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I knew I was in trouble when I woke up on January 1st and announced that my āonly goalā for the New Year was to see the Ocean.Ā As the day went on, my newsfeed became clogged with advice on how to start the new year off on the right foot.Ā Resolutions, Intentions, Wishes, Diets, āNew Year, New Meā, et cetera. I admit I almost jumped head first down the resolution rabbit hole after considering that maybe I could have chosen a better āgoalā. Ā I was also seriously thinking about partaking in the āNew Year, New Meā philosophy until I woke up on January 3rd to find out that my son developed Strep Throat, my laptop was running dangerously slow, and my cell phone unexpectedly died (causing me to waste far too many hours and days to get it fixed and finally replaced).Ā I was no longer feeling the fresh new year vibeā¹.
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Having more time to think and less time to scroll, I decided that there would be no New Year resolutions for me because I knew in my heart, I would fail at keeping them, and then would feel miserable about failing.Ā I also decided that I would not be partaking in the standard āNew Year, New Meā scenario; instead, Iām just going to Be the Best Me I can Be. Honestly, in addition to not having any clue what a new me might look like, I donāt have the energy or need to reinvent myself.Ā I welcome and accept that I am a work in progress, so as I start my 54th year five days from today, I am simply going to take each day as it comes, and continue to work on being and doing the best I can with this wonderful life I have been given.Ā To help me do that,
Iāve come up with a few ideas on how to be the best version of me that I can this year (some more lighthearted than others, but nonetheless importantš):
- After a very long Two-year hiatus, visit the Jersey Shore.
- Travel maybe here or here.
- Laugh more, Cry Less.
- Continue to learn more about and advocate for Mental Health.
- Reinstate Date Nights. Late night runs to Acme and Giant donāt count, but events from the MLN online calendar do!
- Reinstate āMom and Meā dates with my kids.
- Be nicer to myself.
- Forgive myself more.
- Stay in the present and leave the past where it is.
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Accept that as much as I try, I cannot fix everything for my kids.
- Accept that I am now a Mom, not a Mommyā¦Complete with more eyerolls and less hugs.
- Say āThank Youā more often.
- Say āIām sorryā less often.
- Volunteer more.
- Ask for help when I need it, rather than suffer in silence.
- Work on being more direct with people.
- Read more, scroll less.
- Start and continue a better sleep routine.
- Find new walking routes.
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Send both funny and inspirational quotes to those who need itā¦Via text or social media.
- Set a day or two, or three per month, where someone else in my house (other than me) is in charge of planning and preparing dinner.
- Invent a magic, all natural and healthy āpotionā that will allow me to curb my sugar addiction. On the off chance I canāt invent such a potionš, continue to eat sweets in moderation and not feel guilty about it!
Hopefully, I will be able to use these ideas every day, and they will help me be the best me in 2022 and beyond. Ā Ā If not, my back up plan is to use this inspiring and hilarious resolution list instead!Ā
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Cheers to 2022, may it be our best year yet!
Chris
PS - In addition to creating āMy Best Me I can Beā list, Iāve been working on our online calendar of Winter Fun events happening around the Mainline, and will be updating it daily, so be sure to check it often!
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"Saved Me Rescue" dogs Tom and Geez! will meet you in person at Doggie Style's new Main Line location 321 Montgomery Ave. Bala Cynwyd.
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WINTER WONDERLANDS!
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Philly Flurry in Fairmount
Friday, January 7th - Sunday, January 23rd
Times and Locations Vary
Celebrate and support the Art Museum District retailers, small businesses, and restaurants! Tickets are required and give exclusive access to gifts, discounts and special offers from 33 local businesses. Details
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Wintergarden
Through April 3rd
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Dilworth Park, Philadelphia
Enjoy the festive twinkling lights, whimsically-crafted reindeer topiaries, seasonal plantings and an open-air layout with generous seating throughout the garden. 21+ and older can purchase warm mulled wine to go at the Chaddsford Winery kiosk.Ā Children and adults are free to explore the Wintergarden at no cost all season long. Details
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Winter Wonderland Hayride
Tuesday, January 18th @ 5:00 PM ā 9:00 PM
Thursday, January 20th @ 5:00 PM ā 9:00 PM
Cedar Grove Park, Conshohocken
Bundle up and ride along on a lighted winter hayride through Cedar Grove Park.Ā A visit to the Winter Wonderland will enchant you with a wintry tale and a tasty cookie treat. Details
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Chestnut Hill on Ice
Friday & Saturday, January 28th & 29thĀ
Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill
Ice-themed attractions, including ice sculptures, an iceless skating rink, live music, a yurt village, restaurant and retail specials, meet & greet with the snow queens and more. Details
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Founders Philly Freeze-Out
Saturday, February 5th
11:00 AM ā 4:00 PM
Main Street, Manayunk
Mask up and stroll Main Street to catch live ice carving demonstrations, ice sculptures, dining and drink specials, giveaways, and more! Details
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Full Moon Hike
Monday, January 17th, 5:00 PM
Norristown Farm Park
Enjoy an opportunity to be in the park past sunset and view winter landscapes by the light of the moon. Hike is approximately two miles. Registration required. For ages 6 and up. Details
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MAKE IT A DAY ON, NOT A DAY OFF!
