Seasonal Ideas
May is the planting season here in Michigan – I love getting the family together to help prepare flower and vegetable beds, plant flowers and seeds, and conclude the day with a delicious family barbeque to thank them for their efforts!
"There shall be eternal summer in the
grateful heart."-- Celia Thaxter
We have always had a family cookout on Memorial Day, and then head to the cemetery with flowers to plant on the graves of our passed loved ones. It is a lovely tradition that has somehow fallen out of favor, so let's all remember our loved ones in some way this year on their special day of remembrance!
This is a great time to head to the local zoo too! Take a picnic along with you and relish the day watching the marvel of animals!
Keeping it Simple
Because we haven't gotten into the heat of the summer yet, this is the perfect time to take a long bike ride in the country, neighborhood or wherever you can enjoy the early summer ambience the best! Everything is brighter and happier this time of year, as the flowers and leaves are new and aromatic and the birds are singing louder and prettier! It is of course, great exercise too!