March’s Spark of Joy

March can seem like a long month, but it can also be an opportunity to explore more ideas to bring a spark of joy into your life. Below are some ideas for you to choose.

Read a book outside your typical - March is all about reading. It’s the last month before spring activities kick in, and the itch to be outside wins your attention.

Try a new craft - Find a class where you can try on a new craft before jumping in completely.

Discover a new caffeinated drink - Typically drink coffee? How about trying a tea this month?

Make a new sauce - Mix it up! There is a vast amount of opportunities beyond olive oil and marinara red sauce. Pick a county and research its flavor palette.

Visit a garden store - There is something about walking into a garden store that makes one want to dig in the dirt. The smells, the colors, and the shapes!

Indulge in a forbidden snack - March is snack month, and it’s okay to indulge in a snack once in a while.

Clean out a closet or drawer - Okay, how can this bring a spark of joy into your month? Bringing order into your life, even in a small space, gives you a sense of hope.

Go outside and note what you hear - Take the time to take some deep breaths and really notice your surroundings. Spring is coming, do you hear birds singing?

Watch your favorite funny movie - Make a list of your favorite funny movies and pick one to watch this month. Keeping your spirits up will help make March fly by.

Buy a pastry - Nothing is better than the first smell fresh baked pastries in a store. It is completely intoxicating.