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Spring Refresh: Your Ultimate Seasonal Reset
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items This list is my fave ways to refresh for Spring and bring a renewing mindset into the season! These are some of the best ways I get into Spring refresh. *This list contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you, which I may make a small commission ...
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Books for a Spring Reset
Spring Cleaning Must-Haves + Guides
Self Care Rituals
Airy Home Upgrades
Top Spring Recipes
Spring Break Destinations on a Budget
Books for a Spring Reset
Reading how to reshape your life while the flowers are blooming is a unique vibe
Refocus your mind onto building new habits that can reinvigorate your life!
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Stop sabotaging yourself when you are fully capable and deserve the best that you can be
The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest
Your mind is the most powerful thing that you own, make it a positive place you can go to
Good Vibes, Good Life: Self-Love Key
Alright, this one isn't gonna be for everyone, but the principles in it are something to take a peak at
The 5AM Club by Robin Sharma
Surrounding yourself around an environment of positive mindsets and happy people can essentially make or break your happiness
Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee
If you feel more inspired when you aren't being yelled at, this book is for you! It's a gentle way of giving you the inspiration to get done what you need to get done.
The Comfort Book by Matt
Haig
Stop denying yourself the happiness being you simply because you want to fit in. This book is all about following your authenticity
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
I feel like to really embrace Spring, you need to fully embrace your creativity and get outside your comfort zone and this book represents that beautifully
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
Although it may seem simple, this book of small changes can help you redefine your habits and help your productiveness.
Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven
Simplicity resonates with Spring so well. And findin a way to bring that into your home is even more incredible. This book helps shape your living to more intentional and less material
Soulful Simplicity by Courtney Carver
Spring Cleaning Must-Haves + Guides
I love having the deep clean of the year be when the windows are open and the flowers start to bloom
This helps with cleaning so much (imo). It's not perfect but it gets the job done well and can be used in every room in the house
The Pink Stuff Miracle Multi-Purpose Cleaner
Something I am trying to bring into 2025 with me is cleaning without the waste. Blueland is cool in this because instead of buying another plastic tub of products, it sends refills in alternative packing
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products | Refillable | Blueland
I've been using Mrs. Meyers for years and one thing I truly love about it is that it smells clean and fresh. It doesn't have a chemical smell. It also cleans well
Mrs Meyers Cleaning Products
I didn't understand the hype until I realized that the whole texture of the sponges changed with the temperature of water you used it with.
Scrub Daddy Sponges
We've had this for YEARS. The best way to clean small areas of carpet. We recently just bought a new one and the power is still there
Little Green ® Portable Carpet Cleaner - BISSELL
Ok, I'm a sucker for a nice looking cleaning product and this is just that. It's non-toxic and earth friendly. The only thing I wish it wasn't in plastic but it is a great alternative
Branch Basics - Human Safe Cleaning Products
DECLUTTERING! Marie talks about minimalistic and simplifying life by getting rid of what doesn't belong.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Building a home is hard. Building the vibe to fit yourself and family is even harder. This book shows how to keep a routine based cleaning solution
Clean Mama's Guide to a Peaceful Home
If cleaning hours on end once a week/month isn't your thing, this book shows how to keep it clean with just 10 minutes a day
Simply Clean by Becky Rapinchuk
Need the inspiration to clean? Here's some easy cleaning hacks to make it less daunting
Clean My Space - Youtube
If you have a goal to reach a more minimalistic life, the minimal mom is a great place to start :)
The Minimal Mom
Self Care Rituals
Nothing quite says spring like gearing up your self-care to be more intentional with treating yourself
Boost circulation & de-puff this spring. Focusing on yourself is so important!
Jade Roller & Gua Sha, Face Roller
This book is essentially warmth and comfort wrapped into pages. It is a cozy way to revel in self care
The Little Book of Hygge
Renew your mind this spring with a simple 5 minute journaling session. Tkae th etime to release the stress of the day or get your day started
The Five Minute Journal - Intelligent Change
Seasonal teas can be fun and spring is a great time to experiment with the different teas. I personally go crazy for anything with Bergamot. So their Spring Tea blend is my favorite!
Spring Tea
I love weighted blankets and they are a great way to relax after a long day of cleaning ;)
Weighted Blanket
Dry brushing is an interesting self care step that can exfoliate skin & improve circulation
Dry Brushing
This book is a sweet reminder about taking care of ourselves while the seasons change.
Wintering by Katherine May
Looking for more push towards self care? Calm is a phenomonal way to relax deeply and soak in the may flowers
Calm - The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep
Yoga is nice to wake up to. Adriene encourages gentle ways to get your body moving
Yoga With Adriene
Another favorite way to appease self care is yoga while listening to waves crashing against the beach.
