In welcoming 2022, its out with the old and in with the new. But rather than making a bunch of big-reach new years resolutions when it comes to reinventing yourself, how about thinking in terms of baby steps? It can mean learning a new activity or supporting a charity without overcommitting. Here are some stress-free ideas to make the most of the opportunity.
Eat Your Veggies
Forget the typical strict new year diet and just concentrate on eating healthy. Boca Raton native Chris French grows some of the most prized produce in Florida at his French Farms in Homestead. Find his dark leafy greens, lettuces, tomatoes, carrots, radishes, herbs and more at farmers markets and pickup points around Miami. frenchfarms.net
Known as the gateway to Latin America, the dynamic city of Miami is constantly evolving with the influx of new residents, visitors, businesses and brands from all over the world. Theres always something new and exciting to try, whether a starchitect-designed space, museum exhibit or hot restaurant. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Brickell | Belle Meade | Morningside | Coconut Grove
Pick Up Pickleball
Vero Beach has fully embraced pickleball as a fun, addictive workout. Pickleball University at Pocahontas Park offers memberships for open play, clinics, lessons and round robins on 12 beautifully refurbished courts, as well as social get-togethers. The IRC Intergenerational Recreation Center also organizes open play three days a week and regularly scheduled lessons. pickleu.com | ircgov.com
Vero Beach has blossomed beyond the beach and golf course. Its vibrant lifestyle beckons with fitness, family-friendly events, hip breweries and more. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Shop & Share
You dont have to join a board to benefit Palm Beach County charities. Through the simple act of shopping at Lola Dr boutique in Jupiter, donate 10 percent of in-store and online purchases to Center for Family Services and Place of Hope during Shop & Share events respectively on January 8 and 22. loladre.com
Jupiters bike trails, Loxahatchee River, Jonathan Dickinson State Park and Riverbend Park appeal to nature lovers who also have access to upscale restaurants and shops. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
North Palm Beach | Tequesta | Singer Island
Potting Plants
Local garden clubs and botanical gardens are always great resources for workshops to polish your green thumb, but they can be overwhelming for beginners. Even if you have a black thumb, youll come away with a lovely terrarium, dish garden or other potted treasure from Melbourne-based, interactive plant shop Lets Plant It! letsplantitmelbourne.com
Melbourne balances the historic charm of a small beach town with the urban excitement of nearby Orlando. With its prime oceanside location along the Space Coast, as well as other bodies of water like the Indian River Lagoon, its a fishing, boating and water sports paradise. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Melbourne Beach | Merritt Island
Mind Matter
Enrich your mind with the Esther B. OKeeffe Speaker Series hosted by the Society of Four Arts in Palm Beach. The diverse program touches on many interesting topics by speakers including financier Paul Tudor Jones, artist Sally Mann, astronaut and scientist Dr. Kathryn Sullivan and human rights activist and author Ayaan Hirsi Ali (pictured). fourarts.org
The iconic luxury island of Palm Beach is shaking up its staid past. Young families who live here year-round and the next generation of snowbirds and visitors are inspiring a new wave of chic shops, restaurants and art galleries. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links
Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | Royal Palm Beach
Laugh A Little
Were back with another hot wellness tip from ONE Sothebys friend, author and NPR program host Judith J. Wurtman, PhD. Laughter, whatever its source from entertainment to a form of yoga called laughter yoga, has been scientifically proven to reduce stress and treat mental illness and insomnia. She also jokes (pun intended) that it may even promote weight loss, since its hard to chew and laugh at the same time.
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