New Year, New You: Twin Cities

Along with offering an endless supply of eco-friendly building materials, Natural Built Home also sells everything you need to make your drafty home a little greener, like denim insulation, an electricity-usage monitor, low-flow showerheads and more.

This giant St. Louis Park store has designer items for 70 percent off retail. And most of the stuff comes from the manufacturer or designer studio--meaning that these aren't the scratch-and-dent duds you?d find at other outlets.

The Len Druskin Outlet, with its non-descript entrance, is Southdale Mall's best-kept secret. The store is overflowing with designer dresses and much more for about 80 percent off the original price.

This gym in South Minneapolis consistently wins raves for its commitment to the community. That's reflected in the vibe of the gym, which is easy-going, welcoming and as unintimidating as it gets.

This non-profit, community-focused yoga center in Uptown holds more than 20 yoga classes a week, including sliding-scale drop-in classes for $10-$15. Classes range from relaxation, "gentle flow" and chanting to expert-level.