January 3, 2025

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Breathe in the New Year. We have great journal recommendations to help you get organized in 2025. • We also asked yoga masters about their favorite mats.

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Blueland Toilet Cleaner Starter Set

Designed to be “tough on stains, gentle on the planet,” this house guest favorite is a nontoxic toilet-bowl cleaner that actually works. Plus, each tablet features essential-oil-powered scents.

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Yes, the fact that Courteney Cox played certified clean freak Monica Geller on Friends is tricking you into thinking that Homecourt is an absolute household necessity — but it definitely is nice to have. The products leave your hands and kitchen smelling like a rich person’s (our rec is the Cece fragrance, which is Cox’s signature sweet-and-spicy scent), and they come in kits ideal for giving to someone you love who happens to be obsessed with cleaning.

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The 8 Best Notebooks for Journaling

The start of a new year is always a good time to recenter and think about what you want to focus on going forward. Whether you are looking to just set intentions or quantifiable goals or simply start the habit of writing down your thoughts and emotions, getting a journal to keep everything organized and collected is a good place to start.

Papier Monogram Leather Notebook

Papier has tons of beautiful notebooks and planners in a variety of colors and designs, but we particularly like how sophisticated this one feels with the simple color and monogram. The leather hardcover makes it durable enough to carry around with you and not have to be too precious about it. The paper is also on the thicker side so it is great for those who like to use inky pens.

$50 NOW $37.50 AT PAPIER

Intelligent Change Best Year Journal

If you’re new to journaling, it’s helpful to have writing prompts to guide your thoughts and motivate you to stay consistent. This planner-journal hybrid features deep-dive questions, dedicated space to reflect on past goals and create new ones, and weekly and monthly check-ins. The Cut’s shopping writer and editor Hanna Flanagan loves it.

$32 AT INTELLIGENT CHANGE

Inside Then Out Better Every Day Journal

This one from Inside Then Out also has prompts that will help you grow personally and professionally — it’s a favorite of the Cut’s fashion and beauty writer Asia Milia Ware. “I like that there’s a different question every day that makes me think,” she says. “It challenges me every morning, and now that I’ve been using it for a few years, I enjoy going back and seeing how I answered the questions different every year because it’s a clear sign of personal growth for me.”

$40 AT INSIDE THEN OUT

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Yoga and Pilates Experts Share Their Favorite Mats

Solana .5”/1” Yoga Mat

This thick mat is available in more than ten colors and in a one-inch thickness for the ultimate foam cushion for all your joints and muscles.

$40 AT AMAZON

Alo Chakra Warrior Mat

The fan-favorite warrior mat comes in a chakra-alignment option, which is a favorite for many yoga instructors like Tochi Anueyiagu. “I find that a nice thick, grippy mat allows me to stretch out even more, especially in Downward Dog. Additionally, the lines on it are great guides for alignment and foot placement,” she says.

$138 AT ALO YOGA

Gaiam Dry Grip Yoga Mat

Nothing’s worse than trekking your thick, old yoga mat to a trendy hot-yoga class, which is why this thinner (yet still supportive) option from Gaiam is so popular. It also features a stay-dry top layer that provides traction and grip when you’re extra sweaty.

$70 NOW $39 AT AMAZON

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26 Best Cleaning Products for Every Room in the House

Blueland Toilet Cleaner Starter Set

Designed to be “tough on stains, gentle on the planet,” this house guest favorite is a nontoxic toilet-bowl cleaner that actually works. Plus, each tablet features essential-oil-powered scents.

Homecourt Cece The Full Collection

PuroAir HEPA 14 Air Purifier

Filter out everything from dust to odors and allergens with an air purifier. And it doesn’t have to be large or over the top, either; any improvement in air quality counts as progress toward a healthier lifestyle.

The 8 Best Notebooks for Journaling

Papier Monogram Leather Notebook

Intelligent Change Best Year Journal

Inside Then Out Better Every Day Journal

Yoga and Pilates Experts Share Their Favorite Mats

Solana .5”/1” Yoga Mat

This thick mat is available in more than ten colors and in a one-inch thickness for the ultimate foam cushion for all your joints and muscles.

Alo Chakra Warrior Mat

Gaiam Dry Grip Yoga Mat

Nothing’s worse than trekking your thick, old yoga mat to a trendy hot-yoga class, which is why this thinner (yet still supportive) option from Gaiam is so popular. It also features a stay-dry top layer that provides traction and grip when you’re extra sweaty.

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