I am not a domestic goddess. There is nothing in this world that I hate more than cleaning and cooking. So when my boyfriend casually mentioned to me last week that it's time for spring-cleaning, I immediately popped open a beer.
   Spring-cleaning, however, doesn't just apply to your home anymore. The second annual Philly Spring Cleanup will take place on April 4  from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The one-day event will concentrate on the cleaning and beautification of neighborhoods, parks, recreation centers and streets.
Last year's cleanup was the largest single-day, citywide clean-up on record in the United States. Together, the city removed over 2.5 million pounds of trash and 48,000 pounds of recyclable materials; and cleaned an estimated 71 commercial corridors and 3,500 blocks.
You can sign up at www.phillycleanup.com  to host your own cleanup project. The Web site has its own Google map that show you where the cleanups are taking place. Many parts of south and west Philadelphia do not have a coordinated cleanup in place yet. So if you live in one of those neighborhoods and love this crazy city, you should sign up today! You can have a BBQ in your newly cleaned park as a reward for your efforts.