YORK COUNTY, Pa. — There are many hobbies and goals for people to take on in the New Year.
If you’re looking for somewhere locally to push you to achieve, FOX43 Morning News has you covered. Throughout the morning, FOX43 visited several small businesses and locally owned shops that are offering ways for people to explore different New Year's resolutions.
FOX43 stopped at Ewe and Me Yarn Shop located in downtown York. The shop is family-run and has been in business for seven years. The supplies they use to create different kinds of projects are also locally sourced. Joan Carpenter, owner of Ewe and Me, said crocheting has been growing in popularity, and she hopes more people take on the art form.
“First off, the colors are beautiful, and it’s also really kind of therapeutic--you can focus your attention on something positive and in the end you have a useful product,” said Carpenter.
The York Emporium was also a part of the FOX43 New Year's resolutions trail, and it offers many ways for people to take on another reality with the hundreds of books they provide. The books are new or gently used and the atmosphere of York Emporium offers vintage and retro antique aesthetics. Jim Lewin, owner of York Emporium, said that reading can be fun when you find a book that’s right for you.
“There are so many different kinds of books and so many different kinds of things you could do depending on your interests, and where you want to go and what you want to do. Reading can be serious stuff, or it can just be fun,” said Lewin.
Financially, many people look to budget and cut down spending. Another popular resolution is to start eating healthier. FOX43 stopped at Leg Up Farmers Market, which provided both goals for people to check off their lists. To further their achievements, cooking classes for those who want to learn are being offered. Dan Stub, store manager at Leg Up Farmers Market, said it’s one of the many ways people can save and flourish in life.
"Don’t worry about whether or not you’re chopping things properly or how it looks,” said Liza Naylor, chef at Locally Seasoned. "The idea is to get the concepts of cooking too and to say ‘How can I be flexible so I can take advantage of what’s on sale.’"
FOX43’s last stop was at Fire Life Yoga, a small business that got its start last year. Mental health and fitness are commonly at the top of many people’s lists this year. Instead of hitting the gym, Ashana Taylor, owner of Fire Life Yoga, said yoga can be a way for people to make exercising fun and to help set intentions every day.
“Yoga brings so many benefits to your life, so if you’re looking for anxiety relief, stress relief, weight loss, or a great community of people, yoga is the best way,” said Maisha McAllister, manager of Fire Life Yoga.