Live Fairfax: Ready to achieve your 2023 resolutions?

RestonNow.com January 6, 2023 at 12:34pm

Live Fairfax is a bi-weekly column exploring Fairfax County. This recurring column is sponsored and written by Sharmane Medaris of McEnearney Associates. Questions? Reach Sharmane at 813-504-4479.

Happy New Year Fairfax!

As we are jumping right into 2023, I want to connect you with our Fairfax family and help you achieve your 2023 goals. Based on several surveys, here are the top 6 New Year’s Resolutions — I like to call them Goals — along with links to local and digital resources for each.

Exercise More: many of these businesses are offering membership sales this month.

Eat Healthier: bowls, smoothies, and organic produce are still popular!

Save More Money: Advisors suggest you begin with a budget, review your expenses, and set financial goals. Check out these Best Money Saving Apps suggested by Bankrate.com.

Digit — Best for optimizing savings decisions
Qapital — Best for those who are motivated by visuals
Long Game — Best for a game-like experience
Chime — Best for effortless savings
Current — Best for young adults seeking a banking alternative
Acorns — Best for novice investors
Mint — Best for financial newcomers
Qoins — Best for those with debt

Spend More Time with Family and Friends: a game night at home is always fun, but here are some ideas to get out and about together!

MUSE — paint bar
Bad Axe — axe throwing
Board & Brush — DIY wood sign workshop
The Winery at Bull Run
Maple Ave Restaurant — try brunch at this modern European bistro
Bowlero Tysons — 36 lanes, an arcade, air hockey, you could even join a league
Escapology — Fairfax’s live escape room
Chubby Squirrel Tasting Room — and the crispy tots are great, too!
The Boro — check out events and the latest restaurants in this vibrant neighborhood
The Block Foodhall — food, ice cream, and a bar
Go for a run or walk — check out some of my favorite trails here