Organizing an Intentional and Purpose Filled April

We’re sharing tips and tricks for organizing an intentional and purpose filled April today!

If you’re new to this series, at the beginning of every month I spend time organizing my planner and filling our calendar with ideas that will help us bring more joy and intention to our lives.

Sometimes that means trying a new restaurant, a trip to the farmers market, antiquing or road tripping with our favorite people.

As we prepare our hearts, homes, calendars and menus for a fresh month ahead, I hope you’ll find something that sparks your interest and leads you to beautiful adventures.

There’s nothing like making extra special memories this time of year.

Here’s a Look at Organizing an Intentional and Purpose Filled April…

Intentional and Purpose Filled Quote of the Month:

“Don’t wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great.” ~ Orison Swett Marden 

April Word of the Month:

Bloom

April Activities to Explore:

• Set April Goals and Intentions
• Prepare for Holy Week and Easter
• Create Easter Baskets
• Plan an Egg Hunt
• Celebrate the End of Tax Season
• Declutter, Organize, and Simplify
• Spring Clean the House
• Go on a Digital Detox
• Safely Toss Expired Beauty and Wellness Products
• Create a Spring Capsule Wardrobe
• Try a New Perfume
• Get a Mani-Pedi
• Continue Healthy Goals and Habits
• Visit the Farmers Market
• Go on a Bike Ride
• Celebrate National Picnic Day
• Jump in a Puddle
• Look for Rainbows
• Plant a Butterfly Friendly Garden
• Take More Candid Photos
• Facetime a Friend
• Keep Sundays Sacred

April Simplified and Organized Home Challenge:

Focus of the Month: Laundry Room, Linen Closets, and Living Room

• Week 14 – Declutter/Organize Laundry Room and Simplify Laundry Day Routines
• Week 15 – Declutter/Organize Linen Closets
• Week 16 – Declutter/Organize, Simplify/Refresh Living Room
• Week 17 – Declutter/Organize Household Books and Magazines

Deep Cleaning Focus

• Laundry Room
• Living Room
• Fans
• Windows

April Dates to Celebrate and Commemorate:

• 04/01 Buy April Cards and Special Occasion Gifts
• 04/01 April Fools Day, National Sourdough Bread Day, Greeting Card Day,  
• 04/02 Passover Begins, National DIY Day, Reconciliation Day, Walking Day, Nature Day
• 04/03 Good Friday, National Burrito Day, Independent Artist Day, Find a Rainbow Day, Inspiring Joy Day
• 04/04 Holy Saturday, National Handmade Day
• 04/05 Easter Sunday, National Self Care Day, Baked Ham Day, Peeps Day
• 04/06 Easter Monday, National Acai Bowl Day, Carbonara Day, Pajama Day, Library Day, Twinkie Day, Tartan Day  
• 04/07 National Coffee Cake Day, No Housework Day, Public Television Day, World Health Day
• 04/08 National Empanadas Day, Zoo Lovers Day
• 04/10 National Hug Your Dog Day, Siblings Day, Nana Day   
• 04/11 National Cheese Fondue Day, Clean Up Your Pantry Day, Pet Day
• 04/12 National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, Licorice Day, Only Child Day
• 04/13 National Peach Cobbler Day, National Scrabble Day, Make Lunch Count Day,
• 04/14 National Donate a Book Day, Gardening Day, Pecan Day, Perfume Day
• 04/15 Tax Day, McDonalds Day, Banana Day, Laundry Day, World Art Day
• 04/16 Eggs Benedict Day, Librarian Day, Orchid Day,
• 04/17 National High Five Day, Cheeseball Day, Crawfish Day
• 04/18 National Exercise Day, Record Store Day
• 04/19 National Husband Appreciation Day, Cat Lady Day, Refresh Your Goals Day
• 04/21 National Tea Day
• 04/22 April Showers Day, Earth Day, Jelly Bean Day
• 04/23 Movie Theater Day, Cherry Cheesecake Day, Email Day, English Muffin Day, Picnic Day, Take a Chance Day, World Book Day, Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day  
• 04/24 National Pigs in a Blanket Day, Fashion Revolution Day
• 04/25 Independent Bookstore Day, National Arbor Day, Go Birding Day, Mani-Pedi Day, Zucchini Bread Day
• 04/26 Audubon Day, Get Organized Day, Garage Day, No Makeup Day, Pet Parents Day, Pretzel Day
• 04/29 National Shrimp Scampi Day, World Wish Day, Denim Day, Viral Video Day, Word Stationery Day
• 04/30 Military Brats Day, Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, Bubble Tea Day, Mahjong Day, Oatmeal Cookie Day

April Menu Ideas:

April Menu Ideas

Keep in mind, you don’t have to do everything on this list.

Simply use these ideas as a guide or area of focus.

Wishing you an amazing month ahead,

CoCo

PS: If you’re new to this series, you can catch up on all of our Organizing an Intentional Month posts here.