How I Did on my Fall Bucket List & Sharing My Winter Bucket List

Since tomorrow is the official first day of winter it's time to share how I did with my fall bucket list for this year and start working on my winter bucket list! 

Here's how I did with my fall bucket list:

Break out my puzzles again and work on a few-- Check!





Celebrate Evan's birthday-- Check! 



Go to the 21 Pilots Concert-- Check!





Go to the movies-- Nope, there just wasn't anything I really wanted to see. 

Go on lots of hikes-- Check! 








Pick apples and make apple pie-- 1/2 a check! I made apple pies from orchard fresh apples but I just picked them up rather than picking them myself. (our favorite kinds of apple aren't available as a U-pick option anyway)



Decorate the house for fall-- Check!




Burn some fall scented candles/melts-- Check! 

Make a new Spotify playlist -- Check!

Find some good books to enjoy- Check! 

Books I read in October



Work on another couple of paintings/art projects-- Check!




Find a fun way to celebrate my husband's birthday!-- Check! We went to the Black Dog; just the two of us. 

Send Alec a couple of care packages-- 1/2 a check! I only sent one since he was home most of October and part of November.



Enjoy parents' weekend at Alec's college with him-- Check!







Try some new fall recipes-- Check! We've actually been trying out lots of new recipes!

a zucchini and corn casserole with breadcrumbs and cheeses

some orange chicken

Fresh sandwich breads

Heath cheesecake

marinara sauce

sausage penne (made with rotini)


My Winter Bucket List:

  • Have a great time in Hawaii
  • Celebrate Ian's college graduation
  • Celebrate Alec's birthday
  • Get out on a few hikes (or snowshoe walks if we get snow)
  • Try a new soup recipe
  • Visit a museum or gallery
  • Start scrapbooking our vacation
  • Read by the fire
  • Work on some more puzzles
  • Have a pajama day
  • Make homemade English muffins again
  • Send a care package or two to Alec
  • Paint at least one new painting
  • Play around with my new Stampin Up! products that are still in the box

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Comments

  1. Maria RineerDecember 20, 2024 at 5:50 AM

    You filled your fall bucket list to the brim! Good job!! Good luck with your winter list- reading by the fire sounds like a wonderful activity. I can't wait to hear about Hawaii!!

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  2. HollyDecember 20, 2024 at 6:14 AM

    ummmm #1 just takes the cake- how could you not right? i cannot wait to see all of the pics and read all about your trip- yeah!!

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  3. Andrea NineDecember 20, 2024 at 7:40 AM

    I am so excited for you and your trip to Hawaii! We still have not made it there but it’s definitely on our bucket list too! Evan looks so cute! I hope you have a most Merry Christmas!

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  4. Dara @ Not In JerseyDecember 20, 2024 at 8:36 AM

    Fall looked like fun and winter looks even better with Hawaii coming up!

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    1. Joanne December 20, 2024 at 9:52 AM

      Nothing like leaving 5 degree weather behind for the mid-80's instead!

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  5. thepaintedapron.comDecember 20, 2024 at 9:07 AM

    Sounds like you had a fabulous fall! A trip to Hawaii is perfect for winter!
    Jenna

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  6. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasDecember 20, 2024 at 10:19 AM

    Joanne,
    I think you did good...I fell behind in December and was not my usual organized self this Holiday Season but I am giving myself Grace as it has been a bit of a year for me and my family....Thanks so much for all your visits and kind words...I so appreciate you taking the time to visit!! MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family....
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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  7. Kari December 20, 2024 at 10:44 AM

    You had a very full Fall! I love reading about and seeing all that you and your family does. 🩷

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  8. ellen b.December 20, 2024 at 10:55 AM

    What a fun idea to make seasonal lists. Your Fall was full to the brim. I always feel like December is winter before it really is on the calendar! You have a fun time in Hawaii to look forward to in the Winter, nice! I love your purple door! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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