{Are You Ready For Some Football: Superbowl Bites}

Even if you aren't a football fan, I bet the majority of you plan to watch the game on Sunday or at least the halftime show, right? Superbowl to me means great commercials, halftime entertainment, and of course lots of snacks. For today's post I thought I would provide a few delicious snacks that are not only completely delicious, but are kind to your waistline (trust me I've had them all). Check em out:

All recipes are from my fave Skinnytaste: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

And if you want to splurge on one item this Sunday – these panko fried pickles look UH-amazing!!!

{What Goes Around Comes Around}

Neon is back in a big way and if you don't believe me, step into any store at the mall or check out Christian Siriano's Spring 2012 collection to see for yourself. I definitely rocked it in the 80's and I'll be rockin it again now - just classed up a little. Below are a few outfits that I put together to help you integrate neon into your wardrobe.

To shop the looks above - click here

{TGIF Peeps}

Check out some of the links that I've been lovin' on this week:

- How to create a gluten-free spread without sacrificing the flavor or presentation.

- Check out Erin's, from the blog Apartment 34, lovely loft - I'm a tiny bit jealous. Maybe more.

- Did you hear the great news? Kendi, from the blog Kendi Everyday and new clothing store Bloom, will be opening up her shop online next month!! Can't. Wait.

- This looks like such a fun wedding - love the invites, the menus, coasters, cake toppers - so original, quirky, creative, and personalized!

- Jason Wu for Target starting on February 5th - I'll be there - I have my eye on a few pieces!

- Don't forget to sign up for the Valentine's Day Giveaway!

Enjoy your weekend Peeps - I hope you are doing something fun!!

{No Payne - No Gain}

Yesterday evening while I was in my bootcamp class {while listening to my trainer yell "come on Payne - get those knees up" "Payne, is that what you call a sprint" "No Payne, No Gain! Right?" - like I haven't heard that before} I was thinking that I need a few new things for the gym. It's time for me to put my nasty over-sized t-shirts to rest and purchase a couple of dry-fit tanks. I also need a new yoga mat strap {the vacuum cleaner ate it last weekend}, some cleaner for my mat as I was looking down and seeing all the sweat that was dripping on it as I was doing squat thrusts and planks, and most importantly I need a watch {sweat-proof} to know how much longer I have until I get to home and of course track my workouts and running times. 

Inspiration quotes | Yoga strap | Yoga mat cleanser | Runners watch | Tanks

When will I start to love the gym? Don't get me wrong, I'm committed to going and have hardly ever missed a class or training session - but I don't love it. My infatuation should have happened by now, right?

{Will You Be My Valentine: GIVEAWAY!!!}

It comes around once a year, and it's right around the corner. Instantly detectable from the overwhelming explosion of pink and red in shop windows, the hiked up price tag on a bunch of roses and the sudden inexplicable desire to buy chocolates, balloons, and stuffed animals. The experience may be nauseating to many, but, in my opinion, the perception of Valentine's Day merely being expensive and filled with clichés belongs to those who fail to think outside the heart-shaped box. The truth is, I bear little objection to the holiday, and in fact,  embrace and view it as an opportunity to get creative!

Last year I gave away Valentine gifts to all of my readers that signed up and said they would be my valentine. This year, I've decided to continue the annual tradition and plan to snail mail YOU, my lovely readers, a handmade Valentine goodie. Sooo the question is... will you be my Valentine?

THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR EVERYONE THAT SAID YES TO BEING MY VALENTINE! YOU WILL GET YOUR GOODIES BY VALENTINES DAY - SO CHECK THOSE MAILBOXES!!!