Spring is just a few days away, even if the weather may be a little out of character, at the moment. If you’re so over winter and ready to take on the spring season, then it might help to make a few plans to bring in the season in style. There are many ways to great spring with open arms, but not all of your options will suit your budget. These ten ideas will not only keep you on budget, but they will help you to make memories and enjoy the fruits of your labors throughout the season. So, get ready to say hello to spring in a way that will truly inspire everything that the season has to offer.
1. Freshen Up the Paint
If you’re looking to step into spring feeling fresh, then touching up the paint in your home or giving your home a new paint job might be the way to go. You might want to choose a color that speaks to springtime, which usually includes lighter colors that will make your room look brighter and more spacious. Freshening the paint in a room can actually give it more life and will make you feel more comfortable, which is always a great thing. You don’t have to spend a fortune on paint. A lot of stores will have sales during this time of the year. However, you can also stick to just painting an accent wall which will take far less paint and time.
2. Build a Flower Bed
Springtime is the best time to plant and enjoy all of the flowers that the season has to offer. Of course, if you don’t have a flowerbed, you might struggle to find the right places to plant your flowers. Luckily, flower beds are incredibly easy to make and will allow you to show off your flowers with ease. You can approach flower beds in a few different ways. Some flower beds are built with scrap wood, while others are constructed with pallets. You can use whichever way suits your needs, budget, and resources. There are lots of tutorials online too, which will help you to get everything you need to create a flowerbed suitable for your personal style.
3. Swap Clothes
As soon as the weather is a little more consistent you might consider the ritual of putting away your winter clothes to embrace your warmer weather clothing. Although this is a pretty straightforward process, you might take the time to carefully go through your clothing as you put things away. If items don’t fit you well or don’t suit your style anymore then it might be time to donate them. You can do the same thing for your spring clothing. This will allow you to get rid of some of the bulk you have in the home while allowing you to make room for new items that do suit your needs.
4. Clean Rugs
Cleaning the rugs isn’t something we often think to do. However, your rugs need more than a good vacuum every now and then. Renting a carpet cleaner if you don’t have one is one way to handle this. This will allow you to shampoo your carpets quickly and efficiently so you can enjoy the freshness of newly cleaned rugs. There are old-fashioned ways of cleaning rugs as well. So, if you’re not interested in using the machine then there are many methods to tackle this. For instance, you can use a brush, water, and soap. You might do this in an area where water can easily drain, like the garage. Power spraying can also help to get everything clean. Of course, you will need to hang the rug to dry for quite some time, so make sure the weather isn’t going to cause excess build-up if you must leave the rug outside.
5. Get a Makeover
Much like painting your home, you might consider getting a makeover. This will help you feel totally rejuvenated for the spring months. This can be as simple as getting a new haircut, which might be nice for the warmer weather anyway. You can also consider a few new fashion pieces to keep your wardrobe up to date for spring. Shopping sales will help you to find the best possible look for your needs, which will make you feel great about yourself and your budget. Another thing to consider during this time is updating your makeup. If you like to mix things up with your makeup then you might want to move to more spring-inspired colors and you’ll certainly want to invest in makeup with SPF protection.
6. Sprinkle Seeds
Bring some fun to a spring day when you choose some seeds to sprinkle around your home. There are so many varieties of seeds to choose from, so you might check out what your store has to offer. Of course, it might be best if you do choose flowers that are local to your area. This will help improve the environment in your area and will be more likely to see results. If you’re looking for a cheap option, you can find some seeds in cereal brands like Cheerios. These seeds are designed to cater to bees to help improve their population. You can sprinkle seeds wherever you choose. Some people are even creating lawns filled with wildflowers, which is certainly a treat to look at.
7. Read Something Spring Inspired
We all know that there are plenty of rainy days during the springtime, which makes it the perfect season to catch up on your reading. You might consider reading something with a bit of a spring theme. For instance, The Secret Garden is a wonderful option to share with the whole family and will leave you feeling spring vibes from the moment you open the book. Even adventure books like The Lord of the Rings series will help you enjoy the spring vibes while finding inspiration to explore. Of course, there are lots of non-fiction books to check out too. You might consider books about flowers, gardening, weather, and rebirth during this time. Reading anything can help bring you peace and joy though.
8. Create Outdoor Art
Spending more time outdoors is what spring is all about right? So, why not create something that helps make the outdoors all the more beautiful? You might consider making outdoor-inspired art to help you make your space all the more enjoyable. One quick and easy option for this is a birdhouse. You can build it yourself or purchase a premade option that just needs painting. Art made of glass can also be a pleasure. One of the easiest materials to use is glass. You can make mosaics, glass walls, and so much more out of this material. You can even get busy with paint by painting your fence for a unique look that everyone will love.
9. Freeze Winter Produce
Even though it isn’t officially winter yet, the chance of you seeing winter produce in the grocery store is going to grow slimmer. Even if you do see it, the produce may not be the best price. So, you might stock up on that winter produce now and freeze it. You can chop it up and free it in a deep freeze or your regular freezer, so you have the items whenever you crave them. Freezing your fruit doesn’t have to be a hard process and will allow you to enjoy smoothies, pies, soups, and anything else you choose to make without having to spend large amounts of money in stores. If you’re not sure the best way to freeze without bringing on freezer burn, then check out a few tutorials to help you along the way.
10. Fresh Up Your Goals
Most people tend to focus on their goals during the first month of the year, with many people abandoning them by February. If this is the case for you, there is no better time to revamp your goals than spring. Even if you are keeping up with your goals, spring is a great time to freshen them up so you can make more out of your plans. You should write down the goal you’re interested in and find the steps you need to take to get there. If you break the steps down into weekly moves, then you’ll be well on your way to success. Freshening up your goals may even bring you more inspiration to ensure you’re ready to make them happen.
Welcoming in spring can be a great way to not only celebrate the new season but to also make yourself feel amazing. These ten ideas will ensure spring is met in a fresh and inspiring way so you can truly feel like you’re able to make the rest of the year amazing.
