Ready for the spring!

There are so many good things about spring. It's just a lovely season and I'm so, so ready for it. 3 more weeks of this winter nonsense, and we can hopefully stop freezing. Here are some other things I thought may be affected by this season change:

End of Winter sales: Yeah, yeah. Who wants to spend more money? Me neither. But now is the time to stock up on all of those winter goodies, such as gloves, hats, super warm sweaters and coats. It's also a good time to get space heaters (if you use any), car snow-brushes and shovels.

Beat the tax season: Taxes suck, and I can vouch for that. If you do your taxes yourself, now is the time to look for promotions on software like TurboTax and TaxAct. Some places will let you file your taxes for free -- Federal and state (like H&R Block online) if you're under a certain income level. I'm lucky enough to qualify. Or unlucky, depending how you look at it.

Personal care changes: Do you use allergy medications for different seasons? Do you switch your eyeware? I do. I need to order my new contacts, and probably buy some zyrtec now before they hike up the prices. How about seasonal work? Thankfully for me, the start of spring means my PT job will be getting busier and a bit more constant. For some, it may mean the opposite, or may not affect you at all.

Exercise and diet: Obvious ones, but the season brings a larger variety of produce and fruits. You can store the soups away and go for cooler dishes, and why not, bring out the grill. Dump the inside gym and go for a walk.

Activities: After hibernating for a few months, some of us are just itching to go out without looking like we need help getting out of our coats. How about planning some low-cost spring activities? Lots of seasonal restaurants offer really cheap fares to lure their customers early, and parks host events to get people going. Instead of making it a point not to go anywhere until something happens (more money appears, more savings appear, a wedding, a birthday party), plan ahead.

Is it March 20th yet?