Why bother yourself with mere “resolutions”? We would much rather call them solutions – no pressure to be resolute about anything. After all, it is January, not the most uplifting month of the year and we have just barely survived the merry, merry, merrymaking and hilarious ho-ho-ho-ing of the holiday season, with the appropriate accoutrements of too much food, wine, friends and family. Not to whine, but whaaaaaa, we are kind of too tired to try so hard! So let’s embrace the start of this Happy New Year and say it like we mean it. All the best in 2012!
To the Universal Challenge of Modern Woman: Reducing Stress
#1 Fitness Solution. Apartment and cozy spaces can be a challenge for work outs, and we suggest setting up a ‘Pop Up Station’ for exercise. It can be in your bedroom, a roomy hallway or even the kitchen. Ours is in the Dining Area. Just tuck some some hand and ankle weights, bands and a mat in a drawer or closet. When you have a few minutes, do a few squats, leg lifts or arm work. Not to take the place of your regular workouts, but it keeps the muscles going, is fun to do and will hopefully encourage you to do more.
Go to Amazon.com for everything you need for a POP UP Exercise Station.
CLICK TO PURCHASE: Aurorae Northern Lights Yoga Mat ($44.95), Jillian Michaels Ultimate Dumbbell Power Set ($33.54), Thera-Band Comfort Fit Ankle/Wrist Cuff Weight Sets ($24.79), Exercise Fitness Loop Resistance Band ($6.25)
#2 Reading Solution. No more laptops in bed! That is so 2011 sister. Instead take a book, a magazine or your iPad or Kindle Fire loaded with a selection of Best Sellers and keep them by your beside table.
These are either read and loved, in process, or on the list.
CLICK TO PURCHASE: Steve Jobs ($17.49), Boomerang: Travels in the New Third World ($15.34), In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror & an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin ($13.49), A History of the World in 100 Objects ($26.90), Death Comes to Pemberley ($15.57), Cutting for Stone ($9.57)
#3 Cuddling Solution. Talk about effective stress reduction – this is it. Studies have show that couples who hug live longer more healthly lives . . . and then some! To this end, we have acquired a few new things to wear while NOT taking our laptops to bed. We love the sensual sophistication of the chemise and dressing gown, in Black or Golden Beige.
CLICK TO PURCHASE: Juliane Chemise in Black or Gold Silk $127.00 Juliane Short Dressing Gown $202.50
See more lingerie, sleepwear and loungewear, at on SALE at Fig Leaves.
