Ahhhh spring has sprung….trees are blooming, flowers are growing, birds are chirping. Oh wait, sorry guys, that’s in the south. Up north, we’re still chipping ice off of our windshields some mornings and heading to work wearing multiple layers. It’s a weird season out here in Fargo, one day it can be 60 degrees and sunny, but in the blink of an eye the wind picks up, the mercury dips and we find ourselves back in our long johns and snowboots. Oh the pain of it all! As a North Dakota newbie, I’m learning to embrace this season of in-between and while I’m counting down the days until things start blooming well, I definitely won’t be packing away my Sorel’s just yet.

As I mentioned, I’m a total North Dakota newb so this whole “winter-lasts-six-months-or-longer” thing is kind of foreign to me. But in order to keep the all too common winter blues from hijacking my spring, I made a spring bucket list for this in-between season in the upper midwest. So, without further ado, enter into this challenge at your own risk...and be sure to bring your parka and maybe some sandals, too. Ya never know what you’re gonna get out here in North Dakota, do ya?!

Get to spring cleaning. Open those windows, breathe in the probably freezing air and get to scrubbin’. Kick off the season with a clean slate, literally. Plus, how nice does it feel to stop breathing recycled air for a change?!

Pack away your winter coat....maybe. Yikes. What? Yeah we know, it’s still kind of cold. But the second we decided to pack away our parkas and winter boots, we felt lighter...literally. That stuff weighs like 10 pounds (at least.)

Buy fresh flowers. Nothing says spring quite like something blooming. So grab some blooms at the grocery store and wait for the instant mood boost.

Eat your lunch outside. Sure, you might need to pack a blanket….but soak in that Vitamin D and venture outside on your lunch break. Wash your car. Guys. it’s time to remember what color your car really is.

Head to opening day. What’s better than a day at the diamond? Grab your baseball hat and snag a seat at Target Field. (Psssst….Opening Day is April 3rd!)

Rearrange your house. The changing of seasons is the perfect time redecorate. Need some inspiration? Head to the Eco Chic Design Conference and you’re sure to find that creative spark you were looking for.

We're only just getting started with our spring to-do list...have an idea we should add? Send it our way! Want to join us in checking off our list? Let us know in the comments below!