Boho Beautiful Yoga
Airy Home Upgrades
I live for upgrades in my home that make it more springy and less dark and dingy
I love a good eye stopping wall piece and peel and stick wallpaper is an easy way to involve an accent wall, even when you aren't allowed to paint
Floral Wallpaper
Again but with more leaves and less floral for a more atrium vibe. My personal go-to
Botanical Peel & Stick Removable Wallpaper
Mirrors are one of my favorite ways to make rooms seem larger than they are and add a nice touch to fill in empty spaces
Mirrors
having storage bins that slid out from under the bed easily is so much nicer than cramming a bunch of odds and ends under the bed and forgeting about them. This way it's decluttered
Under Bed Storage
I LOVE woven baskets. Ours is currently storing blankets in our living room and it works seamlessly
Loop Handle Woven Basket
Lately, I have been loving saving dramatic light pieces for pendant lights over a sink in the kitchen or bathroom. These fans are great ways to upgrade bedrooms and other small spaces
Minimalist Ceiling Fan With Light
Top Spring Recipes
Fall will always be my favorite food season, however these are some of my favorite spring recipes
I love a good balsamic vinaigrette and this one is just as good with fresh strawberries!
Strawberry Spinach Salad
I love asparagus and this one is refreshing and bright the moment the lemon touches, it becomes magic
Lemon Garlic Asparagus in a Pan
YUM. My mouth is watering just writing this. Mango salsa chicken is one of my favs between the bite of the chicken and the sweet and tart of the salsa, I could eat it all day. Enjoy with rice or with some fresh tortillas and a margarita!
Mango Salsa Chicken
Something I have been enjoying for a while is Avo toast with lemon and everything bagel seasoning on top of buttered homemade toast (or fresh baked from a local bakery) and sweet cherry tomatoes. SUCH A SPRINGY DISH!
Tomato Avocado Toast
I'm not gonna lie to you, I enjoy a sweet breakfast and this one is great for spring morning!
Chia Pudding (Berry)
These carrot cake muffins may not be the prettiest, but they are great for Easter brunch!
Carrot Cake Muffins
I adore lemon and in spring, this is the greatest part of eating for me. Lemon in a sweet dessert is my definition of warmer weather
Easy Mini Lemon Tarts
The easiest, fun drink that the whole family can enjoy! If you want it sweeter, add in some honey or pure maple syrup!
Strawberry Basil Mocktail
Lemonade marks the beginning of summer for me. But when it's only spring, adding hints of honey on lavender is a perfect welcome
Lavender Mint Lemonade
Spring Break Destinations on a Budget
I don't believe in spending a ton of money on a vacation you probably won't remember so here's some fun budget Spring Breaks!
Looking for nice weather and affordable fun? ATX is the place!
Austin, TX
Walkable historic charm for a more laid back spring break
Charleston, SC
Something about southern charm that makes you want to getaway. A great budget friendly spring break destination
Savannah, GA
If you can't make it to Cabo this spring break, check out the best of Phoenix! Warm, sunny, pools everywhere!
Phoenix, AZ
Looking to live out your OBX dreams? NC takes the cake! An epic budget friendly place to visit for spring break
Outer Banks, NC
LV is budget friendly if you're smart with your money and don't gamble or drink too much! Otherwise there are so many fun things to do!
Las Vegas, NV
Whether you're going for Mardi Gras or Spring Break, NOLA is a great destination for a budget friendly trip
New Orleans, LA
Looking to leave the continental US for a little more adventure? Puerto Rico is a great place for spring break!! And no passport needed :)
Puerto Rico
Headed west for SB? San Diego is the place to be! Again, like Vegas, just be smart with your budget and you can have a fun budget-friendly holiday
San Diego, CA
Best Places to See Spring Blooms in U.S.
It may not be Holland and tulips, BUT these are still amazing places to check out this Spring!
Cherry blossoms have a special place in my heart that really aliven the light and freshness of spring. Seeing them in DC is a great spectacle.
Cherry Blossoms - Washington, DC
Want to see the tulips but can't make it to holland? Skagit Valley is a wonderfully colorful area in April.
Tulip Festival - Skagit Valley, WA
Seeing poppies bloom in the spring is so vibrant and warming
Poppies - Antelope Valley, CA
If you are headed to NYC this spring check on the magnolia and cherry blossoms blooming!
Magnolias and Cherry Blossoms - Central Park, NYC
Personally, bluebonnets aren't my favorite in the bunch, but they are still pretty cool to see in full bloom.
Bluebonnets - Texas Hill Country
Obviously, I love a good cherry blossom and the capital of them sits right on the heart of the great state of Georgia.
Cherry Blossom Festival - Macon, GA
The zen of this garden in spring is unmatched. So calming to walk through here on a bright and sunny day
Chicago Botanic Garden - Chicago, IL
The mystique of this garden in the midst of Oregon's notorious weather is a more subtle welcoming of spring
Portland Japanese Garden - Portland, OR
The smoky's are always a good place to visit and in the spring, that's no different!
Spring in Great Smoky Mountains - Tennessee/North Carolina