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.

Since moving Minnesota, I've found time to recognize blissful moments every day. Waking up with Rob, the ritual of preparing my French press every morning, unpacking boxes to find framed treasures or a lost pair of shoes, going on a run. There's plenty of time to relax right now, and I'm taking advantage of it.

Recently neuro drinks conducted a study in which they found that 50 per cent of Americans spend at least half of their day stressed out. That's a lot of stress! In response, neuro is urging Americans to join a stress reduction movement with the launch of its BLISS and Tell campaign, which encourages consumers to take time to relax and share their blissful moments. (And when you enter the BLISS and Tell contest and weekly giveaway, you can win a $10K dream vacation!)

Neuro BLISS is light, fruity, not too sweet, and just barely carbonated. It's a pretty delightful little drink. They say it best themselves: "Specially formulated with ingredients like L-theanine, Phosphatidylserine and Chamomile, NeuroBliss can help you stay focused and feel good. And really, what's so wrong about feeling good?"

Use the coupon below to save $1 when you buy one for yourself.

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

I share my life online, oftentimes without much thought, but I have to say that this post makes me nervous.

Every month, I post a link to my Sponsorship page and say, "I have some ad spots available for next month!" And I was going to do that again today, but we're just seven days away from the road to Minnesota; and I haven't told you the plan yet.

So, the plan.

The plan is for me to finish that recipe book I may have told some of you about over the winter, the one that I was so excited about and then ran out of time and energy to work on it. I need to find something that makes it feel more like an e-book and less like a Word document. It's going to have some recipes from here, but the majority of recipes will be new ones that you've never seen, and I can't wait to share it with you.

The plan is to continue on with Cave Girl Consulting--to use my passion for Paleo and help people tackle that lifestyle change.

And the plan is for me to write every day. Not just this is what I did all weekend, look at some photos, but also the real, honest-to-goodness writing that I haven't made time for over the past six months or so. Also weekly recipes, What I Wore posts, and a YouTube channel that consists of more than just videos of me taking tequila shots.

Am I supposed to tell you this? For a while I felt like I wanted to just move and start posting more frequently and with better quality content, and you'd wake up one morning and think "Wow, this girl is cool!" But at the same time, I feel anxious every day about being self- (or, rather un-)unemployed, and I want you guys to know that I have bigger dreams than simply becoming a stay-at-home wife.

So yes, I want you to sponsor my blog if you're looking for a place to advertise. But more than that, I want to know what you think. I want to know if you think I'm trying too hard, or if I come off as insincere in some way. Because I may want to do this, but I don't want to be an idiot about it.

Thanks for hanging with me. This blog has helped me transition through so many things, and I'm hoping to lean on it even more from now on. I wouldn't be the person I am if it weren't for the people I have met by blogging--there are three girls in my wedding party who can attest to that.

This is a life that I couldn't imagine not having.