Happy 2024! The new year brings a fresh start, an opportunity to reflect and a chance to set new goals. For some it's a time to take steps towards self-improvement, to let go of old habits and to embrace the possibility of a better, more fulfilling life. For others it's making a big move in a career or relationship. Whatever 2024 has in store for you, we have a list of local businesses that will help you reach your new year's resolutions and goals.
Make Healthier Food Choices
The start of a new year often serves as a check in with our eating habits and gives us a chance to commit to healthier meals. This decision often involves a conscious effort to incorporate more nutrient-dense foods, fresh produce, and a balanced diet into our daily routines. It might mean you have to make some health swaps, toss the processed snacks and explore a wider variety of fruits and vegetables. The journey towards healthier eating won’t happen overnight, but a gradual shift towards more sustainable choices will set you on a path to success. Here are a few healthy dining spots in Bucks County to get you started.
Soulberry Natural Market
415 York Rd, New Hope, PA
2023 Happening List Winner | Healthy Food
www.soulberrymarket.com
Soulberry Natural Market is a family owned and operated natural market located in New Hope, PA and Spring Lake Heights, NJ. They offer a wide selection of organic and non-GMO groceries, organic and local produce, holistic vitamins and supplements and health and beauty aids. Check out their one-of-a-kind quick and convenient meal options. They also offer organic juices and smoothies for a quick pick me up or visit the deli for prepared meals, seasonal sides, snacks and meals.
Photo from Soulberry Natural Market FB Page.
Ak Preps and Bakery
389 W. Lincoln Highway, Penndel, PA
2023 Happening List Finalist | Healthy Food
www.akprepsandbakery.com
The team at AK Preps and Bakery creates healthy and delicious bakery items so clients can live a lifestyle that is healthy but can also enjoy desserts without worry. All of the bakery items are made fresh and in-house. Indulge in your favorite desserts. There is a wide selection to choose from. A few popular menu items include the 100-calorie Oreo cheesecakes, diabetic-friendly doughnuts and protein packed muffins.
Photo from Ak Preps and Bakery FB Page.
Playa Bowls
2913 S. Eagle Road, Newtown, PA & 110 Lincoln Highway, Fairless Hills, PA
2023 Happening List Finalist | Healthy Food
www.playabowls.com
Playa Bowls™ is your slice of summer, anytime. Using the freshest, highest quality ingredients, Playa Bowls serves healthy, delicious açaí, pitaya, coconut bowls and smoothies with sustainability and community in mind. Visit Playa Bowls at the Newtown or Fairless Hills locations.
Reach Your Fitness Goals
Prioritizing health and fitness is a great idea all year round, but now is usually the time we are reminded of that. Setting fitness goals involves a commitment to personal growth, physically and mentally. Whether you prefer strength training or yoga, Bucks County has great local resources to help you achieve a more active lifestyle in the year ahead.
Wrightstown Health and Fitness
650 Durham Road, Suite 1, Newtown, PA
2023 Happening List Winner | Gym Lower Bucks
www.wrightstownhealthandfitness.com
Wrightstown Health and Fitness offers a complete gym and wellness experience from personal training to partnering with health practices such as physical therapy and chiropractic to help you meet your goals. The relaxed atmosphere fosters friendships between many clients and with a wide variety of practitioners, you are sure to find the right fit for you.
New Hope Fitness
6542-K Lower York Rd, New Hope, PA
2023 Happening List Winner | Gym Central Bucks
www.newhopefitness.com
Located in New Hope's Logan Square, New Hope Fitness offers a traditional gym experience that enables members to achieve their fitness goals without restriction. The gym consists of strength training equipment, barbells, dumbells, plate-loaded and circuit training equipment, cardiovascular equipment; treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, ergs and steppers: cross-training equipment: medicine balls, kettlebells, plyometrics, pull-up bars, ropes, sandbags, etc.
Park Club Fitness
1143 N 5th St, Perkasie, PA
2023 Happening List Winner | Gym Upper Bucks
www.parkclubfitness.com
Focused on meeting the distinct needs of the Perkasie community, the 24/7 fitness studio offers both live group training as well as on demand classes to fit into anyone's hectic schedule. You'll find fun and effective workout options for family members of all ages and interests. Because Park Club Fitness knows that a healthy society depends on the well-being of all those who comprise it, they put an emphasis on giving members the most for their dollars to make the Park Club experience accessible to more segments of the community.
Pure Barre Doylestown
1745 S Easton Rd, Doylestown, PA
2023 Happening List Winner | Group Exercise Central Bucks
www.purebarre.com/location/doylestown-pa
Pure Barre invites everyone to join a full-body workout with us at the barre. The group class workouts focus on low-impact, small movements that strengthen and tone your entire body in 50 minutes or less.
