The team here at Ace Hardware of Fort Collins loves to make New Year’s Resolutions. However, like most people, we know that it can sometimes be a bit easier to make the resolutions than it is to actually keep them. If you’re someone who starts the year with lofty goals – only to find yourself losing momentum come February – know that you’re in good company. 

We’ve learned a few tips and tricks over the years which have been useful in our resolution-keeping endeavors – read on to learn more!

1. First, you’ll want to choose a goal that is both specific and achievable! Don’t be too vague or too ambitious when creating your resolutions. You want to shoot for something that is possible to achieve – otherwise you’ll find yourself feeling discouraged.
2. Next, create a plan of action. It’s important to remember that goals don’t meet themselves on their own!
3. We find it helpful to find accountability in keeping our goals. Find a friend who is willing to ask you about your goal and encourage you to meet it. 
4. Finally, purchase a product or two that will help you meet your goal. If your resolution involves learning a new skill, chances are you might need a new gadget or two to help you. We have found that purchasing fun new products often makes us more excited to pursue our goal!

If you’re on the hunt for products that will make it easier for you to stick with your 2023 resolutions, you’ve come to the right place! No matter what goals you’ve set for the year, the friendly folks here at Ace Hardware of Fort Collins will likely be able to direct you to products which will help you to meet those goals.

Below, we’ve outlined a few common resolutions, along with our top recommendations for products that are sure to help you meet those goals.

Get Fit:

We’re proud to announce that Ace Hardware of Fort Collins now carries a line of fitness products from Myga! Myga is an eco-conscious lifestyle brand, founded in 2017 with the goal of prompting individuals to make more conscious choices on behalf of their mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.

Stop by Ace Hardware of Fort Collins off Harmony and Lemay and take a look at our new selection of Myga fitness products. You’ll find weights, yoga mats, massage rollers, and more – all of which can help you to feel your best and meet your fitness goals in the new year. 

Get Organized:

Edsal Muscle Rack 72 in. H X 34 in. W X 14 in. D Steel Shelving Unit

This steel storage rack has 5 adjustable shelves with a 1750 lb. total unit capacity (load evenly distributed). With overall dimensions of 34″ W x 14″ D x 72″ H, this rack is perfect for any of your storage needs. 

Greenmade Pro. Grade 27 gal Black/Yellow Utility Tote 14.7 in. H X 20.4 in. W X 30.4 in. D Stackable

The Greenmade 27 Gallon Professional Grade Box is made from premium materials. The product can be used to store meat, vegetables and fruit if they are wrapped and sealed in plastic. The Greenmade 27 Gallon Pro-Grade Storage Box is made of Extra Heavy- Duty Plastic, requires minimum maintenance and is easy to clean. This tote features a locking lid and is easy to stack!

Ziploc Big Bags 3 gal Clear Storage Bag

Get more out of the space in your home with Ziploc brand Big Bags. They’re the biggest, strongest, most versatile Ziploc brand bags ever created. Use them to store clothing, bedding, holiday decorations, sports equipment and more. No more clutter in the garage, the basement or the closet!

Dymo LetraTag Battery-Powered Personal Label Maker

Small, sleek and super portable, the handheld LetraTag 100H is the ideal label maker for your home. It prints on a variety of colored labels, plus adds popular features like multiple font styles, underlining, bolding, text sizing and more. Its graphical display lets you see font effects on screen, so you know exactly what you’re printing each and every time. Take the guesswork out of label making with the LetraTag 100H.

Start a Garden:

Smart Cart Poly Garden Cart 4.5 cu ft

The 5.5 cu. ft Heaped Poly Yard Smart Cart is a great alternative to the old-fashioned, difficult to use wheelbarrow. With its poly construction, you’ll never have to be concerned about rust or corrosion, and with its maintenance free 10 inch wheels, you can easily maneuver over any terrain. 

Miracle-Gro Herb and Vegetable Garden Soil 1.5 cu ft

Grow a bountiful harvest with Miracle-Gro® Garden Soil Vegetables and Herbs! Enriched with a blend of compost, plant food and other essential nutrients, it will feed plants for up to 3 months. Plus, Moisture Control technology protects against over and under watering. 

Fiskars Carbon Steel Bypass Pruners

This reliable pruner is ideal for a variety of general pruning tasks. A fully hardened, precision-ground steel blade stays sharp longer and a rust-resistant, low-friction coating makes cutting easier. A self-cleaning sap groove keeps the blades from sticking and the handle includes non-slip grips. All-steel construction provides long-lasting durability.

