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Spring Savings

Ah, spring. The weather is warmer. Easter, the celebration that reminds us of new life, is right around the corner. And early spring flowers like crocuses and tulips are starting to poke their heads through the earth’s surface.

Spring cleaning also happens this time of year. I don’t know about you, but something about this year makes me want to spend money reorganizing the house, sprucing up the yard, or on some cute new clothes for Easter Sunday. However, with inflation being what it is right now, it would be smart to be careful–see if there are some ways you can save.

Reorganizing the house is fine, just resist the urge to spend money on the nice-to-have-but-not-totally-necessary organizing bags and bins.

Now for the yard–see what seeds you have left from last year (many stay good for a while). Talk to neighbors about getting some starts from them. If you must buy some new plants, consider edible bushes and trees that grow well in your area. Then plan to eat what they produce and save some money down the road (have you seen the price of produce?). Be sure to consult your local garden professional, because that is not me.

And, while I want you to look your best on Easter, you don’t NEED to get a new outfit for it. If you really have nothing else and need something new for a special event, try a second-hand store, consignment shop, or off-price retail store.

A change of season doesn’t have to be hard on your wallet.

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