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Meet your New Year’s resolutions in Seattle

The biggest step in completing your New Year’s resolutions? Show up.

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Elliott Bay Book Co.'s beautiful store has definitely inspired us to buy more books than we needed.

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Looking to meet your New Year’s resolutions in Seattle? From learning new recipes to sparking artsy inspiration, check out our local resolution recommendations below.

Crafting hand-made raviolis on a kitchen counter

Learn some new kitchen skills at PCC.

Photo via PCC Community Markets

Cook more meals at home 🍳

  • Pike to Plate | This class includes a guided shopping trip of Pike Place Market to pick up the ingredients that you’ll then learn how to turn into a tasty meal.
  • The Pantry | Learn how to make Indian flatbreads, Icelandic cuisine, winter soups, Korean bar food, and more from local chefs.
  • Mary J. White Cannabis Cooking Classes | What good is having sharp culinary skills if you can’t make your treats a little... herb-y?
  • Hot Stove Society | Restaurateur Tom Douglas launched this popular series of cooking classes that covers everything from pot pies to crepes.
  • PCC Cooking Classes | The upscale co-op offers instructional sessions on Mediterranean vegetables and Chinese dumplings this month.

Read more books 📚

  • Elliott Bay Book Company | 1521 10th Ave., Seattle | On top of having a stunning wooden space, a yummy cafe, and a wide selection of novels, this bookstore also hosts regular author talks and workshops.
  • Third Place Books | 17171 Bothell Way NE, Seattle | Looking for a book club to hold you accountable? This local store has a few you can join.
  • Seattle Public Library | Various locations | Hello? It’s a free service that also has tons of other amenities you can take advantage of.

Practice self care 🧼

  • Salish Lodge and Spa | You + a 60-minute massage + a beautiful view = pure bliss.
  • Yuan Spa | If you’re really looking to commit to self-care, this spa offers a membership option that includes monthly 60-minute services.
  • Ãnanya Spa | Worry not if your skin is a bit picky about skincare products, this spa uses all natural moisturizers and serums.
  • Spavia | Relax at this Green Lake day spa featuring a wide range of treatments like salt stone massages, facials, detox wraps, and more.
  • Puppies & Yoga | There’s hardly anything as light-hearted as a yoga class coupled with free-roaming pups. Also, don’t worry — there’s dedicated play time with the fur babies after class, so you’re free to stretch.
  • Or, if you’re looking to pump some serious iron, check out our guide to local gyms — or stretch it out with these nearby yoga studios.
The ice and playing surface at the Granite Curling Club of Seattle.

The Granite Curling Club of Seattle has leagues for all skill levels. | Photo by SEAtoday staff

Learn a new hobby or sport 🥾

  • Kaf Adventures | New to the whole outdoors thing? This biz offers classes and guided trips to beginners who want to learn how to safely hike, backpack, mountaineer, rock climb, and more.
  • eXit SPACE School of Dance | This dance studio offers beginner workshops for folks wanting to learn ballet, tap, jazz, burlesque, or hip hop — no prior experience required.
  • Seattle ReCreative | 8408 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle | Get a little crafty with this org’s knitting, calligraphy, or Portuguese purling classes.
  • Vertical World | If you’re going to get into rock climbing, might as well go to this premier gym that’s been roping in locals for 35 years.
  • Granite Curling Club | Slide those stones across the ice — and sweep like there’s no tomorrow.
  • Blade & Timber | 206 Broadway E., Seattle | Axe throwing is like darts, only more Viking-ish — they can serve beer now at venues, too.

Volunteer ❤️

  • Ballard Food Bank | The food bank has increased its capacity after relocating to a brand new facility and hopes to find food baggers, packagers, van drivers, and mail desk support.
  • Sawhorse Revolution | This group pairs student builders with pro carpenters and architects to work on projects like tiny homes for the community. It continually looks for skilled individuals to join the guerrilla-like team.
  • For more options, check out our guide with 40 different organizations that could use your help.

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Nurture creativity 🎨

  • The Works | Classes at this woman-owned makerspace include macrame hanging planters, watercolors, and screen printing.
  • Hugo House | If you’ve been dying to finish that novel, sign up for one of the courses at this prestigious community writing center.
  • Seward Park Clay Studio | Find a workshop for every skill level — you’ll be bowled over by the ceramics that can be molded by hand.
  • Jazz Night School | Learn how to jam on bass, drums, piano, or guitar. Pretty soon, they’ll be booking you at Dimitriou’s.
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