Spring Cleaning Alternatives: Why Work when You Could Be Out Having Fun?

Got better things to do than spring clean? Why stay indoors slaving over the housework when you could be outside having fun. Keep your house clean all year-round, so you can enjoy the great outdoors while all your friends are busy--ugh--spring cleaning. Here's what I'll be doing while the rest of you are sweeping the dust bunnies away.

Soaking up the sun. After a long, dreary winter, who wants to sit inside and clean all day? Step outside and soak up some Vitamin D.

Napping under a shade tree. Picture a hammock stretched out on the branches of a large oak tree. That's where I would be--if I had a hammock and some oak trees.

Bringing out my inner fisherwoman. Fishing can be great fun, even if you don't care much for eating the fish. If nothing else, the warm sun and cool breeze are oh, so relaxing.

Exploring the great outdoors. Take a nature hike, pick wild berries--or just get active with a game of softball or beach volleyball. Sure beats running on the treadmill.

Taking the dog for a walk. I'm sure the dog is getting antsy after being cooped up all winter. A nice, long walk is healthy for all involved.

Smelling the flowers. Stop and smell the flowers; they smell a heck of a lot better than household cleaners. They're healthier for you, too.

Watching the grass grow. What? It's got to be a lot more fun than spring cleaning. At least, it's a good way to waste the day.

Writing articles not related to spring cleaning. Well, unless I'm comparing alternative activities to spring cleaning.

Okay, so maybe I won't be able to do all of these things, but you get the picture. Whatever I choose to do with my non-spring-cleaning time, it's sure to be better than scrubbing the house top to bottom. Now get busy.

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