
Goodie Bag #23 - view in your web browser
Ah, late January. How are those resolutions going? This is the time of year when many of us realize we've set overzealous goals for ourselves in the form of new year's resolutions. Don't get bummed and give up; just rethink them. Instead of "lose 20 pounds," how about "learn how to eat healthier?" Try "organizing one closet" first, instead of "organizing the whole house." What's your realistic resolution? Share it! New today at ChronicBabe.com: Realistic goals make all the difference Recently, Editrix Jenni took her gym's holiday challenge: between Thanksgiving and January 15, maintain weight, body measurements, and a consistent workout program. She really wanted to lose weight, but knew it was unrealistic—especially considering all the holiday parties, traveling and wonky schedule. Did she meet her goals? Read on to find out what she learned... What's on our plate? Winter. Ugh. It's frozen in Chicago—almost everywhere, really—and after eight days in lush, temperate New Orleans, Editrix Jenni sure is missing shorts-and-t-shirt weather. To keep a sunny disposition, she's wearing her Smartwool socks, cooking up some yummy soups, wearing Formoda's cute nature-inspired t-shirts, and thinking warm thoughts. Lovely, beach-filled, sandy, daiquiri thoughts. Mmmm...
Did you know? Common Ground Collective is working hard to revitalize New Orleans. Your donation helps them organize the community to rebuild in sustainable ways—through solidarity, not just charity. Do your part to help this vital American city come fully back to life! What we're up to lately... Re-prioritizing. In any venture, it becomes necessary from time to time to reassess goals and accomplishments—and we've been refocusing our sights on providing you with unique, thought-provoking resources from fresh voices. Interested in writing for ChronicBabe? Check out our submission guidelines, and if you're interested, let us know. We're looking for folks to write about family, relationships, sexuality, nutrition, travel and more. Be a ContributorBabe! Do a friend a favor—forward this newsletter! Goodie Bags are handed out every other Tuesday. Interested in advertising in the Goodie Bag? Want to submit an idea? Contact the Editrix.	Fab five: sites we love right now Starving Artist Bazaar Gorgeous handmade jewelry. An Editrix fave: one-of-a-kind glass amoeba necklaces. They're like candy for your neck! Trashy Diva Oh my gosh, dresses that fit curvy girls! This shop—HQ'd in New Orleans—offers sexy and beautiful wares in figure-friendly sizes. Foot Candy Make your fingers and toes sparkle with these cute nail decal sets, including rhinestones, Swarovski crystals and more. (Via Daily Candy.) Miss Alison Yummy-looking handmade vinyl wallets, handbags, belts, iPod cozies, checkbook covers...encase your goodies in beautiful color! Vosges Haut-Chocolat Decadent, delicious, to-die-for chocolates for picky palettes. When we want to splurge, this is our first stop.
TAKE ACTION! One-third of the U.S. population has—or is at risk for—diabetes, according to the National Women's Health Resource Center. Get some fast facts on diabetes today. Many women in the U.S. can't afford to see a doctor or buy prescription medications. These facts from the Kaiser Family Foundation just might inspire you to stand up and demand better health care for all. Want to know the best workout gear for 2007? Health magazine has collected all of its faves—like footwear, apparel and gadgets—in one big review.
Shopping Shop Amazon.com through our newsletter and web links and help ChronicBabe.com! A portion of every purchase goes toward running the site. Thanks! Healthy Reading List Is one of your goals to learn more about healthy living? Easily fulfilled—with any of these excellent magazines on healthy eating, yoga, exercise and more. Editrix faves: Health, Women's Health, and Body+Soul. Primavera Happy Mind Aroma Gift Set Put a little sunshine in your pocket with this mini pocket diffuser and luscious scented oil. Great for your car, your nightstand, your office desk—any place you might need a mini pick-me-up. Wintertime Boots Keep your tootsies warm and look gorgeous with a new pair of winter boots. Sleek or shaggy, high heel or heavy duty, there's a pair for every Babe in this selection.
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Goodie Bag #23 - view in your web browser

Ah, late January. How are those resolutions going?

