After a long, gray winter, nothing feels better than the first warm breeze and a little sunshine on your face! Spring is that magical time when everything feels fresh and new - from flowers blooming to creative juices flowing!
Whether you're ready to bust out the lemon-scented cleaners, whip up some strawberry treats, or dive into all things green and crafty, this list is here to help you savor every single springy moment!
Here's how to make this spring extra special - with a little help from your favorite creative corners: crafts, recipes, essential oils, and natural living!
Whip Up Some Sweet Spring Treats
Is there anything better than fruity, pastel-colored desserts when the weather turns warm? Spring is the perfect time to lighten up our treat game and have some fun in the kitchen!
Pink Lemonade Tarts - A Sweet and Tangy Treat
These pie bites pack a lot of flavor into a bite sized treat! Make pink lemonade tarts for your summer parties!
Simple Strawberry Cake Box Cookie Recipe
A simple strawberry cake mix cookie base rolled in sprinkles and topped with a Hershey's Kiss!
Best Lemon Cake Mix Cookies: Just 4 Ingredients
I love making these lemon cookies! With just 4 ingredients they are super fast and easy to make but delicious and fluffy too!
Spring Poke Cake Box Recipe - Easy and Delicious!
I LOVE all the fun pastel colors in this poke cake! It is perfect for fun spring events like Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Easter or just normal family gatherings.
Rice Krispies Treats For Easter - Easy No Bake Recipe
Easter desserts don't get any easier, or more delicious, than Rice Krispie Treats! This classic treat is a hit with kids of all ages – and let's be honest, adults love them too! Since Easter is just around the corner, I figured I'd add some festive flair to my classic Rice Krispie Treats recipe for a pop of color and fun.
Add a Little Holiday Magic (Without the Stress)
Spring holidays like Easter and St. Patrick’s Day bring a playful, colorful energy that's perfect for crafting and snacking - minus the December drama. Add a little magic to the season with these fun, simple ideas!
St. Patrick's Day Cookies - Cake Cookie Recipe
These easy chocolate cookies start with a cake mix! Just 3 ingredients for the dough, then rolled in sprinkles, and topped with a Hershey's Kiss!
St Patricks Day Journal Pages - Free Printables
Embrace the luck of the Irish with our free St. Patrick's Day journal pages. Great for junk journals, DIY books, scrapbook supplies and mixed media. All The St Pattys Day Journal Collage Pages I am having a hard time deciding which of these St Patricks Day collage sheets I love the best! I kind of
Adorable Carrot Cheese Ball - Super Fun Appetizer
This Carrot Cheeseball is an Easter twist on a party favorite. Loaded with flavor, this delicious, adorable cheeseball is shaped like a carrot, and covered in cheese!
Easter Bird's Nest Cookies - Easy No Bake
I LOVE making these Birds Nest (or haystack cookies)! I can remember when my Mom made these as Christmas cookies, but the fun addition of the little Cadbury eggs makes these so sweet and special!
15 Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Seniors in Nursing Homes
Let’s talk about Easter baskets for seniors in nursing homes - because while chocolate bunnies are cute, they’re not always the best choice. Many residents have dietary restrictions, diabetes, dental issues, or simply don’t want another pile of candy melting on their nightstand! The GOOD news? You can still create a cheerful, thoughtful Easter basket
Say Goodbye to Grime with Natural Cleaning Hacks
There's just something about opening the windows and scrubbing everything down that feels SO good in spring. Ditch the harsh stuff and try these safer, more joyful cleaning ideas!
18 Best Homemade Cleaning Solutions
I LOVE using natural ingredients to clean my house whenever I have the chance! Whether it is essential oils, borax, vinegar or more, I love having magical cleaning hacks to use to clean my whole house! Why I Wrote This Post I am a country gal from way back and my Grandma was always teaching
Poisoning Yourself With Bleach & Windex? Natural Cleaning Alternatives!
