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The end of winter can really bring me down...the snow is often dirty and the days grey, this year the winter blahs have hit me far earlier than usual-- we are barely into January.  I need spring, I need sun, and I need flowers.  However, I have found there are a few things I can do that help my mood and get me ready to hit the ground running. Here are 6 easy things you can do you to perk up you up and get ready for the fun! # 1 -- Take down ALL of those Christmas decorations you didn't get around to putting away.  You know who you are and you know where they are!  Knick Knacks on the bookshelf, outside wreaths and lights that are hard to reach, nearly dead poinsettias...PUT THEM AWAY!  It's time to move on....   #2 -- Have a Tiki Party or Luau Potluck with friends or family. Head to your local discount store to load up on some inexpensive decorations - and grab some bright flowers at the grocery store. Half of the fun is brightening up your space! We had one a few weeks ago, serving Pina Coladas, a Hawaiian grilled stir fry with lots of pretty colored peppers, onions, fresh pineapple, diced ham and a sweet chili sauce. My friends chipped in with a different and delicious Asian coleslaw and the fun fruit palm tree...a good time was had by all! #3 -- Do a little pre-spring cleaning.  Don't tackle too much  just wash a few windows, wipe down your kitchen cupboards,  do a little web downloading, clean your desk.... keep it simple.  I have discovered that when I feel overwhelmed if I do one little thing, it energizes me to do the next thing and before I know it I am feeling satisfied with...