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.

Consulting a Woman About His Clothing

I can't believe it, but the majority of men ARE actually willing to admit they have no idea how to dress themselves.

--According to a new survey, 60% of men say they consult with their wife or girlfriend on what to wear before they go to work.

--20% don't even TRY to pick anything for themselves, and have their partner prepare an outfit for them daily

--When men DO pick out clothes for themselves, the most common items are SOCKS and UNDERWEAR.  They trust themselves there . . . just not with anything that, ya know, people see.

--The survey also found 58% of guys have their partner tie their tie . . . 43% have her straighten their collar . . . and 29% even have her BUTTON THEIR SHIRT.

Whether you're going out this weekend or staying in, the magazine "Redbook" asked a bunch of guys what they think women should wear more often.  Here are the top five outfits.   

#1.)  Jeans and a Tank Top.  It might sound boring, but they say it's just sexy ENOUGH.  According to "Redbook", it makes you look low-maintenance . . . which guys LOVE.  And if you put on some knee-high boots, they'll like it even more.

#2.)  The Librarian Look.  To "Redbook", that means a pencil skirt, blouse, heels, and glasses.  But the clothes don't matter nearly as much as the glasses do.  As long as you've got glasses on and your hair up, you can pull it off.

#3.)  Cocktail Dresses.  If you're going to something more formal, guys prefer a cocktail dress to an evening gown.

--And it's not just because it's shorter.  It's what it SAYS about you:  A full-length dress makes you look more sophisticated, but a cocktail dress makes you look more fun and relaxed.

#4.)  Sports Jerseys.  Obviously, you'll mostly attract guys who like sports . . . but that's also the MAJORITY of guys.  Fitted jerseys are best, or just take a normal jersey and tie a knot in the back.

#5.)  Yoga Outfits.  Especially the black stretchy pants.  Again, it's because you'll seem low-maintenance.  But it's also because they're form-fitting . . . and tend to make guys think about things like flexibility.

(Yahoo.com)

I'm not exactly breaking new ground when I say that women NAG more than men.  Every man, woman, and CBS sitcom in history knows that.

--A new study out of the Montefiore Medical Center in New York examined WHY women nag more than men (--it's pronounced mon-tuh-fee-yore).  And basically, they found it's a vicious cycle.

--Women are more likely to nag because they're conditioned to believe they're responsible for keeping everything running smoothly:  Their home, their family, and their life.  So they notice potential problems quicker, and start nagging to try to fix them.

--As a result, the person they're nagging . . . generally men, but not always . . . starts HATING the nagging.  And as a result of THAT, men start withholding more and get less communicative . . . which leads to even MORE nagging.  That's the cycle.

 --So how do you break it?  The first thing to do is IDENTIFY the nagging cycle.  Then work together on communicating without nagging, and make things more positive.

 (Wall Street Journal)

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This is a funny video of our cute little twin boys as they hear Daddy do something very strange and the Twins Mimic Daddy's Sneeze (aka twins make fun of their dad's sneeze)...

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