Organizing an Intentional and Purpose Filled March

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

If you’re new to this series, at the beginning of every month, I look forward to spending time organizing my planner and filling our calendar with a variety ideas that help us bring more joy to each day.

Sometimes that means trying a new recipe or attending a community event at our local garden club or museum.

Other times, that means celebrating holidays, special occasions, and birthdays with family and friends.

Most of us want to be more deliberate with our time, but trying to blend family life and work life can be tough.

Especially, if you feel like your days are filled with more “have to’s” than “want to’s.”

So, 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.

Here’s a look at organizing an intentional and purpose-filled March.

Organizing an Intentional and Purpose Filled March…

*This post was updated in February 2026 with additional dates and information, original post date February 2025.

Intentional and Purpose Filled Quote of the Month:

Don’t sit down and wait for opportunities to come…get up and make them. ~ Madame CJ Walker

March Word of the Month:

Cultivate  

March Activities to Explore:

• Set March Goals and Intentions
• Observe Lent
• Observe Daylight Savings Time
• Check the Batteries in Your Smoke Alarms and Detectors
• Go for a Walk on the Beach, the Lake, a Park, or a Trail
• Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
• Commemorate Women’s History Month
• Craft Something Special for National Craft Month
• Plant Flowers and Celebrate the Arrival of Spring
• Host a March Madness Party
• Do a 15 Minute Clutter Catcher Clean-Up Each Night
• Continue Daily Exercise, Hydration, and Skincare Goals
• Prepare for Quarter 2
• Keep Sundays Sacred

March Simplified and Organized Home Challenge:

Focus of the Month:

• Week 10 –Declutter/Organize Primary Bathroom Cabinets and Simplify Countertops
• Week 11 – Declutter/Organize Breakfast Station and Coffee Bar
• Week 12 – Simplify/Refresh Breakfast Nook
• Week 13 – Create Cleaning Schedule 

Deep Cleaning Focus:

• Primary Bathroom
• Coffee Bar/Breakfast Station
• Breakfast Nook

March Dates to Celebrate and Commemorate:

• 03/01 Buy March Cards and Special Occasion Gifts
• 03/01 National Peanut Butter Lovers Day, Share a Smile Day, World Compliment Day
• 03/02 Read Across America Day, National Egg McMuffin Day
• 03/03 Simplify Your Life Day, Caregiver Appreciation Day, Floating Lantern Festival
• 03/04 Equal Pay Day, National Poundcake Day, Sons Day,
• 03/06 National Oreo Day
• 03/07 National Cereal Day, National Day of Unplugging,
• 03/08 Daylight Savings Time Begins, International Women’s Day
• 03/09 Commonwealth Day, National Barbie Day, Crab Meat Day, Meatball Day
• 03/10 Harriet Tubman Day, National Organize Your Home Office Day, Pack Your Lunch Day
• 03/11 National Dream Day
• 03/12 National Girl Scout Day, Working Mom’s Day, Plant a Flower Day, Popcorn Lovers Day
• 03/14 Pi Day, National Write Your Story Day
• 03/15 Ides of March, Mothering Sunday (UK), National Peanut Lovers Day, Corndog Day,
• 03/17 St. Patrick’s Day, National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day, Tea for Two Tuesday
• 03/20 Spring Begins, National Cherry Blossom Festival, Ravioli and Macaron Day
• 03/21 National Flower Day, French Bread Day, Crunchy Taco Day
• 03/22 National Daffodil Day,
• 03/23 Chia Seed Day, Chips and Dips Day, Puppy Day, Tamale Day
• 03/24 National Cheesesteak Day
• 03/26 National Spinach Day, Major League Baseball Opening Day
• 03/27 Spanish Paella Day
• 03/29 Holy Week Begins, Palm Sunday, Pay it Forward Day
• 03/30 Folding Laundry Day
• 03/31 Crayola Crayon Day, Eiffel Tower Day, National Apres Day, Farm Workers Day,

March Menu Ideas:

March 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.

Most importantly, use these ideas to help you create an intentional and purpose-filled March!

Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Wishing you an amazing month,

CoCo

PS: If you’re new to this series and watch to catch up you can find all our Organizing an Intentional Month posts here.