If you're hosting a Super Bowl party this Sunday, make sure you've got everything you need BEFORE the game starts.  No one wants to run out at halftime and miss Madonna lip-synching.

#1.)  Enough People.  There's never been a "great" Super Bowl party where only three people showed up.  But at the same time, you also don't want a roomful of people who don't even LIKE football.  Great Super Bowl parties have a mix of passive football fans, and a few CRAZY fans to keep the energy level up.

#2.)  At Least a 42-Inch High-Definition TV.  That's according to the website MidwestSportsFan.com . . .  but it's probably about right.  People EXPECT a big TV at a Super Bowl party.  So if you don't have one, see if you can borrow one from a friend or a neighbor.  And if you do, obviously make sure you INVITE them.

#3.)  Enough Beer.  Again, you don't want to run out in the middle of the game.  It depends on the crowd, but to be safe figure at least five beers per person.  That's assuming it's a mix of men and women, and some of them won't drink at all. If your friends are total lushes, obviously buy more.  Just don't let them drive.

#4.)  Lots of Food.  Chips and dip, or chips and salsa are the one snack you absolutely HAVE to have.  But definitely make sure there's a main course too.  Since you're offering alcohol, there needs to be plenty of food to soak it up.

#5.)  Plenty of Soft Chairs.  If you've got 10 people coming, don't make five of them sit on folding chairs for three-and-a-half hours.  Obviously ANY chair is better than NO chair.  But if it's possible, have a cushioned seat for every person.

#6.)  Something Else to Do at Halftime.  A lot of people don't care about the halftime show.  So the best Super Bowl parties have alternatives.  It doesn't have to be anything crazy.  Halftime is only 30 minutes, and a lot of people just use that time to eat and use the bathroom.  So even just having an actual FOOTBALL lying around is good enough.

#7.)  A Plunger.  Don't advertise the fact that you have one.  Just make sure it's available.

The online gambling site Bovada.lv is offering some crazy Super Bowl betting opportunities, including one where you can put money on whether or not KELLY CLARKSON screws up the National Anthem. 

--Here's a list of some of the bizarre lines, with the odds as of Wednesday Night.

--"Will Kelly Clarkson forget or omit at least one word of the National Anthem?"  (Yes, 5/2)

--"What will Kelly Clarkson wear to sing the National Anthem?"  Your choices are:  An official NFL or Super Bowl shirt (9/4) . . . a Colts jersey (7/1) . . . a Giants jersey (15/1) . . . a Patriots jersey (15/1) . . . or anything else (1/3).

--"Will Kelly Clarkson's bare belly be showing when she sings the National Anthem?"  (Yes, 3/1)

--"What color will Madonna's hair be when she begins the Super Bowl halftime show?"  Your choices are:  Blonde (1/4) or any other color (5/2).

--"Will Madonna be wearing fishnet stockings at any point during the Super Bowl halftime show?"  (Yes, 5/6)  You can also bet on if she'll wear an NFL jersey or shirt (5/2) . . . a hat (5/6) . . . and if she'll have a headset (1/3) or a handheld microphone (2/1).

--"How many times will Peyton Manning be shown on TV during the game?"  (The over / under is 3.5), and "How many times will Tom Brady's wife Giselle Bundchen be shown on TV during the game?"  (The over / under is 0.5)

--"If Tom Brady's son is shown on TV during the game will he be wearing a Tom Brady jersey?"  (Yes, 10/17)  There's no line on him wearing an Eli Manning jersey . . . but considering the insane odds of that, I would've dropped a buck on it.

--"What color will the Gatorade (or liquid) be that's dumped on the winning head coach?"  The choices are:  Clear / water (3/2) . . . orange (5/2) . . . yellow (5/2) . . . red (13/2) . . . green (15/2) . . . and blue (10/1).

Never again will you let the snack machine dictate what you put you in your body!

