March is officially here and so is spring. After the long winter, there is much to love about the beginning of a new sun-shiny season. Here is What I’m Loving in March.
What I’m Loving in March
Researching Chickens
Our oldest son has been saving for chickens since last spring when we went to admire the baby chicks at Tractor Supply. ***Warning: If you don’t want to get asked begged to get chickens, maybe skip visiting the baby chicks.***
My husband and I told our son if he raised enough money and still wanted to do it the following spring, we would. Let this be a lesson, friends. Here we are, one year later: researching chickens and building a chicken coop in our backyard. Jesus, be near.
If I am being transparent, this whole thing has me on both sides of the (poultry) fence. I am nervous about having more living things to care for and excited for the learning opportunities for our family. It has been fun to see my son light up when we learn something new about our future feathered friends. Although I know this is a big commitment, it has been a blessing for our family to learn and plan together.
Focusing on Home
When we returned home from travel, I was inspired to take on some projects that have been on my mind the past few months and years. I was reminded how fresh paint can do wonders for a room when I refreshed our main bathroom with a coat of Repose Gray.
The Nester talks about Quieting the House and I have been doing just that. All the winter decor is tucked away and I am ever so slowly pulling out spring things as I feel inspired. Also, nothing has gone back up on the main bathroom walls or counters. I am going to let it sit for awhile and decide what I really want in that space.
This is my last chance to do some things inside before my focus moves to outside.
Coffee at Home
Okay, loving this could be a bit of a stretch, but it’s been a good experiment for me. A friend who shares the love of coffee like I do, decided to cut back on drive-thru coffee for Lent. When we were chatting about it, I knew I needed to do it, too. While the coffee I make at home is not as good as what I get in the drive-thru, it’s nothing to complain about. I use a Nespresso and a frother for a homemade latte and this cold foam recipe is a game changer. It doesn’t happen often, but when I do grab a shaken espresso with cold foam, it is a decadent treat.
Zucchini Muffins
Last summer I had a plethora of zucchini. The only logical thing to do with it all was shred and freeze what we couldn’t eat. I’m so glad I did. I have been pulling the shredded zucchini out of the freezer to make these yummy muffins and they have been making March a little bit sweeter.
Raising Girls and Boys Podcast
When we were traveling, I listened to a lot of podcasts on my extra long walks. The Raising Girls and Boys Podcast has been recommended to me numerous times from trusted friends, I just never subscribed. I finally did and it’s been uplifting, refreshing, and I’ve learned so much already.
I mentioned it to my husband and we decided we would listen to it separately and then discuss it together. This has been not only life giving for our parenting, but life giving for our marriage as well.
A new season is here. What are you loving in March?