MARCH 2021

The weather may not quite yet feel like spring every day in the month of March, but we can dream of spring no matter.

"The flowers appear on the earth: the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land."

Song of Solomon 2: 12

IDEAS OF "TO DO'S IN MARCH

* fertilize trees and shrubs once growth starts

* transplant trees and shrubs when soil is workable but before they leaf out

* prune and fertilize roses

* scrub garden fountains with water or a mild vinegar solution - refill with fresh water

* clean out, inspect and repair bird houses for spring nesting season

* continue feeding birds and watch for hummingbirds

* repair and paint or stain fences, trellises, arbors and garden furniture

Get ready and enjoy the spring weather. And don't become so obsessed with the chores and "to do" list that you forget to sit in the sunshine and just soak it in.

"Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows."

- Helen Keller

Easter is not until April 4th this year; however the season of Lent has already started.  Lent is meant to be a time of repentance. These 40 days before Easter are a special time  to praise and worship the Lord, to read the Bible more often and come closer to the Lord.  Some Christians don't observe Lent and some do. Whether you observe the traditional Lent or not, it is a wonderful season to get yourself  closer to the Lord. 

How are you going to celebrate Easter this year?  We may need to begin now to think of innovative ways for celebration of this special season. 

 IDEAS FOR CELEBRATING EASTER 

Even If You Don't Feel  Comfortable Going Into A Crowd:

* Send Easter Cards to Loved Ones

*If weather permits possibly have Easter lunch outside where you will feel safer having family and friends around.

* Give your offering on-line or mail in to your church.

* Listen to the Easter Services on internet and sing along with the music.

You may e-mail me at sandykwright@yahoo.com since my gmail address is not working properly.

The month of March will bring days of warmer temperatures and  hopefully we will be able to open our windows and let the spring breezes blow through. 

Spring is a perfect  time to air out our houses and get rid of all  the winter blahs!  We have to work to air out our minds, our thinking as well.  Dust away all the negative thoughts of drab, bad, discouraging images and replace them with springlike images of joy, hope, peace and purpose. Think Up!!!

IDEAS FOR SPRING CLEANING:

* pick a sunshiny day and open the windows

* clean one room per day so it is not overwhelming

* To clean microwave (place large microwave safe bowl filled with 1 cup water, one chopped up lemon, 4 or 5 tablespoons of vinegar. Turn appliance on high for 5 minutes or until solution boils. Let it set for 5 minutes before opening door. Remove bowl and wipe the inside and outside of microwave with a cloth or sponge. Clean & fresh. 

* A sock makes a great dust cloth. You can put your hand inside for easy dusting.

* You cell phone probably harbors more germs than most anything else in your home. Power off. Wipe down with a microfiber cloth followed by a Lysol wipe. Let air dry for 5 minutes before drying it with a paper towel or microfiber cloth once more.