Holiday Bucket List

 Thanksgiving night our thoughts turn to Christmas.  We begin by watching Elf and then spend the entire day after Thanksgiving decorating the house.  I try not to plan too much for us to do during December as I like to really enjoy the season with the boys. With that in mind there are things that get put on my bucket list each year.



1.  Finish up and mail out my Christmas cards


2. Get all gifts bought, wrapped, and under the tree by mid- December.

3. Decorate the house; including the basement this year!



4.Watch ALL my holiday favorite movies!  (I'll have a whole post listing all of my favorite holiday movies up on the blog soon!)

5. Read lots of Christmas themed books.

6. Have a family dinner in front of the fire while watching a movie.


7. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa.

8. Bake up some yummy treats.


9. Drive around and see some Christmas lights.

10. Get together with my family for Christmas Eve

11.  Host Christmas brunch


12. Donate food and toys to local drives.


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Comments

  1. Holly Breton @ Pink LadyNovember 22, 2022 at 7:22 AM

    Such a joyful list- I know you will accomplish it all too! :)

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  2. TorontoSAMNovember 22, 2022 at 9:18 AM

    That photo of the Christmas crack has my mouth watering, I will be making it this year!! Nothing makes me happier than a stack of Christmas cards ready to be mailed.

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    1. Joanne November 22, 2022 at 10:16 AM

      I haven't even thought about my Christmas baking list yet... but I'm betting Christmas Crack will make it onto the list.

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  3. Maria RineerNovember 22, 2022 at 9:55 AM

    What great items on your list. This is giving me some ideas ;). Love your craft station. I'm not crafty like you are but I appreciate the craft and the process.

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  4. Joanne November 22, 2022 at 10:16 AM

    Thank you!

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  5. Kim CarberryNovember 22, 2022 at 10:31 AM

    I love the run up to Christmas even though it can be a little stressful. I plan on doing most of these things too. I keep saying I will watch all of my favourite holiday movies and then Netflix and Disney Plus keep releasing more.

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    1. Joanne November 22, 2022 at 3:44 PM

      I know! It does make it harder to squeeze them all in that way; but I do love my classics so much that I often bypass the new ones for old favorites.

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  6. Kari November 22, 2022 at 1:24 PM

    I like this kind of list. It might inspire me to get more organized. :)

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    1. Joanne November 22, 2022 at 3:45 PM

      It just might... you never know. I have been a list person all my life though.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 22, 2022 at 4:07 PM

    Great list.
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  8. Jodie's Touch of StyleNovember 22, 2022 at 6:30 PM

    We basically gave up the treats this year, but we may try a gluten free Pizzelle recipe. Wish us luck, haha.
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  9. ViolettaNovember 23, 2022 at 4:47 AM

    Much to too for your Christmas preparations. Have a good time - and all the best
    Thanks for stopping by at my blog
    Violetta

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  10. DawnNovember 23, 2022 at 5:47 PM

    What a lovely list! I am so excited a out the season this year.

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  11. MarshaNovember 23, 2022 at 11:57 PM

    I especially love #6! I'm guessing you'll score a 100% on this one!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  12. Tamar SBNovember 24, 2022 at 9:37 AM

    Sounds like a perfect list!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 24, 2022 at 4:20 PM

    This sounds like a perfect list-- you have it all covered. You've inspired me to make a Christmas bucket list too! Lauren from Don't Mind Our Mess

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  14. PaulaShort November 25, 2022 at 11:39 PM

    What a wonderful Christmas bucket list.
    Visiting today from Encouraging Hearts And Home #29&31

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  15. Lindsay's Sweet WorldNovember 28, 2022 at 1:25 PM

    So many fun things! I can't wait to see how you do!

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    1. Joanne November 29, 2022 at 7:33 AM

      Thank you! I'm on a pretty good roll so far!!

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