🍳 Cook more meals at home

• Cozymeal Cooking Classes | Locations vary | Local chefs will come straight to your home (or vice versa) to teach a class on a range of topics — from learning how to incorporate fresh herbs to preparing PNW-focused appetizers.
• fuAsian | 13775 NE Eugene St. | Learn to create a Thai meal, Vietnamese pho, or a four-course dinner.
• Hipcooks | 3808 N. Williams Ave. #120 | All skill levels and tastes will get hands-on experience preparing food in a casual environment with many options for plant-based diets.

👟 Join a gym

• barre3 | 11805 NW Cedar Falls Dr. #113 | Part of a nationwide franchise founded in Portland, this studio combines strength, cardio, and mindfulness for a full-body workout that promises to leave you feeling balanced and empowered.
• Cascade Athletic Clubs | 9260 SE Stark St. | Members of this facility in the Montavilla neighborhood can take advantage of group fitness classes, health coaching, and an indoor pool.
• Superpower Studios | 3808 N. Williams Ave. Ste. 132 | Get personalized, one-on-one coaching in an intimate setting that focuses on community and sustainable healthy living adjustments for every age and skill level.

📚 Read more books

• Annie Bloom’s Books | 7834 SW Capitol Hwy. | Find your next favorite fiction novel, cookbook, travel guide, and more under the watchful eye of a resident cat at this Multnomah Village shop that’s been around since 1978.
• Green Bean Books | 1600 NE Alberta St. | This beloved, independent children’s bookstore in the Alberta Arts District is packed with new and used literary gems — and its cozy atmosphere makes it a perfect place to spend a few hours with the family for story time, crafts, or an author reading.
• Powell’s City of Books | 1005 W. Burnside St. | The world’s largest new and used bookstore, located right in the heart of Portland, carries a large selection of titles by local authors.

🎨 Nurture creativity

• The Studio NW | 1633 NW Glisan St. | Get access to seasoned actors and professional training for on-camera scenes, auditioning, scene study, and more — all while having fun with other local creatives.
• Oregon Society of Artists | 2185 SW Park Place | Get quality instruction from experienced artists with a robust lineup of in-person and virtual classes covering everything from sketching to digital painting.
• Pro Photo Supply | 1112 NW 19th Ave. | Spend time developing your photography skills by renting a camera or a piece of equipment, like a fancy lens or studio lighting kit.

⏳ Spend more quality time with family

• Harper’s Playground at Arbor Lodge Park | North Delaware Avenue and North Bryant Street | Make some new core memories with your kids at the city’s original all-inclusive playground.
• Portland Escape Rooms | 10700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. Ste. 118, Beaverton | Work together to solve clues and escape a themed room before time runs out. Some rooms are rated for players as young as 8.
• Sellwood Riverfront Park | 1221 SE Oaks Park Way | Take your fur family to this sprawling public park with a 1.5-acre off-leash area, a dog-friendly beach, and scenic views of downtown Portland.

1. Love them. I make them every year.
2. Meh. Sometimes I make them, sometimes I break them.
3. New Year’s resolutions are silly.