Believe it or not, we are only a few days away from the start of spring. In particular calendars, spring marks the beginning of a new year. In that spirit, we want to share some ways you can start fresh this spring season and embrace all that the season has to offer. From new in-season vegetables to warmer days, spring provides much to look forward to. Cleaning is one of the most common activities people associate with the springtime. We will break down some unique ways to clean out your life this coming season and spruce up your health routine. Let’s get into it!
Ways to Honor The Spring Season and Bring Some Life To Your Environment
Bring Fresh Flowers Into Your Home
Have you ever felt the difference in your mood when you spend time outside? Nature helps us to feel more at peace and can put us in a positive mood. The same benefits can be felt when you bring plants and flowers into your home. It is a great way to liven up any room in your house and can bring that refreshing smell to each corner of the place. Traditional spring flowers, such as tulips, start to bloom at the end of this month.
Plant Seeds In Your Garden
As the temperature starts to get warmer, the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities increases. Planting new seeds in your garden or working on the garden after the frigid winter can be a great way to get in the spring spirit. Gardening is a great way to stay active and promote happiness. It can be a way to get in touch with nature and spend time with yourself.
Participate In An Outdoor Activity
Gardening is not the only outdoor activity you should consider. The springtime offers a chance to see nature in a new light. The flowers are blooming, and the grass is green. Now is the time to get on your bike, head out on a hike, or take some time to walk around your neighborhood. Be sure to breathe in that fresh air, but note any allergy symptoms you might experience. Spring is a typical time for people to experience seasonal allergies, so be sure to keep an eye out for that.
Uncommon Spring Cleaning Activities You Should Consider
Deep Clean Your Kitchen Appliances
When was the last time you gave your dishwasher some extra TLC? It can be easy to forget about our kitchen appliances throughout the year, which is why you should take some time to clean them thoroughly during springtime. Cleaning your appliances is a big part of making them last longer. Some of the kitchen appliances we recommend cleaning include the microwave, dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, and air fryer.
Look Through Your Cabinets for Expired Items
Do you have a junk drawer in your house that you choose to ignore? These small spaces can start to accumulate so much junk that it will be hard to overcome. Spring cleaning is a great time to clean out these areas of disarray and bring them to order. You may have valuable items in these areas. Similarly, the condiment section of your fridge can quickly become overwhelmed with the different sauces you have obtained over the years. While condiments tend to have a long shelf life, it is crucial to watch for any that might have expired. This can be a great way to make more room in your fridge for new additions.
Look Through Your Closet
Winter is coming to an end, and for many of us, that means goodbye to our long coats and hello to our summer shorts. Spring offers a great opportunity to get your closet ready for the warmer months. Be sure to look through the clothing you are putting away or bringing into your closet for any items that might feel outdated or that might not fit any longer. Having a clean closet will lead to less clutter overall. Clutter can contribute to feeling stressed, so it is important to find ways to minimize clutter whenever possible – both in your life and environment.
What is In-Season During the Springtime, and What Benefits Do These Foods Offer?
Mangoes
Mangoes are not only a sweet treat that can pair well with just about any meal, but it also has significant digestive benefits. Mangoes contain a digestive enzyme called amylase. Digestive enzymes help your body break down the different foods you are consuming and aid in the absorption process of the nutrients found in said food. While gut health enzymes can be found in the form of a bloating supplement, mangoes can be a great way also to reap its benefits and boost the nutrient level of your meals.
Asparagus
Asparagus also has digestive benefits due to its high levels of fiber and antioxidants. Asparagus can also pair well with just about any meal, but my personal favorite way to use it in the springtime is to throw it in a refreshing pasta salad. Asparagus also is a low-calorie food making it a wonderful option for those looking to still reap its nutritional benefits without adding a significant amount of carbs to their daily intake.
Artichokes
Artichokes might not be the first food you think of when it comes to the spring time, but you would be surprised with its nutritional benefits. Artichokes contain a substances that helps to support you liver in excreting bile which your body uses to expel toxins and to absorb vitamins from the foods you are consuming. Artichokes are also high in protein, making it a wonderful option for anyone who is looking to adopt to a plant-based diet. Artichokes are sometimes sold jarred, which means they can have a long shelf-life.
Any new season brings new opportunities and new beginnings. Take the time this week to think about the way you want to honor spring and embrace all it has to offer!