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55 Spring Bucket List Ideas

Today, March 19, 2024, is the first official day of Spring. Are you looking forward to celebrating the season? Plan a Spring bucket list with your family or friends. If you are searching for activities, consider the following Spring bucket list ideas.

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  1. Decorate your living space for Spring.
  2. Purchase new rain boots.
  3. Make a lemon cake for dessert.
  4. Plant flowers.
  5. Do Spring cleaning.
  6. Declutter.
  7. Host a BBQ.
  8. Go on a picnic.
  9. Go Geocaching
  10. Host a Spring Garden Tea.
  11. Go on a nature walk.
  12. Go hiking.
  13. Host a game night.
  14. Host a bonfire night.
  15. Attend a Spring Festival.
  16. Go to a baseball game.
  17. Visit a local, state, or national park.
  18. Go to the library for Spring-themed books.
  19. Go on a bike ride.
  20. Go on a weekend road trip.
  21. Feed frozen peas to the wild ducks.
  22. Watch the sunrise or sunset.
  23. Use sidewalk chalk.
  24. Blow bubbles.
  25. Search for rainbows.
  26. Fly a kite.
  27. Celebrate Easter.
  28. Plan and plant a garden.
  29. Purchase a new plant or bouquet of Spring flowers.
  30. Go to a butterfly house.
  31. Go a scavenger hunt to find items in nature.
  32. Make smoothies.
  33. Plant a new tree.
  34. Volunteer.
  35. Go birdwatching.
  36. Celebrate Earth Day.
  37.  Play mini golf.
  38. Unplug from social media and go out.
  39. Create a Spring playlist.
  40. Write a poem about the season.
  41. Paint plant pots.
  42. Clean your vehicle.
  43. Start a journal.
  44. Set up a rain barrel (if allowed, in your area).
  45. Create a composting area.
  46. Set outside and enjoy the warmer weather.
  47. Learn a new skill.
  48. Plant herbs.
  49. Do Random Acts of Kindness.
  50. Visit a museum.
  51. Go to an art gallery.
  52. Host a movie night.
  53. Set up a bird feeding station for the returning birds.
  54. Go to a nature preserve.
  55. Spend time with friends and family.

Have a fantastic Spring!

Easter Bucket List Ideas

Easter is almost here. Are you ready for the Spring holiday? Do you want to do Easter-themed activities with your family or friends? If you are searching for activities, consider the following Easter bucket list ideas.

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  1. Dress up for a professional Easter photo.
  2. Dye Easter eggs.
  3. Shop for Easter dresses.
  4. Make homemade Easter cards for family and friends.
  5. Go on an Easter egg hunt.
  6. Buy bunny or chick Peeps. (They are fun to watch in the microwave.)
  7. Eat jellybeans.
  8. Make Easter baskets for your family.
  9. Attend Easter services. (Good Friday, Palm Sunday, and Easter Sunday services)
  10. Buy an Easter Lily for your centerpiece and another to give away.
  11. Buy chocolate Easter bunnies to give to family, friends, and coworkers.
  12. Cook at a big Easter dinner.
  13. Have an Easter-themed movie night and watch “It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown.”
  14. Go to the library to check out Easter-themed books.
  15. Create an Easter wreath. (Make an extra to give to your best friend.)
  16. Make Easter slime.
  17. Decorate your home and yard.
  18. Get your photo with the Easter Bunny. (Yes, you can do this as an adult too)
  19. Host an afternoon Easter crafting session.
  20. Paint rocks with an Easter theme or Bible passages and hide around town.
  21. Do a Random Act of Kindness.
  22. Try a new Easter dessert recipe.
  23. Make Hot Cross Buns.
  24. Create an Easter tree.
  25. Make egg-shaped salt dough ornaments for your Easter tree. (Paint and decorate the ornaments. Add names to everyone coming to Easter dinner for a take-home gift.)
  26. Wear bunny ears (Make extra ones for your family or cat).
  27. Attend an Easter parade.
  28. Create and wear an Easter bonnet.
  29. Create an Easter greeting via TikTok or YouTube video.

Have fun! Happy Easter!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

“Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.” – St. Patrick

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I just want to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Have a wonderful day!

Thanks for following my blog.

