Ah Springtime, one of my favorite times of the year. Unfortunately, where I live there are literally 8 inches of snow on the ground and it is STILL snowing. It’s truly crazy. But that makes it even more important for our mental health to find ways to bring springtime energy into our homes. Here are some of my favorite ways to do that.
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Put out flowers
Ideally, this would be bright, freshly cut flowers right from your own backyard. As mine are currently still covered in snow, this isn’t really an option. Earlier this spring, my husband surprised me with a beautiful bouquet of light pink roses and baby’s breath. It was my absolute favorite. After those were gone, we opted for our bright yellow and orange bouquet of silk flowers. And even though they aren’t real or fresh, they add a very nice touch of springtime to our home and make me smile every time I see them. So if you don’t have access to fresh flowers, don’t let that stop you! You can spend around $5 at Hobby Lobby or even Walmart and get a nice little bouquet that will do the trick.
Put on some happy music
Think the Hobbit and Shire music. This is what I am currently listening to. Honestly, I could easily be a Hobbit and have their simple beautiful life. Anyways, their light and happy music gives a nice atmosphere to your home that always reminds me of spring. Other options that give this effect are Irish music and some softer Scottish music. If these aren’t your thing, really any music that is upbeat and happy can help with the springtime energy.
Add fresh and light foods to your menu
When you are ready, start to move on from the heavy, crockpot meals of winter. Or at least add in some more light and refreshing foods to your home’s menu. Things like salads and sandwiches can help brighten things up and give your body some of the energy typically associated with spring.
Make bright fruity desserts and drinks
Along the same lines, making some bright and fruity desserts and drinks can help create a springtime feeling. I absolutely love strawberry lemon cake and lemon bars. Their color as well as their taste fit perfectly for spring and especially for around Easter. One of my favorite drinks that is great now as well as in the summer is Peach Iced Tea and Lemonade which I will be sharing my recipe for soon.
Clean up the house
There is a reason spring cleaning is a thing. Having a clean house helps to brush out the dense, heavy, energy that comes with winter and invite in the bright, happy springtime energy. It also helps to make room both physically and emotionally for all that will come in the new year.
And use a lemon cleaner
While you’re at it, use a lemon-based cleaner to make your house smell amazing and fresh. A super easy way to DIY a lemon cleaner is to let lemon peels soak in vinegar for around 2 weeks, then get rid of the peels and dilute the vinegar with water. This can be used on most surfaces but there are some that it would damage so it’s best to do your research before giving this one a try. I will be posting details in another post shortly.
Dress brightly
As you are the Ambassador for your home, how you look can really affect how your home feels. Now is the time to bust out those soft, flowy, floral dresses like this one. Something about wearing dresses like this makes me feel more energetic and happy about life which is a very classical springtime feeling. If dresses aren’t your thing, any more brightly colored clothing is sure to bring in a more optimistic attitude and help welcome in the spring.
Open your windows when the weather permits
This one might take some time for us, but when you can open up your windows. Your home needs to breathe after being sealed off all winter long. This can help get rid of any stuffy feelings and goes right along with spring cleaning. And if you have birds where you live, there is really nothing that makes you feel spring more than listening to birds singing out your window.
Embrace spring crafts
Think pastel sewing projects and dying Easter eggs. These are even more fun when you have kiddos who can share in the fun with you! Having this time to make memories with them is so valuable. I know I have many happy memories as a child dying Easter eggs with my family and finger painting spring flowers. As I don’t have children of my own yet, I have been crocheting some pastel colored baby blankets to donate to families in need and doing some drawings just for fun.
Put up some decorations
Once you complete the spring crafts, be sure to display them or use them! Just seeing them on a regular basis can help you feel that spring is truly here. If you want to keep your Easter eggs after dying them one option is to blow them out before you dye them. There are quite a few tutorials online but the main concept is to poke a hole in both the top and bottom of the egg and then blow out the insides. If this sounds too gross for you you can always use a medication syringe (the kind without the needle) to blow it out for you. This one can be a fun, albeit messy activity that you can do with older kids.
I hope these tips help you to embrace the energy of springtime and welcome it into your home!
