Eastertide is such a joyous time – in the Northern Hemisphere, spring is beginning, and the season of Eastertide runs all the way from Easter Day until Pentecost on May 20.  I think of Eastertide as a time to remember that play and joy are such an important part of being human.  So, without further ado, here are 50 ways to make Eastertide memorable:

1.  Dye eggs and try your hand at some spring crafts
2. Visit a sheep farm where the sheep are being shorn and then wash, card, and dye some fleece.
3. Make projects having to do with sheep – I have an entire Pinterest board devoted to to wool and knitting here
4. Spring clean your house (deep clean)
5. Get rid of things you no longer use; paring down in the spring feels so good!
6. Re-vamp your diet to include even more fruits and vegetables and meatless meals.
7. Take great care of your skin
8. Cleanse your rhythm from things outside the home that are no longer serving you or your family
9. Look at our bee and butterfly friends in the garden, in books, and in crafts.  There are some ideas on my spring Pinterest board
10.  Clear your life from people who bring you negative energy
11. Make time to spend with those you love and trust – family and friends
12. Think carefully about new endeavors.  What are you growing for this season?
13. Find a wonderful new book to read!
14. Go hiking.
15. Go camping. If your spouse doesn’t like to camp, gather a moms and childrens group to go.
16. Spend time in nature every day.
17. Add some puppetry to your life
18. Try journaling 50 days of gratitude
19. Change your priorities so you have time for self-care.
20. Slow down and rest
21. Learn some beautiful new songs for spring for circle time or to sing as a family
22.  Carefully investigate your spiritual path and find a way to deepen your inner work
23. Go easy on yourself and give yourself space
24. Find an app to help you meditate or visualize
25. Go swimming
26. Get a massage or sit in a sauna.
27. Spend time with animals.
28. Get to know your local farmers and enjoy local foods.
29. Create art
30. Plan ahead…or not. Whichever brings you joy in your homeschooling!  Here is some inspiration for planning high school and here is some inspiration for planning the grades.  Also, here is  a whole Pinterest board devoted to the  Early Years
31. Learn some new Waldorf verses
32. Pick fruit
33. Plant a garden
34. Create something beautiful for your outdoor space
35. Plan new adventures in travel –
36. Have a May Day festival shared with friends
37. Plan for Ascension Day
38. Plan for Pentecost through these musings
39. Make some rock art
40. Create, cook, and sing for Pentecost
41. If you celebrate Pentecost as a family, consider a gathering for Pentecost
42. Encourage someone or become someone’s mentor.
43. Drink more water
44. Set up a new exercise plan
45. Catch up on your doctor and dentist appointments
46. Take naps
47. Walk in nature
48. Watch a sunrise
49. Go slow and enjoy spending time with your children.  If you are homeschooling, less books and more play.
50. Have a picnic

Blessings,

Carrie