Another month, another bingo board!  Years ago, I used to create yearly 100 Little Things lists and these bingo boards feel like a newer version of that.  I like how there’s a healthy mix of things I should do (like cleaning/organizing/taking care of myself) and things I’d like to do.  Super fun!

Like always, this month’s board has 24 free or inexpensive tasks that will hopefully bring joy, peace and/or a boost of creativity.  We’ll see how many I can check off the list.  If you need a little something extra to get you through March, feel free to play along too!

The tasks are:

• Shop local. // Supporting our local community is very important to me so this should be easy.  I’m thinking a small business in town or maybe a restaurant.
• Drink a green smoothie. // There are tons of options to choose from: maybe a pineapple spinach version or this iron boosting one or this high protein one?
• Take a walk. // I think this prompt will be on every month’s board.  I need to breathe the fresh air and feel the sun on my face.
• Listen to Irish folk music. // I found this instrumental collection – ten hours!
• Have a movie night. // I promised my son that we’d watch the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy together.
• Read a book with a green cover. // A quick look at my bookshelf and Green Dolphin Street by Elizabeth Goudge seemed perfect for the prompt.
• Fix something broken. // We have two counter stools with loose seats that desperately need to be fixed.
• Go through spring clothing. // I’ve gained a little weight this winter (ahem…) so I need to try things on and see what fits.
• Donate to a food pantry. // So many people are suffering right now.  Any little bit helps.
• Send snail mail. // I’m hoping this is the first step to making this a regular part of my weekly routine.
• Declutter old/unused makeup. // Makeup has an expiration!  This post seems helpful.
• Get coffee with a friend. // Bonus points if it’s a local coffee shop.
• Cook an Irish dinner. // I’m thinking shepherd’s pie or corned beef and cabbage or Irish soda bread.
• Photograph early spring flowers. // Daffodils and crocuses and tulips, oh my!
• Find a four-leaf clover. // This would be fun to try with the kids.
• Get a spring pedicure. // Or try one at home!  This post has some helpful tips.
• Do a crossword puzzle. // There are lots of puzzle books for sale but you can also play the New York Time’s mini version online.
• Visit a garden center. // Seeing all of the plants gets me super excited for spring planting.
• Start spring cleaning. // This post has a helpful printable checklist or you can play along with my spring cleaning bingo board too.
• Try a new meatless meal. // This post has 35 ideas!
• Plant peas. // I’m growing “Perfection Dark Seeded” this year.
• Memorize a poem. // Memorization is a dying art and I’d like to strengthen that muscle.
• Fly a kite. // There are cheap options at the store, but I especially love this DIY project for kids.
• Bake a pie for pi day. // Maybe blueberry?

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I had so much fun making January’s bingo board last year that I decided to make another one for February!  Just like before, the board has 24 free or inexpensive tasks that will hopefully bring joy, peace and/or a boost of creativity.  We’ll see how many I can check off the list.  If you need a little something to get you through this month, feel free to play along too!

The tasks are:

