Spring Bucket List

 How did this happen!  It is Spring. Winter, here, started late. No snow at Christmas, which was too bad while the kids were off.  February was bang lots of it.  For a while we thought it would hang around, but no. Rain, rain and more rain. 

We thought it was time for a Spring Bucket List. As why not. In no particular order.....

• Purchase myself tulips. I have been seeing them in the grocery stores. Why not celebrate the start of spring with flowers.
• Start going through entryway closet.  Worn mitts, gloves, scarfs, hats toss out worn ones or single ones we have been keeping hoping to mind it's mate.
• Clean out the fridge. I know this is NOT a spring thing but it likely needs to be done. Okay, mine does.
• Put away heavier winter clothes. Go through spring/summer clothes and decided now what you want to wear. If you pull something out you haven't worn in the last few years. Think hard are you going to wear it this year? Ask yourself why are you keeping it and why you don't wear it. Start the purge both winter / spring / summer.
• Check do you need to purchase earth and pots.  
• Start your Spring / Summer reading list.
• For those campers you might want to get on booking camp sites ASAP.
• Same goes for kids and summer camps. They fill up fast.
• Clean out linen closet or drawer. Good time as soon the fleece sheets will be pulled off the bed. Do we need new sheets? 
• Sit with a coffee and write out what you'd like to see and do the coming season. Maybe it is more walks. More self-care. 
• Speaking of self-care check your bathroom drawers for those facials we get and put away for "later". Grab one and use. Also those bath salts start using those items up. No more saving for "later". Later is now.

This is just a few items to consider. Please let us know what you'd add to the list. We are slowly getting longer days. For some people that means their energy is returning. As always make the most of life.

The calendar says spring this month but........

It is funny, living in Canada, when we hear the ground hog predicted six more weeks of winter on February 2nd any year! We sigh. We're in Canada so it is a minimum of six more weeks of winter after that date whatever the little guy predicts. Snow in March? A definite. Snow in April no big surprise.  May? Sigh have seen it not happy.

That said when the calendar says spring and we flip to April it does have a lifting feeling. Like we are on the home stretch. Usually Easter is in April so a long chocolate filled weekend to look forward to. Some of us have already starting looking at Pinterest for spring crafts. Lots of bunnies there. 

Life is changing with restrictions lifting. Some people embracing it, others still a bit anxious. All we hope is that everyone is kind and appreciate people are coming at this from different places. If you see someone with a mask on after it is lifted don't make it difficult for them. We have no idea where people are coming from and what issues (health for one) they are dealing with.

This post went so off topic but that is okay. The world is shifting again and we are all shifting with it. Give people grace and space. It has been a long hard two years. People have lost loved ones, jobs and dreams. Be kind. Take a deep breath if you have to and walk away. 

Enjoy the freedom we are being give. Look at the world around us not everyone has it.

 

Okay we need a pick me up

 The ground hog in our area said six more weeks of winter.  Hmm.....first of February I can pretty well guarantee we will have six or more weeks of winter regardless of a shadow.  That said we thought we all need a bit of a pick-me up.  Something to do, look forward to and maybe plan.  Here are a few ideas.

• Pick yourself up some flowers.  The don't have to be expensive. There are some lovely bouquets at the grocery stores. We are worth it.
• If you have to submit your vacation for the summer (or year) soon start looking at cottages to rent if that if your thing.  Beach, lake, middle of now where all good.
• Clean out your linen closet. Toss those towels that will never look clean again. Those old sheets - what are we saving them for.  Once this is done treat yourself to new towels or bed linen. Something pretty for the spring
• Treat yourself to a magazine when your picking up your groceries. Home decorating. Cooking.
• If you have a pile of book - pick one up and start it. Take time for you to sit and read. Put your feet up. We all know once the weather gets warm we will be out and about. Use this time to nest.
• Pinterest anyone!  If you enjoy doing crafts now it the time to pop into Pinterest and check out spring crafts or Easter. Lots of time to pin and get supplies.
• I always have blank cards around for last minute wishes. What about picking a friend or two and sending "just because" snail mail cards. 
• Make a date with friends. 
• Book a facial or have one at home. I always have a few scrubs or facials to grab when I feel I need a pick me up self-care wise.
• Get outside! Yes it is still cold so dress for it. Enjoy the fresh air. If you have snow enjoy that. Take the kids or adults snow shoeing or sledding. 

What unites us in Spring ! !

We all agreed (surprise) that certain seasons are pretty well locked in.  Summer is warm, beach weather and gardening.  We are using are BBQ s in full-force, sitting on outside patios and taking the world in. Life is good. Autumn rolls around and some of us are ready for it if the humidity was bad in the summer. Plus in certain areas it is beautiful with the leaves changing colours. We are enjoying our warm days, cooler nights for sleeping.  Winter is cold and snowy.  Christmas holidays happen so everyone is full on in high speed preparing for that.  January through March can be long and often harsh with snow and freezing rain. That is winter. Then it happens for some of us and not for others but the calendar says SPRING.  

Some places note the tulips peeping through the earth.  The earth is softening and temperature inching into the double digits. Others are still in their winter coats and thinking “when is the snow finally going to be gone?” Spring is the one season we agreed that is not locked in.  It can be a few months for some and maybe three days for others. Seriously, if you live there you know what I mean.  So mulling this while we enjoy our coffee (during any season) we think what unites us all in spring.  Rubber boots. That is it.  No matter where we are or how short spring is rubber boots unite us. 

So to rubber boots in all shapes, colours, patterns and sizes.  They are our spring fashion statement.  Get out there and rock those rubber boots this spring no matter where you are!