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Don’t Quit Now: Keep Your Resolutions and Make 2025 the Year of MORE

My family is staying on track with help from the YMCA of Greater Erie!

By Kara Murphy | Macaroni KID Erie January 15, 2025

Mid-January can feel like the dreaded resolution slump. That shiny "new year, new you" energy might be fading, but don’t throw in the towel yet! Our family is determined to push through, and we want to cheer you on too. Here’s how we’re making 2025 the year of MORE!

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1. Find Your "Y Your Way"

We are loving the new affordable Y Your Way membership model at the YMCA of Greater Erie! It’s perfect for MORE family time because there’s something for everyone. My husband and I have been hitting classes together and enjoying getting to know the friendly community at the Glenwood Y. There’s MORE to do as a family too: Youth martial arts, toddler time, dance classes … and let’s not forget about the pool! More family swim nights, anyone? We’re fully committed to growing our presence at the Y this year—there’s no better place to keep a resolution going strong. Bonus: one membership gets you access to all branches! Find out more and join now.

One example of a kid class at the Y enrolling now:






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2. Keep Building on Wins

Last year, my husband and I started Dry January, and—surprise!—we mostly stuck with it through 2024. It’s been a great change for us, and it’s proof that even small resolutions can make a MORE significant impact when you stick with them.






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3. (Re)Discover Erie

Another resolution? Explore everything Erie has to offer. From fun events to our beautiful lake, Erie has MORE to enjoy in every season. Sometimes we get lost in the slog of everyday life and forget to appreciate this beautiful place we call home. That’s why I started Macaroni KID Erie in the first place—to share just how many amazing opportunities are right here in town! If your goal in 2025 is MORE family fun, Macaroni KID Erie is here to help you with our free weekly newsletter and event calendar. Subscribe for free now!




Let’s stick to those resolutions and make 2025 the year of MORE