Rebecca

45 Spring Photo Prompts

Are you ready for Spring? The season ushers in multiple opportunities for photos! Get outdoors and enjoy everything Spring has to offer. If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following Spring photo prompts.

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  1. Outdoor Spring Selfie
  2. Blue Skies
  3. Clouds
  4. Daffodils
  5. Baby Animals
  6. Nature
  7. Budding Trees
  8. New Flowers
  9. Rainbow
  10. Puddles
  11. Mud
  12. Rainboots
  13. Umbrella
  14. Weather
  15. Sunrise
  16. Sunset
  17. Kites
  18. Turning Green
  19. Landscape
  20. Park
  21. Natural Light
  22. Movement
  23. Out Your Way
  24. Spring Festival
  25. Birds Nest
  26. Butterflies
  27. Riding Bike
  28. Street Photography
  29. Down the Road
  30. Spring Sports
  31. Travel
  32. Waterscape
  33. Peace
  34. Pastels
  35. Black and White
  36. Planting Seeds
  37. Garden
  38. Caterpillar
  39. New Growth
  40. Letter “E”
  41. Spring Décor
  42. Spring Lunch
  43. Art
  44. Life
  45. Photographer’s Choice

Happy Spring! Have fun photographing the world around you!  

Tips for Spending Easter Alone

Easter is almost here. Do you find yourself without any plans this year? Spending Easter alone can feel isolating. But the day can also offer a unique opportunity for self-reflection, relaxation, and personal growth. Consider the following ideas if you are searching for inspiration on tips for spending your Easter alone.  

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  1. Plan: Create an ideal solo Easter plan. Decide how you want to spend your day in advance. Creating a plan can help you feel more in control.
  2. Embrace Tradition: If there are Easter traditions you enjoy, such as dyeing eggs or preparing a special meal, go ahead and engage in these activities. Easter rituals can help create a sense of familiarity and comfort. Plus, you can take leftovers in your lunch the next couple of days.
  3. Get Creative: Use this time to explore your creative side. Draw, write, or make craft items. Create Spring wreath for your door or window.  Engaging in creative activities can be both fun and therapeutic.
  4. Get Virtual: Connect with loved ones via a video call. Talking to friends and family members can help alleviate feelings of loneliness.
  5. Enjoy Nature: If the weather permits, get outdoors. Go for a walk in a park, hike a nearby trail, or simply relax in your favorite chair. Enjoy the view and the sounds of nature.  
  6. Practice Gratitude: Take time to reflect on the things you are grateful for this Easter Sunday. Consider starting a gratitude journal. Buy a nice journal or use a spiral notebook. Start writing entries on the things that bring joy and positivity.
  7. Self-Care: Spend the day focusing on you. Treat yourself to a day of self-care. Indulge in a long bubble bath, practice yoga or meditation, read a book, or binge-watch your favorite shows.
  8. Volunteer: Consider volunteering your time to help others in need. Explore local organizations or charities that host Easter events, hot meals, or other opportunities for community service. Giving back to your community at Easter can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling.
  9. Celebrate Spiritually: If Easter holds religious significance for you, spend time in prayer, meditation, or reflection. Attend a church service or engage in spiritual practices that resonate with you.
  10. Stay Positive: Focus on the positives of spending Easter alone, such as the opportunity for self-discovery, relaxation, and personal growth.

Remember, spending Easter alone does not have to be lonely or sad. Think positive. Watch, “It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown” or  “Here Comes Peter Cottontail”. Just enjoy Easter, your way. Stay positive. Happy Easter!

St. Patrick’s Day Drawing Prompts

Are you getting ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Do you want to add creativity to your celebrations? Drawing is an easy and inexpensive hobby to start. If you are searching for ideas, consider the following St. Patrick’s Day drawing prompts.

