What have you decided on?

Yesterday at the radio station everyone was talking about their New Year’s resolutions. What are yours? Some people want to lose weight, others want to eat better, and many want to get more organized. No, I don’t have one yet…but I will help you with yours!

Modern Menus is a great online (and free) tool for anyone who wants to lose weight, eat better, and have their dinner plans more organized. It will give you a weekly dinner plan for a fast and nutritious meal. You can even print out a grocery list! I love the fact that each main dish includes the sides and/or salad too. Now if only they would cook it for me. Their are a ton of tips and advice on the site too.

I am still loving my organized files thanks to My Vital Files - One of my big projects (and I mean BIG) this Fall was re-doing my filing cabinet. My Vital Files have literally saved me in this job! This is a one of a kind filing system. First of all the files are already pre-labeled! You simply drop them into a file drawer or box containing hanging folders and start your filing! You don’t need to use those annoying plastic tabs and inserts. There’s a place for everything…and soon…everything is in its place! It comes with great instructions and tips too. You literally take these out of the box and start filing. Easy.

Some want to save money and start using coupons more. Enter The Couponizer . I have been hearing everyone talk about how expensive groceries are right now. One great way to cut down your grocery bill and save money is by using coupons. But what a pain they can be! The Couponizer is the best organizing system for coupons that I have ever seen. It is a wire bound book with pockets, tips, scissors, a shopping list and a carrying bag. It makes cutting, sorting and using coupons so easy. My daughter manages all of our coupons using this system. She actually thinks it is fun! It even came with coupons. and you can download coupons from the site. If you have ever wanted to start clipping coupons the Couponizer will have you saving in no time.

Last year I made a concerted effort to keep a neater purse. I couldn’t have done it without The Butler Bag – “Every girl needs a butler. ” This handbag is amazing! It is the world’s first compartmentalized purse. We carry a lot in our bags…why don’t our bags have a place for everything. Why should you franticly dig through your purse for your phone as you hear it ringing? Personally, I have been embarrassed by the disorder inside my bag…not anymore! Not only is the bag an organizers dream, it is a high quality piece of fashion too. Made out of top grain leather and super stylish!

I guess now that I think about it I do kinda have a goal instead of a resolution for 2008. In 8 days I will run my first ever Half Marathon – yeah…13.1 miles. I’m a little scared and a lot excited for it. I will be running at Disney World with my Mom & my 3 sisters. The cool thing is that it will be a first for all of us! Then in March, my mom and I will conquer our second half marathon – this time right at home (the ING Atlanta Half). So…by April 1st I will have run a marathon…right? Just not all at once. Pretty cool. How about you? Any goals for the new year?

January 4, 2008. shopping.