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Think of this post as your personal guide to help you make it through the good (extra sunlight, being outdoors more, pretty flowers, backyard parties, etc.) and the not-so-good parts (allergies, cleaning, weather, insect bites, etc.) of spring.
1. Enjoy an extra hour of sunlight with an alarm clock that does more than just tell time! It can wirelessly charge your phone, act as a Bluetooth speaker, and can be used as a night light. Starting your day in the springtime will be nothing short of enjoyable!
2. File your taxes by Tuesday, April 18 with the deluxe Turbotax downloadable software. You can submit up to five Federal e-files, one state download, and import your W-2 by uploading a photo or PDF. If you have little tax knowledge and absolutely dread this time of year, then you might want to give this a try.
3. Take allergy medicine if you're plagued with sneezing, runny nose, itching and watery eyes, coughing, and other seasonal allergy symptoms. The active ingredient in these Amazon-brand pills is an antihistamine that can be compared to the active ingredient in Zyrtec. Reviewers say they only need one pill to keep their symptoms under control for the full 24 hours.
4. Use a ceramic coating spray on your car so pollen won't stick to it and create a disgusting yellow film. It delivers a water-repelling, water-sheeting, and chemical resistant protection that can last up to 12 months. After you clean and dry your car, prep it with a clay bar, then apply a coat of the spray, and use a microfiber cloth to wax. The car wash could never give you a shine this good!
5. Keep your grass trimmed regularly with a push lawn mower. It has four blades, weighs under 20 pounds, is great for small lawns, and can cut blades of grass up to four inches tall. Now you can keep your yard looking neat without any of the noise you would get from an electric mower.
Promising review: "Great purchase! This mower worked much better than I thought it would. Easy assembly. My girlfriend and I put it together in 15 minutes. Some people are in disbelief that I bought and use this, especially seeing as I've never cut my own grass. This has saved me so much money. My grass seems to be healthier than it ever has. And it's great exercise. My only regret is that I wish I would have bought the bigger one. I have a lot of grass for the small one. More exercise I guess...5 stars!" —Bonnie Phillips
Get it from Amazon for $81.04+ (available in two sizes).
6. Bust out your spring cleaning checklist, because it's time to deep clean your home. This downloadable PDF has boxes that you can edit to fit the needs of your home. Once everything is filled out and printed, you'll be one step closer to an immaculate house!
7. Invest in some bug repellent for all of your outdoor activities. Simply spray on your arms and legs to protect yourself from mosquitoes, biting flies, gnats, ticks, chiggers, and fleas. Actually enjoy the outdoors without randomly smacking your body every two minutes.
8. Keep a light jacket handy because springtime is known for its inconsistent weather. This is a classic wardrobe staple that can be worn on a rainy or sunny day. It also goes well with almost any outfit.
9. Store an umbrella in your car or your bag at all times just in case it rains. It's heavy-duty, compact in size, and can fit in your bag or in the side door of your car.
10. Apply sunscreen to your face and body to prevent sunburns. It goes on sheer, it's nongreasy, and it's fast-absorbing. Make sure you wear sunblock daily to protect your skin from UV rays.
11. Get a pair of New Balance running shorts that aren't too tight but aren't too loose. They're great for running and stretching and will allow you a wide range of motion. It's getting warmer outside and a nice morning jog doesn't sound so bad!
12. And try a pack of two night running lights so you can feel seen and safe while jogging in the dark. They can be securely clipped on to your clothes, hat, and backpack straps for a more illuminated run. You can also attach them to your dog's collar when you take them for a late-night walk.
13. Pick up an artificial tulip arrangement because you absolutely adore flowers but you're either allergic or you hate how quickly they wilt. Luckily for you these babies will keep their vibrant hues all season long! You no longer have to buy fresh flowers every other week, and now you can spend the extra cash on something nice.
Maison DeGinger Jar is a small business based in the US that sells handmade home decor pieces.
Promising review: "I love, Love, LOOOOOVE these tulips. I purchased them in the champagne color and I couldn't be happier. I am a true flower lover and these look and feel beautiful. Even the packaging was beautiful. I have two sets in this arrangement just to give you an idea to whether you need to purchase more for your desired look. Don't hesitate to order them." —Felisha
Get them from Maison DeGinger Jar on Etsy for $19.99 (available in five colors).
