Sorry that you lost your seedlings re-tired. It's frustrating when that happens. I lost a bunch of zinnia seedlings last year in May when a cold spell hit and I forgot to bring them in. This year I'm being more careful. But I have planted a few things outside. So far I've planted onion sets in a veggie bed, three romaine lettuce seedlings and three Red Pontiac seed potatoes. The lettuce is covered using milk jugs. I have a row cover over my onions.
I've been taking seedlings out on nicer days, but the wind sometimes beats them up. I should get my peas out soon, but today it's cold and stray snowflakes are flying. Tonight temps may be as low as 25. ARG!!