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Clear squeeze bottles

I got this idea originally from my Sis in Law but have expanded the uses!  2$ or less.  Decorate with stickers, labels, etc.  Cover with clear tape, contact paper, modgepodge..

In the Kitchen...
Pancake syrup..  Makes it kid friendly to squeeze instead of pour.
Jelly.. get a good hand workout from squeezing it out
Sour Cream... again, good hand work out, but you aren't spooning tons onto your food.
Homemade coffee syrups.. Simple syrup recipe with Splenda/Truvia, cook, reduce, add extract (peppermint, vanilla, coconut, etc) cook a few more minutes, cool, add to bottle.

Around the House...
Shampoo/Conditioner/Body wash.. Takes up much less space in shower.  I get HUGE bottles from Costco and put into these smaller ones.  
Body Lotion... Sometimes I mix lotions together to make a better one. The pumps always get clogged.  Plus great in winter time, buy one big bottle, break it up into smaller ones and place around the house.  No excuse to get scaly, wintertime, dry skin blues!

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Corningware or Pyrex

Eco-friendly!!  So useful!  From countertop, to fridge or freezer, to oven or microwave.  Rubbermaid and tupperware are good for just storing.  Better to invest in Pyrex or Corningware, unless you have butterfingers and drop alot of stuff :)  Easier to clean too!
How many times did you have to throw away plastic containers because they were stained by pasta sauce or melted/warped in the microwave?
Studies show using styrofoam or plastic in the microwave could be hazardous to health.

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Food Saver Vacuum Sealer

Freezer zip lock bags are great, but vac sealer is better.  Some things can be cooked in microwave or stovetop in the sealed bag.  I don't have one of these personally.  Maybe Santa will bring me one?  (hint hint!!!!!)
http://www.foodsaver.com/Index.aspxweeblylink_new_window

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Coconut oil...

Unrefined coconut oil is great to use, as always, in moderation.  Did you know there are more uses for it other than cooking?  Check out this link...
http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil.html

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Kitchen Aid Mixer

With all the attachments the possibilities are endless!!  What a great product to add to your kitchen arsenal!  Definately worth the investment.  They even come in purple!! (wooot!)  Again, something I don't own, but would love to! (hint hint again!!)
http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/page/home/weeblylink_new_window

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Ninja Prep Master

It's a food processor and a blender.  With a huge 450watts of blending power, it gets the job done quickly.  Walmart and Target sell them for $38-45.  May not have all the extra gadgets of the $100.00 version, but it gives you the basics.  Rumor has it you can make your own ice cream in 90 seconds!
http://www.ninjakitchen.com/index.shtml

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Smaller friends and local consignment shop

In the process of losing weight, your wardrobe choices go down significantly.  Swap clothes with friends, or bring them into a consignment shop to get smaller clothes.

***DO NOT*** Keep your larger clothes 'just in case'  Get rid of them!  Maybe keep one outfit for nostalgia sake.  If you keep the clothes that are too big, you are only setting yourself up for failure.  Think positively, move forward, and enjoy your shrinking body!

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Friends and Family who support you

Don't go through it alone!  It's more fun and will keep you on track! Keep yourself accountable!
Grab a friend, or a neighbors dog and get walking!  
Have a water drinking contest with co-workers.  (who can drink the most in a day?)
Cook extra and swap with someone.  Or better yet, get together and cook/eat.  
Hit up Costco and split bulk purchases with a neighbor.
Utilize your neighbors grill when they have it going! (LOL, just did that tonight!)