  1. St. Patrick’s Day Self-Portrait
  2. Shades of Green
  3. Ireland
  4. Irish Flag
  5. Saint Patrick
  6. St. Patrick’s Day Parade
  7. Parade Float
  8. Family
  9. Friends
  10. Shades of Green
  11. Leprechaun
  12. Leprechaun Catcher
  13. Rainbow
  14. Pot of Gold
  15. Gold Coins
  16. Shamrock
  17. Leprechaun’s Top Hat
  18. Harp
  19. Leprechaun’s Pipe
  20. Leprechaun’s Shoes
  21. Claddagh Ring
  22. Celtic Knot
  23. Gnomes
  24. Horseshoes
  25. Lucky Charms
  26. St. Patrick’s Day Beverage
  27. St. Patrick’s Day Food
  28. Irish Dance
  29. Cliffs of Moher
  30. Benbulben Mountain
  31. Galway
  32. Giant’s Causeway
  33. The Dark Hedges
  34. Kylemore Abbey
  35. Artist’s Choice

Enjoy! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Christian-Centered Easter Ideas for the Entire Family

Easter is at the end of March. Are you trying to find new traditions that enhance your Christian values? If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following Christian-centered Easter ideas for the entire family.

  1. Attend Easter Services: Participate in Easter Sunday services. If you do not have a church home, search online for local churches. Many churches offer special services such as sunrise services, vigils, or musical performances during Easter weekend.
  2. Read the Easter Story: Read and reflect on the biblical accounts of the Easter story in the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). Reading your Bible can be done individually or as a family activity.
  3. Easter Devotional: Use an Easter-themed devotional book for daily reflections during the Lenten season leading up to Easter Sunday.
  4. Decorate with Christian Symbols: Proudly decorate your home with Christian symbols of Easter such as crosses, Lilies (symbolizing resurrection), or representations of the empty tomb.
  5. Easter Egg Hunt with a Twist: Host an Easter egg hunt where each egg contains a Bible verse related to the resurrection story. Place candy in the  Easter eggs too. Or add numbers for prizes. But be fair and allow everyone to get a treat. After finding the eggs, read and discuss the verses together.
  6. Good Friday Observance: Attend a Good Friday service at your church or one in your neighborhood. If you are working or cannot attend services, organize a time of reflection and prayer to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
  7. Easter Crafts: Get crafty! Create Easter-themed crafts with a Christian focus. For example, make cross necklaces, decorate eggs with religious symbols, or create resurrection garden dioramas.
  8. Serve Others: Volunteer at a homeless shelter or soup kitchen. Give your time or resources to help those in need in your community. Volunteering is a fantastic way of living out the message of love and compassion exemplified by Jesus.
  9. Share the Gospel: Use Easter as an opportunity to share the message of Jesus’ resurrection.
  10. Easter Meal Prayer: Gather with loved ones for a special Easter meal. Start your meal with a prayer of thanksgiving, acknowledging the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection. Enjoy time with your family and friends.
  11. Watch Christian Films: Consider ending Easter Sunday with a family movie night. Watch a Christian-themed movie that depicts the events of Holy Week.

Change the activities to meet your family’s faith. Even small activities like Easter crafts can help deepen your understanding and appreciation of the Christian significance of Easter. Enjoy! Happy Easter!

64 Hashtags for Spring 2024

The first official day of Spring is almost here! Are you to post photos or content to your social media platforms? Using hashtags is an excellent way to attract views to your accounts. If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following hashtags for Spring.

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  1. #Spring
  2. #Spring2024
  3. #1stDayofSpring
  4. #FirstDayofSpring
  5. #March19th
  6. #HelloSpring
  7. #GoodbyeWinter
  8. #WelcomeSpring
  9. #SpringIsComing
  10. #AlmostSpring
  11. #SpringEquinox
  12. #SpringTime
  13. #SpringDay
  14. #ILoveSpring
  15. #Happy
  16. #SpringFever
  17. #SpringBreak
  18. #SpringBreak2024
  19. #SpringVibes
  20. #SpringMood
  21. #SpringStyle
  22. #SpringNails
  23. #SpringColors
  24. #SpringOutfit
  25. #SpringMakeUp
  26. #SpringFashion
  27. #SpringArrivals
  28. #SpringLove
  29. #SpringAwakening
  30. #Nature
  31. #NaturePhotography
  32. #SpringBlooms
  33. #SpringFlowers
  34. #SpringBlossums
  35. #Flowers
  36. #FirstBlooms
  37. #Crocus
  38. #Hyacinths
  39. #Tulips
  40. #Daffodils
  41. #SpringGardening
  42. #SpringCleaning
  43. #Home
  44. #SpringDecor
  45. #SpringHike
  46. #FirstHikeofSpring
  47. #GetOutdoors
  48. #SpringGame
  49. #SpringPicnic
  50. #Family
  51. #Friends
  52. #Love
  53. #SpringWedding
  54. #SpringWeather
  55. #SpringRain
  56. #RainySeason
  57. #Sun
  58. #SpringSunset
  59. #SpringSunrise
  60. #SpringTravel
  61. #SpringPhotos
  62. #BeautifulSpringDay
  63. #SpringSeason
  64. #BringOnSummer

Have a fantastic Spring!

