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61 Ideas for Your Spring Bucket List

Who is ready for Spring? Today is the official first day of Spring. Soon the weather will turn warmer, flowers will begin to bloom, and the chances to be outdoors multiply. Now is the perfect time to gather your family or friends together to create a bucket list to celebrate the spring season. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following ideas for your Spring bucket list.

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  1. Go for a hike.
  2. Plant a flower or vegetable garden.
  3. Photograph new blooming flowers.
  4. Go kayaking.
  5. Do Spring crafts.
  6. Host the first bonfire of the season.
  7. Go on a nature walk. (Don’t forget your camera)
  8. Go for a bike ride.
  9. Fly a kite.
  10. Visit a botanical garden.
  11. Have a picnic at the park.
  12. Create sidewalk chalk art.
  13. Celebrate Earth Day.
  14. Attend a Spring festival.
  15. Create a Spring YouTube video.
  16. Do a deep spring clean of your home.
  17. Rearrange your furniture.
  18. Host a BBQ
  19. Go on an Easter Egg Hunt
  20. Have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny.
  21. Volunteer
  22. Go bird watching.
  23. Hang bird feeders.
  24. Plant herbs.
  25. Make a fairy garden.
  26. Be a local tourist.
  27. Host an afternoon tea party.
  28. Visit a farm.
  29. Blow bubbles.
  30. Catch frogs.
  31. Take an outdoor photo of your family or friends.
  32. Feed peas to the wild ducks.
  33. Play frisbee.
  34. Go to a Spring sporting event.
  35. Go stargazing.
  36. Paint rocks to hide around your community.
  37. Paint silly faces on flowerpots. Plant with new flowers.
  38. Go on day trips.
  39. Go fishing.
  40. Go on a canoe trip.
  41. Go Spring camping for a weekend.
  42. Play outdoor games.
  43. Go to a spring concert.
  44. Participate in your community’s spring cleanup program.
  45. Host a garage sale.
  46. Pick wildflowers.
  47. Attend a local farmers’ market.
  48. Go barefoot on a warm day.
  49. Create a scavenger hunt for your kids.
  50. Host a family game night.
  51. Go on an art tour.
  52. Go Geocaching.
  53. Search for rainbows after a rain.
  54. Go bowling.
  55. Visit a local museum or art gallery.
  56. Go to a Spring carnival.
  57. Go go-carting.
  58. Go to the library for new Spring books.
  59. Hang up windchimes.
  60. Clean and decorate your yard.
  61. Keep a Spring journal.

Have a great Spring season!

47 Ideas for Your Winter Season Bucket List

Are you searching for something fun to do this winter season? Gather your family or friends together to create a winter bucket list. If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following ideas for your winter-season bucket list.

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  1. Attend a Winterfest
  2. Watch or participate in a Polar Plunge
  3. Go sledding or tubing
  4. Build a snowman or an entire snow family
  5. Go skiing or snowboarding
  6. Go hiking
  7. Photograph a winter scene
  8. Read a book
  9. Be a hometown tourist
  10. Spend an entire day in your pajamas
  11. Host a winter bonfire
  12. Make homemade soup
  13. Set up wild bird feeders
  14. Go to a concert
  15. Take a cooking class
  16. Declutter
  17. Take an art class
  18. Go bowling
  19. Try Geocaching
  20. Go to an art gallery or museum
  21. Try a new restaurant
  22. Rent a cabin
  23. Start a new hobby
  24. Write in a journal
  25. Go to the library
  26. Order seed catalogs and plan your garden.
  27. Take a long bubble bath
  28. Go on a nature walk 
  29. Watch Ice Sculpting 
  30. Try snowshoes
  31. Go ice fishing
  32. Host a game night
  33. Make a scrapbook
  34. Try winter camping
  35. Go on a birdwatching tour
  36. Plan a date night
  37. Do family photos in the snow
  38. Book a spa day
  39. Host a Super Bowl Party
  40. Go stargazing
  41. Make homemade hot cocoa
  42. Binge-watch your favorite show
  43. Attend a sporting event
  44. Host an indoor picnic
  45. Bake cookies
  46. Do Random Acts of Kindness
  47. Volunteer

Have fun! 

77 Christmas Show to Watch on Family Movie Night

The week before Christmas is always busy. Take time to enjoy your favorite Christmas movies with your family. Yes, you and your cat count as a family. Make your favorite snack, order pizza, or sip hot cocoa from a Christmas mug. If you are searching for inspiration on what to watch, check out the following Christmas shows for your family movie night?

