How I Did With My Fall Bucket List & My Winter List 2025

We had a fabulous fall and with the official start of winter yesterday, I thought today would be the perfect time to share how I did with my fall bucket list and share some things I hope to do this winter. I'm not sure all that many of my co-hosts will be blogging about their bucket lists today but as always I do have a link up at the end if you'd like to join in. 


My fall list included:

1. See 21 Pilots in concert with Evan-- Check!


2. Take Evan to North Carolina to see the whole family-- Nope, since he started working in early October and it was only a seasonal job we decided to push this off until the spring. 

3. See SIX live in theaters--Check! Alec and I had a fabulous night in Providence and even met some of the cast afterwards.  


4. Go to the immersive Monet exhibit with Alec-- Check!

  5. Take some pretty fall hikes-- Check!


 

6. Take Evan on one last college tour (Nichol's college)--Check!


7. Go see Hadestown with my two youngest--check!



8. Celebrate Evan's 18th birthday-- Check! 


9. Celebrate Ben's Birthday with a special dinner out -- Check! The boys, my mother in law, the birthday boy and myself enjoyed a night out at Wright's Farm. 

10. Celebrate Thanksgiving with the family--Check! We were just a small group of 7 this year but it was still a lot of fun.


 

11. Decorate for Christmas--Check!

12. Read by the fire/wood stove--Check! We got our wood stove going the weekend before Thanksgiving and I've already spent lots of time by it reading.

13. Put together a few puzzles-- Check!

 

 14. Scrapbook our Glacier National park trip--Check! 


15. Paint at least 2 new paintings-- Check! Even if it took me until the 15th of December and I got it in under the wire it definitely still counts. 

 

  

My Winter Bucket List: 

  1. Celebrate Christmas with the family
  2. Enjoy my husband's executive Christmas party at Via
  3. Check out some Christmas lights
  4. Celebrate Alec's 20th birthday
  5. Try to squeeze in at least 3 date nights
  6. Celebrate Valentine's day 
  7. Go on some winter hikes or snowshoe hikes
  8. Read by the fire 
  9. Go see Wicked with Alec
  10. Try at least 2 new card making techniques 
  11. Take Evan to North Carolina one last time before he starts college
  12. Practice using my calligraphy pen/ink set at least once a month! 
  13. Use my photo ball to take photos
  14. Paint at least 2 more paintings
  15. Work on at least 1 watercolor project 

 

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Comments

  1. Handmade in IsraelDecember 22, 2025 at 5:41 AM

    You've done so much and really managed to check a lot off your list! The immersive Monet exhibition looks good. I will look out for that one. You picked some gorgeous puzzles to complete, and your paintings are fabulous! Well done!
    Happy Christmas Joanne.

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  2. Veronica LeeDecember 22, 2025 at 6:19 AM

    Amazing job on your fall goals!
    Love all the concerts, art, and cozy time by the fire.
    Winter plans look just as fun!

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    1. Joanne December 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM

      We had lots of live shows to go to this year.

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  3. Maria RineerDecember 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM

    I like that you are intentional about each season! You accomplished a lot in the fall and I´m sure you´ll accomplish a lot this winter. Have a great Monday!

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  4. Amy ScottDecember 22, 2025 at 7:40 AM

    It seems like you had a great fall! I like your winter list! I am going to make one, too!

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  5. Coffee ClusterDecember 22, 2025 at 7:41 AM

    Great Fall and WInter bucket list. I love making a list. Finishing off my December list hopefully this week. Have a magical holiday.

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  6. Carol On The LakeDecember 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM

    You always do such varied activities. Your fall list was full and fun. Congratulations on all you did! #MMBC

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    1. Joanne December 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM

      I try really hard to keep our activities varied.

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  7. Dara @ Not In JerseyDecember 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM

    You do so many fun things!

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  8. HollyDecember 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM

    Nice job Mama! What a beautiful fall it was for you and your family- wishing you all the success on your winter bucket list :)

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  9. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!December 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM

    Well done! Your spring list will be just as full, enjoy them all!

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  10. Kim CarberryDecember 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM

    You did great with your Fall list and had so much fun! How great to see Six! It's on my list of things that I want to see. Hadestown is new to me, I have been listening to the soundtrack this week. Fantastic photos.
    Good luck with your winter bucket list!

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  11. Jenn LloydDecember 22, 2025 at 9:44 AM

    You did great on your fall bucket list! I don't know that I ever made one; I'll have to go check after this. I love your winter one as well, because everything seems attainable. I love those paintings; you are such a talented artist!

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    1. Joanne December 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM

      Aw, thank you! I try not to think of all the painting/art skills I've lost by not using them all these years but slowly feel some of them returning.

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  12. Jodie's Touch of StyleDecember 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM

    We always find that if we write things down, then we'll be better off doing them. Even if you reschedule them for another time. Love that you do puzzles!!
    Xoxo
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne December 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM

      Yep, writing things down definitely make a difference.

