101 Spring Ideas

1. Buy the kids (and yourself) a pair of rain boots and go splashing in the puddles.

2. go to the park and fly a kite or throw a frisbee around.

3. Get the tutorial for this Spring wreath over at the Hybrid Chick

4. Buy some chalk and turn the driveway into your canvass or play hopscotch.

5. Print out some free Spring subway art from Agape Love Designs or Smile Like You Mean It

6. I love this tutorial on how to make origami cherry blossoms from Duitang and if you put it in a gorgeous tall vase it would look great on your mantel or entrance table.

7. get free printable spring inspired scrapbook paper and embellishments from Crate Paper

8. Perhaps not the funnest activity in the word but with Spring brings Spring cleaning - you'll feel rejuvinated once its dones. There are a ton of great printables on Pinterest.

9. Make marshmallow flower cupcakes by cutting mini marshmallows in half with a pair of scissors then shake them in a bag of coloured sugar and apply to the iced cupcakes. I made the ones pictured for my daughters birthday.

10. pack up your favourite foods in a cooler and go for a picnic

11. or get some ideas for what to pack in your picnic basket from Kraft

12. get the free printable for these beautiful watercolour butterflies from ellinee.com

13. pick a bunch of flowers from your garden (or buy them at the grocery store) and put them in a vase to make your house feel instantly fresher and bring the springtime in

14. get the free printable for this adorable Spring banner over at iheartnaptime

15. plant a veggie or herb garden. You can also plant one in a small window planter and keep it indoors all year long. I suggest planting chives outdoors. I do not have a green thumb in any way and the chives keep coming up healthy every year even though I don't water them.

16. Get the tutorial for this cheery wooden floor mat at Lowes

17. update your wardrobe for Spring by buying a few signature pieces and large chunky necklaces or bracelets in bright colours that you can pair with your existing wardrobe.

18. make these cute paper flowers to brighten up your home, get the tutorial from The Idea Room

19. Go for a walk through the woods with your kids. Check out Nature Detectives for some fun activities including a Sring Play Booklet, a woodland log book, a Signs of Spring Checklist and much more. The site is UK based but other than the signs of Spring with flowers I don't recognize most of the activities would apply most places.

20. build a bird house - you can build one as simple or as elaborate as you choose, I suggest putting it by a kitchen or popular window so you can watch the birds come and go as the please. You can get the instructions on how to build this birdhouse out of recycled materials from Fresh Home Ideas

21.  go Geocaching - use GPS to find hidden tupperware containers in your area where you can log in the date you found them or trade little trinkets with the next person who finds it. To find a hidden cache near you check out geocaching.com and type in your postal code or zip code.

22.  Plant tulips and other Spring Bulbs

23. Scrapbook about your adventures with this adorable (and free!) digital scrapbooking pack from Summertime Designs



24. go to a petting zoo or zoo to see all the baby animals

25. As soon as the weather turns nice I love to go outside and read a book on the deck or on a blanket in the backyard

26. Make spring cupcakes with shaved coloured chocolate - from Pastry Chef



27. check out 36 Spring recipes from Whipperberry

28. Have a Spring party - get all the printables you would need including invitations, cupcake toppers, candybar and cupcake wrappers and more from Bridgett Edwards

29.  send someone 'sunshine in a box', to see what she included in the below image visit  KaterineMaries.com or fill it with your recepients favourite yellow treats and some cut out images of suns.

30. Make dirt and worms dessert - make chocolate pudding and then a layer of Oreo cookie crumbs then tuck some gummy worms in. So much fun and tasty too.

31. go fishing

32. For some more Spring inspired lunches like the one pictured below visit Cookie Cutter Lunch

33. go berry picking - and pick some strawberries or raspberries or go orange picking

34. Send someone special a Springtime Card just because.

35. learn how to make these embrodered button napkins from Martha

36. go on a nature walk and see how many wildflowers you can name and pick a few to put in a vase when you get home

37. take advantage of all that rain  (and help the environment) by getting a rain barrel, great for watering plants or the lawn.

38. Decorate your mantel for Spring. Get inspiration from Sassy Sanctuary (pictured below)

39. Celebrate Eart Day on April 22nd: Some cities have a city wide 'hour off grid' and everyone turns off their power for an hour while there is free concert held, or you could plant trees, make crafts out of recycled materials, upcycle. Take part in the 100 mile challenge for a day and make sure all the food you eat comes from within 100 miles, pick up litter in your local park or have a clothing swap.

40. Get the tutorial on how to make this petal vase at Centsational Girl

41. learn how to make your own simple bird feeders in any shape you like from the happier homemaker

42. Brighten up your 'do with these super cute and colourful barretts, learn how to make them over at Lil Blue Boo

43. make your own flower pots. Get the tutorial to turn this metal bucket into a rock covered flower pot from Centsational Girl



44. Make a minature garden for the kids, grab some inspiration from The Imagination Tree and plant a few durable plants and give them a mini spade and watering can.

