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 @Comfort Spring StationDecember 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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