Start the new year off right, and actually stay true to those promises. We’ll show you easy steps to help make your resolutions
stick.
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Lighten Up
Resolution: Lose weight
Make it stick: This resolution seems to make its way on the list every year. But this year, you can easily make room for fitness in your
life by simply making room for it in your house. Any extra bedroom or den can be transformed into a mini fitness studio.
Make it stick: To keep this promise, start from the ground up. Help set the mood with a bedroom that is free of clutter, kid’s toys, and
other distractions.
Make it stick: You can start saving cash by cutting down on your household bills. Look to energy-saving appliances, and continue to trim the monthly bills throughout the house with these easy-to-follow tips.
Make it stick: Evaluate your sleeping habits and your bedroom. Just by making minor changes (paint color, lighting, and furniture layout),
you can turn your bedroom into a sanctuary.
Make it stick: Cut the clutter out of your life, and finally be rid of the piles of stuff. With simple principles and the proper tools,
you can have everything in its place in no time.
Make it stick: Save money, spend more time at home, and get healthier by cooking all your own meals. The best place to start is in a well-stocked
kitchen with everything you need in reach.
Make it stick: Spend an afternoon rifling through your closet to get rid of clothing you don't (or shouldn't) wear. Once you've done that,
organize with a strategy -- group by color, or season. The more ordered it is, the easier it will be for you to look put together.
Make it stick: Find something that inspires you, and vow to learn more about it. It may be a beautifully designed room that leads you down an adventurous path of collecting or a beautiful garden to turn you toward gardening. The key is to find
something to pique your interest and start learning.
Resolution: Spend more time with family and friends
Make it stick: Turn your home into an inviting space that welcomes guests easily. Have entertaining essentials at hand and a guest room
ready to make sure that you aren't caught off guard if anyone stops by unannounced.
