Hydration station
If staying hydrated on the go is one of your back-to-routine goals, it’s easier to achieve with the right water bottle. Look for a lightweight design and an interior that will keep liquid cool, such as these super-smart insulated bottles – you can choose from 650ml and 1.7L sizes. The interior is made from stainless steel to keep drinks fresh, particularly useful for the gym or exercising outdoors – and you can keep track of how much you’re drinking. If you like the idea of a handle on your bottle, this cleverly designed Insulated Dual Adventure Cup With Handle is just the thing. Double insulated and with a generous 880ml capacity, it’s ideal for walks and looks the part too.
A budget-friendly brew
You’ve heard it before, but we’ll say it again: packing your own hot drinks for when you’re on the go saves cash and means you can keep your drink nice and hot. Stainless steel is a particularly good material for keeping drinks hot (and cold) and this Stainless Steel Travel Mug is stylish as well as practical. Its lightweight design and comfortable-grip handle makes it the perfect companion for travelling, in the office or working from home, in fact, just about anywhere. If you prefer a flask design, this Insulated Travel Flask has so many excellent features and offers great value. Available in black as well as beige, the exterior is powder-coated meaning it’s non-slip and there’s a push button for easy sipping. What’s more, the interior is a vacuum double wall of stainless steel to keep your drink at the same temperature for hours.
All in the prep
Trying to eat more healthily or cook from scratch more often? It’s so much simpler if you’re organised in the kitchen and have the right cooking equipment to hand, whether you’re batch-cooking or rustling up a quick midweek meal. Prep veg with ease with a high-quality peeler such as this Go Cook Duo Peeler. The stainless-steel blades and soft-touch handle make the job of peeling smooth and streamlined – and there’s a pointed tip to remove vegetable eyes. Choose a durable chopping board for safe and speedy chopping, such as this excellent Go Cook Nonslip Chopping Board that has a handy juice channel and comes with a 5-year guarantee. If you like stir-fries for quick and healthy meals, invest in a high-performance stir-fry pan to keep food crunchy and flavoursome. We like this sleek and spacious Go Cook 80% Recycled 28cm Stirfry Pan, made from hardwearing aluminium and coming with a 20-year guarantee.
Hearty and healthy
Cooking up wholesome and budget-friendly meals at home is always satisfying, especially after a holiday or break from routine; just make sure your cooking kit is up to the task! One must-have buy is a good stockpot for casseroles, one-pots and curries and our top pick is this Go Cook Forged Aluminium Stockpot 24cm. You can use it on all hobs including induction, transfer to the oven then bring to the table, but what’s really special about it is the unique wave design contour system that minimises surface scratching and is built to last. Made from forged aluminium that’s also dishwasher-safe, you’ll get a 20-year guarantee for peace of mind. If you’re after something a little more compact that you can use on the hob, this good-looking and versatile Go Cook 80% Recycled 22cm Stockpot fits the bill. And finally, choose premium, nonstick utensils to look after your cooking equipment. The Nylon range, including a solid spoon, slotted spoon and turner, is kind on surfaces yet brilliantly efficient and dishwasher-safe, with soft-touch handles and a 5-year guarantee.
Put a lid on it!
Storing leftovers, boxing up your breakfast or planning a packed lunch, lidded storage can take your back-to-routine goals to the next level! All the better if you can stack the food storage to maximise space in your fridge or freezer, as you can with the smart and great-value Klipfresh range. Suitable for the dishwasher, freezer and microwave, this 3 Pack is a versatile set to get you started, but there are plenty of shapes and sizes in the collection – we particularly like the 190ml 4 Pack, which is ideal for healthy snacks such as chopped fruit and veg, and the 400ml Beaker for on the go breakfasts like overnight oats. Getting back to a good routine has never felt so good!
