My Spring Bucket List

 Tomorrow is the first official day of spring and while I know that doesn't mean it will magically be warm and sunny just yet, it does give me hope!  It also means it's the perfect time to share my spring bucket list.  



1. Starting June 1st I'd like to make a habit of visiting the local farmer's market more often (that's their official opening day). 

All photos for this post courtesy of pixabay

2. I am determined to pull out all my painting supplies and canvases and get at least one full painting done!

3. Get some flowers planted for the front steps


4. Read on the back deck in the mornings

5. Go hiking more!

6. Celebrate Ian's 20th birthday



7. Enjoy all the final senior year things with Alec; Prom, Final track and field season, Awards nights, Graduation, etc.

8. Break out the big cameras and take some "real" pictures/ perhaps tackle another photo challenge

9. Get an herb garden going



10. I bought a calligraphy book and I am determined to break out both the book and my calligraphy set that I got for Christmas in 2022! 

11. Spend Mother's day with the whole family doing something fun together. 

12. Plan something fun for our anniversary; we don't think we'll have time for a weekend away but I'd at least like to plan a fun day trip for us.


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Comments

  1. AnonymousMarch 18, 2024 at 5:26 AM

    I have several of these things on my spring list too!! Lots of planting in our futures 😊

    Lauren @ Don’t Mind Our Mess

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  2. CharlotteMarch 18, 2024 at 5:43 AM

    Oh I think that is a fine spring bucket list!! Isn't this just one of the most beautiful times of year!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 18, 2024 at 5:51 AM

    I love spring and your bucket list sounds so fun. Enjoy the warm sunny days to come!
    Ruth@playworkeatrepeat

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  4. Handmade in IsraelMarch 18, 2024 at 6:01 AM

    Sounds like a good list! We were just away for the weekend and the spring flowers were out in force! It is such an exciting time of the year.

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  5. Amy from www.coffeeandcocktailsatthecasa.comMarch 18, 2024 at 6:09 AM

    I need to do my list. Great ideas and many of these will be on mine!

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    1. Joanne March 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM

      I do find that so many of my seasonal lists have the the same things from year to year.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 18, 2024 at 6:24 AM

    Great ideas, although we are in autumn. I’ll be celebrating all the lasts with my daughter for her final year of high school.

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  7. HollyMarch 18, 2024 at 6:39 AM

    Can't wait to follow along on your herb garden- you are inspiring me- maybe I will try one with you!? :)

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    1. Joanne March 18, 2024 at 1:45 PM

      I had one ages and ages ago that I got as a wedding shower gift and I loved it. I think I'll try to have one indoors instead of out this year and see if that works better for me.

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  8. PamelaMarch 18, 2024 at 7:32 AM

    Looking forward to seeing how you do with your spring list!

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  9. Jennifer GoodwinMarch 18, 2024 at 7:40 AM

    I love these! It's a great list. I love these types of posts!

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  10. Andrea NineMarch 18, 2024 at 8:04 AM

    Lots of these on my list as well! I’m always so excited for the farmers markets and anytime we’re in another town I like to go to the ones they have as well.!

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    1. Joanne March 18, 2024 at 1:47 PM

      We hardly visit our "local" famer's market because it's really not that local or convenient but I am determined to do more farm to table type meals this spring and summer.

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  11. Perfectly Imperfect - Life with LyndseyMarch 18, 2024 at 8:09 AM

    These are wonderful items for your bucket list! I would also like to go hiking more, and to visit our local farmers market more often. Visiting from #MMBC

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  12. LyssyMarch 18, 2024 at 10:04 AM

    A great spring bucket list! I agree that spring does make em hopeful, even if the weather doesn't agree!

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    1. Joanne March 18, 2024 at 1:48 PM

      Thanks! I know what you mean about the weather not agreeing too-we have possible snow in our forecast for the end of the week..

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  13. KellyMarch 18, 2024 at 10:15 AM

    I'd love to check out some farmers markets this spring before it gets unbearably hot here in Phoenix, haha!

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    1. Joanne March 18, 2024 at 1:49 PM

      We usually don't have to worry about that in Connecticut! :)

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  14. Tamar SBMarch 18, 2024 at 10:34 AM

    Have a wonderful spring!

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  15. Kari March 18, 2024 at 11:29 AM

    This is a great list! I want to go to farmer's markets this summer, too.

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  16. Julie's Creative LifestyleMarch 18, 2024 at 1:36 PM

    Joanne, happy spring! I have some of these on my list too. I can't wait to see your flowers and herb garden.

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  17. Jennifer WiseMarch 18, 2024 at 1:53 PM

    Great list! I need to try out my local farmer's market, too. Thanks for sharing this post at the Will Blog for Comments #30 linkup. Hope to see you next time, too.