45. Make a bouqet of Spring Marshmallow pops - get the tutorial from Walmart

46. take your stale bread and go feed the ducks at your local pond

47. Leanrn how to make mosiac garden steps from Midwest Living

48. get a tutorial for a bright and cheery flower stenciled Spring tableclothe from HoneyBear Lane

49. I love this Nature Scavenger Hunt from Counting Coconuts with free printable or also her idea for a colour hunt but you'll have to find lists and images for your region or make your own.

50. You can print out these super fun seed envelopes to gift to your gardener friend or introduce your kids into gardening, so many uses. FInd them at Keeping Life Creative

51. go for a bike ride around your neighbourhood or on the boardwalk.

52. visit your local farmers market and buy some fresh local produce

53. go birdwatching, get a great 'how to' for making your own bird watching kit from Rythm of the Home

54. Make pink meringue Roses - get the recipe at Haniela's

55. Spring is the start of something new so why not make a resolution for Spring? Some small change you would like to make.

56. pull a prank on someone for April Fool's Day, just make sure it's funny (and not mean.)

57. Make your own miniture garden fit for a fairy, get inspiration for building your own fairy garden from Cozy Little House

58. Set the table for Spring with these bright and cheery centerpieces from Midwest Living + another 44 Spring centerpiece ideas.

59. visit your local farmers market for some fresh local goods and produce

60. play a round of golf or practice up your skills at the driving range

61. take advantage that the snow has melted and you can actually see the front of your house and improve your curb appeal - paint your door an unexpected colour like red, black or gold, flank your door with large planters or hang a seasonal wreath.

62. Make wall art from plastic spoons get the tuturial at Second Street

 

63. Get a tutorial to make your own pin wheels with a free printable template at FaveCrafts

 

64. put on your pajamas (or sweats) and load up the car with pillows and blankets and go to the drive in to watch a movie, or if you have a projector (or can borrow one) throw up a huge white sheet in the backyard and have a drive in experience without leaving your yard.

 

65. Celebrate Pi day on March 14th, by baking your favourite pie

 

66. throw a blanket on your back lawn or grab a telescope and go stargazing. If your city has an observatory there is often an evening once a month or so where they allow you to go stargazing for free.

 

67. Decorate with nests - get the how to from Martha

 

 

 68. save your apple seeds and get them to sprut by putting them in a damp paper towel in your fridge, once they have sprouted you can plant them in your backyard. I did this as a school project in grade 2 and the tree is still at my parents house.

69. Celebrate spring by enjoying Spring inspired mocktails or cocktails on your deck or back yard.

70. Visit your local greenhouse to see all the prety flowers and get some help deciding what plants and flowers are best for your gardening style.

71. Get the tutorial for making chalk board flower pots over at Tried and True

72. Although the water at your local beach is still freezing you can always go to your local community center and go for a swim.

73. blow bubbles

74. Get a pedicure or paint your toes a bright cheery colour in anticipation of wearing those cute sandals again.

75. Learn how to make a fruit bouqet at Creative Baby Shower Ideas , a great Spring gift for friends and neighbours

76. celbrate random Spring holidays like Find a Rainbow Day on April 3rd, National Sibling Day on April 10th, Cheeseburger Day on April 17th or National Pretzel Day on April 26th.

77. Have some rainy day activities planned - have a board game marathon or a wifit championship.

78. Get the 'how to' for making this cheery layered skirt from At the Picket Fence

 

79. De-clutter your house and donate it to a local charity or have a garage sale. Although it's hard to part with our things sometimes you will so much lighter once you do.

80. Learn how to make these adorable bead animals from Spoonful

 

 

81. print out some Spring colouring pages or some printable Spring puzzles

 

82. upcycle an old tshirt - get the tutorial from Make It & Love It

 

83. check you online community board for upcoming outdoor festivals

 

84. Find out how to make these Flower Lights out of cupcake liners over at Oh Happy Day

 



 

 

85. enjoy a beverage or appetizer on the patio at your favourite restaurant

 

86. go rollerblading

 

87. go for a walk around the neighbourhood and check out all the gorgeous gardens, or check out the winners of the local garden contests or city beautification winners.

 

88. get the tutorial for this Rainbow Ruffle Cake at Bubble and Sweet
 

 

89. join a co-ed softball team or just go watch a game for the evening

 

90. wash your car in the driveway

 

91. Learn how to make your own tilted flower pots with a bird bath from Home Stories AtoZ

 

  

92. play a game of horsehoes or washer toss in the backyard.

 

93. take a pottery class and try to make a vase or flower pot

 

94. Learn how to make your own paper orchids at the Elli blog
 

 

95. make a birdbath - glue together some upside down terracotta pots for the base and a shallow one for the bath. you can paint it with any design you'd like or create a glass mosaic on the bottom then seal it.

 

96. Have a Spring Brunch - and get some inspiration for a creative table setting with 53 Spring Table Decorating Ideas from Architecture Art Design

 

97. Make your own  DIY Terrarium Kit in a Jar - get the instructions and free printables from Wit & Whistle

  

 

98. grab a glass jar with a ventalated lid and go out and try to catch some bugs and frogs just make sure to let them go soon after

 

99. make sugar cookies from Sweetopia

 

 

100. grab your favorite candies like peach rings or fruit loops and make your own candy necklaces

 

101. Make your own cherry blossom art - from AlphaMom