Spring Cleaning, Easter And New Beginnings

Easter is one of the traditional times of year that we think about cleaning. This is partly because it is spring time and spring is when we are ready to come out of our winter funk and prepare for fresh new beginnings.

The truth is that if you live in an area that gets cold during the winter, you have probably had your home closed up for months with the intent of keeping it warm – and of course, saving on your utility expenses. But when we begin seeing the birds return and building their nests and flowers sprouting up from the ground, we are ready to freshen our homes. It is finally safe to open a window or two without fear of letting in freezing cold air.

If you happen to be planning to have guests stay in your home during the Easter holiday then you will surely want to do a little extra cleaning before their arrival. After all, you want your home to look good so that it will be more welcoming and a more comfortable place for your guests, but you also want to insure that you will have time to spend with your company without stressing about cleaning during their stay.

Because you are organizing and cleaning up you may decide that it is the perfect time to clean out some of the things you have accumulated over the last year or years. And because the weather is warmer you might want to have a yard sale with some of those items. This can be a great way to earn a little extra cash that can be used to add to your Easter fun.

After all, Easter is an enjoyable holiday because we spend time with friends and family and because it has a special meaning to us. But as unfortunate as it may be, the things we can do and provide for fun usually require money. And therefore, in some cases at least, the more money you have to spend the more fun you will have.
However, it is true that there are lots of inexpensive ways to have a wonderful Easter. Let me discuss a few of them before I receive a lot of comments about how the Easter can be done on a budget. First of all, going to an Easter church service does not have to cost a cent. Spending time with friends and family does not have to cost money either. And kids can even write letters to The Easter Bunny for free. But if you want to have a special dinner or buy special gifts or treats for loved ones or yourself, you will need some money.

The point is that Easter represents a time for fresh beginnings. These beginnings include a lot of things, some have very deep spiritual connotations, but others focus more on the simple things like cleaning out clutter and freshening up our homes and yards. As you clean out you may choose to simply discard the old, or to donate it to charity, or to have a yard sale. Either way, the end result is the same – you end up with a cleaner environment that has less clutter in it. Ultimately your home has a sort of ‘new beginning’.