14. Stash your thick winter coats and sweaters inside vacuum-sealed storage bags and swap them for your colorful tops, dresses, and light jackets. With these bags, you'll keep your clothes protected from water, air, dust, and extreme weather conditions. Create extra room in your closet so you can fill it with more trendy pieces you'll be buying soon.
15. Spray your in-season produce with a fruit and veggie cleaner because you definitely should be removing the pesticides before you eat them. Just spray a generous amount for firm produce, rub for 30 seconds, then rinse thoroughly. You need this if you think that solely rinsing is enough to clean your food.
16. Reach your water intake goals with a 32 oz. water bottle that includes a straw, locking cover, and marked time stamps so you can stay encouraged and hydrated. It's so easy to forget to drink water when you want to enjoy all that spring has to offer.
Promising review: "LOVE IT! I am very picky when it comes to water bottles, but this one is perfect! It is 32 ounces, so it holds a lot of water to drink throughout the day! My favorite part is that you can add ice to it, and it will not sweat due to the material it is made of, which I LOVE!" —Bianca Aguilera
Get it on Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 12 colors).
17. Wear a high-ponytail running cap with built-in UPF 50 protection so you can enjoy the outdoors while keeping sweat out of your face. It also comes with a hole and strings to hold your ponytail or high bun in place. This cap is built to perform and is ready for your toughest workouts.
Vimhue is an Arizona-based, woman-owned small business that specializes in uniquely engineered running hats.
Promising review: "I LOVE these caps so much! During Hurricane Ida, we had two trees fall on our home. I wore them daily as I was cleaning debris, tarping my roof, and helping others around me do the same. I love that they are high quality, made by women, for women. They are my go-to gift for friends, everyone loves how they accommodate ponytails and buns." —brittanygraybill
Get it from Vimhue on Etsy for $29 or from Vimhue's site for $29+ (available in 25 colors).
18. Use a digital vacation planner to finalize all of your spring break plans. Organize your checklists, budgets, itinerary, bookings, and more with this editable PDF.
19. Upgrade your indoor and outdoor garden with a super chill gnome. It's a hand-painted work of art that brings good vibes wherever it's placed.
20. Water your plants with a dripping rain cloud that only needs four ounces of water for vibrantly-colored, thriving plants. All you need to do is stick the acrylic rods, pour water into the hole, and watch it slowly drip onto their gorgeous green foliage. After the 10 minutes are up, you'll see why they say "April showers bring May flowers."
The Axelsson Fun Factory is a small business based in Georgia that sells several variations of the dripping rain cloud.
Promising review: "So creative!! What a cute idea!! I love watching my cloud rain!! Great quality and it has become a topic of conversation at my house. Everyone who sees it , thinks it’s ingenious!! Just awesome!!!!" —Gloria
Get it from the Axelsson Fun Factory on Etsy for $21.22 (originally $24.97).
21. And keep your plants fed with Miracle-Gro indoor plant food spikes, aka the answer to your starving-plant crisis. Place a few of them in the soil and watch your droopy plant ~spring~ back to life!
Promising review: "I swear by these plant food spikes!!! The package says they are for indoor plants, but I actually use them for all of my outdoor plants, especially my herbs. I first tried these after planting some basil and other herbs that seemed to be taking an eternity to grow. I figured I'd give them a try since they were so inexpensive and wow!!!!! Within just a few days, my plants had grown more than double what they had grown in the previous several weeks!! One of my friends (who also enjoys gardening) came over to my house and was in awe of how big and healthy all of my herbs were. When I told her about these spikes, she went straight from my house to purchase some and had the exact same growth results." —GatorDO17
Get a pack of 48 spikes from Amazon for $5.69.
22. Install new air filters in your AC because you would be disgusted to see how much dust can accumulate in a few months. If you're someone who has allergies, then you need a filter that will trap pollen, dust mites, dander, smoke, and other irritants that make your eyes water and make you sneeze. This season you'll start using your AC a lot more, and you'll be glad to inhale clean air.
23. Use a microfiber dusting kit that can reach the high windows, walls, and ceilings in your home. It comes with a collapsable 13-foot long extension pole and three different attachment heads. You can easily clean areas that would usually have you crouching down to reach them aswell.
24. Remove any caked-on gunk from your grill with this heavy-duty cleaner. Grill season is among us, and the last thing you want to do is spend anymore time removing last year's food morsels from your grates.
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