One of the great joys of Eastertide is knowing we have fifty days of new beginnings and fresh starts as Eastertide stretches on for fifty days until Pentecost, which this year is celebrated on May 24. I love these glorious spring days, when the farm is green and the world looks new. We don’t need filters on the pictures we take at the farm, because the real life colors of spring are beautiful and stunning all on their own.

Stillness is a virtue for these days. Not necessarily stillness of movement, but stillness of the heart. How do we find the meditative contemplation of these days? These are days of growing and stretching as we look into ourselves.

What kinds of stillness are you creating this Eastertide? What kind of space are your creating? You cannot grow new things without space for that soil to germinate. What would you put on your 50 day list that you would like to see grow?

If you are looking to celebrate Eastertide with your children, here is a list I shared in 2018 and am sharing again for family activities:

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

I am wishing you all the most amazing Eastertide full of joy and glorious spring moments! Go outside and see that beautiful sky and listen to the chirping birds (my favorite). Looking forward to the rest of April and into May!

Warmly,

Carrie