I know what you’re thinking, “spring is so far away.” Although it may seem that way right now, especially with all this crazy weather we’re having, it will be here before you know it. Next week we lose an hour of sleep. And for us college students, that’s a major loss. Here’s a list of random, yet practical things you can do to get you and your home ready for spring.

1. Stock up on allergy medications.

With spring comes flowers and pollen, and lovely allergies. If you're not someone who is affected by these allergies, consider yourself lucky. But for those of you who know this all too well, or have recently discovered these lovely springtime allergies, stock up now rather than waiting for the store to be out later. And yes, that does actually happen. Trust me, I know.

2. Get ahead on cleaning.

Whether your house, car, or office needs cleaning, get ahead on it now so you can enjoy the nice weather when it's here.

3. Decorate your home with bright colors.

Maybe brighten up the throw pillows on the couch, pick up some flowers from the store, or put up some cool springtime photos. If you're feeling creative, paint a picture using bright colors.

4. Switch out the clothes in your closet.

Put away the heavy sweaters and long socks, and pull out the capris and short sleeves! But don't put the sweaters and long socks away for good, this is the midwest and you never know what mother nature will throw at you next.

5. Go shopping for new clothes.

Now, I'm not saying go buy a whole new wardrobe, just look for some cute statement pieces and some basics. Also, never leave a store without looking at the clearance section. Right now is when a lot of stores have good sales. So not only can you get some new clothes for this spring, but you can also get clothes for next winter or fall!

6. Create a nature bucket list.

Make a list of all the places you want to spend time at and explore this spring and summer. It could be a list of your favorite places or places you've never been!

7. Adjust your sleep schedule.

One bad thing about the approaching season is that we lose an hour of precious sleep. Prep yourself now, so it's not such a huge blow when it hits.

8. Find your raincoat.

Another thing that Spring brings is rain. Now would be a good time to find your raincoat, rainboots, and umbrella so you're not rushing to find them before the first downpour.

9. Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors.

A good rule of thumb is to always change the batteries in your smoke detectors when the time changes occur. This way, you can always know the last time you changed your batteries and ensure you have working detectors. You don't really want to call the fire department, do you? I didn't think so.

10. Get your rods and reels ready.

IT'S FISHIN' SEASON BOYS AND GIRLS!! Can you tell I'm excited?! I can't wait to get out on the lakes and rivers again and catch some fish!

This is a pretty random list, but at least one of them is applicable to you. I know it's been pretty cold and dreary lately with this weather, but look on the bright side, at least it'll be Spring soon! So clean, prepare, gear up and get excited folks, Spring's coming sooner than you think!