Being a mom of kids and pets means I have done my fair share of cleaning around the house. One of the things that I can tell you that gets the dirtiest in your home is your floors. This is especially true if you have a pet and this can be really true when you have multiple pets! When you have kids and pets you honestly need on floor duty almost daily if not more. You can’t just have any vacuum either, having a good one is IMPORTANT!

Not all vacuums are the same. They come in a variety of price tags with different features. I am going to tell you about the BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max at Best Buy and why you are going to want one to clean your floors with!…

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Finding an exercise routine and sticking to it is incredibly challenging, and you’re not alone if you’ve been struggling to make it to the gym. In fact, 67% of people with gym memberships never use them. But what about an exercise routine makes it so difficult to stick to? Many people looking to improve their cardiovascular health through exercise often try the same tired methods: running on the treadmill, using a stationary bike, and so on. Over time, these get boring and can cause people to lose their motivation to work out. Instead, if you’re wanting to work on your cardio, give a few of these exercises a try. It won’t even feel like you’re working out, but you’ll still get all the benefits of routine cardio and then some.

Try Out A Sport

Plenty of adults love to watch sports on television, and even if you know all the rules of the game, you might rarely play it yourself. The five largest sports in the U.S. are football, basketball, baseball, hockey, and soccer, and all of these make for excellent exercise. Next time you’re thinking about checking out the big game on TV, why not get a few friends together to play a round of it for yourselves? You’ll have all the excitement of your favorite sport, plus it makes for a fun get together that keeps you and your friends active.

Get Active With The Family

Finding it hard to make it to the gym because of the busy schedule of parenting? There are still plenty of opportunities for you to fit in your cardio exercise; just start including your family in your plans. Your kids and pets will be glad to have the extra time to get up and moving during the day. After all, most dogs benefit from daily aerobic exercise and a 30-minute walk, and will be more than happy to help you get out of the house more often. Having your family involved can also help add some extra accountability and motivation. You’re more likely to get working on your cardio on a regular basis if your kid gets into the habit and expects to have outdoor play time with you.

Join A Club Or Class

If you’re looking for an opportunity to treat yourself to some time away from the kids and the stress of parenting, use it as a chance to work on your fitness. Plenty of local gyms and clubs have fitness classes that you can use to learn a new activity or make some new friends. There are all sorts of classes for people interested, including everything from yoga to dance to more traditional sports like tennis. This last one is an especially great cardio workout; playing tennis for fun can burn around 169 calories in 30 minutes for a woman. Don’t be afraid to step outside the box and check out new activities through local clubs and class offerings. You might just find your new favorite pastime in the process. Just make sure you take the time to wipe down any gym equipment before and after you use it — you don’t want to catch a cold during a good workout!

Sticking to a cardio routine can be a challenge, but some of these activities and suggestions can make it less of a chore. It’s time to ditch the boring treadmill and stationary bike for some more exciting activities. Before long, you’ll be out there with the best of them and working on your cardio on a regular basis. What do you use to improve your cardiovascular health and fitness? What activities make exercise more enjoyable for you?

Are you a fan of Hallmark movies like I am? I am really a fan during the holidays as I love fun family movies with a little romance sometimes. If you like to enjoy reading and collecting books you are going to want to add Wrapped Up In Christmas from Hallmark Publishing to your reading list. This is a book that you can add to your bookshelf that is based on a Hallmark Original Movie…

Here is the scoop on what Wrapped Up In Christmas  is all about: …

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I am excited! This year I will be  publishing my 10th annual Holiday Gift Guide. My guides feature gifts for everyone, including the pets! Do you have a product that you would like to promote in my gift guide? Feel free to email me with your idea and I will reserve a spot for you! Here are the requirements:

• You must send me a product sample of the item you want me to feature!
• Product must be at least $25 value. You can send multiple samples to make up the value. For example if you have a product that is $5.99, you can send 4 to get a listing!
• Products that have a value of $50 or more will get a listing plus promotion on my social media channels including: Twitter and Facebook 
• Products that have a value of $100 or more will get a featured “post” on my blog, promotion on y social media channels plus the listing in my guide. 

I will be adding a $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway on my gift guide to attract more viewers! What makes getting your product listed even better is I will be having one of the entries to the giveaway for the readers is for them to promote their favorite product on their social media channels. They could be promoting your product for even more exposure!!!!

I am also very interested in doing giveaways for my readers for those of you that would like even more promotion for your product.