As a Mom with severe allergies, I want to keep my house clean and safe, but using Windex and Bleach is definitely NOT part of my natural living worldview! Years ago I used to douse my kitchen counters with Windex all day long and use bleach on any surface that wasn't nailed down. Ack! You
4. Bust Allergy Blues with Essential Oils
If your springtime comes with tissues and sniffles, essential oils can be your best friend. These blends are all-natural and super effective for keeping the sneezes at bay.
Essential Oils for Allergies
I am allergic to everything, seriously, dogs, cats, grass, dust, food, mold... everything! And I hate to take to pills... sigh. I do it when I HAVE to, when the sneezing sore throat and watery eyes get too bad, but antihistamines make me fall asleep so I am not sneezy, but I am not awake
Make Your Kitchen Smell Like Spring Sunshine
Citrus, mint, and lavender? Yes please! These kitchen cleaning tips will leave your home sparkling and your spirit lifted.
Essential Oils Kitchen Cleaning Spray Bottle... Tips and Recipes
I admit it, I have a bit of a kitchen counter cleaning obsession. With 1 husband, 3 kids, two dogs and two cats all eating out of the kitchen all day long, the counters are always covered in crumbs and gook. Years ago I used heavy duty cleaners like Windex or Clorox all day long.
Natural Ways To Clean Your Coffee Maker
If you have a drip coffee maker or Keurig® machine, keeping them clean is probably not on your radar, but should be to keep your coffee tasting good and your family healthy. Natural tips and ideas for how to clean your coffee maker! Machines that aren’t clean can contain yeast and mold, along with bacteria and scale
Freshen Up Your Table with Light & Lovely Recipes
Spring is for simple, light, and flavorful dishes. These salads and sides will brighten your table and your tastebuds.
The Best Classic Southern 7 Layer Salad Recipe
Expand your salad repertoire with exciting 7 layered salad recipes – they're easy to assemble and always a crowd-pleaser.
Vintage Watermelon Feta Salad Like Grandma Made!
Watermelon Feta Salad is a refreshing summer dish that combines sweet watermelon, salty feta cheese, and fresh mint. It’s light, juicy, and perfect for hot days or backyard barbecues!
Give Your Garden a Natural Boost
Even if you’re just growing herbs in a window box, spring is the time to plant something and watch it thrive. These resources help you keep it natural and beautiful.
Essential Oils for Gardening
If you are looking for natural living ideas, choosing essential oils for your garden is a great idea! Tips and ideas for how to combat weeds, pests, fungus and bugs. Recipes for spray bottles, cotton balls and tea. Spring is finally here! Time to get your gardens in order. If you like to plant fruits
5 Free Vintage Gardening Printables - Great For Journals, Scrapbooking or Planners!
Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with these gorgeous free vintage gardening printables? Whether you're a lover of old-world charm, an avid junk journaler, or a dedicated scrapbooker, these printable treasures will add a touch of floral elegance to any project. Let’s dive into these beautifully designed pieces and
Keep the Bugs at Bay, the Natural Way
Mosquitos and ants are not invited to your spring party. Keep things peaceful (and chemical-free) with these natural pest control ideas!
DIY Insect Killers and Repellents For Natural Home
If you’re like me and worry about the neurotoxins in the bug sprays you can buy in the grocery store, worry no more! You can make very effective DIY insect killers with some of the things you may just have around the house. What’s even better is that some can even be used on your body
How To Get Rid of Ants Naturally
Tips and ideas for how to get rid of ants in your house! DIY natural solutions including essential oils, lemon, vinegar and more. Ants. The bane of most homes. If you’re like me and have kids and pets, using pesticides isn’t an option. Here are some other methods to get them out of your house. Years ago
Natural Bug Bite Relief Balm: Calm the Itch, Naturally!
Okay, real talk: I’m a mosquito magnet. Like, if there’s one rogue bug within a mile radius, it’s coming straight for me like I’m the VIP section of the blood buffet. And to make things even more exciting, I’m allergic to their bites - so what should be a tiny itch turns into giant, red
Get Crafty with Bees, Butterflies, and Blooms
Spring is the ultimate season for crafting. Whether you're a scrapbooker, junk journaler, or printable lover, there's something here for you!
