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    23 in 2023

    April 20, 2023 - By 

    I wanted to write this post at the beginning of the year, but then life got crazy again and I was like, “Fine, I’ll write it after the wedding.” And here we are midway through April!! haha…I did start making the list earlier this year, just couldn’t get all 23 items down till more recently I got this idea of writing 23 things I want to do in 2023 from a podcast I listened to called Happier with Gretchen Rubin on How to Be a Better Human. Gretchen Rubin is one my favorite authors who has written several books about…

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    Fall Fun Bucket List

    October 15, 2020 - By 

    Last week I shared my Fall Food Bucket list in an effort to find new recipes to add to my Fall traditions. Today I decided to go ahead and make a Fall Fun Bucket List, even if we are nearly half way done with my favorite season! It’s never too late to decide to bring more fun and joy into your life, right? Did you make a Fall Bucket List? I’d love to hear what you’ve checked off your list so far this year. Click to Download a PDF (Printable Version)

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    Corona Bucket List

    March 20, 2020 - By 

    image It looks like we’re going to be having a lot of time at home because of the Corona Virus Pandemic. On March 17th, we started working from home. We also got word that the public schools will extend their Spring Break through April 10th. That’s when our work from home time is supposed to end as well. With all this “at-home-ness” happening, I hope to be able to get some stuff done that I typically wouldn’t have time for so, I decided to make a Corona Virus Shelter-in-Place Bucket List. Do a puzzle. Watch a good movie. Play a…

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    {Recap} Spring Bucket List 2018

    July 5, 2018 - By 

    Here’s my list of things that I wanted to accomplish before Spring was over. Take pictures of Cherry Blossoms Yes, here’s a close up of one that I got at Arlington Cemetery in DC Shop at a farmer’s market – didn’t happen Take Daisy for a walk Go to a museum Oh yes, watch for those posts Decorate for Spring – nope Find a four leaf clover – no Go to a Spring Training game See post here. Do something you’ve never done before Visit a new thrift store or consignment shop – didn’t do Skip rocks – didn’t happen…

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    Summer Bucket List 2018

    June 19, 2018 - By 

    Summer officially starts this week. In case you wondered summer is from Thursday, June 21 through Saturday, September 22. Although, my 9th grader starts school August 8th and my college kid starts August 20th. And since both the boys have been done with school since May, I’ve let a several weeks go by. I need to get busy. – Make popsicles. – Make something off my Recipe Bucket List. – Make some bird feeders. – Go swimming. – Make root beer floats. – Go on a quick family trip somewhere fun. – Go on a family hike. – Visit family.…

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    Spring Bucket List 2018

    March 23, 2018 - By 

    Who’s excited that Spring is here? I know many places around the country are still knee deep in snow. I am praying that in a couple weeks when Rob and I fly up to Boston that the snow stops because we have to end up in Washington, DC for Rob’s work conference. So here’s the list of things I’d like to do before Spring is over. Take pictures of Cherry Blossoms Shop at a farmer’s market Take Daisy for a walk Go to a museum Decorate for Spring Find a four leaf clover Go to a Spring Training game Do…

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    List of Encouraging Words

    October 25, 2016 - By 

    This post includes a list of encouraging words. It dawned on me the other day how many times I’m googling lists of words to help me come up with word alternatives. I decided instead of continuing to have to google or go to a thesaurus that I would start writing some posts with lists of words. I love lists, so this is totally up my ally. I’m actually surprised I didn’t think of this sooner! Aren’t we all searching for words to use beside good, nice, and great? I know even these days I hear the words awesome, amazing, super,…

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    5 Reasons to Travel Alabama Beaches #StayALBeaches

    October 7, 2015 - By 

    Remember last week, I was giving away an awesome beach Swag Bag from #StayALbeaches. Yesterday I posted a SnapChat video with the winner. Follow me on SnapChat @cameraNcookbook to see the winner. The winner was Maria B! Having traveled to many different coasts, I always enjoy the shining seas of our gorgeous country. However, there is no more gorgeous beaches than those right here in my very own home state of Alabama. There are many reasons why you should travel to the Alabama coast besides the fact they are beautiful… 1. Less crowded Both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are…

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    Recipe Bucket List

    April 25, 2015 - By 

    I am a list lover. I love making lists of all kinds. I thought it would be fun to have a running list of recipes that I want to make. This way when I’m looking for a recipe to fill a spot on my weekly menu, I can refer to this list for ideas. I will add a link to them as I complete them. So what recipes are on your list to make? Appetizers Mozzarella Cheese sticks – I’ve made these, but didn’t document. Desserts Chocolate cake roll Donuts Gingerbread cookies Texas Sheet Cake Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies or…

