31 tips for March

Posted by: Cari Pemberton in General on Mar 06, 2011 Print PDF

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  1. In like a lion – start a clutter clean up like the lioness you are! Overstuffed shoe racks, hear me roar!
  2. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a family reading of one his books.
  3. Do something nice for yourself today – soak a little too long in the tub with a book, buy your favorite beverage, or browse a bookstore.
  4. Tell your kids a story about something embarrassing you did at their age. Laugh together.
  5. Knock one pesky task off your to-do list. Rinse. Repeat.
  6. Write a long letter to an elderly relative.
  7. File or shred at least 10 papers today.
  8.  Compliment someone you don’t know today.
  9. Refer to your barista or waiter by name. Ask how their day is going.
  10. Choose some fun activities you can do as a family over spring break.
  11. Schedule any needed childcare for spring break now.
  12. Buy some cabbage and corn beef for St. Patrick’s Day.
  13. Make sure you’re getting enough sleep. If not, set yourself up for better rest.
  14. Daylight Saving Time begins today.
  15. Enjoy the last Tuesday of winter!
  16. Try a new way of styling your hair. If it doesn’t work, just shampoo and start over.
  17. Kiss your favorite Irish person today!
  18. Try hot cocoa with some added peppermint or coconut creamer or extract.
  19. Bid farewell to winter in your favorite warm PJ’s.
  20. Spring has sprung! Celebrate with some favorite spring foods – asparagus, ham, artichokes…
  21. Express your gratitude for all the blessings in your life.
  22. Take the ouch out of next Monday by determining what frazzles you the most – getting up early again, skipping breakfast, choosing an outfit…
  23. Thank the next military member you see for his or her service to our country.
  24. Will you ever really watch those VHS movies? Use an online swap service to get DVD’s.
  25. Research a science question online with your child. Finally answer why the sky is blue, or how caterpillars turn into butterflies.
  26. Surprise your husband with a date night, even if it’s at home after the kids are asleep.
  27. Read the story of Jesus’ last days with your teenagers.
  28. Color with your little one today. Don’t worry about staying in the lines.
  29. Make a list of your favorite memories from your first 29 years.
  30. Give your child a back or foot massage.
  31. Out like a lamb – spend a quiet day at home – in your PJ’s if possible.

    Cari Pemberton is a Certified Family Manager Coach and Director of Outreach and Training for Family Manager Coaching. She is the CEO to one husband, two daughters, two cats and one Labrador who thinks he is a person. Her upcoming events and special offers are posted at TheClutterCutters.net

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