60 Hashtags for St. Patrick’s Day 2024

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, 2024! Are you planning to post photos and content to your social media accounts? Do you know adding hashtags draws attention to your posts? If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following hashtags for St. Patrick’s Day.

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  1. #StPatricksDay
  2. #StPatricksDay2024
  3. #SaintPatricksDay
  4. #SaintPatricksDay2024
  5. #HappyStPatricksDay
  6. #StPaddysDay
  7. #StPaddysDay2024
  8. #StPatsDay
  9. #StPattys
  10. #March17
  11. #March
  12. #StPatricksDayParade
  13. #Parade
  14. #WearGreen
  15. #Green
  16. #IPinchBack
  17. #PleaseDontPinchMe
  18. #WearingGreen
  19. #Irish
  20. #Ireland
  21. #LuckoftheIrish
  22. #Lucky
  23. #Shamrock
  24. #FourLeafClover
  25. #StPatricksDayParty
  26. #Celebrating
  27. #StPatricksDaySquid
  28. #IrishPub
  29. #Guiness
  30. #GreenBeer
  31. #IrishSong
  32. #IrishDance
  33. #KissMeImIrish
  34. #IrishHeritage
  35. #IrishLad
  36. #IrishLass
  37. #IrishGirl
  38. #IrishBoy
  39. #IrishForTheDay
  40. #IrishPride
  41. #IrishCoffee
  42. #IrishDrinks
  43. #Shamrocks
  44. #PotofGold
  45. #Leprechaun
  46. #EndoftheRainbow
  47. #StPatricksDayDecor
  48. #StPatricksDayCrafts
  49. #GreenGlitter
  50. #StPatricksDayNails
  51. #StPatricksDayOutfit
  52. #StPatricksDayFood
  53. #IrishMeal
  54. #Family
  55. #Friends
  56. #StPatricksDaySunrise
  57. #StPatricksDaySunset
  58. #StPatricksDayHike
  59. #StPatricksDayShenanigans
  60. #StPatricksDayBaby

Have a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day!

Quotes for St. Patrick’s Day

Are you ready for St. Patrick’s Day? Do you want to add quotes to your social media posts? If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following quotes for St. Patrick’s Day.