CKO Kickboxing
1617 Big Oak Rd, Yardley, PA
2023 Happening List Winner | Group Exercise Lower Bucks
www.ckokickboxing.com
At CKO Kickboxing, get ready to burn fat, reduce stress and tone up by punching and kicking real heavy bags. Fitness Kickboxing is the number one fat-burning, cardio exercise, with up to 1,200 calories burned during a one hour class. Our fun and engaging group fitness classes keep the punches and kicks basic to focus on the fitness aspect of your workout. Since the kickboxing classes are for both beginner and advanced levels, each member can work out at their own pace.
New Year, New You
Sometimes the new year brings a desire for a “new you.” If you’re craving change, try starting with a new hair cut or color, or even adding a few new pieces to your wardrobe. Bucks County’s talented stylists can help you achieve a new look. Here are a few of our 2023 Happening List Winners.
Change Up Your Hairstyle
Well Rooted Salon
1109-2 N Main St, Warrington, PA
2023 Happening List Winner | Hair Color Central Bucks
www.wellrootedsalon.com
Well Rooted Salon's mission is to have a space that welcomes and comforts all clients. It's not only a place to have your hair transformed, but also a space where you will be able to relax by enjoying the atmosphere around you. They offer a variety of services including blowouts, color, cut, add on treatments and more.
Photo from Well Rooted Salon Facebook Page.
Vivid Hair Lounge
1460 Brownsville Rd, Feasterville-Trevose, PA
2023 Happening List Winner | Hair Color Lower Bucks
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Vivid Hair Lounge is a modern, upscale hair salon with a twist offering a variety of hair services to meet your needs. The salon specializes in extensions and all things color, offering hair, skin, tanning and eyelash services.
Photo from Vivid Hair Lounge Facebook Page.
Pepper & Blue Salon and Spa
11 W Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown, PA
2023 Happening List Winner | Hair Color Upper Bucks
www.pepperandblue.com
Pepper & Blue has over 10 years of experience of hair styling and coloring. Services include hair, massage, skincare, waxing, ear candling and hydrafacials.
Photo from Pepper and Blue Salon and Spa FB Page.
Hair by Jennifer Kelly
1109-2 N Main St, Warrington, PA
2023 Happening List Winner | Hair Cut Central Bucks
Facebook Page
Hair by Jennifer Kelly is located in My Salon Suites in Warrington.
Photo from Hair by Jennifer Kelly Facebook Page.
Bernadette Bickel Hair Studio
301 Oxford Valley Rd Unit 1504A, Yardley, PA
2023 Happening List Winner | Hair Cut Lower Bucks
www.buckscountycurls.com
Bernadette Bickel Hair Studio is a unique salon experience that is semi-private, non-judgmental and customized just for you. You deserve to feel as beautiful as you are, comfortable in the salon, and confident with your natural hair whether straight/wavy or curly/coily! By Committing to a stylist that has built their career around curl-focused techniques and color education, you’ll be in the hands of someone who has the solutions to all the things holding you back from loving your hair, ALL OF THE TIME!
Photo from Bernadette Bickel Hair Studio Facebook Page.
Pizzaz A Hair Salon
500 W Walnut St #3, Perkasie, PA
2023 Happening List Winner | Hair Cut Upper Bucks
www.pizazzahairsalon.godaddysites.com/
Pizzaz Hair Salon offers cutting and styling, conditioning, root color, full color, highlights/balayage and more.
Photo from Pizzaz A Hair Salon FB Page.
Update Your Wardrobe
Dublin Town Center
123-139 N Main St, Dublin, PA
2023 Happening List Winner | Shopping Destination
www.dublintc.com
The Square is an old, restored factory located in Dublin, PA. The Shops at the Square are part of a community gathering place and high quality shopping hub in the heart of Bucks County.
Photo from Dublin Town Center Facebook Page.
4 The Love of Thingz
97 S Main St, New Hope, PA
2023 Happening List Winner | Women's Clothing
www.4-the-love-of-thingz.myshopify.com/
This New Hope, PA based boutique is a must-shop for free-spirited, fashion-minded women. The store promises to change the look and the products to stay in step with the latest fashion trends while maintaining a selection of striking, one-of-a-kind pieces.
Photo from 4 The Love of Thingz Facebook Page.
The Mens and Boys Store
320 York Road, Warminster, PA
2023 Happening List Winner | Men's Clothing
www.themensandboysstore.com/
The Mens and Boys Store dresses boys and men from head to toe for three generations.
Photo from The Mens and Boys Store FB Page.
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