Free Spring Journal Pages with Victorian Charm & Blooming Style
Welcome the season of renewal with this graceful set of free printable Spring journal pages! With delicate florals, romantic fashion, and vintage illustrations, this collection is perfect for anyone who loves a blend of nature and nostalgia. Whether you're building a junk journal, crafting a seasonal scrapbook, or just want to add a bit of
Cheerful Spring Collage Printable - Free Junk Journal Pages Full of Whimsy!
Spring is in the air - and so is creativity! This Cheerful Spring Collage printable is a joyful mix of blooming flowers, fluttering butterflies, and even a mischievous little gnome zipping by on a mushroom trike. I had such a fun time designing this set, and I hope you feel just as inspired using it
Free Printable Butterfly Junk Journal Kit
Super pretty free butterfly junk journal kit! Great for mixed media, altered books, scrapbooking and more! Includes journal pages, tags, tickets, tabs and more! Includes commercial license for printing. What's Included in Your Butterfly Journal Kit This awesome 5 page junk journal kit has two sets of journal pages, vintage ephemera and fun butterfly sayings!
Free Vintage Flowers Printable Ephemera
These amazing tags and tickets have a fun floral vibe that will be great for your junk journals, scrapbooks or art journals! Includes a commercial license so you can use them for items you have for sale. All The Flower Tags and Tickets In One Place I know I like to see what I am
Tropical Birds and Flowers - Free Printable Ephemera
These tropical lovelies are perfect for your junk journals, DIY books, scrapbooking and crafts. Great for commercial use and personal crafts alike! All The Free Printable Tropical Ephemera I live in Florida so these kinds of birds are my jam! I love all the fun tropical images that will be perfect to use for your
Bee Junk Journal Kit Printable
This wicked cool 22 page Bee Junk Journal Kit is perfect if you want to make something beautiful, but don't have the time to gather all the bits and bobs yourself! There are so many beautiful bee images you can use to make gorgeous pages yourself... these are just a few of the pages made
Pamper Yourself with DIY Spring Spa Goodies
You’ve earned a little me-time. These easy DIYs feel fancy, smell amazing, and are so fun to make.
Green Tea Exfoliating Sugar Scrub Bars!
I love using these green tea sugar scrub bars... combining green tea, essential oils and sugar, these exfoliating bars help to open your pores to absorb moisture and healing! Exfoliating Sugar Scrub Bars I remember the first time I made my own skin care products at home; it felt empowering to know exactly what was
DIY Citrus Soap Bars - Super Easy!
This fun and easy melt and pour soap recipe is a great way to add a citrus smelling essential oils blend with a touch of green tea for an extra antioxidant boost to your life! Introduction to DIY Citrus Soap Bars I love being able to share this easy homemade citrus soap recipe with you!
Print Your Heart Out with Vintage-Inspired Art
Spring is all about renewal, and sometimes that means refreshing your creative stash. These printables are full of charm and color.
Rabbits & Hares - Free Printable Ephemera Collage Sheets
Rabbits and hares are a super fun theme for junk journals, mixed media and scrapbook supplies! Whether you are a bunny lover or just looking for a bit more Easter fodder, this rabbit collage sheet kit will make your whiskers tingle! Why Rabbits? Because They Mean Spring (and Cuteness!) I have a confession: I adore
Easter Ephemera! Free Printable Collage Kit
This super cute vintage Easter ephemera kit is perfect for all your Easter crafting! Great for junk journals, mixed media or scrapbooking, it is filled with charming images from days of Easter gone by! There's something extra charming about the soft colors, gentle motifs, and sweet symbolism of vintage Easter imagery. If you have a
Bee, Fairy & Butterfly Inchies and Twinchies - Free Printable Collage Sheets
A reader asked if I would make some fun inchies and twinchies to use in her junk journals, mixed media or adult crafts. These fun collage sheets are available for instant download in the freebie library! Remember those adorable little one-inch squares called "inchies"? Well, they're not the only ones on the block anymore. Twinchies,
Conclusion Whether you're crafting up a storm, tidying your space, or just enjoying something lemony in the sunshine, spring is the perfect season to reset and refresh. Here's to more color, more creativity, and a LOT more joy this season!