This is the time of year when many of us realize we've set overzealous goals for ourselves in the form of new year's resolutions. Don't get bummed and give up; just rethink them. Instead of "lose 20 pounds," how about "learn how to eat healthier?" Try "organizing one closet" first, instead of "organizing the whole house." What's your realistic resolution? Share it!

New today at ChronicBabe.com:
Realistic goals make all the difference

Recently, Editrix Jenni took her gym's holiday challenge: between Thanksgiving and January 15, maintain weight, body measurements, and a consistent workout program. She really wanted to lose weight, but knew it was unrealistic—especially considering all the holiday parties, traveling and wonky schedule. Did she meet her goals? Read on to find out what she learned...

What's on our plate?

Winter. Ugh. It's frozen in Chicago—almost everywhere, really—and after eight days in lush, temperate New Orleans, Editrix Jenni sure is missing shorts-and-t-shirt weather. To keep a sunny disposition, she's wearing her Smartwool socks, cooking up some yummy soups, wearing Formoda's cute nature-inspired t-shirts, and thinking warm thoughts. Lovely, beach-filled, sandy, daiquiri thoughts. Mmmm...

Did you know?

Common Ground Collective is working hard to revitalize New Orleans. Your donation helps them organize the community to rebuild in sustainable ways—through solidarity, not just charity. Do your part to help this vital American city come fully back to life!

What we're up to lately...

Re-prioritizing. In any venture, it becomes necessary from time to time to reassess goals and accomplishments—and we've been refocusing our sights on providing you with unique, thought-provoking resources from fresh voices. Interested in writing for ChronicBabe? Check out our submission guidelines, and if you're interested, let us know. We're looking for folks to write about family, relationships, sexuality, nutrition, travel and more. Be a ContributorBabe!

Do a friend a favor—forward this newsletter!

Goodie Bags are handed out every other Tuesday. Interested in advertising in the Goodie Bag? Want to submit an idea?
Contact the Editrix.

Fab five: sites we love right now

Starving Artist Bazaar
Gorgeous handmade jewelry. An Editrix fave: one-of-a-kind glass amoeba necklaces. They're like candy for your neck!

Trashy Diva
Oh my gosh, dresses that fit curvy girls! This shop—HQ'd in New Orleans—offers sexy and beautiful wares in figure-friendly sizes.

Foot Candy
Make your fingers and toes sparkle with these cute nail decal sets, including rhinestones, Swarovski crystals and more. (Via Daily Candy.)

Miss Alison
Yummy-looking handmade vinyl wallets, handbags, belts, iPod cozies, checkbook covers...encase your goodies in beautiful color!

Vosges Haut-Chocolat
Decadent, delicious, to-die-for chocolates for picky palettes. When we want to splurge, this is our first stop.

TAKE ACTION!

One-third of the U.S. population has—or is at risk for—diabetes, according to the National Women's Health Resource Center. Get some fast facts on diabetes today.

Many women in the U.S. can't afford to see a doctor or buy prescription medications. These facts from the Kaiser Family Foundation just might inspire you to stand up and demand better health care for all.

Want to know the best workout gear for 2007? Health magazine has collected all of its faves—like footwear, apparel and gadgets—in one big review.

Shopping

Shop Amazon.com through our newsletter and web links and help ChronicBabe.com!
A portion of every purchase goes toward running the site. Thanks!

Healthy Reading List
Is one of your goals to learn more about healthy living? Easily fulfilled—with any of these excellent magazines on healthy eating, yoga, exercise and more. Editrix faves: Health, Women's Health, and Body+Soul.

Primavera Happy Mind Aroma Gift Set
Put a little sunshine in your pocket with this mini pocket diffuser and luscious scented oil. Great for your car, your nightstand, your office desk—any place you might need a mini pick-me-up.

Wintertime Boots
Keep your tootsies warm and look gorgeous with a new pair of winter boots. Sleek or shaggy, high heel or heavy duty, there's a pair for every Babe in this selection.