Welcome the spring season with warmer weather, outdoor activities, and these homemaking activities!
Spring is the perfect time to bring the outside into your home. In this roundup post, we will discuss everything, from how to tackle discontentment on rainy days when you’re stuck inside to spring cleaning tips!
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Homemaking in the Spring Months
March, April, and May are old friends in our home. I love to open the windows or throw on a light jacket as I take the kids outside to enjoy sunshine.
I can’t think of a better time to try new recipes with ingredients rolling in from the farmer’s market or spend Saturday afternoons at the park.
Even though we track our fair share of mud, stick, and leaves in to the house, I know a little elbow grease will return the home back to normal in no time.
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Fun Spring Activities for Families
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Spring Home Decor Ideas
Throw open the windows and stash away the blankets. Spring has sprung!
A key point in spring decor is bringing the outside in. Namely, greenery. Swing by your local nursery or forage for daffodils and budding trees to add natural elements to your home.
Here are some other ways you can freshen up your home for spring.
- Add pops of color. Throw blankets and artwork are great ways to add color without changing the overall look of your space.
- Incorporate natural elements, like wood, into your decor.
- Opt for fresh flowers over fake plants.
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Fun Spring Activities for Families
There are so many ways to engage your family this spring!
Observe Spring Holidays
- Wear green for St. Patrick’s Day
- Volunteer for Earth Day
- Host friends or family for Easter
- Observe Passover
- Host friends or family for Cinco de Mayo
Outdoor Spring Activities
- Go on a scavenger hunt
- Visit state parks
- Go on a family hike
- Go to the opening day of your local Farmer’s Market
Indoor Spring Activities (For Rainy Days)
- Create spring crafts, like watercolor paints of birds or wreaths
- Play board games or card games
- Plan your summer garden
- Host a bake-off
That is just a sampling of the almost 50 ideas I share in Fun, Frugal Family Activities for Spring!
Don’t forget all of the beautiful spring crafts you can create! Innes over at Aboderie shares this DIY Peter Rabbit Easter Egg craft.
Other Spring Craft Projects
From butterflies to bumblebees, I hope these craft projects inspire you to create something beautiful this spring!
These crafts are family-friendly, so feel free to include young children.
- Coffee filter butterflies
- Fairy garden
- Pressed flowers
- Paint a birdhouse
- Paint rocks for a vegetable garden
- Paper wreaths
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Spring Cleaning Tips
I love that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to homemaking. Remember that when you clean your home this spring!
For the ultimate list of everything you could spring clean, check out The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist. I go over everything from maintaining your water heater to inspecting your driveway for cracks.
For a super simple, step-by-step way to work through your home, check out Simple Spring Cleaning for a Busy Mom by Amelia at Homemaker Made Simple.
Mother’s Day
You can let your mom (or mother figure) know how much you care for her in a multitude of ways.
- Flip through a photo album
- Host brunch
- Take her out to eat
- Make a card and specify a few ways she has made an impact on your life
- Spoil her with a spa treatment
- Buy her flowers
If her gift is love languages, check out these blog posts for inspiration!
Best Gift Ideas for Stay-at-Home Moms
Unique Mother’s Day Gift Guide by Shopping with Lori
Mother’s Day Gifts for Gardeners by Heidi with Food for Life Garden
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Homemaking is heart-shaping.
Springtime is just a small portion of the beauty homemakers bring to their homes. Our daily work is what shows our family love and support.
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Spring Fashion Trends
Pastel colors are the signature color for spring. But beauty bloggers are singing a different tune this year!
Classic, horizontal stripes are rising in popularity this spring. As are gold accessories, like buttons, and sea-shell inspired jewelry.
Ruffles, lace, and sheer fabrics are all popular this spring, too. The sheer fabrics add an ethereal, light element to any look. And the layers still keep you warm on those brisk, spring mornings.
Don’t forget these other spring fashion trends:
- Pastels
- Mocha Brown
- Charm Necklaces
- Romantic Silhouettes
Fresh, New Recipes
These recipes are perfect to try for spring!
If you’re looking for a fun dish to bring to a potluck or Easter celebration, check out this bunny-inspired veggie platter.
Do you know any food bloggers who have the perfect spring recipe? Comment on this blog post and let me know! They may even get featured in this blog post!
If you’re dreaming of fresh citrus, try this tropical ambrosia salad by the Lintukoto Homestead. Even though ambrosia salad is traditionally a Southern Christmas dish, this spin on the classic dish is perfect for any Easter table.
When I think of spring, I can’t help but think of light and bright. This pineapple ginger chicken by Kimberly at This Purely Joyful Life checks all those boxes!
If you’re looking for a savory dish to balance out all that Easter candy, look no further than this caramelized onion and spinach frittata by Ashleigh from A Hint of Homestead.
Memorial Day – The End of Spring
When I throw on a short-sleeved shirt and some shorts to spend the evening around a campfire, I know summer is officially here! The back porch becomes my second home.
Luckily, I know several great ways to beat the heat and keep my kiddos entertained!
We love to visit our local splash pad with friends. When even the water can’t cool us off, we hit up local aquariums, museums, and art galleries and take advantage of free admission or summer programs.
Speaking of summer programs – outdoor concerts and movies are popular in the summer! Different cities will also host parades and festivals that are worth looking in to.
I go over so many more ways you and your family can enjoy summer in Free or Cheap Summer Family Fun Activities. The list has more than 50 ideas! Be sure to check it out and start planning your summer fun now.
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