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Weekly Whimsy

With love,  Angela Schmidt

It is springtime and a whimsical season begins!  The season for the rebirth of all that is growing.  A season for fresh blooms, golden sunshine and a feeling of magic that seems to whisper, "Something delightful is just around the corner!"

This is the time of year when nature loves to surprise us.  Tiny buds appear overnight, birds compose their morning songs, and colors brighten the world in ways we almost forgot were possible.

But why should nature have all the fun?  Let’s welcome more whimsy into our lives with a dash of the unexpected!

 What if spring could be even more magical?  Imagine…

•  A lemonade that changes colors before your eyes?
• A picnic where every bite is a surprise?
• A simple walk or bike ride that turns into a mini adventure?
• A hidden garden waiting to be discovered?  Even a tiny green nook you have never noticed before?
• A rainy day turned into an art project?  Raindrops inspire a watercolor painting or chalk art on wet pavement.

Our Spring Whimsies will be all about playful twists, hidden delights, and seeing the season through fresh joyful eyes.

Get ready for creative foods, playful outdoor fun, DIY magic, and little ways to add whimsical pizzazz to your days.

Spring is full of tiny wonders.  These wonders are just waiting to be noticed.

Are you ready for a season filled with joyful surprises?

This week, take a moment to pause and soak in one small, unexpected delight.

What do you see?  

• A flower blooming in a crack in the sidewalk?
• A cloud shaped like a bunny?
• The way sunlight dances through the leaves?

For an extra springtime surprise, here is a delicious salad recipe for your first spring delight to add to your week!  It is bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor!  This salad is the perfect way to welcome the season!

🍊Citrus Blossom Spring Salad

Salad Ingredients:

4 cups mixed spring greens (arugula, spinach, butter lettuce)
1 orange, peeled and sliced into rounds
1/2 grapefruit, peeled and segmented (optional)
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1/4 cup edible flowers (such as pansies, nasturtiums, or violets)
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup toasted almonds or pistachios

Dressing Ingredients:

2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp maple syrup or honey
Pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

1.  In a small bowl:  Whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
2.  In a large bowl:  Toss the greens, citrus slices, strawberries, and avocado.
3.  Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
4.  Sprinkle with edible flowers and nuts for a final touch of whimsy.

5.  Serve immediately.

Be mindful as you enjoy and experience the taste of all the fresh flavors!

What’s one little whimsical thing you are looking forward to this spring?  I would love to hear!

Please share here!

Let your heart sing!

Enjoy this week with springtime surprises filled with fun, love, joy, and whimsy!