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    40 by 40 {a list}

    October 1, 2014 - By 

    Yesterday was a big birthday for me. I’ve entered my last year in my 30’s. **cringe!** My 40th birthday is in spitting distance. 🙁 So I decided to make a list of 40 things to accomplish this year. I plan to mark them off my list as I do them and may even write blog posts about many of them. So here they are…

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    Fall Bucket List 2014

    September 23, 2014 - By 

    Fall is my favorite season, so I’m so happy that it’s finally official! I’ve enjoyed getting inspiration from boards on pinterest and bloggers sharing their fall bucket lists, like the one from Adventure Mom and Love of Life . Kids Activities blog also had a great list of things to do with family during the fall. I made a list of all the great things that I try to do every fall. So here’s my Fall Bucket List 2014. What’s on your list to do this fall?

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    Things to do this Summer {2011}

    June 24, 2011 - By 

    With summer nearly 4 weeks in, I’m finally getting around to doing a post about things I’d like to do! I was extra motivated when I saw Andrea’s post! So here goes…. Family road trip 7/1-5 Read at least 2 good books Get kids to the dentist So happy to have this done until December! 😀 Take Teenager to the orthodontist (had 1st appt./2 more to go on 7/18 & 7/25) Get the office organized (or at least functional) once and for all! Go on a picnic 7/3 Go on a photo walk (even if it’s by myself) Get my…

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    101 in 1001

    February 18, 2011 - By 

    Over the years I’ve seen various other bloggers work towards completing 101 tasks in 1001 days. Although, I already have a bucket list, many of the tasks on my bucket list are things I’m sure I’ll never do in my life time. However with this 101 in 1001, I’ve tried to think of tasks/goals that are achievable in this time frame. Start date: Friday, February 18, 2011 End date: Friday, November 15, 2013 I would encourage you to make each day count and maybe making a list like this will give you a little motivation. If you decide to do…

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    Things That Make You Happy

    May 28, 2010 - By 

    When thinking of things that make happy there’s all sorts of categories of things that make me happy. I’m going to try and highlight the top things so this is not a never ending post! I can’t make a list without putting my kids. I’ll have to say I’m especially happy when they’re getting along! And the hubby. Our dog, Rosie, brings me joy. Friends make me happy. Happiness is dancing! I’ve loved dancing since I was a little girl and still it’s one of the things that makes me most happy. Music evokes such emotion in me and also…

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    Favs of Fall

    October 27, 2008 - By 

    I was looking on flickr at a couple Fall groups, which made me think of all the things I love about fall. I decided to start a list. Feel free to comment and add something about fall that you love, too 🙂 1. Candy Corn – not my fav candy, but I often buy them just so I can put them in a clear container for decoration. I guess I like the way they look more than the way they taste. 2. Fall Colors – orange, red, yellow, and brown 3. Cooler weather – It seems that in Alabama we…

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    My 2006 Predictions

    December 26, 2006 - By 

    Did my 2006 Predictions happen? 10 on Tuesday – 2006 Predictions 1. My friend, Katie, will get pregnant. – Yes, and she has 3 healthy girls now. 2. Alex will be potty trained by the end of the year. – Uhhh…no! (Haven’t pushed it) 3. Rob and I will go on a great trip together! – No 4. I will be healthier at the end of the year, because I will exercise and eat better. – No 5. My pinched nerve pain will be resolved. – It’s better, but not ‘resolved’. 6. I will train myself to be more patient.…

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    13 Things about my Granddad (TT #10)

    June 1, 2006 - By 

    Thirteen memories of Granddad! 1. Playing games with him 2. Going shopping with him 3. Taking the 6 hour drive to Texas Tech each year 4. Having to call and tell him I’d left Texas Tech and that I was in Alabama 5. Helping him organize the 19 pills he had to take after his open heart surgery while I was in high school 6. That he was always at my band performances and dance team events 7. How he taught me to save money 8. How he taught me to organized and keep good records 9. His love for…

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    10 on Tuesday: 10 Favorite Romantic Movies

    May 2, 2006 - By 

    1. Titanic (watched part of this again recently – WOW! I forgot how truly romantic it is!) 2. Gone with the Wind 3. Pearl Harbor 4. Notting Hill 5. Fools Rush In 6. Can’t Buy Me Love 7. 16 Candles (I love the ending!) 8. Up Close and Personal 9. Inventing the Abbotts 10. Ghost