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  18. Kim CarberryMarch 18, 2024 at 2:57 PM

    We had a day here which actually felt like spring, I had washing outside drying and all of the windows open. It was lovely!
    It sounds like you have some fantastic plans! We have a farm shop just up the road and I've said from Easter I will be using it more for their fruit and veg.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 18, 2024 at 3:05 PM

    That’s a great list! I am so ready for spring! Reading in your deck sounds lovely!
    Sarah @ Sunshine & Books

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  20. Beautifully CandidMarch 18, 2024 at 4:49 PM

    So many fun things to look forward too! My mom does calligraphy and I love when she writes my cards with it.

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    1. Joanne March 19, 2024 at 9:36 AM

      I used to do a lot of calligraphy and even used my calligraphy pens and inks for drawings when I was in high school but I feel like I've forgotten it all!

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  21. Tanya March 18, 2024 at 5:37 PM

    Great ideas for the spring! It is so surreal when one of your kids leaves the teen years!

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    1. Joanne March 19, 2024 at 9:37 AM

      It really is! I do not feel old enough to have a nearly 20 year old.

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  22. Jodie's Touch of StyleMarch 18, 2024 at 5:57 PM

    We had that same idea with Farmers markets. Ours have already started and pretty much go all winters fall and spring. We don't have them in the summer. So I actually put it on my calendar so I would remember!
    Xoxo
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne March 19, 2024 at 9:38 AM

      Ours are pretty sparce those first few weeks of June but really take off once summer hits and all the berries and vegetables start to ripen. I already added our CSA farm pick-up to my calendar each week so I don't forget.

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  23. Nancy 's Fashion StyleMarch 19, 2024 at 2:59 AM

    A herb garden is also on my wishlist, for years actually. I used to do calligraphy, years ago, loved it.

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    1. Joanne March 19, 2024 at 9:39 AM

      Me too! I had a bunch of different calligraphy pens and inks that I used all through high school and even into college.

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  24. NatashaMarch 19, 2024 at 7:05 AM

    I should really plant more herbs than just mint in our raised beds. Maybe I'll add some basil this year!

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    1. Joanne March 19, 2024 at 9:40 AM

      I definitely want to grow basil and make our own pest again (plus I just love adding a few sprigs of basil to most anything with pasta!). I'd also like to grow some oregano and thyme and maybe rosemary.

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  25. Heather{Our Life In a Click}March 19, 2024 at 11:54 AM

    This is such a great Spring bucket list! I need to do this.

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  26. Lindsay's Sweet WorldMarch 19, 2024 at 12:16 PM

    Ooooh I can't wait to see what you paint!

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    1. Joanne March 20, 2024 at 5:22 AM

      Most likely a landscape or something in nature like flowers.. those tend to be my favorite subjects.

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  27. Lisa notes...March 19, 2024 at 9:51 PM

    I had forgotten that today is the first day of spring! I have planting more flowers on my Spring bucket list too. Sounds like you have some fun days ahead!

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  28. Memphis BridgesMarch 19, 2024 at 11:34 PM

    Those are all such good, attainable goals that you would do well! Looking forward to seeing pictures of some of these things. Hope your week is going well!

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  29. MarshaMarch 20, 2024 at 12:22 AM

    What a wonderful bucket list! Wouldn't you love to have that blue shed? I know I would! I'm looking forward to planting all kinds of wildflowers on the hump behind us. It will take so many seeds and so much patience on my part, but I think it will look good if it works!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  30. JeanieMarch 20, 2024 at 2:57 PM

    I think your bucket list is very doable! I say "onward!"

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    1. Joanne March 20, 2024 at 3:49 PM

      Thanks! Now if only the weather would get the hint and get warm.

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  31. Gail Is This Mutton?March 21, 2024 at 3:53 AM

    These are lovely intentions, perfect for warmer weather. Coincidentally on the first day of spring yesterday, we had the warmest day of the year so far! But sadly turning a bit colder in a few days. Thanks for linking.

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    1. Joanne March 21, 2024 at 6:30 AM

      How wonderful! We had warm weather last week but this week has been very chilly.

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  32. PaulaShort March 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM

    What a great list Joanne. I can't wait to hear about what you've done on the list.
    Visiting today from Will Blog For Comments 30 #5&6

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  33. MandyJoyLoves♥March 22, 2024 at 12:39 PM

    Can't wait to plant flowers, it's my favorite thing when it starts getting warm!

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  34. Jennifer WhiteMarch 23, 2024 at 7:44 AM

    I love your list - I can't wait for everything to bloom and for Travis to plant flowers. Hayden had his first mow of the season last week. Spring has sprung!

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    1. Joanne March 23, 2024 at 5:49 PM

      Thank you so much! We are still "enjoying" winter here..

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