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  13. Kim December 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM

    Wow you accomplished a lot! Every time you post a bucket list I say I'm going to make one, too. So far, nope. Maybe this time I'll really do it!!

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  14. MarshaDecember 22, 2025 at 10:55 PM

    You accomplished every single one? I'm so impressed. I will do mine soon, but it won't be as impressive as yours!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne December 23, 2025 at 5:44 AM

      All but 1! I was surprised too but I have had a lot of time at home.

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  15. nicole orriensDecember 23, 2025 at 2:41 AM

    Well done for checking so many of them off! I love the 'read by the fire' one on your Winter bucket list.

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  16. Kathrine EldridgeDecember 23, 2025 at 5:15 AM

    Congrats on seeing all these amazing shows. Would love to Six and Hadestown!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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    1. Joanne December 23, 2025 at 5:45 AM

      They were lots of fun! It's been fun seeing so many live shows this year.

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  17. Heather{Our Life In a Click}December 23, 2025 at 5:46 AM

    What a wonderful fall! You saw a lot of shows which is so fun! Sitting by the wood stove and reading sounds heavenly. I sort of fell off my fall bucket list. I will try for winter! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

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    1. Joanne December 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM

      That is the great thing about a bucket list; they are rather forgiving.

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  18. JudeeDecember 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM

    I love the idea of a bucket list. I never thought to go back and see what we accomplished this past year. I don't have one for going forward (yet) but I could go back over this year. You did some really fun things this past fall especially seeing shows and getting celebration time with the family. Wishing a very merry Christmas.

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    1. Joanne December 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM

      Thank you, Judee! I think 2025 is going to go down as the year of all the shows. We had tickets to something nearly every month.

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  19. EllibelleDecember 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM

    You did really well on your bucket list, such fun events and great hikes. Love the 18& adult-ish sign, so fun! The Thanksgiving table setting looks really nice too!

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  20. AnonymousDecember 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM

    You did so many enjoyable things this fall, Joanne, and it sounds like you have more on tap for winter. Here's to a Happy New Year and a pleasant, cozy winter!

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  21. Lydia C. LeeDecember 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM

    Great list - just wanted to say Happy Christmas - sorry I've been so useless in the comments of late. I will endevour to get back on track next year! Best wishes for the new year.

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    1. Joanne December 24, 2025 at 5:14 AM

      Merry Christmas to you as well! I think that happens a lot during the holidays. Engagement definitely drops off this time of year.

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  22. mireilleDecember 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM

    My post is coming out tomorrow, but I didn't feel as accomplished on a list however we had a very enjoyable month of December and some highlights in November so I am pretty pleased. Looks like a fun fall was had on your end!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  23. Hena TayebDecember 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM

    Nice.. you are killing it!

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  24. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasDecember 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM

    Joanne,
    I am playing catch up... Thanks so much for all your comments over the last few weeks!! I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas... You did well on your goals!! I will be linking up my post on how I did with my November Goals....Thanks to for hosting this party!!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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  25. The Happy WhiskDecember 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM

    I loved the adult-ish. That's pure fun. Looks like a good year and a good winter on the way!

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    1. Joanne December 24, 2025 at 5:15 AM

      Wasn't that so cute? I had to have that cake topper once I saw it.

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    2. The Happy WhiskDecember 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM

      So cute! Happy Christmas to you and the gang. Here's to a fun 2026!

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  26. handmade by amaliaDecember 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM

    You did so well! happy holidays,
    Amalia
    xo

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  27. Green FashionistaDecember 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM

    So many live shows - love! And nothing is like a good fall hike with the foliage and crisp air <3

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    1. Joanne December 25, 2025 at 4:37 AM

      Aw,thank you! Fall is my favorite time of year for hiking.

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  28. Leslie Roberts ClinganDecember 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM

    You did so well on your autumn list. Bravo!! That theater is just gorgeous. What a lovely place to see any production. Sounds like you enjoyed some one-on-one time with all the fellas in your life. Your hiking photos are spectacular, as always. Always enjoy seeing your scrapbooking, card-making and painting projects. You are so clever.

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    1. Joanne December 29, 2025 at 5:33 AM

      Aw, thank you! That theater is just incredible; we love it.

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  29. Lindsay's Sweet WorldDecember 31, 2025 at 10:46 AM

    Wow, you checked almost every single thing off the list! I love it! And I love your winter list, too. Lots of cozy activities. Olivia just got a calligraphy set for Christmas and I can't wait to see what she does with it. I love that you have a set, too. It seems like everything is digital these days and nice handwriting is becoming a lost art.

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    1. Joanne December 31, 2025 at 11:19 AM

      I used to have calligraphy pens and ink wells when I was in high school and I got really good at not only writing with them but I made some really rather fabulous drawings with them too. It's a skill I hope to pick back up.

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