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Like a breath of fresh air, in blows this beautiful season full of exciting changes and wonderment. It is the perfect time to try something new and Celebrate Spring.

30 Ways to Celebrate Spring

Throw open the curtains and spread good cheer. Spring is here!

1. Make strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream.

2. Go to the zoo.

3. Bring a rocking chair onto your front porch.

4. Borrow a convertible.

5. Hook up the hammock.

6. Reacquaint yourself with your neighbours.

7. Share a jumbo box of Popsicles with the neighbourhood kids on the front porch.

8. Hang a tire swing.

9. Take a historic walking tour of your town or city.

10. Read outside.

11. Turn off the furnace and open the windows, even if it means you need to put on a sweater.

12. Hike through your nearest wildlife area or provincial park.

13. Sit on the grass with a book.

14. Go on a bike ride.

15. Make a great big salad for dinner. Grill chicken, cut in strips, place on a bed of lettuce, and top with your favorite veggies.

16. Paint your toenails bright pink. Go barefoot.

17. Buy a straw hat.

18. Eat raspberries.

19. Play disc golf. Set out for a local course or just designate a few trees as your "holes" and toss away.

20. Host an outdoor BBQ.

21. Fly a kite.

22. Blow bubbles.

23. Dine al fresco.

24. Treat yourself to a new pair of sunglasses.

25. Make sun tea.

26. Sit on a park bench. Just sit there and do nothing at all.

27. Make a homemade fruit smoothie for breakfast, and serve it in an elegant wine glass or goblet.

28. Get out your camera and take a walk through your neighbourhood. Document the signs of spring.

29. Bring the outdoors into your home with a splash of color. Search your home (or your favourite discount store) for vivid accents. Try a new rug in the entry hall, a few bright new pillowcases on the bed, new bath towels, or a new tablecloth in the dining room.

30. Sit outside and think of more ways to celebrate spring.

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