13 Things You Can Do With Your Extra Hour Of Sunshine

On March 13, we gain an extra hour of sunlight. Goodbye, short winter evenings — hello, long spring nights!

1. Some of those sports things.

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You know, the ones with the ball and the getting sweaty and the kicking, like this league.

2. Or go see some people play the sports.

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Nights are longer, evenings are warmer, and there is a plethora of live sports to see.

3. Go for an early-evening run.

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Now you can finally get to that resolution you made two months ago.

4. Meet friends for happy hour.

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Make sure it's a place where you can sit outside and enjoy the extra bit of sunshine.

5. Enjoy a sunset drive.

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Nothing can beat the feeling of a sunset drive with windows down, tunes up, and no worries in the world.

6. Read a good book outside.

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An extra hour of sunlight means an extra hour to read outside. Find some suggetions here.

7. Get swept up by nature.

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Turn off your phone, turn off your mind, and feel the golden glow on your skin.

8. Plant some stuff.

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Plant some peppers. Plant some plants. Plant some perennials. Figure out what's in season this spring.

9. Go on a walk with a friend.

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Now that you've got more sunlight, get off your phone and walk and talk with your friend IRL.

10. Make something with your hands.

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That thing you've been wanting to do for a while? Well, now's your chance to do it! Go outside, get messy, and get creative. Find some inspiration here.

11. Take some time to meditate.

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Decompress after work or school. Go to the nearest park and meditate for a bit before going home. Here are some guided mediations you can try.

12. Get outdoors, sit down, and write.

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Go in your backyard, write a short story, write a poem, write a thank-you note... Just write! Here are some good writing prompts.

13. Play freeze tag in the park with your friends.

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Remember how you could be entertainted for hours playing freeze tag? Yeah, do that — it's still just as awesome.

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