Spring Break doesn’t always have to mean travel plans and packed suitcases. Sometimes, you make the best memories right at home. Whether you’re entertaining friends, spending quality time with the kids, or just soaking up some much-needed sunshine, here are some fun, fresh ideas to turn your home into the ultimate staycation destination.
1. Throw a Themed Spring Patio Party
Take advantage of your beautiful outdoor living space and host a spring-themed gathering. Think pastel décor, string lights, and a build-your-own lemonade bar. Whether it’s a garden tea party or a backyard “picnic chic” event, your patio can easily become party central. Bonus: invite the neighbors and do a potluck barbecue.
2. Create Easter-Inspired Food Stations
Your kitchen was made for moments like this. Set up colorful food stations for an at-home Easter brunch with themed bites like bunny-shaped pancakes, mini quiches, and DIY yogurt parfait jars. For the little ones, include an activity corner with egg dyeing or cookie decorating to keep the fun going after brunch.
3. Plant Flowers or a Mini Herb Garden
Bring the beauty of spring indoors, or keep it right on your porch. Planting a windowsill herb garden is a great hands-on activity for all ages. Pick up small pots, colorful labels, and your favorite herbs like basil, thyme, and mint. Not only does it smell amazing, but it’s the gift that keeps giving every time you cook.
4. Field Day in the Backyard
No plane ticket is needed this year, just a sunny day and some good old-fashioned games. Partner with a few neighbor families to plan a backyard field day complete with sack races, egg-on-a-spoon relays, and tug-of-war. It’s a great way to get everyone moving and laughing together.
5. Host a Blind Wine (or Juice!) Tasting Night
Bring on the grown-up fun and make it kid-friendly with a double-tasting experience. For the adults, host a blind wine tasting—everyone brings their favorite bottle under $25, covers the label, and votes on their favorite. Set up a fresh juice tasting station for the kiddos with colorful juices like strawberry lemonade, mango, and pineapple juice. Have them vote for their “Top Juice” and crown a winner like the wine round. Add in some snacks, music, and maybe even a prize or two, and it’s a “win(e)-win” for everyone!
6. Have a Backyard Movie Night
Set up a projector, cozy seating, and popcorn under the stars. Or pitch a tent and read a great night-time story. Whether it’s a kids’ favorite or a nostalgic throwback, outdoor movie nights are a sure way to create magic in your own backyard.
7. Make a Spring Bucket List Wall
Grab some chalkboard paint or a pinboard, and let the whole family add their ideas. Whether it’s “make s’mores,” “bike to the park,” or “have a dance party in the kitchen,” seeing your springtime goals come to life is part of the joy.
Your home should be more than where you live—it should be where you thrive. Schell Brothers’ homes are designed for the everyday and the extra special, from patios made for parties to kitchens perfect for gatherings. So this Spring Break, skip the passport and say hello to happy right in your own backyard.
Alyssa Titus has proudly called Delaware home for nearly 25 years. She, her husband, and their three daughters love soaking up everything the First State offers—exploring charming small towns, hitting the scenic trails, or spending a day at the beach. As the Director of Marketing for Schell Brothers for the past eight years, Alyssa has had the incredible opportunity to help launch and promote every Schell community across all divisions. It’s a role she’s passionate about, sharing Schell’s Mission of Happiness with future and current homeowners every day.
