What Matters this Month: April 2023
The month of April brings with it new beginnings. The month gets its name from the latin word aperire, meaning “to open”. Just as the flowers open, there are chances to nurture new things just as the April showers do.
What to Celebrate
This month is Arab American Heritage Month. Arab Americans have ceontributed to and influenced our culture through, music, food and literature. Nearly 4 million Americans can trace their heritage to an Arab country. Find ways to celebrate HERE.
Easter is Sunday April 9 this year and Ramadan will run until Friday April 21, with the celebratory days of Eid al-Fitr starting on that Saturday or Sunday. The weeklong Jewish holiday of Passover is sundown Wednesday April 5 - Sundown April 13. These Holy days are a time for reflection , contemplation and celebration for the faithful and religious communties.
In honor of Earth Day on Saturday April 22nd celebrate by being a part of the change and investing in our planet! Walk around and cleanup your own communty or join an organized event or cause to support. Learn more ways to celebrate HERE
What to Buy
Vacuums. April is the real cleaning month and will bring more deals on vacuums. Look for markdowns at department stores as well as on manufacturers’ websites.
Tax-themed items. Year after year, retailers and restaurants try to lighten the burden of Tax Day with discounts and freebies on services like paper shredding. Keep an eye out for these around mid-April.
Beauty products. Time to get outside and look your best. The Sephora spring sale is usually this month.
Sustainable items. To celebrate Earth Day, be on the lookout for retailer deals on sustainable items, such as reusable totes and water bottles, sustainably made clothing and other “green” products. Is this the year you start composting? We support that.
What to Put on Your To-Do List
Have you been meaning to and putting off finding a therapist or start counseling? Now is the time to start. April is National Counseling Awareness month and we all deserve to prioritize mental health so add it to your to - do list . Learn how to find a therapist HERE
This is a god time of year to Dry-Clean and wash Heavy Coats and Jackets before storing.
Summer is coming. Take this month to clean or service air conditioners before summer arrives. Trust me when its 90 degrees outside is NOT the time you want surprises from your air conditioner.
Tax day is normally April 15th but this year its April 18th. You know what needs and must be done. Do it!
You should be finalizing your summer vacation plans and rentals. Like I said before, Summer is coming, let’s make sure you have a chance to get away and enjoy it!
Have some future graduates in your life? Go ahead and get graduation presents now. That way you have time to get something with meaning - not rushed and picked over!
We are no April Fools and this month brings with it all the optimism of Spring and the hope of a good summer. What are you celebrating and adding to your to-do lists that I missed?
