7 Fun Things to do in March 6h6445

If March weather came “in like a lion” where you live, maybe spring can’t come soon enough for you.  Hopefully it will go “out like a lamb,” but until then, there’s plenty you can do combat the winter blahs.  Check out this list--You’ll find many reasons to celebrate as we look forward to sunnier skies!

Give a nod to Dr. Seuss. 4q5z5d

This brilliant children’s author, named The Lorax,” or make green eggs and ham using green food coloring.  Grab some Seuss-style inspiration and wisdom by looking up his famous quotes. 

Enjoy that extra hour of sunlight. 1p4y18

This year, we’re springing forward an hour on Sunday, March 14^th.  Sure, we lose an hour of shut-eye, but we gain an hour of sunshine.  What a great reminder that spring is fast approaching!  Use these longer days to your full advantage by doing something outside after school that you haven’t done in a while.  Maybe that means riding your bike, kicking a ball around, reading or just hanging out in the sun.  Whatever it is, make sure it’s fun and relaxing.

Eat pancakes with real maple syrup. 6f176c

Maple syrup festivals happen in March in Canada, Northeast America and anywhere maple trees grow.  If you live in a region that produces this gooey-sweet goodness, visit a sugar shack and discover first-hand the process of how maple tree sap becomes the liquid we put on our pancakes.  If you’ve never tried real maple syrup before, you’re in for a treat!  That bottle of Aunt Jemimah in your fridge is filled with mostly high fructose corn syrup.  Many Americans buy artificial pancake syrup because of its lower price, but you’ll help your health and local businesses by opting for the real stuff now and then.  Another reason to enjoy pancakes?  They were made the very first time in the US on March 25^th, 1882!

Make a craft - It’s National Craft Month. 6m2u9

In 1994, the Craft & Hobby Association created Craft Month to help people rediscover their creativity.  Get in touch with your inner crafter this month.  If someone you know has a birthday, make his card instead of buying it.  Or make a crafty breakfast of rainbow cloud donuts using just fruit loops, pipe cleaners and white mini powdered donuts.  String the fruit loops on the pipe cleaner and stick each end in the center of two donuts.  You could eat this on St. Patty’s Day too—maybe even with chocolate gold coins.

 

It’s spring break - Out with the old, in with the new. ig2h

Many schools have spring break in March.  Maybe your family is travelling to a tropical paradise during this time, but if not, use it to get ready for the warmer months.  You may be surprised how much you’ve grown over the winter.  Pull out your warm-weather clothes and donate what no longer fits.  If you need a new swimsuit, new sandals or some shorts, make a list of what to buy to refresh your closet for the new season.  Refresh yourself in other ways too.  Spend some time outside, relax, clean out your backpack and get organized so that you’ll feel ready to take on the world when you return to school.

Have a sham-rockin’ party. 3h44z

On March 17^th, St. Patty’s Day s’more snack mix:  Combine popcorn, green M&M’s, mini marshmallows and Golden Grahams cereal in a bowl.  Drizzle it with melted semi-sweet chocolate chips. 

Celebrate an early spring equinox. 335o1o

This year, spring is coming earlier than it has in over a century—since 1896 to be exact!  Mothers’ Day.  Plant some new seeds in your life as well—Spring is for new beginnings.  Release old grudges, attempt a new hobby or try making a new friend.

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