You may not realize it, but there are pens around you all the time. In the recesses of your home. On your desk at work. Lost at the bottom of your bag. You probably have a pen in your jacket pocket right now, from that one time you accidentally stole it after paying the dinner bill (it’s cool, we won’t tell).

Maybe you've noticed them on your Facebook page — companies with names like DressLily, SheIn, Modlily or Nasty Dress. They advertise fast fashion for super cheap — dresses for $15 and tee shirts for $9 — pulling images from EVERYWHERE and offering thousands of styles.

You probably have a notes app on your phone that helps you keep track of all your important (and also totally inane) thoughts. And there’s nothing wrong with that! Enjoy your little pocket computer. But in the name of disconnecting and the ancient art of longhand writing, allow us to suggest a stylish and more effective alternative: the pocket notebook.

When it comes to fitness, we could all use a little pep talk. While there’s no device out there that’ll suddenly make you swole as heck, strapping on a fitness tracker can help you take control of your health in unexpected ways.

Ever make the mistake of buying lipstick in a shade that totally sucks? Same. Ever wanted to experiment with a new serum without having to pay for the whole vial? Also same. In a perfect world, we’d all be able to test-drive products guilt-free, but for now we’ll settle for the next best thing: the subscription box.