Although what constitutes spring varies depending on local climate and location in the world, in New England, it’s hard not to be super psyched about the beautiful weather that will become part of our daily life. (That is, if all goes well.)
Longer days, leisurely strolls outside, a sunny day with a light breeze — I want it all. Mostly, I just want to say goodbye to winter and tell it never to come back again. (Of course, talk to me next Christmas when I'm sad there's no snow.) Here are 50 (yep, 50) things we can finally do once spring rolls around.
1. Fly a kite
2. Watch "Game of Thrones" (which is back March 31, finally)
3. Ride a bike
4. Sleep with the windows open
5. Drive with the top down
6. Fill a vase with flowers
7. Go on a vacation to somewhere cold and not be miserable
8. Refuse to wear a coat
9. Break out your spring clothes
10. …Or just go ahead and buy a whole new spring wardrobe
11. Put away your Uggs
12. Go to a drive-in movie (if you can find one)
13. Go to bed knowing that when you wake up, you car won’t be covered in three feet of snow
14. Pack away your scarves/mittens
15. Garden
16. …Or plant some seeds and forget about them
17. Walk outside instead of on a treadmill at the gym
18. Jump in puddles
19. Jump in mud
20. …Get new shoes after jumping in aforementioned mud
21. Turn off the heat (and save some money!)
22. Play baseball/softball
23. Or go to a baseball game
24. Go to the beach (but not in the water)
25. Grab an iced coffee
26. …Followed by some ice cream
27. Hike without snowshoes
28. Run in a marathon (maybe train first?)
29. Walk in a marathon (more realistic)
30. Plan a picnic
31. Invest in some rain boots, an umbrella, and a raincoat
32. Instagram it
33. Read a book outside (but charge your e-book reader first)
34. Visit a winery
35. …Or two or three or four
36. Check out a zoo
37. Dine outdoors
38. Shop at a flea market
39. Try a food truck
40. Eat pastel-colored candy
41. Paint eggs
42. Volunteer
43. …To finish the Easter candy before it goes bad
44. Buy Peeps
45. …To blow up in the microwave
46. Stop at a farmer’s market
47. Bring a plant to work to brighten your desk
48. …But be understanding when it inevitably dies under the florescent lights (no substitute for the sun)
49. Play fetch with your dog
50. Go outside!
Whatever you decide to do, once March 20 hits, there’s no excuse not to celebrate that it’s spring — you made it through another dark winter! Treat yo’self!