Making and keeping New Year’s resolutions can start with the best of intentions but then life gets complicated! Keep your resolutions positive and attainable by turning to your neighborhood for inspiration! Here are some Myrtle Avenue ideas to explore in the New Year!
Resolution #1 – Indulge in self care! Nourish yourself with a hair treatment, get glam with some new make up or start a skincare routine
The B.Beauty Bar – 154 Vanderbilt – try out their own line of cosmetics!
Just Because Hair Therapy Salon – 141 Carlton – get a hair treatment!
Pick up some affordable cleanser or moisturizer at one of several pharmacies along the Avenue.
Myrtle Pharmacy – 446 Myrtle
Myrtle Drug Care – 355 Myrtle
Health Point Drugs – 392 Myrtle
Whitman Pharmacy – 329 Myrtle
Resolution #2 – take up a new hobby! Explore new interests and maybe meet some neighbors!
Sarai – 334 Myrtle – Community classes are free every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm.
Blick – 536 Myrtle – Art supplies for all ages and all levels of experience!
Indulge Kitchen Supplies – 469 Myrtle – Start baking!
CKO Kickboxing – 525 Myrtle – Work on those muscles!
Green in BKLYN – 432 Myrtle – Resolve to live lighter on the planet with eco-friendly options, such as the refill station for cleaning products!
Resolution #3 – Catch up with friends! Connecting with those who make us happy is good for the soul! Get some drinks, alcoholic or not, and share some stories.
Cardiff Giant – 415 Myrtle – Great vibes and all NY-made beer, wine and spirits.
The Emerson – 561 Myrtle – Get a little competitive over a game of pool!
Mr Lee’s Bar + Lounge – 471 Myrtle – Look out for great DJs!
Move with Grace – 431 Myrtle – Pick a fresh drink and walk around the neighborhood!
Resolution #4 – Pursue your green thumb! Bring a little nature and sunshine into your life
Flowers of Frida – 382 Myrtle – Extensive selection of plants and planters!
Bella Rosa Flowers and Gifts – 566 Myrtle – Pick up a plant and then a bouquet for your love!
Khim’s Millenium Market – 536 Myrtle – Plants and groceries!
Clinton Hill Hardware – 450 Myrtle – Not only plants but also seeds, soil and additional supplies.
Resolution #5 – Get involved! Act in solidarity with your neighbors and support those who may be struggling at the moment!
One Community NYC – help distribute fresh produce and non-perishables to people experiencing food insecurity
Clinton Hill Fort Greene Mutual Aid – shop for groceries and essentials for neighbors; donate gently used goods; support a working group to support CHFGMA
Fort Greene Park– help maintain and beautify our local green space. Surround yourself with nature!
Brooklyn Book Bodega – donate new or gently used books or help sort at their Book Hub as part of their mission to increase access to books for kids
Resolution #6 – Try out a new look! Take a leap – big or small – pick out some new glasses, get a new hairstyle or get your nails done!
Get a new pair of glasses!
DC Optics – 390 Myrtle
Optical Gallery – 446 Myrtle
Try a new hair style and get your nails done, too!
Shic by Soketah – 564 Myrtle
Rhed Salon + Spa – 362 Myrtle
..or try a new hair color?!
Salon [718] – 456 Myrtle
Hair + Co – 487 Myrtle
And we haven’t forgotten the Gents!
Ray’s Barber Shop – 331 Myrtle
Doo’s Barber Shop – 435 Myrtle
Miracles Hair – 470 Myrtle
Resolution #7 – Get out of the house! The cold months make it hard to leave the coziness of home but there’s so much to explore!
The Spot for Art – 572 Myrtle – Browse the gallery of Voodo Fé’s fantastic paintings
Brooklyn Music Kitchen – 177 Vanderbilt – Check out the calendar for live music, open mics, burlesque and more!
Putnam’s Pub – 419 Myrtle – Play trivia every Tuesday with a group of Friends!
Jill Lindsey – 370 Myrtle – So many classes! Music for kids; tarot readings, astrology consultations; breathwork and more!
Don’t forget to tag @myrtleavebklyn during your new 2023 adventures!
