Resolutionary: Making your New Year’s Resolutions Stick

Whether you resolved to run a 5k, start recycling more, give up coffee (we salute you!), start cooking from scratch more, or, heck, just to start hanging out with friends in person more instead of texting all the time, we’re here to help. Whatever you resolved to do at 12:01am on January 1st, we’ll try to help you find some stuff to do it, from a new yoga mat to a recycling organizer. Good luck!

| Posted: 09 Jan, 2013 by Janet

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• Lululemon U-Turn Pullover

  

  It’s important to dress warmly when you’re exercising outdoors in the winter, but you don’t want to wear too many bulky layers that you’ll have to take off and cart around with you on your walk or jog. This lightweight pullover is made of wicking luon fabric to absorb sweat without feeling damp, plus it’s extra warm and trim so you can wear it alone or under another jacket. We love the back key pocket and the thumbholes to keep hands warm, plus the choice of four colors and patterns.

  $108 at Lululemon Athletica | Buy

  

  | Posted 22 Jan, 2013 by Janet

• Future Tank

  

  Lorna Jane’s racerback tank top will keep your motivation levels up even when your energy levels are dipping. Whether you resolved to get stronger or get outside more, this slim fit workout tank will encourage and flatter you at the same time.

  $35 at Lorna Jane | Buy

  

  | Posted 21 Jan, 2013 by Rene

• Kate Spade Striped File Folders

  

  We might live in a so-called paperless society, but it seems like there’s still a lot of filing to do, and it adds up quickly. Your resolution to stay more organized in 2013 will be a lot easier to keep with these smile-inducing striped file folders - even bills will look prettier neatly tucked away in these. Comes in a set of 12 with six blue and six green tabs.

  $15 at Beeyond Paper | Buy

  

  | Posted 17 Jan, 2013 by Janet

• Anti-Social

  

  It’s so easy to get sucked into the world of Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia, and the like - suddenly, three hours has gone by at work and you haven’t done so much as a single email. Whoopsie. Anti-Social blocks distracting social media sites, including ones you specify, and the only way to get around the block is to re-boot your computer. Test it out with the free trial, and revel in your sudden rise in productivity. Who knows? It could even lead to a promotion.

  $15 at Anti-Social | Buy

  

  | Posted 15 Jan, 2013 by Janet

• Real Simple Easy, Delicious Home Cooking: 250 Recipes for Every Season and Occasion

  

  We tend to rely on frozen entrees and take-out dinners more than we should, so in 2013, we’ve resolved to save money and eat better by cooking dinner at least four nights a week. With 250 recipes, over half of which can be made in under 30 minutes, this cookbook is our first step to gustatory goodness. Simple, quick, fresh, and delicious; what’s not to love?

  $15 at Amazon | Buy

  

  | Posted 14 Jan, 2013 by Janet

• Smart Planet Ocie4 Eco Filtered Water Bottle

  

  If you resolved to drink more water this year, but hate the taste of tap water and are tired of forking out $1-$2 a bottle for spring water, you’re in luck. This eco-friendly little contraption safely filters tap water for a clean, fresh flavor on the go. The filter will purify up to 100 gallons of water, and an extra replacement filter is included.

  $12 at Amazon | Buy

  

  | Posted 11 Jan, 2013 by Janet

• Moving Comfort Fiona Sports Bra

  

  If you’re blessed with anything bigger than a B cup, high-impact workouts like running and Zumba can get, um, painful. This sports bra (available in tons of fun colors) helps “encapsulate and compress” the girls without making you feel like someone duct-taped your chest, giving you one less excuse to not go to aerobics class.

  $50 at Amazon | Buy

  

  | Posted 11 Jan, 2013 by Janet

• Unstuff Your Life! Kick the Clutter Habit and Completely Organize Your Life for Good

  

  Tired of losing your keys, misplacing important bills, and buying yet another bottle of soy sauce because you couldn’t find the three bottles you already had? Get organized - for real this time - with sought-after organizational coach Andrew J. Mellen. He’s got a simple, effective plan to help you declutter and streamline every room in your home, without feeling like you’re getting rid of sentimental, important stuff.

  $12 at Amazon | Buy

  

  | Posted 11 Jan, 2013 by Janet

• Stick-e Gloves

  

  2013 is the year you’re going to finally dominate the warrior III, the wheel, and the firefly poses at yoga class. No, really, it is! If you’re serious about hatha or bikram, or are just starting out in the world of om, these non-slip yoga gloves will help you keep your cool and hold difficult poses without toppling over. Available in yellow/turquoise (shown) or black.

  $20 at REI | Buy

  

  | Posted 11 Jan, 2013 by Janet

• Amphipod Printed Hydraform Handheld Bottle

  

  Water bottles are a dime a dozen, but if you’re out for a run, it’s hard to hold on to one. This genius contraption is designed to be held as you walk or run, with a sleeve that fits around the bottle and keeps it strapped to your hand. The strap even contains a little zip pouch for keys or your MP3 player.

  $22 at Athleta | Buy

  

  | Posted 11 Jan, 2013 by Janet

• Merrell Lithe Glove Cross-Training Shoes

  

  Zumba? Running? Walking? CrossFit? All of the above? Whichever route you’re taking to get healthy this year, these shoes can help. They’re designed to protect your feet, arches, and heels, while giving you barefoot-sensitive cushioning so you can really connect with the ground.

  $125 at Eddie Bauer | Buy

  

  | Posted 09 Jan, 2013 by Janet