Milwaukee Cut 1 Cut Resistant Gloves Black/Red L 1 pair

The Milwaukee Tool dipped gloves are designed to provide ultimate durability, all–day comfort, and best in class dexterity for handling small objects. The Milwaukee Tool Cut 1 dipped gloves utilize a textured nitrile palm to provide best in class grip performance in a wide range of temperatures and oily surfaces. The gloves are made of a nylon and Lycra blend to provide all day comfort and wick away moisture while also featuring high dexterity fingertips to maximize control when handling small objects. Smartswipe™ on the index fingers provide full access to touchscreen devices without removing the gloves.

Ace Oxford Fabric Folding Garden Stool Black/Red

Take a quick rest while gardening or camping. This portable, foldable stool has convenient storage pockets for any need.

Pocket Hose Silver Bullet 3/4 in. D X 100 ft. L Expandable Lightweight Garden Hose Black

This expandable hose is made from an exclusive biaxial braid outer shell. This seamless micromesh fabric prevents tearing so the garden hose won’t tear or burst. Turn water on and watch the Silver Bullet hose grow to a full size garden hose. Turn water off and Silver Bullet hose shrinks itself dry to a compact Pocket Hose. There’s no winding, no coiling and no muddy wet messes. Unlike your old garden hose, Pocket Hose Silver Bullet can store easily on your shelf or in a drawer. It’s super lightweight, so you can move it around your garden easily. Toss your old hoses away and get a Silver Bullet today!

Learn to Cook & Bake:

Harold Import Mrs. Anderson’s White Ceramic Baking Weight Pie Beans

These easy to use ceramic pie weights prevent your pie crust from bubbling. 225 grams in total weight, these pie beans are highly durable and will last you a lifetime of baking with proper care!

Roma Silver Stainless Steel Traditional Style Pasta Machine

Make fresh, homemade pasta just like your grandmother used to with this vintage-style pasta maker. Simply prepare your dough, feed it through the rollers to make a sheet, then feed it through the cutter to shape your noodles.

Lodge Logic Cast Iron Dutch Oven 10.5 in. 6 qt Blue

A flawless pairing of form and function, the Lodge Enameled Dutch Oven is a classic way to both prepare and serve memorable meals. The 6 quart capacity is perfect for pot roasts, scrumptious stews, or a large batch of beans.

Instant Pot Duo Plus Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker 8 qt Black/Silver

As a member of the bestselling Duo family, the Instant Pot Duo Plus is simple-to-use, versatile and convenient. Taking the place of 9 separate cooking appliances, including pressure cooker, slow cooker and sous vide, it has 15 smart programs to help you get started quickly and easily. With a redesigned control panel, you see cooking status at-a-glance and easily control every step.

Ooni Koda 12 in. Liquid Propane Outdoor Pizza Oven Black

Ready right out of the box, Ooni Koda 12 is good to go in seconds-simply flip open the foldable legs, insert the cordierite stone and connect to a gas tank. Cooking delicious pizza has never been so simple!

Travel the World:

Travelon Black Stop and Lock Luggage Scale

The Stop and Lock Luggage Scale allows for a simple affordable solution to eliminating pre-trip packing guesswork and hefty overweight luggage fees. It also includes a tape measure to ensure bags are not oversized.

Master Lock 1-9/16 in. H X 1-3/16 in. W Steel 3-Dial Combination Luggage Lock

This TSA-Accepted Luggage Lock features a 30mm wide metal body for durability. The 3mm diameter shackle is 38mm long and made of vinyl covered flexible braided steel, offering resistance to abuse from baggage handling equipment. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners can open, inspect and relock bags locked with a TSA-Accepted lock. Lock your checked baggage with the lock TSA screeners won’t cut.

Travel Smart Type A/B/C/E/F/G For Worldwide Adapter Plug In

This set of four international travel adapters works with A, B, C, E, F, G and I plugs. The insulated pins provide added safety, and the flange grip allows for easy handling. This adapter allows your appliances to fit into foreign outlets, so you can bring your favorite electronics anywhere in the world!

UVBrite 18.6 oz Black BPA Free Self-Cleaning Water Bottle

Confidently drink water wherever you go with the UVBrite self-cleaning water bottle. It gives you an easy way to drink clean, purified water on the go without resorting to buying disposable water bottles. Its beautiful and sleek design houses UVBrite’s exclusive UV-C purification technology, which reduces germs by up to 99.99 percent, all while keeping the inside of the bottle stink-free.

No matter what your goals for the new year are, stop by Ace Hardware of Fort Collins off Harmony today! Our helpful team is happy to assist you in finding whatever gadget you’re looking for  – and introduce you to new ones – to help you keep your resolutions all year long.