{"id":1187,"date":"2025-03-27T11:16:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T11:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/?p=1187"},"modified":"2025-03-28T16:55:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T16:55:48","slug":"things-to-do-on-an-april-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/things-to-do-on-an-april-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Things To Do on an April Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do at the Weekend in April<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the last days of March as I write and we&#8217;ve had all sorts of weather in Scotland, with Spring pretty late to the party this year &#8211; but finally it feels like it&#8217;s making an appearance. \ud83e\udd73<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the weather, the days are getting longer and it\u2019s definitely time to start planning some springtime activities for the weekends of April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to start spending more time outdoors, getting your outside space spruced up and ready for warmer weather, going on some gentle springtime adventures, opening the windows wide on a sunny morning, dodging those April showers (and April fools pranks), and watching the world turn greener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for inspiration, here are some ideas for things you could do on an April weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1187_7b5e2d-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1187_7b5e2d-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1187_7b5e2d-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1187_7b5e2d-78 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1187_7b5e2d-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1187_7b5e2d-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1187_7b5e2d-78 alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1187_f26f5d-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1187_f26f5d-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1187_f26f5d-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1187_f26f5d-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1187_f26f5d-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1187_f26f5d-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1187_f26f5d-12{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1187_f26f5d-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1187_f26f5d-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1187_f26f5d-12\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1187_f0d80a-52, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1187_f0d80a-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1187_f0d80a-52\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1187_f0d80a-52 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1187_f0d80a-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1187_f0d80a-52\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1187_f0d80a-52 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1187_f0d80a-52\"><em>Almost The Weekend is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this site, I may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ideas for an April Weekend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some simple, fun ideas for things to do during the weekends this April, all designed to do either at home or out in the fresh air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Springtime Home Refresh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our homes deserve a little love after a long winter. With longer days and more natural light streaming in, it\u2019s the perfect time for a refresh.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_e629d4-6a:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_e629d4-6a ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_e629d4-6a ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_e629d4-6a .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:20px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_e629d4-6a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_e629d4-6a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_e629d4-6a kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_f10ad8-27 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_f10ad8-27\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Spring Cleaning Blitz<\/strong> \u2013 If you spring cleaned your house in March then enjoy the feeling! If not, then don&#8217;t fear. You don\u2019t need to keep putting it off because you\u2019re dreading it. Here\u2019s how to <a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/spring-clean-your-home-in-a-weekend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Spring Clean Your Home In a Weekend<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_89e31d-2c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_89e31d-2c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Tidy Up the Garden<\/strong> \u2013 Give your outdoor space a mini-makeover. Clean the patio, refresh plant pots with some spring colour, or add some <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hMSH9E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">solar-powered lights<\/a><\/strong> for a cosy vibe at dusk. Clean\/repair\/replace garden furniture as needed, put and maybe buy an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hKXmZW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">outdoor rug<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s also a good time to clean your barbecue, do some pruning\/weeding, and power-wash patios and driveways to get rid of the winter dirt.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_812dfa-1e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_812dfa-1e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Plant Something New<\/strong> \u2013 April is great for planting! Use spring as an excuse to get green-fingered this month. Try sowing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43wBFtf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">lily bulbs<\/a><\/strong> in pots, or have a go at growing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DVfqTg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">strawberry plants<\/a><\/strong> for a summer crop of your very own.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_fdb3ac-ce .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_fdb3ac-ce\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Pack Away Winter Clothes<\/strong> \u2013 Say goodbye to heavy coats, scarves, and boots. Time to make space for lighter layers and (hopefully) sunnier days.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Ready for Easter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Easter is right around the corner, and if you love a bit of seasonal festivity then now is the time to get into it.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1190\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/decorate-for-easter-april-weekend-1024x762.jpg\" alt=\"Decorate for Easter on an April weekend\" width=\"1024\" height=\"762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/decorate-for-easter-april-weekend-1024x762.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/decorate-for-easter-april-weekend-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/decorate-for-easter-april-weekend-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/decorate-for-easter-april-weekend-610x454.jpg 610w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/decorate-for-easter-april-weekend.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_35d9f7-4a:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_35d9f7-4a ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_35d9f7-4a ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_35d9f7-4a .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:20px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_35d9f7-4a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_35d9f7-4a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_35d9f7-4a kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_e1b7b9-5b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_e1b7b9-5b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Decorate with Natural Touches<\/strong> \u2013 Gather some branches from the garden, pop them in a jug or vase, and hang Easter egg decorations for an effortless seasonal centrepiece. You don&#8217;t need to go all out with Easter decor, but adding a few small touches can make your home feel fresh and spring-like.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_b45597-69 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_b45597-69\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Do Some Easter Baking<\/strong> \u2013 Most years I make simple Easter bunny shaped cookies or a basic vanilla cake decorated with chocolate mini eggs. This time I\u2019m planning to repeat the success of last year&#8217;s really indulgent <a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/cadbury-creme-egg-scotch-eggs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cadbury Creme Egg Scotch Eggs<\/strong><\/a>. They\u2019re a slightly crazy treat but are actually very simple to make.