How I Did with my Winter Bucket List

I'm joining in with my fellow Bucket List Bloggers this weekend to share how we did on our winter bucket lists before posting our spring bucket lists on Monday. I kept our winter bucket list pretty short and sweet and I'm happy that I was able to get nearly everything knocked off of it. 

My Winter Bucket List:

1.Have a great time in Hawaii--Check! 








2. Celebrate Ian's college graduation-- Check!  I asked him what he wanted to do and he answered "have dinner out in Hawaii" so we did do that. But he's a pretty low-key guy and didn't really want much fanfare. We did end up getting him a cake and I made him a card and we gave him a gift in January.




3. Celebrate Alec's birthday-- Check!







4. Get out on a few hikes/snowshoe walks-- Check!

Pulaski park:


Moore State park:


5. Try a new soup recipe-- Check! I combined a couple of different recipes and came up with a cabbage and quinoa soup that I really loved.



6. Visit a museum or gallery-- Check!




7. Start scrapbooking our vacation-- Check!





8. Read by the fire--Check! I had lots of afternoons doing this. 

9. Work on another puzzle or two--Check! Though that Banyan Tree was nearly my undoing! 



10. Have a pajama day-- Nope! Turns out I'm not really a hang out in my pj's all day kind of person anymore. 

11. Make some homemade English Muffins (again)--Check!



12. Send a care package or two to Alec-- Check!



13. Paint at least one new painting-- Check!



14. Play around with my new Stampin Up! Products that are still in the box-- Check! 




I really did such a great job on my list! 
 

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Comments

  1. Maria RineerMarch 21, 2025 at 5:24 AM

    You did do a great job! What a fun review of your list and your accomplishments on it.

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  2. Andrea NineMarch 21, 2025 at 5:31 AM

    How fun! I love these posts! Happy Friday!

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    1. Amy ScottMarch 21, 2025 at 7:15 AM

      Can't figure out how to do my own comment so I am replying!
      You did great, Joanne!
      Your homemade English muffins look divine!
      I have been making one egg in a mug in the microwave this week and it fits perfectly on my English muffins. I add a thin slice of cheese and a slice of Canadian bacon.

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    2. Joanne March 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM

      Thank you, Andrea! Amy that made me chuckle; sometimes I swear the boxes for commenting just disappear. Your breakfast sandwiches sound delicious.

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  3. Penny @ Penny's PassionMarch 21, 2025 at 7:15 AM

    Way to tackle your winter bucket list! Looks like you had a great time in Hawaii. Love your cards!

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  4. Kathrine EldridgeMarch 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM

    What a fabulous list! Your trip to Hawaii looked incredible and loving the cards you created!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  5. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!March 21, 2025 at 7:53 AM

    Great list, nicely achieved!

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  6. Dara @ Not In JerseyMarch 21, 2025 at 8:27 AM

    Great job on your list!

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  7. Memphis BridgesMarch 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM

    Yes you did! What a productive winter!

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  8. Writing SparkleMarch 21, 2025 at 9:21 AM

    That was a successful winter bucket list. Those puzzles look challenging.

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    1. Joanne March 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM

      Thank you! That banyan tree one was so difficult.

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  9. Kim CarberryMarch 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM

    Well done with the bucket list! It sounds like you had a great winter, especially with the trip to Hawaii and the celebrations.

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  10. MarshaMarch 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful pictures! Didn't you love the Van Gough Immersive experience? Your cards are lovely, too. :) Have a great week.

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    1. Joanne March 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM

      We really did love it so much! I keep checking to see if the Monet one will be coming close to us.

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  11. Kellyann RohrMarch 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM

    Nice job on our list! The pictures from Hawaii are so beautiful! We did the Van Gogh Experience when it was in Orlando, glad we got to do it. I really like the cards you made, you are so creative Joanne!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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  12. BriMarch 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM

    Ooo I really love that NP puzzle! I just added it to my wishlist on Amazon! That cake looks amazing too.

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  13. Lydia C. LeeMarch 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM

    Love the care package and how lovely to go to Hawaii. Such a great place. #WeekendCoffeeSHare

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  14. Marsha BanksMarch 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM

    You really did a wonderful job with your bucket list. I need to get my post done now.

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/try-it-again-tuesday-4/

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  15. Jodie's Touch of StyleMarch 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM

    You really did a great job with the list. Of course, with so many celebrations, how could it not be a good winter?
    And i'm the same way I can't hang out in my p.J's unless i'm sick.
    Xoxo
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne March 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM

      I keep thinking it sounds comfy but I feel compelled to get dressed each day... of course I often change into pj's by 3:30/4 in the afternoon in winter but somehow that's okay because at least I got dressed.

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  16. Tanya March 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM

    That banyan tree puzzle looks almost impossible. You really did a lot this winter - faves were the trip and the Van Gogh exhibit! I need to work on some care packages soon!

