We survived February. Phew! Winter is not my favorite season, but I do love thinking about what happens beneath the surface of the cold winter grounds. So many things are buried, waiting patiently, ready to burst with growth and excitement at the start of spring.
I’m feeling a little buried beneath the surface myself, but am thinking about spring and feeling ready to help usher in the new season. Here are some simple ways I’m doing so:
Early Gardening
My grandfather told me when I was young, “Plant your first tomato seeds indoors on March 11.” He’d nurture those seeds until the fear of frost passed. Somehow, this tradition has stuck with me, and I always try to plant at least a few seeds every March. Watching seeds grow is a beautiful reminder that small steps, over time, lead to incredible growth. A welcome reminder on chilly March days!
Gearing up for Spring Sports
Spring sports are just around the corner, and after months of cold, quiet fields, everything is about to come back to life! I always look forward to seeing the lines at Disbrow Park freshly painted, lacrosse sticks pulled from storage, and tennis balls bouncing once again. My family is a big baseball family, so we’ll be following all different levels of the game — the Rye Garnets, Colby Mules, and New York Yankees! And if you were wondering if you should bring a jacket (maybe parka) to the game, yes you should! Spring may be here, but the chilly sidelines are no joke.
Declutter with Purpose
Clearing out closets, drawers, and my garage are things I LOVE to do. The newly found space always feels like such a win. Then I schedule a pickup with the Vietnam Veterans’ donation program at https://pickupplease.org/, post items in the Facebook “Buy Nothing Rye” group, or donate to the Rye Presbyterian Thrift Shop.
Soak up the Sun
Daylight Savings Time is here, and the sun stays out later. That’s one good thing about March. Another is that 45 degrees feels like a warm summer day that rewards us with renewed energy for things like an evening walk, browsing the shops on Purchase Street, or hiking through Edith Read. All of these things get our bodies and minds moving in the right direction.
Spring offers new beginnings — and just like the little stems that poke through the cold winter ground, we can also start to stretch and grow and revive our spirit — whether by tending to our home, health, or happiness.
See you out there!
Liz Woods is the founder of Ryemarkable Moms.
