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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    1. Joanne December 21, 2024 at 6:53 PM

      Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well Debbie.

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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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    1. Joanne December 21, 2024 at 6:55 PM

      Yes, I always feel like December is winter too since we almost always have some cold weather and snow by then.

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  9. Lindsay's Sweet WorldDecember 20, 2024 at 4:26 PM

    Well you did fabulous on your fall bucket list! And OMG, you have a place called the Black Dog?! That is the title of one of Taylor Swift's new songs (and an old Led Zeppelin song - hehe) so I Olivia and I would love to be able to go to a place with that name! So fun!

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    1. Joanne December 21, 2024 at 6:56 PM

      Yep, it's a smokehouse bar and grill and it's so yummy!

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  10. Jennifer GoodwinDecember 20, 2024 at 6:43 PM

    You did great on checking things off that fall list! I also love your winter bucket list. You've inspired me to write a bonus blog post today! I'm off to do that now!

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  11. Jodie's Touch of StyleDecember 20, 2024 at 7:36 PM

    Its good to write these things down and then it feels so good to have done them. I'm always saying, if I don't write it down, it doesn't happen.
    I love doing jigsaw puzzles, but I can't have them in my house because I get so addicted and then I'll spend all day on it. But the place we take some of our workout classes has one always going. So it's nice to go early.Work on it a little that way.
    Xoox
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne December 21, 2024 at 6:57 PM

      Exactly! I need it written down so I can make sure to cross it off; especially in winter when I tend to lose a lot of my motivation to do much of anything. I tend to only work on puzzles for 2 days a time until they are done and then I don't let myself work on any again for at least 2 weeks.

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  12. AnonymousDecember 20, 2024 at 10:07 PM

    You checked almost everything off your list-well done! Enjoy your trip to Hawaii!! We will be there the second last week of January!
    Ruth@playworkeatrepeat

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  13. MarshaDecember 20, 2024 at 11:53 PM

    Good job on your fall bucket list! I didn't realize Ian was graduating from college already! Have a wonderful time in Hawaii! I hope to get there some day.

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne December 21, 2024 at 6:58 PM

      Yep, he is officially done with school and claims he will never, ever go back! LOL.

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  14. Veronica LeeDecember 21, 2024 at 2:31 AM

    I love that you got to hike, try new recipes, and enjoy some cozy moments. Your winter list sounds awesome too—Hawaii, graduation, and more hikes! Can’t wait to hear all about it. Happy holidays!

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  15. Kim CarberryDecember 21, 2024 at 7:25 AM

    You did great with your fall bucket list! All of the food looks so good.
    I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.

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  16. csuhpat1December 21, 2024 at 11:45 AM

    I so love your pics from your hikes. Very nice.

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  17. Amy JohnsonDecember 21, 2024 at 5:38 PM

    It looks like you had a happy, busy fall! Merry Christmas!

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