We are a couple of weeks into January by now, ladies, and how are the aul’ New Years Resolutions going?
We know – trust us – out of all the months in the year to commit to a lifestyle change, why – oh why – do we keep going for January? Between the cold and the darkness and the being so broke we are even starting making our own morning coffees (so long, Starbucks!), is it any wonder that our good intentions tend to fall by the wayside right about now?
But we can do this, girls. Sometimes, all it takes is just the right gear, right? And if there ever was a legit excuse to dip into your overdraft, surely your health and happiness are just that?
Here are our top 10 buys for making sticking to those New Years resolutions just a teeny bit easier:
1. Gin and Rum Gym Bag
Hauling ourselves off the sofa and to the gym ain’t no easy task, mamas, sure we all know that. But we suspect that this amazing gym bag might make us feel more inspired, and so we have put in our orders already!
Gin and Rum Gym Bag, €19, from NotOnTheHighStreet.com
2. Bkr Glass Water Bottle
We have been obsessed with Bkr glass water bottles for a while now (and have tossed all our cheap, disposable plastic bottles in the bin), so you can imagine our excitement when you clapped eyes on this spiked limited edition.
So do like celebrities and beauty editors across the globe already are doing, sip your eight glasses a day from this super-chic bottle.
Bkr glass water bottle in Spiked Tutu, £30, from Mybkr.co.uk
3. Homespun Quinoa Crunch
A new, ultra clean and super tasty addition to our morning yogurt or porridge is Homespun Quinoa Crunch. This award-winning Irish granola range is made from popped quinoa and is packed with superfoods. Quinoa Crunch is gluten-, wheat- and refined sugar-free and comes in two delicious flavours: pecan and cranberry; and gojiberry, coconut and cashew.
And to be honest, they are equally delicious, meaning, of course, you need to get them both.
Homespun Quinoa Crunch, €5,99, available from selected SuperValus and health food stores nationwide
4. Bioderma Atoderm Shower Oil
Winter, to many of us, means skin that feels permanently dry between the harsh cold outside and the artificial heating inside our homes. You know that feeling after a shower, when your skin feels all tight and itchy? Yuck. Which is why we have fallen in love Bioderma’s new Atoderm Shower Oil.
The super-creamy formula soothes the feeling of tightness and increases the resistance of the skin by recreating the protective film of the skin. Even better, the Atoderm Shower Oil is paraben-, preservative-, sulphate- and soap-free as well as hypoallergenic. And the economic size means it is ideal for the entire family.
Bioderma Atoderm Shower Oil, 1l, €15,50, available from independent pharmacies nationwide
5. La Vie Boheme Yoga Fiji Yoga Mat
We got heart eyes when we saw this beautiful yoga mat by La Vie Boheme Yoga – and promptly convinced ourselves that we will spend many hours in child pose on this beauty – nose to (gorgeous!) print.
La Vie Boheme Yoga Fiji Yoga Mat, $86, from LaVieBohemeYoga.com
6. Ulla Water Reminder
Now here is a little gadget you never knew your life needed until right this minute. The Ulla is a hydration reminder that will help you to remember to drink enough water.
Just attach the little yoke to your glass of water bottle, and it will keep tabs on how much you drink and give you a friendly little ‘BEEP’ when you need to take another sip.
Oh, and it comes in six really cute colours too.
Genius.
Ulla Hydration reminder, €25, from Ulla.io
7. This Works Deep Sleep Stress Less
Sleep is vital to your health and wellness, mamas, sure we all know that. But if you are struggling to fall asleep when your head hits the pillow at night, you need this clever little all natural roll-on rescue remedy.
When used throughout the day, this therapeutic blend of eucalyptus, frankincense and lavender oil will help you breathe more easily and calm your senses – and reducing stress by day also means you are promoting a better night’s sleep. Just massage this fragrant oil onto pulse points to soothe mind and body, helping you refresh, de-stress and relax into sleep.
8. River Island Printed Hoodie Rain Jacket
Hit the road running, no matter what the weather, with this gorgeous new light-weight rain jacket from the RI Active range at high street favourite River Island.
Printed Hoodie Rain Jacket, €60, River Island
9. Rosie for Autograph Active Wear at M&S
We actually want the whole entire Rosie for Autograph collection that is currently available in M&S. Think gorgeous active wear, equally perfect for your morning run or that yoga class. Oh; and guess what? We’ll totally be wearing those leggings around the house as well – comfort and style? Just out thing.
The Rosie for Autograph Active Wear collection is available from your local M&S store or online at MarksandSpencer.ie
10. Morphy Richards Spiralizer
Eating healthy just becomes ten times easier and more fun when you go and invest in this nifty spiralizer. Slice vegetables into noodles for a delicious (and low-carb) alternative to pasta – and encourage the kiddos to eat their five a day with fun, twist shapes.
The Morphy Richards Spiralizer is the first of its kind to use an electric operation, which makes it safer to use and takes all of the hard work out of the preparation process – which sounds all sorts of good to us.
Morphy Richards Spiralizer, €64,90 from Harvey Norman
