How is it almost April? I feel like I blinked and March was done. Wow.

Spring is sneaking into the farm. From snow at the start of the month, we’re now seeing little green shoots popping up in the gardens. We’ve started a few seeds inside and have been boiling lots of sap for syrup. Cranes are hanging out in the fields and red winged blackbirds have returned to the pond.

There’s been lots of fun with our domestic animals and family too. St. Patrick’s Day, March Break and birthdays gave us reasons to enjoy being together with everyone. The chickens are laying steadily, and I made my first batch of devilled eggs for a party with my friends. They were good, but it’s a lot of work for a two-bite snack. We marked Matt’s birthday as well.

We’re looking forward to more fun as spring settles in.

Here are some of the fun things that caught my eye this month.

We marked 14 years at the farm.

My friend has started Whiskers and Books. She makes “blind date with a book” bundles, where you don’t know what book you’re going to get. When I was struggling to find a book I liked, I bought a package from her and her choice was a good one.

Ellie and I both enjoy baking. We found these videos where professional bakers bake as they did in Victorian times very interesting. We’re now watching a series on Victorian farming.

I’m going to try making these peanut butter Easter eggs this week.

These adult Easter activities are hilarious. We did the money egg hunt a few years ago and it was a lot of fun. (The post also makes a convincing case of why it’s a good thing for kids to see adults having fun.)

I love the wood cabinet in our bathroom. I’ve seen a few in kitchens recently, and now I’m thinking I should do something similar.

Source: Country Living

We’re ending the month with a dentist appointment–which I’m bundling with lunch with my Mom to make it more fun, more progress on the playroom and preparing for Easter. Easter is my favourite holiday, and we will be hosting two get-togethers. The farm is the absolute best place for egg hunts.

Did March go fast for you? What did you celebrate this month? What wildlife have you spotted at your home? Any fun Easter recipes to share? Any good book recommendations? Any interesting videos to pass along?