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Q&A with Sara: My Fitness Routine

May 4, 2015 by in Taking Care of YOU

1. What’s your go-to workout?
My go-to workout is a 30-minute Jillian Michaels Cardio Kickstart DVD. I got it at Target for $10. I love that I don’t have to drive to the gym when my time is limited! I can do my 30 minute workout in my backyard and then get on with the rest of my day. (OMG- I’m so serious in this picture! Hahaha!)

2. How do you find time to organize homes and still workout consistently?
Organizing is so much fun and I love it, but it can be exhausting at times. Scheduling my workouts in advance is key for me. I try to workout in the mornings if I can because sometimes trying to workout after a long day of organizing is too hard for me.

3. How much time do you devote to exercise each week?
I would say I workout 3-4 times each week. I use the XOXO Workout Log like a contest with my girlfriend. We agree to workout a certain amount of times each month. Whoever doesn’t meet that number owes the other one money at the end of the month. It’s been keeping me on track for sure! I won $50 last month! I told her, “I don’t want to take your money…but I will!” Hahaha! She was a good sport about it. I’m on track this month too. Working out is the hardest task to cross of on my to-do list.

4. What do you wear when you workout?
I don’t spend too much money on my workout clothes because sometimes, in order to feel more motivated, I like to purchase new items. I try to keep my workout apparel under $20. XOXO has a workout style post on  10 Workout Essentials for Under $20! 

5. Do you listen to music while you workout?
I MUST listen to music while I workout! It keeps my mind distracted- as if my body wouldn’t notice I was working up a sweat or something- Hahaha! Sometimes, I run around my neighborhood for 30 minutes or so- that’s when I need my iPod. I forgot to charge my iPod once- and halfway down the street, it shut off on me! I was a wreck! I didn’t want to turn around so I kept on running, but it wasn’t as fun as when I have music.

[ TIP ] Save on Space

April 20, 2015 by in Garage, General Organizing, Tips

[ TIP ]: The price of anything is the amount of space you exchange for it.

XOXO says: If you have limited storage space, go ahead and spend the extra $1.50 on a 4-pack of paper towels each month rather than buying a 6-month supply in bulk. Remember, each square inch of your home is valuable real estate so use it wisely. Who says you need to fill every shelf or closet to the brim? Give yourself some room to breath so you have room to grow into your space. It will be worth it in the end. I promise.

Garage Organization: Making Sense of What To Store

April 13, 2015 by in Garage

Garage

Your garage plays a very important (super duper important) role to the functionality of your home. Your garage is an extension of your home, not a storage unit. Be choosy about what you keep in your garage. I know it’s tempting to pile everything in there and forget about it, but what good will that do? Eventually you will run out of room.

Here are some suggestions on what to keep in your garage so your home can be more organized:

  1. Keepsake bins (one for each family member)
  2. Bulk items like toilet paper + paper towels
  3. Sports/outdoor equipment
  4. Holiday decorations
  5. Food/water for emergencies
  6. Paper goods
  7. Extra pet supplies
  8. Baby items worth keeping for the next baby
  9. Entertaining supplies
  10. Electronics you don’t need handy (cords, extra keyboards, etc.)

As always, each family has different needs. It’s difficult to say if the above list is right for everybody. These are basic guidelines to follow.

 

 

4 Tips for a Successful Spring Cleaning

April 6, 2015 by in General Organizing, Tips, Uncategorized

Blog Graphics - Spring Clean

It’s that time of year again! Spring has arrived and your home is ready for its annual deep clean, not to mention a little decorative sprucing up. Before you put your gloves on, here are some simple organizing tips and tricks to help you breeze through your spring cleaning routine:

  1. Clean small sections of your home each day: It’s overwhelming to think you have to clean your entire house at one time. It’s better to clean one section of each room at-a-time so the task at hand will be easier to take on. Try this: start with one cleaning agent and do as much cleaning as you can with that one cleaning agent. Don’t put it down until you’ve cleaned everything you can with it. Next, move to the next cleaning agent.
  2. Declutter the big stuff: Chances are people won’t notice a dust bunny (or two) in the corner of your living room, but if they see clothes on the couch or books on the floor, they’ll notice. Tackle the big, noticeable stuff before tending to the small stuff. Try this: set a timer for 5 minutes and ready, set…GO! Run around like the fast forward button was pushed! Take the big stuff to their respective rooms. After the timer dings, you’ll notice a considerable difference. Repeat as necessary.
  3. Put things away every night: Make it a habit to pick up items that are left where they don’t belong. Have your kids help out as well. Each person could be responsible for his or her own belongings. Try this: have your family remove their belongings from the common areas every night before bedtime.
  4. Cheat…a little: Keep a decorative box (with a lid) inside the closet of each room. When you’re in a hurry to tidy up for company, the box will come in handy until you have more time to put everything away. Make sure the box is emptied and the contents are put away after company leaves or you’ll have a really big mess on your hands later. Try this: when emptying the box, take out only 3 items at-a-time and then come back for more.

[ TIP ] Get Your Taxes Done on Time!

March 30, 2015 by in Challenge, Tips

Thanks for following along with our #XOXO30Days Tax Challenge. We hope you were able to get your taxes organized in a stress-free way. If you could use a little more tax organization, schedule a complimentary in-home consultation with XOXO today!


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