April showers bring May flowers! The rhyme was made long ago, but it still rings true. When the first April spring shower touches down, get wet and splash around in the puddles to bring some inner child joy. After making a splash, come inside, warm up and indulge in some fun indoor activities.
Create a comforting atmosphere inside with blankets, beverages and comforting snacks. Spring is full of pretty pastel colors, such as peach fuzz, Pantone’s color of the year. Decorate with Peach Fuzz with throw pillows or blankets. For an afternoon peachy-keen feeling, try a loose-leaf white tea made with elderberry, hibiscus, currants, peach, and rose petals.
April seasonal delights. Whatever you are craving in the spring typically involves spring produce. April’s seasonal foods include asparagus, artichokes, snap peas and strawberries. Seasonal herbs like basil, mint, and dill add flavor and freshness to meals. Light and refreshing dishes such as salads, smoothie bowls and grilled vegetables are perfect for springtime. Anything added with pesto, such as salmon or chicken dishes, is delicious this time of year. Chicken Primavera with asparagus, pearl onions, and peas is a perfect Italian Sunday dinner and spring meal inside, paired with a crisp white wine.
If you want to embrace the Peach Fuzz color while cooking, grab your white tea and try a Smoked Salmon Parfait for dinner and Peaches “n” Cream for dessert while sipping on a Peachy Connection.
Marathons. Movie marathons or binging a new Netflix show are always fun indoor activities when the weather is dark and stormy. Dim the lights, close the curtains or blinds, and enjoy popcorn and snacks. Look up some virtual tours of a museum or zoo. Many museums and zoos offer virtual tours that use 360-degree panoramic images, videos and audio recordings to provide an immersive experience. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn something new and experience something different. Not to mention, you aren’t limited by only the zoos in your area.
Friendly competitions. Board games are still an entertaining activity. Some will last the entire day because who has really finished a game of Monopoly playing by the rules?! Try out a new game online and have everyone in the house participate. Online gaming is a popular pastime. Gaming brings together friends worldwide and can relieve stress when reality becomes too much to cope with.
Spring arts and crafts can brighten the home while the weather is gloomy. Create a new spring wreath or make some DIY indoor planters. Get a head start for a Mother’s Day gift and create some magic for Mom! Create a decoupage vase with her favorite flowers or birds, and then fill it with tulips or other May flowers. Decoupage involves cutting out pictures, gluing them to an object, and then coating them with varnish. Similar to how Mod Podge works. If the Kentucky Derby is on your mind already, craft a hat for the event. This is a fun activity with friends, and you will surely stand out with a unique hat that’s just your own.
So, stay positive during these gloomy April showers and embrace the warmth and happiness inside.
