Here’s What You Need to Accomplish All Your New Year’s Resolutions

The city of Chicago recently voted to ban the use of plastic straws — and I am SO ON BOARD! Not only are plastic straws are super harmful to our favorite sea-dwelling friends, but they're also non-recyclable. Keep some metal varieties in your purse to use at restaurants and in your favorite cold Sbux drinks!

You take your dog out to do his/her business about a million times a day (or so it feels), and all those little plastic baggies are doing some serious harm. These biodegradable versions are way more earth-friendly.

I shudder when I think of how many times I've put two little apples in a plastic bag — then thrown the bag away. No more!! These reusable produce bags can be used over and over on every trip to the grocery store.

Packing your lunch has never been easier (or greener!). These planet-friendly storage bags make meal prepping and food storage a breeeeeze.

You KNOW you need to drink more water, but you definitely shouldn't be doing it by consuming (and then throwing away) a ton of plastic water bottles. Not only does a reusable water bottle allow you to keep it handy at all times, but it also is better for the earth and for your wallet.

Let's do some math — how many times a year do you get your period? How many days a month are you bleeding? How many times during each of those days do you change your tampon? Yikes. That is SO much waste. Menstrual cups eliminate waste in a simple and sanitary way. I'm all in for that!

What's better than waking up to the gentle light of the sun!? Nothing — that's what. This sunrise alarm wakes you up the same way the sun naturally would — which means it's more soothing and natural for your body. Yes please!

Protein increases your dopamine levels, which help make you ready for the day. Starting your day with protein-heavy and skin-loving collagen is the perfect skincare and everything-care start to your morning.

Hitting the gym first thing will give you the most kickass energy for the rest of your day — and setting out a super cute workout set the night before will make you excited to get up and moving!

The ideal morning skincare routine is both effective and luxurious — and a great Vitamin C product is both. This one will brighten your skin (making you look awake even when you don't feel like it!).

When those feet the floor first thing in the AM, you don't want to land on a cold hard surface. Warm up your toes and cozy up your morning with a comfy bedroom rug!

This book has won some serious awards and has a serious plethora of five star reviews. I own it and can attest that it's truly amazing. But Circe aside, reading any book is a great way to detox from screen overload.

My deskmate and friend, Abigail, recommend this game to me and it. is. so. freakin. fun. You'll laugh. You'll cry (just kidding, you'll just laugh). Buy it.

I used to love journaling as a tween — it gave me all this space to get my feelings out in the open without judgement or having to deal with outside opinions. Such a great release. I've been meaning to get back into it as an ~adult~ and it also proves a great incentive to set down your phone for a solid 30 minutes or so.

If there is one thing that gets me away from my phone the fastest, it's self-care. I hate scrolling while I'm masking, because it takes all the relaxation out of the thing. Try putting this mask on 30 minutes before bed and zoning out. Think about what happened during your day, what you're grateful for this week, try meditation. Anything you like — this is your time.

I used to hate cooking, but I've come to realize I just didn't have the right tools to get the job done. Invest in a few essentials and a few fun extras — like this precision cooker — to up your culinary game and then make an evening out of cooking a really delicious meal. You might glance at your phone a time or two for recipe directions, but you won't be glued to the mindless scroll. And at the end? You'll have an amazing dinner. Booyah.

You can also go the sweet route and try your hand at baking. Get all Barefoot Contessa with yourself and sift flour, melt chocolate, and caramelize fruit to your heart's content. Invest in a physical cookbook so you can leave your phone in the other room, turn on some tunes, and lose yourself in the process.

Remember how much fun crafting was as a kid?! Well the Circut is crafting on steroids. You can do pretty much anything on this machine including, I think, fly to Mars and back. It's definitely an invest, but it's sure to pull you away from your phone for hours at a time.

One of my favorite weekend activities is planning future vacations. Even if I have absolutely no budget for them at the moment, it's still so fun to imagine where you'll go, what you'll see, and (most importantly) the amazing food you'll eat. And when you end up going on one of your bucket-list trips?! It's a omg-I'm-tearing-up-this-is-so-magical situation for the books. You'll want a camera that can capture all those ~ memories~.

It's undisputed that pasta is the King of all foods. But I've been told it's not healthy to eat for every meal... I know, right?! Blasphemy. But in an effort to get healthy, swapping your carb-laden spaghetti for a swirl of noodles is an easy and satisfying substitution that won't leave you feeling deprived of your nightly pasta-fix.

Meal prepping is all the rage for a reason — it saves time, money, and helps you keep your health on track. It's basically magic. My biggest gripe with meal prep is always that I have nothing to put my meal prepped food in — it's a Goldilocks situation where all my jars, bowls, and Tupperware are either too big or too small. Enter this chic glass container set. Buy once and meal prep easily for life.

I love this book by celebrity-beloved nutrition expert Kelly LaVeque because it's not about losing weight or looking a certain way — it's about making the most of food, falling in love with your body, and allowing yourself to perform at your ultimate best. The huge amount of smoothie recipes is BEYOND helpful!

I have this facial roller and let me tell you: it's a DREAM. My new favorite routine is settling into the couch, flipping on some Netflix, and rolling away — trust me, it's addictive.

Reduce stress, headaches, and nausea are just a few of things essential oils claim to do — sounds pretty good, no? This chic diffuser will not only get the job done, but look right at home on your nightstand — it's basically an objet d'art. NOTE: Some essentials oils are not good for pets, be sure to do your research before you purchase your specific oils.

If there's one way to make running fun, it's investing in the cushioned, blush sneaker of your dreams. You'll have better traction, less sole aches, and a little burst of joy every time you look down. Win, win, win.

Fridge porn is a thing and it's entrancing af. I could stare at photos of organized fridges all day. Anyway... I love that this set from Amazon comes with several bins so you can buy once and start setting up your system immediately. A clean fridge will also help you save time and money — you'll know exactly what ingredients to buy (no more double-upping on parmesan cheese and salsa because you can never find that half open jar you know you have somewhere) and meal prepping will be a breeze.

If you've ever owned a bag (I'm guessing... yes?) then you know the pain of the "drop-it-in-and-it's-lost-forever" phenomenon. I don't think I've ever used a chapstick twice?! Well, NO MORE. 2019 is the year of tote organization, you heard it here first.

This book is a cult classic for a reason. You'll be in Ultimate Purge Mode for at least two weeks and it is glorious. Plus, it makes you think differently about your consumption and what you actually need (versus those sparkly, shiny, want-so-bad things)

Is there anything better than a crisp, fresh planner for a crisp, fresh new year? Keep yourself accountable the old-fashioned, pen-to-paper kinda way.

I love how breezy this makes life — literally pop it in your bag and everything is *poof* instantly organized. No more hunting for that lost chapstick or your mutinous keys.