy Swain Parrish)
American Pie, Don McLean (Suggested by Anne Reinke)
California Girls, The Beach Boys (Suggested by Danna Goldman Sobiecki)
God is Good, Regina Belle (Suggested by Lisa Schroeder)
Independence Day, Martina McBride
The Army Goes Rolling Along
You’re a Grand Ol Flag, James Cagney
This Land is Your Land, Bruce Springsteen
Route 66, The Rollingstones
The Star Spangled Banner, Jimi Hendrix
Our Country, John Mellencamp,
Running Down a Dream, Tom Petty
America, Simon & Garfunkle,
Take It Easy, The Eagles
A Little Less Conversation, Elvis Pressley
4th of July, Shooter Jennings
America Will Always Stand, Randy Travis
Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue, Toby Keith
Where the Stars, and Stripes, and Eagles Fly, Aaron Tippin
Born to Run, Bruce Springsteen (Suggested by @glass_slippers on Twitter)
Jack & Diane, John Mellencamp (Suggested by @glass_slippers on Twitter)

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