Spring has arrived, and I couldn't be happier!
There is something special about this season. After months of cold weather, short days, and being tucked indoors, the world begins to wake up again. Trees bud, flowers bloom, birds return, and the sunshine lingers a little longer each evening.
For many of us, spring has felt a bit unpredictable this year. Warm days have been followed by frosty mornings, and winter seems reluctant to let go completely. Yet that is often the nature of spring—a season of transition.
Astronomical spring begins around March 20 and continues until about June 21. Meteorologists define spring by warming temperatures, while many cultural traditions mark Memorial Day as the unofficial gateway to summer.
As the sun rises earlier and sets later, the days steadily lengthen. We experience rainy afternoons, cool mornings, gentle breezes, and warm sunshine, all reminders that a new season is unfolding before us.
Spring is more than a bridge between winter and summer. It is a season to be savored. It offers an opportunity to refresh our homes, renew our routines, and reconnect with the beauty of God's creation.
Here are ten simple ways to welcome spring into your home and family life.
10 Ways to Create a Spring Home
1. Take Daily Walks
Watch nature awaken around you. Take time to appreciate budding trees, blooming flowers, singing birds, and longer days.
2. Soak Up the Sun
Spring and summer are wonderful times to spend more time outdoors. Enjoy a few minutes of sunshine each day, take a walk, work in the garden, or simply sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. April through October is the best time to build your vitamin D reserves. For optimal absorption, spend 15–20 minutes in direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. without sunscreen.
3. Let in Fresh Air
Open the windows on mild days and invite the freshness of spring into your home. A gentle breeze can do wonders for both the atmosphere of your home and your mood.
4. Refresh Your Wardrobe
After your area's last frost date, wash and store winter clothing. Mend what needs repairing and bless others by donating items your family has outgrown or no longer uses.
5. Bring Outdoors In
Gather fresh-cut flowers, flowering branches, or greenery from your yard and display them throughout your home. Lilacs, daffodils, forsythia, and wildflowers add a touch of spring beauty indoors.
6. Start a garden.
Spring is the perfect time to begin a garden. Start seedlings indoors or direct sow seeds according to your climate and growing season.
In many areas, warm-season crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and squash are planted after the danger of frost has passed. Here in my desert mountain valley, we experience several distinct growing seasons. We enjoy a spring cool season, a warm season, a hot season, and even a second cool season in the fall.
Understanding your local growing conditions helps you extend your harvest and enjoy fresh produce for much of the year.
7. Simplify Home Routines
As the weather improves, adjust your family's routines to take advantage of longer days and outdoor activities. Work together to simplify chores and lighten the load for everyone.
8. Eat Seasonal Foods!
Spring brings an abundance of fresh produce. Enjoy salads, leafy greens, fresh vegetables, berries, and other seasonal foods as you transition away from winter's heavier meals.
9. Plan Simple Spring & Summer Traditions
Resist the urge to overschedule. Instead, create simple traditions that help your family slow down and enjoy the season. Some ideas to include:
- Eat meals outdoors.
Take regular nature walks.
Spend 30 minutes a day gardening.
Visit local parks and splash pads.
- Schedule daily quiet time.
- Enjoy a weekly library hour with a DIY reading challenge.
- Keep yard games such as croquet, badminton, or frisbee ready for family fun. Store them in a large bin for easy transport.
- Host movie nights indoors or under the stars.
- Explore yard sales and estate sales together.
10. Create a Spring & Summer Bucket List
Take advantage of free and local events and activities in your community! Some ideas include:
- Attending a parade or art festival.
Joining a community celebration.
- Visiting library programs and story times
Going hiking or swimming.
- Making and flying a kite.
- Exploring cultural events.
- Camping in the backyard.
- Stargazing on warm evenings.
- Organizing a neighborhood block party.
Trying solar cooking.
Attending an outdoor concert or theater performance.
- Hosting a neighborhood art show.
Bonus: Make Travel Totes for the Kids
Purchase inexpensive canvas bags and allow your children to decorate them. Fill them with items that encourage exploration and creativity:
- Travel journals for recording adventures and preserving memories – A decorated composition book for recording adventures, keeping ticket stubs, and sketching memories.
- Spring and summer "passports" – A fun way to track activities and destinations.
- Nature notebooks – Perfect for drawing wildlife, collecting leaves, and jotting down observations.
Even if most of your adventures take place close to home, these totes help children capture memories and celebrate the experiences of the season.
Enjoy the journey.
Stay Inspired!
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