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_93286d-15 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_93286d-15\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Too Much Chocolate?<\/strong> \u2013 If you\u2019ve overindulged (who hasn\u2019t?), repurpose leftover chocolate into the icing for an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/easy-foolproof-chocolate-cake-recipe\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"587\">easy chocolate cake<\/a><\/strong> or melt it into a dreamy hot chocolate for those still-chilly evenings.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_61f416-20 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_61f416-20\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Host an Easter Egg Hunt<\/strong> \u2013 Do your best Easter bunny impression and let the kids hunt for eggs around the house and garden with this <a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/printable-easter-egg-hunt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Printable Easter Egg Hunt<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/things-to-do-april-weekend-pin-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do on an April weekend-pin\" class=\"wp-image-1192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/things-to-do-april-weekend-pin-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/things-to-do-april-weekend-pin-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/things-to-do-april-weekend-pin-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/things-to-do-april-weekend-pin-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/things-to-do-april-weekend-pin.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Enjoy the Great Outdoors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>April weekends are perfect for getting outside and watching the world turn greener. Just remember to bring a raincoat\u2014those April showers are always lurking.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_2e67b3-2b:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_2e67b3-2b ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_2e67b3-2b ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_2e67b3-2b .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:20px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_2e67b3-2b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_2e67b3-2b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_2e67b3-2b kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_979e63-97 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_979e63-97\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Visit a Farmers\u2019 Market<\/strong> \u2013 My local farmers\u2019 market runs all year, but I never brave it in the colder months. Now is the perfect time to head out for some lovely seasonal produce if you have a farmers\u2019 market nearby. Look out for fresh rhubarb, asparagus, and wild garlic to inspire your weekend meals.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_7639eb-41 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_7639eb-41\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Take a Woodland Walk<\/strong> \u2013 Take a long walk or bike ride in a woodland and enjoy all that new, much greener green space. Look out for blossoming trees, daffodils, and bluebells &#8211; and don&#8217;t forget to listen to the birdsong.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_576949-43 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_576949-43\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Go on a Spring Scavenger Hunt<\/strong> \u2013 Time to find all the signs of spring\u2014baby animals, buds on trees, or the first butterflies of the season. Head out with the kids to your local woodland or country park and have a <a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/spring-scavenger-hunt-free-printable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Spring Scavenger Hunt<\/strong><\/a> (free printable on this link).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_b9cee1-5f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_b9cee1-5f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Feed the Ducks<\/strong> &#8211; It\u2019s the start of duckling hatching season, so you might spot some duck families out on the water if you live near a river or pond. Good options for feeding ducks are things like oats, peas or sweetcorn.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_a3c73d-a6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_a3c73d-a6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Have Your First Picnic of the Year<\/strong> \u2013 Pack up a basket, bring a blanket, and enjoy an al fresco lunch. Even if it\u2019s still a bit chilly, that first outdoor meal is worth celebrating.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_9d947f-cc .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_9d947f-cc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Find a Rainbow<\/strong> \u2013 April showers might be annoying, but they also bring rainbows. Keep your eyes on the skies and see if you can spot one. Bonus points if you can find the crock of gold at the end. Get your waterproofs on and go for a welly walk: splash in puddles, enjoy the fact it\u2019s not snowing, and then head home for a mug of hot chocolate. And maybe a cupcake. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1193\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/walk-in-the-rain-april-weekend-1024x558.jpg\" alt=\"Take a walk in the April showers\" width=\"1024\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/walk-in-the-rain-april-weekend-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/walk-in-the-rain-april-weekend-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/walk-in-the-rain-april-weekend-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/walk-in-the-rain-april-weekend-610x333.jpg 610w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/walk-in-the-rain-april-weekend.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Come in From the Rain for Indoor Fun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If April showers turn into a full-on downpour, there are still plenty of ways to have a cosy and fun weekend indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_9f8273-58:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_9f8273-58 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_9f8273-58 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_9f8273-58 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:20px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_9f8273-58 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_9f8273-58 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_9f8273-58 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_fbc58c-0c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_fbc58c-0c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Watch the Birds<\/strong> \u2013 Attract birds to your garden with some <a href=\"https:\/\/voice.gardenbird.co.uk\/spring-feeding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>bird food that\u2019s appropriate for spring<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 To get a close-up view of your visitors, try a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=window+bird+feeder&amp;adgrpid=51768535165&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwu5CDBhB9EiwA0w6sLYDBY0qYMOANwUbzrnTnHrpF_T4Mli4YCJEpw7k8CFNk0XjAgy2dzBoCRMgQAvD_BwE&amp;hvadid=259052561991&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=1007326&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=3580842718742151538&amp;hvtargid=kwd-297355266465&amp;hydadcr=28153_1724856&amp;tag=googhydr-21&amp;ref=pd_sl_83u91o523o_e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43mfIwP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">window bird feeder<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/a> that attaches to the outside of a window. Don&#8217;t lose heart if no birds come for a few days or even a few weeks: it can take a bit of time for them to get used to a new feeding spot.