By: Janessa
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and you’re ready to finally play outside after a long winter cooped up inside. Spring is finally here!
And so is spring cleaning, that annual ritual most families do when the weather starts to get warmer.
Spring cleaning isn’t all fun, but if you do it with your family you might find yourself having a blast. 
Your parents probably have a bunch of projects in mind, so you might start by asking them what they need help with. Maybe you can get the whole family involved by making it a competition — whoever gets their chores done first gets a prize.
Even though you’re young, there is a lot around the house you can help with. You can take the cushions off the couch and vacuum it out. You might find some spare change for your Money Jar!
Do you have any clothes that you’ve outgrown? You can make a bag of these and donate them to a place like Goodwill, who will resell them to support their charitable work, or maybe you can hand them down to a younger family member. You can also donate any toys you have outgrown.
In the yard, you can enjoy the nice weather while doing chores by picking up any sticks or raking up pine needles that might have
fallen before the grass gets mowed for the first time.
Cleaning isn’t always fun, but by helping your family with spring cleaning, your home will be ready for the exciting summer months that are just around the corner, and your parents will appreciate your willingness to help.
Tuesday, June 19
