“I’d love a cleanse that doesn’t require chugging liquid dirt,” says Lauren, associate editor. A BluePrintKit will help her ease into cleaner eating without sacrificing chewing.
Available at blueprintcleanse.com, $125.
Kids editor Lindsey will bring back romance by having a glass of wine with her husband twice a week. This runner’s directive will pull them to the table.
Available at emersonmade.com, $48.50.
Photo associate Janelle vows to catch more dance performances. A pair of Repetto heels will have her looking the Parisian ballet instructor part (chignon not included).
Available at openingceremony.us, $500.
Senior features editor Erin vows to rid her sock drawer of all things holey; a better view of a pretty, scented drawer liner is good incentive.
Available at hammocksandhightea.com, $25.
More economical than a culinary vacation, Eataly’s Lidia Bastianich gift set has everything senior features editor Erin needs to perfect the art of pasta making.
Available at eataly.com, $164.
No longer under threat of being grounded, intern Lauren needs extra incentive to make her bed. This abstract landscape quilt should motivate her.
Available at etsy.com, $325.
When editor-at-large Dannielle hits her targeted six-mile-run mark, a victory lap in the tub with muscle relief bath soak will be in order.
Available at spacenk.com, $30.
Blank is just not a good look. What better than Grow House Grow’s narrative wallpaper inspired by arcane histories to liven up associate Web editor Jennifer’s bare bedroom?
Available at growhousegrow.com, $48 per sheet or $180 per roll.
Market editor Aja wants to tighten her butt while sweating as little as possible. “I have bangs now, and I don’t want them to fro up,” she says. No need to sacrifice her hairdo at the gym: Fila resistance shorts compress and help tone glutes — no perspiration necessary.
Available at fila.com, $35.
Like many New York transplants, associate video editor Lauren hopes to write a screenplay. Let’s encourage her: Inspiration, tutorials, and interviews with industry bigwigs, like Mad Men creator and executive producer Matt Weiner, abound on The Writers Guild Foundation DVDs.
Available at wgfoundation.org, starting at $20.
Traveling once a month shouldn’t be too hard, but senior features editor Erin is busy enough that even weekend getaways are difficult to come by. Hippie Dannijo backpacks are handmade in Morocco — which happens to be at the top of her to-go list — and encourage last-minute trips.
Available at dannijo.com, $370.
Newly minted New York editor Jordan wants “to stop procrastinating and be on time.” Though we can’t help with the former, the techy Zub Zen-H AZ 20 should keep her tardiness in check.
Available at nooka.com, $150.
Clearly some sort of divine intervention is needed for Lauren, our intern who wants to “mentally prepare to meet Zac Efron without fainting or vomiting.” Maybe if she rubs the Aesa praying-hands pendant, she’ll be able to receive her idol without blowing chunks all over His Hairness.
Available at bonadrag.com, $400.
Editorial assistant Jillian really wants to learn to knit, but we don’t want to her dad to feel left out when it comes time to give. Instead of purling flowers, she can start slowly with a manly cashmere scarf kit.
Available at purlsoho.com, $100.
Waiting for L’Epicerie croissants to bake is the perfect time for video editor Lauren to practice her French. She can already say très bon.
Available at lepicerie.com, $16 for a dozen; to order, call 866-350-7575.
One singular sensation market editor Aja needs a single-note musk scent such as Not a Perfume — especially as she swears to date more this year.
Available at luckyscent.com, $85.
The stackable snack caddy bento box serves as a friendly, colorful reminder to editorial intern Lauren to pack a lunch every day as promised.
Available at plasticashop.com, $24.
Promotions editor Hali wants to improve her posture. Balancing on a Gaiam chair may look silly at work, but it will tighten her core and have her walking tall in no time.
Available at gaiam.com, $99.
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