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Happy Spring Go Local readers!
With the return of longer days and warmer weather, Spring is always a good reset mentally and physically for us all after we each go through our human versions of hibernation that happens during the dark and cold winter months here in New England.
With our clocks sprung forward the weekend prior to me writing this note, I could genuinely feel an internal reset had taken place inside, like a cloud that had been hanging over my head was now gone. This annual occurrence has once again given me newfound energy and eagerness to be outside with the sun staying out longer and the weather warming up. With the eagerness for Spring, this month’s Go Local features three businesses that could be a part of your life soon as you also adjust to the new season.
With the warmer weather bringing us out of our homes more regularly and looking for something new to do activity wise, Animal Aura Yoga in Hadley is the place for yoga and fun with pets. This new business is looking to continue its momentum into the spring season as a newly opened yoga studio offers classes alongside puppies.
Staying active goes with creating a healthy lifestyle, so why not get your yoga sessions in alongside adorable puppies. While the puppies aren’t for sale, the sessions with and stress relief from them are, as Animal Aura looks to become a household name for yoga and puppy lovers in the region.
Personally speaking, the warmer weather definitely makes it easier day-to-day to get out and be active. While trying to maintain that active lifestyle, businesses like Fortune Fuel – Driven by Nutrition in Somers are looking to supplement health journeys through their protein shakes and other health-oriented drinks.
The family affair at Fortune Fuel aims to be a partner for anyone in the community actively or just starting on their healthy lifestyle journey, using their own story as motivation for anyone who is looking to make their drinks a consistent part of that journey.
Arguably the most enjoyable part of the weather getting better is more opportunities for us to get together with our loved ones, friends or family, and take advantage of the weather. Whether it’s weekend trips or back yard hangouts, the spring season helps us all get back on track socially for the summer months.
While lounging and enjoying the company of your loved ones in the warmer weather, one perfect addition to the gathering can be a nice bottle of wine, and what better place to find locally curated and crafted wine options than this edition’s third business being featured: Tip Top Wine Shop in Easthampton.
By the time of this note’s publishing, we should be in the clear weather wise for the real spring season to be underway, but just in case we aren’t I plead we all stay positive as we are so close to being in the clear for the warmth to return in 2026. Go Local wishes you a happy and healthy April.
Best,
Trent Levakis, Editor