How I Did with My Winter Bucket List and Sharing my Spring Bucket List

Today is the official start of spring and this week the Quarterly Bucket List Bloggers and I are once again hosting a link up for goals/lists/resolutions/etc. that we'd like to tackle this spring.

I'll share my spring bucket list but first let's take a quick look back on how I did with my winter list. I had no idea just how cold and snowy this winter was going to be when I made up our list but I am so thankful that I did! The list helped me focus on some fun things while often feeling like I was trapped inside. 

 

How I did with my winter bucket list: 

1. Celebrate Christmas with the family--Check! 


2. Enjoy my husband's executive Christmas party at Via--Check! It was delicious and oh so fun to visit with everyone.  

The only photos I even thought to take were of my food; kicking myself for not getting a photo of my husband and I

3.Check out some Christmas lights-- Check? I did see some while we were out and about but we never went out specifically to see the lights. 

4.Celebrate Alec's 20th birthday-- check!


5.Try to squeeze in at least 3 date nights-- Nope! We only managed 2 

In January we went to Cedar's steakhouse, February we just could not get the weather to work in our favor, but we went out the first weekend in March to Patriot Place and had a delicious dinner. 

 

6.Celebrate Valentine's day -- Check! I made cards, bought gifts for the guys, and made up a try of no bake peanut butter bars. 

7. Go on some winter hikes or snowshoe hikes --Check!

 

8. Read by the fire --Check! 

9.Go see Wicked with Alec-- Check! 

 


10.Try at least 2 new card making techniques --Check! I learned letterpressing and painter's tape technique. 

painter's tape technique

 

letterpress

11.Take Evan to North Carolina one last time before he starts college--check! We planned a 3 night 4 day trip and got stuck there for a week. 


12.Practice using my calligraphy pen/ink set at least once a month! -- Nope, I forgot all about this one so I'll move it to next season. 

13.Use my photo ball to take photos-- Nope, I didn't remember this one either. 

14.Paint at least 2 more paintings-- check!

 

15.Work on at least 1 watercolor project -- Check!
 


My Spring Bucket List (March 20th- June 21st)

1. Go on blogging ladies trip

2. Move Alec back home from college

3. Go to Utah to visit several national parks

4. Practice using my calligraphy pen/ink set at least once a month

5. Head to Acadia with my husband to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary

6.  Go on lots of lovely hikes! 

7.  Celebrate Ian's 22nd birthday

8. Go kayaking!

9. Read on the back deck or patio

10. Go see Lion King at the PPAC with Alec

11. Paint at least 2 more paintings

12. Go to a museum

13. Eat breakfast &/or lunch outside

14. Visit some local small businesses 

15. Try some new recipes 

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Comments

  1. HollyMarch 20, 2026 at 6:30 AM

    Great job on making your winter bucket list happen! Ok I can't wait to read all about your trip to Utah and the parks- how exciting- a hiker's dream!

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    1. Joanne March 20, 2026 at 9:10 AM

      Thank you! I can't wait for our Utah trip. I hope we get to do lots of hiking.

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  2. GinaMarch 20, 2026 at 7:28 AM

    Well now I need to sit down and create one of these lists for myself! Something that does not just include home repairs and chores...ha!

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    1. Joanne March 20, 2026 at 9:10 AM

      Yes! Definitely a for fun list that doesn't include home repairs and chores.

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  3. Lyssy in the CityMarch 20, 2026 at 7:34 AM

    Sounds like a great spring ahead! I'm looking forward to the cherry blossoms in Central Park.

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  4. Kim CarberryMarch 20, 2026 at 8:23 AM

    You did great with your winter bucket list and had so many memorable moments.
    It sounds like you have some great plans for spring!

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  5. Dara @ Not In JerseyMarch 20, 2026 at 8:38 AM

    Sounds like you're going to have a fun spring!

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  6. EricaStaMarch 20, 2026 at 9:09 AM

    You inspire me... yes, I should make a list too. Fun!
    Greetings by Heidrun ❤️

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  7. EllibelleMarch 20, 2026 at 11:31 AM

    You did so well with your winter bucket list, really impressive! And you got such fun plans for spring. Lots of things to look forward to!

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