I'm turning 25 in two weeks.

I love a good birthday as much as the next person, but I've never been one to make a big big deal about celebrating too much. This year feels different. It's a little inconvenient that my family and friends are a plane flight away, but I still want to celebrate. Because there are so many things to be thankful for. I'll be 25--a quarter of a century! After a long year of distance, Rob and I are living in the same apartment again. I just bought an incredibly expensive ticket to Alt Summit and I intend to make the most of every minute of that conference. Oh yeah, and did I mention that I'm getting married in May?

I have some stuff planned for my 25th year.

So, in celebration of all that's going on in my life these coming months and with gratitude to you, who have made this blogging thing such a pleasure, from now until September 4th (my birthday), all ad spots are 75% off. (Get it? Because I'm turning 25, ads are only 25% of their full price. Yeah--math.) Just use the code HAPPYBIRTHDAY.

And to keep the party going, I've got a giveaway. Let's do this!
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Let's talk about underwear. Right? Why not.

I ran on the cross country team of a small Catholic high school, and we were absolutely Not Allowed To Run in Sports Bras. There are a lot of things like that which took some time to get over (a full semester passed before I wore flip flops to class, and even longer to chew a piece of gum during a lecture), but the sports bra thing mostly remains. My best friend Emma and I, after graduating, would sometimes meet up to go for a run in the middle of the summer and discuss at length whether or not we should take our shirts off.

The point of this seemingly random story is to tell you that Hanes recently sent me some panties, the softest tee shirt ever, and several awesome bandini bras; and the bras are substantial enough that if I were going to run in just a sports bra today, it would totally be in one of these bad boys.

Hanes asked that I style my favorite pieces with other garments and accessories I love. While I love to dress up, sometimes over the weekend I just want to chill out in a comfy tee and a pair of my favorite jeans.

My Hanes panty #Undercovercolor is: Pink
Bandini bra, panties, and tee: c/o Hanes | Jeans: Citizens of Humanity

As you can see, my selections are a bit on the pink side, which leads me to Hanes' Undercover Color campaign. Pink and I are just having a moment right now! Luckily for me (and you), Hanes is unveiling a brighter, more colorful look this summer with panties, bras and tees in on-trend patterns and vibrant hues. 

In celebration of their fun and fresh fashions, Hanes is inviting women to join a candid conversation by revealing what color underwear they’re wearing right now, or their “Undercover Color”-- because a women’s “Undercover Color” is an important reflection of her personality and mood from day to day. Hanes is asking women everywhere to answer a simple question: “What #UndercoverColor are you wearing right now?" Hanes will then take the information they’ve collected from women across the country and publish color trends for a fun, fresh take on women’s fashion.

So, don't leave me hanging! What color underwear are you wearing right now?

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of PUMA.

When it comes to working out, I'm a big fan of tights and bright shoes. Maybe it's just because they make me feel a lot fitter/official than I really am, but either way, they tend to get me to the gym, so that's important. I was so excited when PUMA sent me an awesome tank, bright orange Formlite XT sneakers, and a pair of their fabulous compression line leggings.

The shoes are perfect for my workouts in the gym, where I often jump rope or do kettle bell swings. They're light and have great grip and I feel secure in all of my movements. The shoes are breathable, form-fitting, and just cute as a button.

When I first tried on the tights, I was a little freaked out by the lining, which is kind of sticky; but once I got them on I was in love. I now refer to them as my Spider Man Pants. They basically integrate athletic tape right into the lining, and with muscle support built right in, you can totally maximize your workout.

Speaking of workouts, how 'bout we do one now?

Like I said earlier, I love kettle bell swings, jumping rope, and pull-ups, but sometimes you just don't have the equipment to do a workout like that. I thought I'd show you some of my favorite exercises that can be done with just your body. Maybe you're on the road a lot, or maybe you don't have a gym to go to, but you can still get in shape almost anywhere with a fun and quick workout.

1. Push-ups
2. Mountain climbers: start in a push-up position, then quickly bend one leg and bring it to your chest. Switch. Do these as fast as you can.
3. Jump squats: start with a regular squat, and then jump out of it. Repeat.
4. Suitcase crunches: start with your arms in front of you and your legs bent. Lean back and extend your legs. Come back to starting position. Repeat.
5. (See below) Crazy Bus Drivers: start in suitcase crunch position with your hands clasped. Move your shoulders to one side and your legs to another. Switch. Come back to the middle. Repeat.
6. Handstand Pushups (best with a spotter): Find a wall and do a handstand against it. Dip down as far as you can go. Return to extended position. Repeat.
7. Lunges

I like to do sets of 25 repetitions of each exercise, and I always try to do four rounds. The great thing about workouts like these is that you can make it as short or as long as you need it to be. Start with one or two rounds, and see how it goes. 

You can do it! 

And visit PUMA for some gear that'll make it easier.

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Like I said earlier, this is a sponsored post. I only work with brands that I love and that I think you will enjoy, too. All opinions are my own, and as always, I can't thank you enough for your support as I continue to work with sponsors.