Whole Wheat Crackers and Peanut Butter

Try 10 multigrain wheat crackers and a tablespoon of peanut butter. This nutrient-rich snack rings in at just 193 calories and offers 2 grams of fiber. The combination of complex carbs and protein help to keep your blood sugar stable and keep you feeling full longer.

Fruit

Grab an apple, banana, pear, grapes, or other portable fruit as you dash out the door every morning. If you grab a different fruit every day (and change with the seasons), you'll obtain a good variety of nutrients plus fiber, and won't get bored with the same old snack. The average serving of fruit is around 70 calories, so pair with a cup of fat-free milk (about 90 calories) for a protein boost as well as extra calcium and vitamin D. This protein and fiber combination will keep you feeling full and prevent mindless eating.

Popcorn with Parmesan

Take regular bagged popcorn to the next level by topping with 2 tablespoons of shredded Parmesan cheese. The nutty flavor of the popcorn pairs well with the rich flavor of Parmesan resulting in a quick, 150-calorie snack. If you don't have an office fridge to stash your Parm, nosh on just the popcorn for only 100 calories. This salty snack counts as one of your three daily servings of whole grains and helps to increase your energy and mood.

Check out what else you should snack on here. 

If you're starting to feel old, check out this list from Health.com.  According to them, if you do the four things on this list you'll actually FEEL a lot younger than you are.

#1.)  Go to Bed Earlier.  Obviously, more sleep equals more energy.  But you have to make it a habit.  Getting eight hours of sleep doesn't make a huge difference if you go right back to getting SIX hours the next night.  After six straight weeks of getting eight hours a night, you'll have more energy, and the dark circles under your eyes will start to fade.

#2.)  When You Exercise, Focus More on Your Lower Body and Your Core.  Men in particular tend to concentrate on upper-body workouts, which are fine.  But if you're feeling old, try doing more lower-body exercises like squats, lunges, calf-raises, or just plain old running.  Stronger legs and a stronger core will make you feel lighter on your feet.

#3.)  Break Out of Your Routine.  Even if you eat right and exercise every day, you'll start feeling old if you don't mix things up a little.  And those things can be small, like getting your morning cup of coffee from a different place than usual, or trying a new route to work.

#4.)  Listen to an Album You Loved 20 Years Ago.  Researchers at Harvard University found that when they exposed people to movies, music, and memorabilia from their youth, they were happier and experienced fewer health issues.  Some of them even saw improvements in their vision and memory.

Chocolate will not give you acne.

Eggs are good for you.

Calories eaten at night are not more fattening than calories eaten at any other time of the day.

Radiation from microwaves does not cause dangerous compounds in your food.

You crave food because of emotional needs, not because you’re deficient in nutrients.

Discover what other myths are busted here. 

More people get sick this time of year than any other.  But eating the right things can help you stay healthy.  If you're a fitness nut, you might know this stuff.  But for the rest of us, iVillage tells us about six breakfast foods that help boost your immune system.

#1.)  Blueberries.  They have more antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable, and also have vitamin C.  They're good for breakfast because it's easy to put them on cereal, in yogurt, or in a shake.

#2.)  Pumpkin Seeds.  They're loaded with zinc, which is an ingredient in a lot of cold medicines, like Zicam nasal spray.  They work well in cereal, yogurt, and oatmeal.

#3.)  Eggs.  You're probably already eating them.  And that's good because they have a good amount of selenium, which is essential for your immune system. If you HATE eggs, you can also get selenium in milk or cottage cheese.

#4.)  Papayas.  An average papaya has more than three times the amount of vitamin C you need in a day.  And they also have beta-carotene, which is another immune booster.

#5.)  Lemons.  Too much sugar can weaken your immune system.  So using lemon whenever you can is better.  Just don't put it in your coffee or tea if there's already milk in it.  The acid from the lemon will make the milk curdle.

