Dry January is getting… delicious?

New year, new rules—or at least new vibes. Whether you’re rethinking what’s in your glass, upgrading your kitchen workhorse, quietly tracking your health, or trying to make your home feel less feral, these picks are about smarter habits without the self-help energy. Small upgrades. Big “I’ve got my life together” illusion.

Let’s get into it.

Dry January? Start here.

Giving up booze shouldn’t mean giving up flavor—or fun. From shockingly good NA wines to beers and spirits that actually taste like the real thing, we rounded up the bottles that won’t make you miss happy hour.

Sip smarter

Which Vitamix is worth your rent money? Yes, they’re expensive. Yes, they’re worth it. We tested the top Vitamix models to find out which ones actually earn their counter space and which are overkill unless you’re blending soup for a small village. Blend it out

The rings that know you better than you do

Fitness trackers, but make them subtle. Smart rings track sleep, steps, stress, and more—without buzzing your wrist every five minutes. These are the ones we’d actually wear (and sleep in).

Ring it on

Stop guessing if your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors work

You’re cooking more, hosting more, and relying on every appliance you own, which makes this the perfect time to check the one device most people forget about: their smoke and carbon monoxide detector. A lot of cheap alarms online look safe, but don’t meet UL standards, which means unreliable alerts. Luckily, Siterwell makes UL-compliant detectors that are affordable, dependable, and easy to install.

Get new alarms affordably

The lazy person's home glow-up

New year, new habits… for your house. These small, realistic home upgrades make daily life cleaner, calmer, and way less chaotic, without asking you to become a totally new person.

Make it homey