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Bartramās Garden Martin Luther King Day of Service
Monday, January 17th
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bartram's Garden, Philadelphia
Help beautify one of the cityās historic landmarks at this two-hour service activity in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. that will make an incredible difference at Bartramās Garden! Details
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Volunteer ā MLK Day for Nature
Monday, January 17th
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Saunders Woods Preserve, Gladwyne
Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in removing invasive plant species, nurturing native plants, and restoring habitats at Saunders Woods Preserve. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Details
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Day-Off Camp and Service Project: Environmental Art
Monday, January 17th
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia
Campers will learn about environmental art installations, create an eco-art to take home, and will also work on a service project for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Suitable for children ages 5-12 years old, and registration is required.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration and Service
Monday, January 17th
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia
Explore the National Constitution Center for free on MLK Day.Ā The celebration includes readings of Dr. Kingās āI Have A Dreamā speech, a family-friendly concert, storytelling, and arts and crafts.Ā Visitors will also have the opportunity to complete an act of service in support of the School District of Philadelphia.
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Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service
Monday, January 17th from 7:00 AM ā 7:00 PM
Various locations
What better way to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. than by lending a hand in your local community? Choose from dozens of in-person and virtual service projects, including food distribution, community cleanup and blanket making. Details
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Dr. Martin Luther King Day
Monday, January 17th
1:30 PM ā 3:30 PM
Eastern State Penitentiary
Join in person or online for a free program commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his 1963 "Letter from Birmingham Jail.ā Students, educators, public officials, artists, and activists will read the entirety of Dr. Kingās landmark text and reflect on its relevance today. Details
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MLK Day for Nature
Monday, January 17th
9:00 AM ā 11:30 AM
Stoneleigh, Villanova
Make it a day on, not a day off. Grab gloves and join fellow volunteers in winter gardening. Projects vary, but good fun (and dirt) is guaranteed! Registration required. For ages 12 and up. Details
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Lunar New Year Celebration
Friday, January 29th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dilworth Park, Philadelphia
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with ice skating, a prancing lion, traditional Chinese dancers and delicious food in the Rothman Orthopedics Cabin. Ā Details
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Lunar New Year Virtual Storytime
Tuesday, January 25th
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Gladwyne Library (via Zoom)
Celebrate Chinese New Year, a little early, with a craft and a bilingual story time. The craft will be a grab and go bag and the story time is a live Zoom event. Registration required to receive the Zoom link.
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Lunar New Year Family Arts Festival
Saturday, January 29th
11:00 AM
Main Line Art Center, Haverford
Free family arts festival will feature performances by the Philadelphia Sons Lion Dance Troop, Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers and Wolf Performing Arts Center, plus hands-on artmaking for all ages, festive traditions, games, food trucks and more!Ā Details
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2022 Chinese New Year Culture Fair
Sunday, January 30th
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Great Valley High School, Malvern
Visit China without leaving Pennsylvania and celebrate the Lunar New Year at this annual event that includes traditional Chinese Music and Dance, Crafts and more.
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FURRY FUN!
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Groundhog Day Celebration
Saturday, January 22nd
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, Philadelphia
Will Tinicum Tim come out of his burrow and see his shadow?Ā Find out during this family-friendly celebration of winter wildlife that includes a live animal presentation, a story walk, ranger-led walks, live music, refreshments, and crafts! Details
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Groundhog Day Virtual Field Trip
Wednesday, February 2nd
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Brandywine Zoo - via Zoom
A Pre-K virtual trip where children can check the animals around the zoo to see who casts a shadow and whoās waiting until spring to come out! Details
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Groundhog Day Celebration
Wednesday, February 2nd
Penn Wynne Library, Wynnewood
Will it be an early spring or 6 more weeks of winter? Learn about Pennsylvaniaās most famous meteorologist, Punxsutawney Phil, make groundhog crafts, play games, and more! Details
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Starting off the new year with a fresh set of goals?Ā
Get your kicks at Suburban Square and explore our range of upscale sportswear retailers!
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Be a part of the theatreĀ magic at Wolf Performing Arts Center! Registration is open for performances, classes, camp, lessons and more! Learn more and register today!
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