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  1. “Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.” – St. Patrick
  2. “Whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day or not, everyone has a little luck o’ the Irish in them.” – Laura Sommers
  3. “May you live as long as you want but never want as long as you live.” – Irish Blessing
  4. “Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy.” —William Butler Yeats
  5. “You gotta try your luck at least once a day, because you could be going around lucky all day and not even know it.” – Jimmy Dean
  6. “Being Irish is very much a part of who I am. I take it everywhere with me.” —Colin Farrell
  7. “Don’t throw away luck on little stuff. Save it up.” – Tim O’Brien
  8. “May you have all the happiness and luck that life can hold—and at the end of your rainbows may you find a pot of gold.” – Old Irish Blessing
  9. “I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.” —Thomas Jefferson
  10. “Ireland is a land of poets and legends, of dreamers and rebels.” —Nora Roberts
  11. “Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, but if your name is Eisenhower, you’ve got to wear something green to show it.” —Dwight D. Eisenhower
  12. “Imagine if we were all magical leprechauns, and every wish ever made on a four-leaf clover obliged us to help others obtain their wishes. Now imagine if people simply lived like this were true.” —Richelle E. Goodrich
  13. “May the mist of Irish magic shorten every road, and may your friends remember the favors you are owed.” – Irish Blessing
  14. “I’m Irish!…When I feel well I feel better than anyone, when I am in pain I yell at the top of my lungs, and when I am dead I shall be deader than anybody.” —Morgan Llywelyn
  15. “Even when they have nothing, the Irish emit a kind of happiness, a joy.” —Fiona Shaw
  16. “​​May the leprechauns be near you, To spread luck along your way. And may all the Irish angels, Smile upon you St. Patrick’s Day” – Irish Blessing
  17. “Wishing you a pot o’ gold and all the joy your heart can hold.” – Unknown
  18. “Here is the enigma of Patrick: he looms large on the imaginative horizon of so many people, yet he saw himself as a Christian bishop from the embattled edge of a crumbling empire.” —Thomas O’Loughlin
  19. “Do you think anybody knows that I’m Irish?” —Niall Horan
  20. The great Gaels of Ireland are the men that God made mad / For all their wars are merry, and all their songs are sad.” —G.K. Chesterton
  21. “Luck is believing you’re lucky.” —Tennessee Williams
  22. “It’s St. Paddy’s Day, everyone’s Irish tonight. Why don’t you just pull up a stool and have a drink with us?” —Norman Reedus in The Boondock Saints
  23. “You don’t believe in magic spells or longings coming true. Yet, head-to-toe you dress in green on Patty’s Day, you do.” —Richelle E. Goodrich
  24. “Luck is not chance, it’s toil. Fortune’s expensive smile is earned.” –  Emily Dickinson
  25. “May the winds of fortune sail you, may you sail a gentle sea, may it always be the other guy who says this drink’s on me.” – Irish Blessing
  26. “I will tell you, my body immediately responds to being in Ireland because every single cell in my body says yes.” —Conan O’Brien
  27. “Ireland has always been the home of the dreamer, the poet and the storyteller.” —Jordan Richard
  28. “Be sure to wear green on March seventeen, or else Irish leprechauns pinch your bones clean!” —Richelle E. Goodrich
  29. “The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” —William Butler Yeats
  30. “To anyone with a drop of Irish blood in them the land they live on is like their mother. It’s the only thing that lasts, that’s worth working for, worth fighting for.” —Alexandra Ripley
  31. “There’s no sense to being Irish unless you know the world’s going to break your heart.” —Thomas Adcock
  32. “Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.” —Alex Levine
  33. “May you always walk in sunshine. May you never want for more. May Irish angels rest their wings beside your nursery door.” —Susi Hawke
  34. “That’s right, there’s free beer in Irish paradise. Everyone’s jealous.” —Kevin Hearne
  35. When anyone asks me about the Irish character, I say look at the trees. Maimed, stark and misshapen, but ferociously tenacious.” —Edna O’Brien
  36. “When you make a wee wish on a green four-leafed clover, may your belly stay full and your cup runneth over.” —Richelle E. Goodrich
  37. “Legend says that each leaf of the clover has a meaning: the first is for hope, the second for faith, the third for love and, if you can find a 4-leaf clover, the fourth leaf represents luck.” —Jean LeGrand
  38. “There are good ships and wood ships, ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, and may they always be.” – Irish Toast
  39. “May the luck of the Irish possess you. May the devil fly off with your worries. May God bless you forever and ever.” – Irish Blessing
  40. “Lord, you’re Irish…Can you make things that don’t have potatoes in them? We had an Irish cook once when I was a boy. Potato pie, potato custard, potatoes with potato sauce.” —Cassandra Clare
  41. “May everything turn green today, except your gills!” —Lester B. Dill
  42. “May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.” – Irish Blessing
  43. “St. Patrick had only got rid of the land snakes according to Nolan’s mother, but he had no power over the huge snakes calling themselves eels which came in on beaches all over the country.” —Maeve Binchy
  44. “Corned beef and cabbage and leprechaun men, colorful rainbows hide gold at their end.  Shamrocks and clovers with three leaves plus one, dress up in green—add a top hat for fun. Steal a quick kiss from the lasses in red, a tin whistle tune off the top of my head. Friends, raise a goblet and offer this toast—’The luck of the Irish and health to our host!'” —Richelle E. Goodrich
  45. “The heart of an Irishman is nothing but his imagination.” —George Bernard Shaw
  46. “Slave, bishop and saint—it’s fair to say that the man we call Patrick had an unusual life.” —Marian Broderick
  47. “Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it.” —Pope John Paul II

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy!