Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Spring is Coming Soon -- Will you be Ready?

The Weather WILL be improving soon, believe it or not. It sure has been a long winter, and it seems to me that people around here are in the doldrums. The thing is, before you know if, warmer days will be here, and you're going to want to get outside...but then the dreaded "Spring Chores" or "Spring Cleaning" will hit.

The best thing to do is to get started on these things sooner, rather than later. That way, when the first string of really nice days comes along, you'll be heading to the park, while your neighbor is cleaning out the garage.

There may be other hurdles in our way before we can get to the fun stuff. First, the trees and flowers blooming bring out our allergies, which can really cause a lot of misery. Our homes and yards need maintenance and cleaning before we can enjoy the deck or patio. The deck probably needs waterproofing, or a fence needs painting, or the landscaping needs an upgrade.

Our bodies will also need some maintenance. A long winter of sitting around, and over-eating over the holidays has added more than a few pounds to most of us. So, a fitness plan and a diet may be in order.

So... How and when do we get to the fun part? What's the best way to get a jump on all of these Spring chores?

The answer lies in getting the best resources and help when you need it. Toms River Online has put together a "Springtime Resources" page to point you in the right direction. The page has a list of many the directories of local businesses that can help get your house and property into shape, so that you can get on with the serious business of spring fun. You'll also be supporting the shore by patronizing local businesses as they recover from Sandy.

As for the fitness program... I recommend checking out our directory of "Gyms and Fitness Clubs"...remember that after spring comes summer days at the beach. Are you going to be ready to put that swimsuit on?