23 Easy Swaps to Make 2023 Your Best Year Yet

We’re pizza-obsessed around my house, so naturally, we’re always looking for ways to have our pizza and eat it, too. Cali’Flour offers cauliflower pizza crusts in interesting flavors so that pizza night doesn’t have to mean all empty calories – plus the brand even offers gluten and grain-free options.

Until recently, I thought people who suggested fruit as a sub for candy were full of it. That changed when I tried Joolie’s Dates. I seriously don’t know if I could tell them apart from carmel-textured candy in a blind taste test. Other than my husband, it’s the best date I’ve ever had. ;)

I’ve never been into the meal prep scene, but I’ve always envied the predictable nutrition meal preppers get. Kevin’s Natural Foods offers all the good of meal prepping without the mundane routine of having to eat the same food every day. With two servings of pre-cooked meat with interesting flavor profiles, all you have to do is heat it up and enjoy.

In my hometown, people will literally go to the movie theater just for popcorn. No joke, they’ll skip a movie and take the popcorn to go. What if you could have that in your PJs and with a fraction of the calories and mystery chemicals? Quinn has done just that; the brand’s Real Butter & Sea Salt popcorn actually tastes good and only uses real ingredients.

UNREAL offers delicious chocolatey snacks and candy – without the “bad stuff” traditional candies are unfortunately notorious for. With up to 51% less sugar, products like the Peanut Butter Cups mean you can indulge without a terrible sugar crash.

Let me tell you a little secret: beauty is one of the last areas of my life that I have not gone “clean” with. It’s on my list for 2023 – and Beautycounter will be one of my first stops. Supporting the simple mission that “beauty should be good for you,” is a change I’m on board with!

Why does bra shopping suck so much? No matter your cup size, it seems to be universally frustrating and totally archaic. CUUP has created a better way to shop intimates: via a virtual sizing from the comfort of your home. I recently did a private sizing and found it very comfortable and easy to follow. The consultant recommended a few pieces that work for my preferences and size, namely the effortlessly sexy Mesh Plunge Bra.

Since the ripe age of 15, I have been a faithful user of period pain meds. I’ve always wondered what the impact of this might be over time, so I began to explore more natural options. Recently, I’ve tried Elix’s Cycle Balance, a personalized Chinese herbal blend that helps to balance period symptoms. The quiz to get your blend is incredibly extensive – and it unearthed symptoms I didn’t even realize I was experiencing. Elix also offers other blends for daily life and overall immune wellness.

My countertop Lomi is probably my favorite purchase of 2022. If you don’t know Lomi, it is one of the world’s fastest composters, clocking a compost time of 2-3 hours for the fastest cycle. This is insanely quick, especially compared to outdoor composters that can take months. Kiss your gross, wormy composter goodbye and grab yourself a Lomi for a better tomorrow.

We go through sparkling water quickly at my house. Aura Bora has brought new, interesting flavors to our fridge like Elderflower Grapefruit, making it easier (and more fun) to drink more water.

BEV has the cutest wines in a can, making them a perfect drink to bring at a party or on a picnic. Even better, these fun-flavored wine contains no added sugar – A.K.A. no pounding headache after just one glass!

As I sit here on my 3rd cup of coffee for the day, I’ve been thinking about how I need to switch to Clevr’s Oat Milk Lattes in the new year. Instead of a caffeine crash, Clevr serves up your caffeine fix with a side of brain and body-boosting minerals. With unique flavor profiles like Rose Cocoa, as well as familiar favorites, your taste buds will thank you, too.

I’ve never really thought about the ingredients in my liquor, but apparently, conventional liquors can be full of additives and other unwanted chemicals. Tequila, in particular, only requires 51% agave by law, leaving plenty of room for bad stuff. On the other hand, mezcal must contain 100% agave. Luckily, Doña Vega makes a beautifully clean mezcal that’ll come straight to you.

I’m not much of a soda girl, but every once in a while, a Coke sounds amazing… until I realize that I’ve basically ingested an entire cup of sugar by drinking it. Health-Ade’s kombucha is just one way I’m getting my fizz fix at a great price without the loads of sugar.

Apéritifs were huge in 2022, and I only expect them to increase in popularity this upcoming year. Tired of the same old ones already? Give Le Moné a try. It’s light, less alcoholic, and overall more fun than standard liquors.

Another trend we expect to see continue in 2023 is low alcohol and N/A options. Martini & Rossi has introduced a few of its own, notably Floreale and Vibrante ($19.99/bottle). These can be enjoyed over ice or with soda water for an easy, high-quality spritz!

Did you know that all oat milks aren’t created equal? Willa’s offers premium organic oat milk made with the whole oat (unlike many other oat milk brands) so that you get the full nutritional value of the oat. Your body will thank you for the fiber, omega-3s, and protein it’s getting!