• Go for a 20 minute walk outside. // A prompt from January’s board that is worth repeating!  Breathe deep in the winter air and get that blood flowing.
• Send someone a valentine. // Some ideas: this garland mailer or this DIY Valentine’s Day in a box looks so fun!  I also loved this envelope decoration.
• Watch a documentary. // Let’s learn something!  I’m especially interested in choosing something from this world history documentary Youtube channel.
• Give $5 to a favorite charity or blogger. // Little amounts still matter!
• Bake cupcakes. // Lots of delicious choices: make a classic flavor like vanilla or chocolate or try something unique like salted caramel or even chocolate chip!
• Light a new candle. // A similar challenge is to use up a candle you’ve already started burning.
• Clean unnecessary photos off of the phone. // I desperately need to do this!  So many times I take multiple photos (to get the best one) and then never delete the extras after.
• Stretch. // As we get older, our mobility becomes more and more important.  A great habit to incorporate to avoid injury.
• Buy some flowers. // I’m going to be on the lookout for ranunculus.
• Paint, sketch or draw. // This can be as complicated as completing a watercolor course to just doodling in the margins of your planner.  It all counts!
• Declutter ten items. // Bonus points if you can declutter more than ten.
• Make a garden plan. // Even though it doesn’t feel like it, spring planting is right around the corner!  Browse through seed catalogs or websites and choose a few to grow this year.
• Do a random act of kindness. // The possibilities are endless, but this is a great list to get the ideas flowing.  (I have an old post with some ideas too.)
• Make a new soup. // Chilly evenings call for something warm in your belly.  This post has a lot of delicious options.
• Invite someone over. // Consider this a gentle push toward inviting someone over for dinner or even just a play date.
• Take a nap. // A luxury for most of us!
• Read a love story. // I’m not a big romance reader, but two books on my TBR are Green Dolphin Street by Elizabeth Goudge and The Good Part by Sophie Cousens.
• Play a board game. // I’m thinking we need to pull out our Scrabble board.
• Clean your bedding. // Time to wash those quilts and duvets.  Washing your bed pillows would be an accomplishment too.
• Order new skincare. // A similar task would be to just start using the skincare you already own!  I definitely need to be better about creating a routine in this area.
• Wear something pink or red. // I’m not sure I even have clothing in those two colors, but we’ll see.
• Deep clean the pantry. // A great opportunity to inventory what you own and prioritize food that is about to expire.
• Feed the birds. // This activity looks easy and fun.
• Make a homemade pizza. // Yum.

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Help me transition away from “traditional” blogging income streams while still keeping the lights on at the BWF!

Happy New Year!  My intention for January is to rest up before the craziness of another farming season begins, but I don’t want to waste this time either.  So I’m trying something different: a little things bingo board!  Included on the board are 24 free or inexpensive tasks that will hopefully bring me joy, peace and/or a boost of creativity.  We’ll see how many I can check off the list.  If you need a little something to get you through this month, feel free to play along too!

The tasks are:

• Go for a 20 minute walk outside. // Grab that warm coat and cozy hat and gloves!  Breathe deep in the cold air, get the blood flowing and intentionally seek out the winter beauty around you.
• Send someone some snail mail. // Everyone loves to find a surprise in their mailbox.
• Watch the sunrise. // This can be such a peaceful start to the day.
• Try a new warm drink. // A few ideas: the classic hot toddy, spiced hot cocoa, or cinnamon milk.
• Buy some flowers. // There aren’t a ton of options in the middle of winter, but worth the search.
• Go to bed early. // Bedtime at 9pm or even earlier? Yes please!
• Make something new for dinner. // Time to scour Pinterest or the cookbooks for something delicious.
• Stretch. // Regular stretching is so important for flexibility, good posture, stress relief, even blood flow to muscles and joints.  This is a good time to start a new habit.
• Play a card game. // Our family favorite is Queen of Spades, but the kids received a ton of new games that I can’t wait to try.
• Print out some photos. // So many photos taken that never leave my camera or phone!
• Declutter ten items. // Hopefully ten items will quickly snowball into a cleaner, calmer space.
• Ask for help. //  So hard.  So necessary.
• Complete a puzzle. // The quintessential winter activity!
• Start a vitamin routine. // Pick the non-negotiables and take them every single morning.
• Take a technology break. // Another good habit to start.
• Do something creative. // This is vague on purpose so I can choose whatever seems to be calling me!  Cross-stitch, sewing, junk journaling, bread baking…lots of options.
• Read a cozy mystery. // I’d like to get to the next book in the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series and/or start The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax series.
• Send a thank-you card. // This is the perfect time to say thank you for all of those generous Christmas gifts.
• Listen to classical music. // This collection of wintery pieces will easily be on repeat this month.
• Watch a wintery movie. // This post has some good ideas.  Little Women or The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe may be my favorites.
• Order new pajamas. // ‘Tis the season for flannel pajamas!
• Make a new soup. // Some ideas: sausage tortellini soup, creamy chicken and corn chowder, or philly cheesesteak stew.
• Get a haircut. // This is the most expensive task on the list, but maybe even a DIY trim at home could count.
• Eat by candlelight. // Maybe for an at-home date night?

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