Fall Bucket List: How I Did

 I know fall doesn't officially end until December 21st but each year around this time it starts to FEEL more like winter and I like to put together a Holiday bucket list to make sure we most of each day during this busy season.  



With that in mind today is the perfect time to look back on our fall bucket list and see how we did.  

1. Enjoy a weekend trip for Ben's birthday-- Check!  We had a fabulous time in Maine







2. Go apple picking-Nope! No one would go with me and picking apples by yourself just didn't sound fun.  We did stop by the orchard weekly for fresh apples, cider, and donuts (on occasion!)

3. Make apple pie, caramel apples,  or enjoy some apple treats like cider donuts-- Check!  We made 3 apple pies (2 frozen for Thanksgiving & Christmas), caramel apples, and a cider donut cake.




4. Take a few "new" hikes-- Double check!! We went on sooo many fall hikes this year. 









5. Watch the leaves change colors-- Check! We're so lucky that we have so many beautiful changes right in our own yard even. 




6. Make casseroles, soups, and stews--Check!  We made a few pot pies, a couple casseroles, a stew, and several soups.

7. Decorate the house for fall-- check!




8. Buy some mums-- check!



9. Take the boys annual photos-- Check! Columbus day weekend we took all of 20 minutes or so to snap some new photos (for the last time; I was informed!). 

One of the ones I'm not using.

10.  Have a fire in the fire pit-- Nope! We had no patio furniture left and little time at home on any weekend so far this fall. 

11.  Read a good "fall" book-- Check! I read The Ex Hex, and started this apple orchard mystery series. 


12. Watch some "fall" movies like Stepmom or When Harry Met Sally -- Check! I watched Autumn in New York, Runaway Bride, etc. 

13. Watch the sunrise-- check! 



14. Take the RZR out for a few rides-- 1/2 a check! We only made it out once but we had a nice long (and very muddy!) ride. 

15. Cozy up in front of the fireplace-- Not Yet!  But we definitely plan to get it going on Thanksgiving and since that's still fall I'm totally counting it! LOL.

16. Bake some maple glazed cinnamon buns or maple oatmeal cookies-- Check! I made traditional oatmeal cookies and some maple buttercream frosting and made little sandwich cookies.  They were so good. 


17. Put together a puzzle or two-- check! 




18. Make and listen to a fall themed playlist- Nope!  Not sure why I put this on my list to begin with as I am just not into music enough to curate a playlist. 

19. Come up with a fall manicure-- Check I was mostly drawn to dark colored nails this fall. 





20. Buy a flannel shirt or shacket for fall-- check!


I'm pretty pleased with how well I did! 

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Comments

  1. Jennifer GoodwinNovember 21, 2022 at 6:26 AM

    That was a fun fall! I love checking things off of a list, don't you? I loved all your fall hikes and manicures. That cider cake looked amazing! I had an apple cider donut for the first time ever this fall and it was amazing!

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    1. Joanne November 21, 2022 at 2:08 PM

      I really do take such satisfaction in crossing things off my list.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 21, 2022 at 7:01 AM

    Sounds like you checked off most of your fall bucket list! I need to see how I went with my spring bucket list but I have a feeling that I haven't done so well. I will have to blame the weather because it is yet to feel like proper spring over here!!
    Ruth@playworkeatrepeat

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    1. Joanne November 21, 2022 at 2:08 PM

      I hate when the weather isn't cooperating like that (we had a really wet fall one year and every single one of our Friday hikes was canceled!).

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  3. Dara @ Not In JerseyNovember 21, 2022 at 8:43 AM

    You did great and made it a wonderful fall!

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  4. Holly Breton @ Pink LadyNovember 21, 2022 at 9:06 AM

    Nice job Mama and your fall decor is just sooo pretty!

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  5. Carol @Comfort Spring StationNovember 21, 2022 at 9:31 AM

    You really enjoy fall this year. #MMBC

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  6. JenniferNovember 21, 2022 at 12:22 PM

    Wow - so many checks! Impressive...looks like a rather nice (and productive) fall!! And great picture of your guys!!

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  7. Sparkles and LattesNovember 21, 2022 at 1:59 PM

    Not doing 4 1/2 is pretty good!

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  8. Kim CarberryNovember 21, 2022 at 2:27 PM

    It does start to feel like winter now, it's certainly got a lot colder here.
    You did really well with your bucket list! x

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    1. Joanne November 21, 2022 at 4:43 PM

      We had ice on the lake this morning when we woke up and my thermometer said it was only 12 out!

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  9. TorontoSAMNovember 21, 2022 at 2:37 PM

    Getting the cider and doughnuts is really the whole point of apple picking anyway, right?! Sounds like you've had a great couple of months.

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  10. Nancy 's Fashion StyleNovember 21, 2022 at 2:54 PM

    Those cinnamon buns look extremely delicious! And you can always make a winter fire!

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    1. Joanne November 21, 2022 at 4:45 PM

      Definitely! We get our fireplace and woodstove going a lot in winter.

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  11. StacieNovember 21, 2022 at 3:17 PM

    You definitely got a lot of things done on your fall bucket list!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos of your hikes; just gorgeous fall scenery. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  12. AnonymousNovember 21, 2022 at 3:47 PM

    Well done. Beautiful photos. Regine
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  13. Jodie's Touch of StyleNovember 21, 2022 at 4:22 PM

    You really did wonderful considering how much was on your list. I never do the playlist thing either, haha.
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Joanne November 21, 2022 at 4:46 PM

      Thank you! Yeah, I don't know what I was thinking with playlists... that is just not me.

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  14. Joanne November 21, 2022 at 4:45 PM

    Thank you!

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  15. Tamar SBNovember 21, 2022 at 7:41 PM

    What a great fall!!

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  16. MarshaNovember 21, 2022 at 9:28 PM

    I am always so impressed by people who make lists, remember their lists, and then complete them! That photo of the sunrise is glorious!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  17. Veronica LeeNovember 22, 2022 at 2:05 AM

    So many checks! Kudos!
    Those cinnamon buns look divine!

    Hugs and blessings, Joanne!

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  18. Jennifer WhiteNovember 23, 2022 at 8:53 AM

    What an amazing fall. I love the photo of your boys! Your food and nature photos can't be beat!

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  19. Dee NambiarNovember 23, 2022 at 1:28 PM

    You're spending your autumn very well. I'm inspired to be a bit more organized. :)
    Beautiful pictures, Joanne. :)

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  20. Judy BiggerstaffNovember 23, 2022 at 8:34 PM

    I would say you did a good job on your Fall bucket list. You got a lot accomplished and it's not even winter.

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  21. PaulaShort November 25, 2022 at 11:49 PM

    What fun Joanne! I'm happy to hear you got through most of your list. I always enjoy your photos.
    Visiting today from Encouraging Hearts And Home #29&31

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  22. Lindsay's Sweet WorldNovember 28, 2022 at 1:26 PM

    Y'all did great!! We didn't go apple picking this year either. It seems every year when we have fall break that the apples are already picked over, so we haven't gone the last two years.

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    1. Joanne November 29, 2022 at 7:34 AM

      We can't pick our favorite variety at any of the local orchards so we don't enjoy it nearly as much as just buying a huge bag (or 3) of our favorites; Honey Crisps.

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