It’s been officially Spring in Northern Lower Michigan for the last few weeks. We say that when there hasn’t been any more snow falling because we still get frosty nights. Ha! ❄️
With more sunshine shining and green grass growing, I felt inspired to write about a few Spring seasonal favorites I enjoy. This time of year sparks the joy of new growth, planting seeds, and spending more time outside in the brighter evenings. The fresh, new season makes it easy to engage in all the activities and partake in the delicious treats. Let’s jump in!
- Floral bouquets 💐 The obvious first response. Fresh flowers in the house are not only a joy to see but pleasant to smell as well. Non-toxic, natural fragrance to help cast out the stagnant air of the winter months. My favorites for Spring are tulips, lilacs, roses, or lavender.
- Starting a garden 🌱 This year I’m fine tuning my green thumb to grow a few fruits and veggies. We bought a greenhouse for the backyard and already are seeing growth of our plants in just the last 3 weeks. The greenhouse has helped protect them from frost and keeps the soil moist, just how the plants like it. I’ll post updates another time!
- Tea time 🫖 A warm cup of tea in the evenings has been needed to help wind down from the day and enjoy a sense of comfort as I catch up on my favorite blog posts or YouTube videos from the past few days.
- Outdoor walks ☀️ Making an intentional effort this season to get outside and walk for at least 30 minutes a day. Some days it’s easy, other days my to-do list is too big for my brain to break away from. Prioritizing myself has never been an easy task for me but I’m working on trying to focus on that, especially as the weather is nicer. It’s been mid-60℉ some days…. still a bit chilly.
- Lemon or lavender flavored treats 🍋 I love to make seasonal treats and spring makes me think of lemons or lavender. Lemon bars are super easy to make and hit the spot when we’re craving a lemon-flavored treat. This is my favorite recipe to use! This year my favorite coffee chain, Biggby Coffee, came out with honey lavender latte which is *chef’s kiss*. I need to find a copycat recipe ASAP!
Tell me! What are your favorite Springtime activities or treats to enjoy?