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_0feaf0-84 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_0feaf0-84\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Have a Board Game Afternoon<\/strong> \u2013 Dig out old favourites or try something new. Our family favourite (gratefully discovered during Covid lockdowns) is <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43mixxS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Labyrinth<\/a><\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_8868e5-47 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_8868e5-47\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Do Some Spring Cooking<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s definitely time to cook some lighter food now the cold weather\u2019s over. Try making some fresh, spring-inspired dishes, like this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/healthy-pasta-primavera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>pasta primavera<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/spring-tabbouleh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>spring tabbouleh<\/strong><\/a>. It\u2019s also forced rhubarb season, so you could have a go at this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/rhubarb-chutney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>rhubarb chutney<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_edc7a1-22 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_edc7a1-22\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Build a Den<\/strong> \u2013 Perfect for kids (or kids at heart). Make a fort with blankets and fairy lights and settle in for a movie night.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Indulge in Some Spring Self-Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As nature refreshes itself, take the opportunity to refresh yourself too!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_318fdf-d1:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_318fdf-d1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_318fdf-d1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_318fdf-d1 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:20px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_318fdf-d1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_318fdf-d1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_318fdf-d1 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_4cd9db-ee .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_4cd9db-ee\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Get Moving Outdoors<\/strong> \u2013 Whether it\u2019s a morning jog, a leisurely bike ride, or a Sunday stroll &#8211; take advantage of the milder, brighter weather to boost your mood. Time spent outdoors is never wasted.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_3abe8c-c9 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_3abe8c-c9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Declutter Your Mind<\/strong> \u2013 Meditation, yoga or a long walk with no distractions can help clear your head at the end of a busy week. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_23b827-2b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_23b827-2b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Try a Spring Detox<\/strong> \u2013 Swap out heavy winter meals for fresh, vibrant foods that make you feel energised. Salads, spring soups, smoothies, and buddha bowls are all things to try.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_2ef27d-d1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_2ef27d-d1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Have a Seasonal Spa Day<\/strong> \u2013 Run a bath with floral-scented oils, try a homemade face mask with honey and yogurt, or just take a slow morning to relax.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1187_136c30-19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1187_136c30-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1187_136c30-19\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(243,205,76,0.5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1187_136c30-19 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1187_136c30-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1187_136c30-19\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1187_136c30-19 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1187_136c30-19\">You might also like:<br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/ideas-to-add-hygge-into-your-everyday-life\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1442\">100 Ideas to Add Hygge Into Your Everyday Life<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/10-ideas-for-weekend-micro-adventures\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2823\">10 Ideas for Weekend Micro-Adventures<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/how-to-have-a-hygge-weekend\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1137\">How to Have a Hygge Weekend<\/a><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Celebrate Earth Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>April 22nd is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Earth Day<\/a><\/strong>\u2014a great excuse to give back to the planet and make small changes that help the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_ce7760-a2:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_ce7760-a2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_ce7760-a2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_ce7760-a2 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:20px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_ce7760-a2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_ce7760-a2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_ce7760-a2 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_f60ce9-c4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_f60ce9-c4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Join a Local Clean-Up<\/strong> \u2013 See if there\u2019s a litter-picking event happening near you, or just take a bag on your next walk and pick up any rubbish you see. It could be at the park, in the woods, or on your nearest beach. Every bit counts.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_6e5f66-2a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_6e5f66-2a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Start a Compost Bin<\/strong> \u2013 Reduce food waste and create nutrient-rich compost for your plants at the same time.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_f97cf3-85 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_f97cf3-85\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Reduce Your Plastic Use<\/strong> \u2013 Swap single-use plastics for reusable alternatives and see how much waste you can cut down on.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_a0abe1-13 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_a0abe1-13\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Plant a Tree or Wildflowers<\/strong> \u2013 Even a small planting effort can make a difference in supporting local wildlife and pollinators.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Get Inspired for Spring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, embrace the spirit of the season with some spring-themed inspiration. Perfect for that weekend downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_286cbb-0a:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_286cbb-0a ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_286cbb-0a ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_286cbb-0a .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:20px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_286cbb-0a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_286cbb-0a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1187_286cbb-0a kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_e1f822-4c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_e1f822-4c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Read Something Seasonal<\/strong> \u2013<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_176bc9-aa .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_176bc9-aa kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4j3zv8O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><strong>Spring: An Anthology for the Changing Seasons<\/strong><\/a><\/em> by Melissa Harrison<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_2bb36f-cc .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_2bb36f-cc kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FGI9eZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><strong>Spring in Your Step<\/strong><\/a><\/em> by Gillian Monks<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_921ad0-9e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_921ad0-9e kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">For kids: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FFUkZE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><em><strong>What to Look For in Spring<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by Elizabeth Jenner or <em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DPVl0E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><strong>The Tiny Seed<\/strong><\/a><\/em> by Eric Carle.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_86e977-cf .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1187_86e977-cf\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" 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