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    1. Joanne March 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM

      Oh I thought I was going to go crossed eye over that banyan tree puzzle!

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  17. csuhpat1March 21, 2025 at 11:36 PM

    You did good on your list.

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  18. NancyMarch 22, 2025 at 4:09 AM

    You accomplished almost all! Great job. I'm not a hole day pyjama type neither. Such a waist of time.

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  19. Amy JohnsonMarch 22, 2025 at 7:35 AM

    You did do a great job on your list! That's a lot of accomplishments!

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  20. AnonymousMarch 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM

    What a fabulous winter bucket list. I love all that you accomplished.
    Blessings, Dawn

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  21. MichelleMarch 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM

    What a great list! It looks like you had a really nice winter! Hawaii is so beautiful! Many congrats to Ian! The cabbage soup looks so delicious. Your scrap books and cards are beautiful, Joanne. Well done!

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  22. Tamar SBMarch 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM

    You had a great winter!!

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  23. Kim March 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM

    Looks like a fun winter! I think I'd like to make a list for spring.

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  24. AnonymousMarch 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM

    Way to go! Can’t wait to see your spring list!
    Sarah @ Sunshine & Books

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  25. NatalieMarch 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM

    Congrats on checking off your winter bucket list and congrats to Ian! You had a fabulous winer. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.

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    1. Joanne March 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM

      Thank you! We really did have a fabulous winter.

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  26. JayneMarch 23, 2025 at 6:49 AM

    You did really well with your winter bucket list! Love your family pics in Hawaii. I hope your spring/summer lists are just as awesome. 😊

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  27. Lindsay's Sweet WorldMarch 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM

    You were so close to checking off every single item! Great job! Looks like a ton of fun!

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  28. MELODY JACOBMarch 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM

    Knocking out nearly every item on your bucket list is impressive especially with big milestones like Ian’s graduation and your Hawaii trip. That banyan tree puzzle sounds like a real challenge, but it must have been satisfying to complete.

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    1. Joanne March 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM

      Thank you! That puzzle was a real challenge but it did feel so satisfying to complete.

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  29. EllibelleMarch 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM

    You did really awesome checking off most things from your bucket list! And such great things too! I too can not do "pajama days" I can't even do "sweat pants" days so I totally get that one!
    Loved seeing some of your beautiful Hawaii pictures again!

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  30. AnonymousMarch 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM

    You did a great job. I love your Hawaii pictures.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  31. JeanieMarch 23, 2025 at 11:20 PM

    I'd say you've done very well -- and what a fun post to enjoy!

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  32. Veronica LeeMarch 24, 2025 at 2:20 AM

    Hawaii looked amazing! Those puzzles seem pretty tough. Congrats on completing your winter bucket list—and a big congrats to Ian too!

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  33. NatashaMarch 24, 2025 at 6:42 AM

    So much great celebrating this winter! I keep seeing ads for Immersive Van Gogh and I want to check it out. And that banyan tree puzzle DOES look hard. Go you for finishing it!

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    1. Joanne March 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM

      Thank you! I was determined not to give up on that puzzle.

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  34. Carol @Comfort Spring StationMarch 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM

    Great list - I'm impressed with your celebrations and fun trips. #MMBC

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  35. BojanaMarch 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM

    Your homemade cards are so beautiful and looking at your scrapbook takes me back about 20 years when I used to do it and loved it soooo much. One day. Hawaii sounds fantastic and I love the picture of you and your husband surrounded by trees. It's absolutely beautiful. Sounds like you made the first quarter a hit and I am looking forward to seeing your goals for next quarter.

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  36. KirstinMarch 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM

    Great job knocking out your list. That soup looks yummy! I missed going to the Van Gogh event when it was nearby :( Oh boy the banyan tree puzzle would be hard. I did the same national park one. I'm not one to hang out in my jammies either...though I tend to hang out in athletic shorts and tank tops if I'm home. haha! I've made homemade english muffins once..I need to do it again. I love that painting. So pretty.

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  37. mireilleMarch 27, 2025 at 7:36 AM

    Well done: and some great pics to accompany your progress! Love that a lot of it was fun.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  38. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comMarch 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM

    Bravo, you!! Love that this list began with 'enjoy trip to Hawaii.' And that you wearned a big check mark on that activity. So enjoyed your photos and the beautiful pages you created. Glad you opened the Stampin' Up box...look what you created with those supplies!! Very elegant looking cards.
    Heavens, Ian's cake looks so good. Did you have it in Hawaii? YUM. Will he be going off to school or staying home? Congratulations one and all.
    I always enjoy photos from your hikes. Really hoping to get back to easy hikes this spring. I am up to walking between 1.5 and 2 miles. But uneven ground still worries me a little.
    Anxious to see what you have planned for spring!!

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    1. Joanne March 30, 2025 at 11:12 AM

      Thank you! Ian is working full time and planning to open his own landscaping business one day.

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