Ways to Spice Up Spring In Your Home

With “spring forward” having just passed, it means that we’ve lost an hour of sleep and spring is about to start. While losing that hour isn't always exciting, spring sure is. It's time for warmer weather, the blooming of flowers and trees, spring cleaning, and Easter egg hunts. With the spirit of the season in mind, here are a few ways to spice up spring this month. 

Plant a Garden

I've talked about gardens and fresh, home-grown produce before. It's amazing and I absolutely recommend trying it. You don't even need a big yard to plant an impressive variety of herbs and such, you just need a patio or a bit of outdoor space to work with. 

Make sure to acquire a planter box or suitable pots if you aren't planting directly into a flower bed, and get good soil and seeds. Then, plant the seeds, water them regularly, and watch them grow in the spring sunlight. It will take a few weeks to see very impressive results, but I promise when you bite into your own home-grown garden produce, you'll agree it was well worth the effort. 

Do a Spring Deep Clean

You've heard of “spring cleaning” and that's exactly what I mean. Don't just tidy up; really dedicate yourself to getting rid of what you don't need anymore. Go through your belongings for potential donations or trash and delegate those items accordingly. I promise there's plenty of items you haven't looked at or thought of in years buried in your attic or basement that can likely be gotten rid of.

Not only go through your things, but reorganize and rearrange, too. Spring is a time for new orientations and organization, so move some furniture around in the living room and see what you think. Maybe you can get a couple of new pieces of furniture so you can spruce things up a bit. 

Make sure to truly deep clean, too. Dust even the most remote corners of your home. Spring is also a time for pollen and allergens to fill the air, so if you suffer from allergies, plan ahead and be ready to keep your home clean and dusted. Air purifiers situated in the main parts of your home will also help to reduce allergens immensely. 

Decorate For The Occasion

Get a little festive with the spring season on the horizon. Change your decor colors to pastels and shades of green, yellow, and pink. If your allergies permit, perhaps take a few pruned flowers from your garden and situate them in a vase in your home. If visitors ask, you can proudly share that they came from your very own spring garden.

Not only will planting your own flowers and produce, and decorating with what you have help you save money and live more abundantly, it will also give you a sense of pride and renewal. Happy Spring, SavingsAngel friends!