My Summer Bucket List

 Happy 4th of July!  While I managed to share a quick recap of how well I did with my spring bucket list before we left on vacation, I didn't really have time to put together my summer bucket list.  It's never too late to start though so here it is:


1. Go kayaking




2. Enjoy a weekend away with my husband for my birthday

3. Go birthday shopping with my mom

4. Get together with my college bestie

5. Visit our friends at their beachside summer rental



6. Visit another college (or 2!) with Alec

7. Paint again-- whether it's a canvas, a rock, some watercolors, I don't really care I just want to start painting something again.

8. Make macarons

9. Go strawberry &/or blueberry picking


10.  Go for a walk on the beach

11.  Try at least 2 new restaurants

12. Have friends & family over for a little cookout

13. Make ice cream


14. Squeeze in some summer hikes

15. Watch some fireworks

16.  Play cornhole

17. Play mini golf


18. Read a book while relaxing outside

19. Go to the movies

20. Watch the sunset (or sunrise!)

Since I did share this list a little later than usual it's funny that quite a few of these are already checked off my list! 

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Comments

  1. Maria RineerJuly 4, 2023 at 6:35 AM

    Happy 4th! Will be interested to read how you do on these when summer is over (though isn't that a sad thought?)...

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    1. Joanne July 4, 2023 at 11:37 AM

      Oh that is such a sad thought (and I know it will be here before I am ready for it to end!).

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  2. Kim CarberryJuly 4, 2023 at 7:52 AM

    Happy 4th of July!
    What a great list, you have some great plans for the summer.

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  3. HollyJuly 4, 2023 at 7:58 AM

    You are already making great progress! Love it!

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  4. Dara @ Not In JerseyJuly 4, 2023 at 8:56 AM

    Looks like a great list!

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  5. Tamar SBJuly 4, 2023 at 9:24 AM

    Can't wait to follow along!

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  6. Louise (Little Hearts, Big Love)July 4, 2023 at 9:32 AM

    Love your summer bucket list - what a great list of activities to try and do over the summer. #MMBC

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  7. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJuly 4, 2023 at 9:55 AM

    Love all of these things so much! I hope y'all get to the macarons this time! I'm interested to see how they turn out!

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  8. Jennifer GoodwinJuly 4, 2023 at 10:35 AM

    That's a great summer bucket list! Also, I love going to the movies in the summer.

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    1. Joanne July 4, 2023 at 11:48 AM

      I love going to the movies any time of the year (as long as it's not too late in the day!).

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  9. Tanya July 4, 2023 at 10:56 AM

    What a summer-y fun list! Can't wait to see the photos from everything!

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    1. Joanne July 5, 2023 at 5:22 AM

      Thank you! Now I just have to remember to snap photos of it all..

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  10. Jodie's Touch of StyleJuly 4, 2023 at 8:10 PM

    We just made ice cream today with frozen bananas and coconut milk.
    XOXO
    Jodie

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  11. MarshaJuly 4, 2023 at 10:28 PM

    I want to try kayaking sometime this summer. I have a feeling I will end up wet! Lots of fun things on your list, Joanne!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne July 5, 2023 at 5:23 AM

      They can be tricky to get in and out of but once your sitting they are incredibly steady.

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  12. Veronica LeeJuly 5, 2023 at 12:45 AM

    Happy 4th of July!
    Good luck on checking off the items on your summer bucket list!

    Hugs and blessings, Joanne

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  13. Kathrine EldridgeJuly 5, 2023 at 6:55 AM

    Yes to this summer bucket list! I love this idea and all the things you put on it.

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  14. Gail Is This Mutton?July 5, 2023 at 12:13 PM

    What a great list. You'll have fun working through it. I'll be very interested to hear about the macarons- they're quite tricky I believe. Thanks for linking.

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    1. Joanne July 5, 2023 at 4:16 PM

      I definitely will have lots of fun. Alec made a batch and they turned out great!! He went with some caramel ones that were so yummy. I'm already asking him what flavor he wants to try making next.

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  15. PaulaShort July 7, 2023 at 9:10 AM

    Joanne, what a great summer bucket list!
    Visiting today from Encouraging Hearts & Home #9&10

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