Spring Family To Do List

Spring is a favorite time of year for me. There are so many things to do. Spring seems to bring extra energy with it too.
1. Go to a baseball Game
You can go to a major league game or even cheer on the local high school team.
2. Go to the zoo
It is so much more enjoyable to go to the zoo in the spring before it is blazing hot out and there are usually always babies to be seen in the spring.
3. Plant a Fairy Garden
This seems to be trendy right now. Most garden stores have specialty items to create your fairy garden.  We are making ours as an extension of our playhouse. I let the kids pick out their own plants and flowers. We found great fairies and creatures at the craft store for a fraction of the price of the garden store. This can even be made in pots on a deck or in the house
4. Go to the Farmers Market
Try new things and enjoy the fresh local produce. It always seems to taste better. Our kids love the samples! 
5. Plant a garden
If you have the space, you can plant more than you will ever need. If you don't have the space, you can plant in pots. My kids always eat so much more of the veggies we grow because they love the reward that they get from taking care of them.  When we have a surplus of veggies, we always experiment with ways to eat them too.
6. Plant a tree
This is a nice yearly tradition. Each one can represent the year. 
7. Pick up trash in your neighborhood or local park
As everything starts to turn green and it warms up, we are outside a lot.  After the hibernation of winter, there always seems to be litter and trash around. It is nice to take ownership for your neighborhood or local part and help clean it up.
8. Take a family hike
Spring is the perfect time to hike. The kids don't whine because of the heat and there is a lot to look at. We go on scavenger hunts for signs of spring to keep them busy. 
9. Go fishing
We love to dig the worms out of our yard and walk down to the neighborhood pond. Fishing calls for patience and allows us to have some great conversations and family time while waiting for that bite!
10. Spring clean and donate
We all love to spring clean. This is a great time to involve your kids and have them donate toys and clothes that they don't need any more. 
11. Have a garage sale
Instead of donating, you can always try to sell it first. We let our kids keep the money that they make from selling their own things. 
12. Start a family book club
With school ending for summer break soon, this is a great way to keep kids motivated to continue to read through the summer. Parents can read to younger kids and older kids can read independently. Do fun activities that have to do with the book or watch the movies that go with the book.
 13. Play in the rain
April Showers bring May Flowers. Playing in the rain brings out the kid in all of us. It's fun to splash around and let it go for a little while. 
14. Have a picnic
Pack a picnic and enjoy the outdoors. 
15. Play at the park
Instead of just taking your kids to the park, get on the play equipment and join them in their fun. It can actually be a great workout as well!