LIFE

Editor’s Picks for the New Year

A year ago, I sat down with a pen and my journal and wrote down my goals for 2019. Some were the traditional New Year’s resolution-type goals of exercising more and eating better, but I also wanted to accomplish some specific goals I’d been putting off for a long time (launching Simquily.com being one of them!). As we begin another year, and I prepare to write down my goals for 2020, I’d like to highlight a few of my favorite things that proved quite useful in working toward my 2019 goals, both big and small. 

For the Home

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HEMNES Shoe Cabinet

This shoe cabinet has traveled with us to several different homes and apartments. And no matter where we lived, whether we had a large master bedroom with room to spare or only a small nook in a hallway, this HEMNES shoe cabinet from Ikea has proven to be a wonderful storage solution that is stylish and sleek. And in 2019, I successfully managed to successfully organize most of my shoes in this one cabinet!    

Ikea.com, $129.00

Good Reads

IMAGE FROM ESV BIBLE APP
ESV Bible App: Through the Bible in a Year

For years, I’ve been telling myself that I would read through the Bible. Yet, year after year, I’ve allowed the busyness of life distract me from this goal. However, in 2019, I got further than I ever have before thanks to this ESV Bible App. It offers a ton of Bible reading plans, one being “Through the Bible in a Year.”  

Apps.Apple.com, FREE

Wardrobe Essentials

PHOTO FROM KOHLS.COM
Tek Gear Workout Pants

If you, like me, prefer a looser fit for your workout attire over the popular spandex pants that are so popular right now, I encourage you to check out these Tek Gear workout pants from Kohls. They’re quite stylish and incredibly comfortable. 

Kohls.com$48.00

Health & Wellness

Weight Watchers App—Digital Membership

I love this app! Whatever your wellness goals might be—whether they’re to lose weight, maintain your weight, or simply become a more conscientious and healthy eater—this Weight Watchers app is a great tool that offers a variety of memberships. Tip: Find a friend or family member who will join you on your wellness journey. A bit of accountability and a lot of encouragement go a long way! 

WeightWatchers.com$3.32/week for Digital Membership

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Ninja Countertop Blender 

While it might sound like a small jet plane taking off, this Ninja blender makes one smooth smoothy! My husband and I were gifted this for Christmas a few years back, and we have really enjoyed using it to make smoothies for breakfast.

Amazon.com$79.98

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