#6.)  Kiwi.  They're loaded with vitamin E, and one kiwi has more vitamin C than an orange.  Plus, pound-for-pound they have almost as much potassium as bananas.  And the antioxidants in kiwis are good for your respiratory system.

Move Away From What You Hate

In every job there are aspects of your work you don’t like.  But in careers that are wrong for you, you’re doing a LOT of what you hate.  Just because you’re good at something (like P&L forecasts, perhaps, or presenting annual budgets to a board, or analyzing meaningless statistics), doesn’t mean you enjoy this work or should be engaged in it.  Identify the types of projects, tasks, and activities you hate, and then explore new directions that won’t demand doing work that isn’t you.

Empower Your Relationship With Money

People are paralyzed most in their careers over one thing – money.  Thousands of professionals remain in miserable and damaging careers because they think they have to (but they don’t).  After people reinvent their careers, they realize that their slavery to the almighty dollar was their undoing.  Critically examine your relationship with money.  Are you relying on money, income or bank account as a self-esteem generator?  Do you believe you must earn a certain dollar figure to have a happy life?  Are you a slave to your own lifestyle, complete with your big house and garage full of cars and toys?  The happiest career professionals I know have totally reconfigured their relationship with money and revised their limiting views, and are all the better for it.  Money is no longer the boss.

Find out what else you can do here. 

Routines are inevitable, but complacency in your relationship is not. So how do you keep a minor relationship cranny from turning into a full-blown chasm? Read on to learn about common relationship ruts and how the experts say you can mind the gap for a more lively love life.

Rut: Same-Old Date Night

Can your last few rendezvous be summed up as: Dinner + Movie + Saturday?  Don't be afraid to change it up; staying in can be fun and romantic, too. Plan a 'Night in Italy,' and make homemade pizza or pasta together after the kids are in bed, open a bottle of Chianti, serve gelato for dessert and rent The Italian Job or Life Is Beautiful. And don’t forget the power of the double date! A recent study from Wayne State University showed that, if your relationship is suffering from the doldrums, having fun with another couple will not only put a spark back into date night, but will also enhance your individual romantic connection.

Rut: Always Arguing About Something

Instead of looking for things to nitpick, try to notice and compliment the positives in your mate. This doesn’t mean giving up your power, letting something fester or never standing up for yourself, but if you remember to simultaneously give your partner positive feedback whenever you have an issue that needs resolving, you’ll both be less on the defensive. Also, limit the negatives you bring up to those things that directly affect you and are changeable, because if it can’t be modified, arguing about it is a waste of energy.

Learn more ways to break out of those ruts here. 

Lugging around more than you need? Most women (moms especially) should regularly empty out their purse, figure out what they really need and don’t need, and then repack it. Follow these tips to clean and organize your purse.

Choose the right design.

Zippers are good for keeping things contained when your bag flips upside down as you’re bending over to retrieve a sippy cup or strapping a young one into the car seat.

Outside compartments are useful for quick access to cell phones or water bottles, while a large, open interior without too many compartments provides the flexibility to organize your bag to suit your own needs.

Look for light-colored linings, which make it easier to see the contents.

And a built-in key fob is handy for easily fishing out your keys—helpful in a rush.

Make your own compartments.

For example, use clear storage bags.  That way you can see what’s in them, and they’re easy to pull out. Fill one with items for your kids (a change of clothes or a spare diaper) and one with your own necessities.

Suggestions for can’t-live-without handbag necessities:
1. A small bottle of water
2. Travel pack of tissues
3. Lip balm
4. Gum or mints
5. A capped pen and small notebook
6. Antibacterial hand wipes (good for disinfecting shopping cart handles and other surfaces)
7. A small pair of fingernail clippers
(doubles as a scissors for clipping stray threads or removing plastic clothing tags)
8. A tiny keychain-flashlight
9. A granola bar or 100-calorie snack
10. Sunglasses and/or reading glasses
11. Travel case of aspirin or other medicines needed during the day

What else do you need to know?  Look here.