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  1. The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022) (Disney+)
  2. It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
  3. Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022)
  4. Let It Snow (2019)
  5. Spirited (2022)
  6. Dr. Suess: The Grinch (2018)
  7. LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special (2020)
  8. The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas (2012)
  9. Klaus (2019) (Netflix)
  10. Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Christmas and Other Stories
  11. Scrooge (1951)
  12. Dr. Suess: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
  13. A Christmas Prince (2017)
  14. Sesame Street: Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas (2016)
  15. Frosty the Snowman (1969)
  16. All I Want for Christmas is You (2017)
  17. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
  18. Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year
  19. Elf (2013)
  20. Santa Claus is Coming to Town (1970)
  21. Shrek the Halls (2007)
  22. Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997)
  23. Arthur Christmas (2011)
  24. The Polar Express (2004)
  25. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
  26. The Muppet’s Christmas Carol (1992)
  27. A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008)
  28. The Star (2017)
  29. The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009)
  30. A Christmas Story (1983)
  31. A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)
  32. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
  33. Noelle (2019)
  34. Prep & Landing (2009)
  35. Disney’s A Christmas Carol (2009)
  36. Duck the Halls (2016)
  37. Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
  38. Merry Christmas Olivia
  39. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
  40. Trolls Holiday (2017)
  41. Home Alone (1990)
  42. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
  43. Home Sweet Home Alone (2021)
  44. A Year Without Santa Claus (1974)
  45. Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (2017)
  46. Deck the Halls (2006)
  47. The Claus Family (2021)
  48. Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas (2009)
  49. Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure
  50. Santa Buddies (2009)
  51. Fred Claus (2017)
  52. Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)
  53. The Santa Claus Movies
  54. The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (1985)
  55. Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983)
  56. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas (1999)
  57. The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
  58. The Christmas Chronicles 2
  59. I’ll Be Home for Christmas
  60. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
  61. DreamWorks: Home for the Holidays (2017)
  62. The Christmas Project (2016)
  63. Annabelle’s Wish (1997)
  64. Prancer (1989)
  65. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)
  66. Santa’s Apprentice (2015)
  67. Emmet Otters Jug-Band Christmas (1977)
  68. 8-Bit Christmas (2021)
  69. The Little Drummer Boy (1968)
  70. A Boy Called Christmas (2021)
  71. Nester the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977)
  72. Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas (2021)
  73. Jack Frost
  74. Casper’s Haunted Christmas
  75. Babes in Toyland (1986)
  76. Angela’s Christmas (2018)
  77. White Christmas (1954)

Happy watching! Merry Christmas!

Last-Minute Thanksgiving Meal Ideas

Did you decide to host a last-minute Thanksgiving dinner? The holiday is only a couple days away. Are you now in panic mode? Don’t worry! Take a deep breath! And start planning now.  

One of the best parts of the Thanksgiving holiday is the food. Planning your meal should be your top priority. How are you going to serve your Thanksgiving meal? Check out the following for last-minute Thanksgiving meal ideas.

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  • Traditional Meal: Bake a large family-style meal. Involving your family or friends in the cooking or baking process creates a memorable experience. Don’t forget dessert.
  • Buffet Style Meal: Spread all the delicious Thanksgiving dishes out on a table or counter. Then, invite your guests to help themselves. The buffet style is great for smaller spaces. Your guests can serve themselves and then find a place to sit.
  • Potluck Style: Purchasing all the fixings for Thanksgiving can come with a high price tag. Asking your guests to bring a dish to pass is a great way to celebrate and cut expenses. The variety of dishes is a tasty experience.  
  • Pre-ordered Meal: Order your meal from a local restaurant or food establishment. Pre-ordered meals come with different options. Simply order the best meal choice for your family’s Thanksgiving. Heat and serve your meal for a quick and easy Thanksgiving.
  • Picnic: If you live in a warmer area, take your Thanksgiving meal outdoors. Eating outside is a fun option.
  • Indoor Picnic: Is your Thanksgiving going to be a casual affair with only a few people? Turn your meal into an indoor picnic
  • Candlelight Meal: Light scented candles or use flameless ones to add a special atmosphere to your Thanksgiving dinner table.

Your Thanksgiving meal may not go as you imagined. But take a step back and enjoy your day with family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving!

Last-Minute Thanksgiving Decorations Ideas

Are you ready for the Thanksgiving weekend? The upcoming holiday includes large family gatherings, traveling, and community events. Or you could be opting to stay close to home. Whether you are gathering with family or friends, check out the following last-minute Thanksgiving ideas to make your holiday more memorable.

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Start Your Thanksgiving Decorating Now

Thanksgiving is only a couple days away. Consider simple last-minute decorating to make your home more festive.  

  • Paper Placemats: Creating paper placements is a fun activity for little ones. Use large pieces of construction paper to draw, paint, or color Thanksgiving designs. If you want to save your creation as a keepsake, laminate the final product. (Don’t have a laminator? You can still save your project with clear contact paper).
  • Place Cards: Fold notecards in half and decorate. Add a name, stickers, or other designs to your place cards. Creating place cards is another fun activity for children. Younger children may need help with writing out the names.
  • Thanksgiving Banner: Create a Thanksgiving banner out of construction paper or use a poster board. Write out Happy Thanksgiving. Asking all your guests to sign your banner is a great way to create a lasting keepsake.
  • Thanksgiving Centerpiece: Create a cornucopia or other type of Thanksgiving centerpiece for your table. A wicker basket with fall-themed flowers, gourds, or other nature items is a perfect budget-friendly centerpiece.
  • Flowers: Fill your favorite vases with fresh flowers. Or make small decorations with fake flowers. Bright yellow and orange flowers add a touch of color to your table setting.
  • Additional Table Embellishments: Gourds, miniature pumpkins, turkey figurines, and other small items create the perfect Thanksgiving table decorations.  
  • Tree of Thanks: Use a small branch or paint a tree on a piece of poster board. Cut out leaf shapes from different colors of construction paper. On each leaf, write down a reason why you are grateful. Give a pre-cut leaf to each of your guests. Soon, your tree of thanks will be full of colorful leaves.

Even the simplest decorations enhance your Thanksgiving atmosphere. Have fun with the creation process. If you do not have supplies on hand, check out your local dollar store for materials at a low cost.

Happy Thanksgiving!

54 Activities for Your Christmas Season Bucket List

The Christmas season is almost here. Are you ready to join in the festive fun? Do you want to make this Christmas season memorable for you and your family? Start by making a Christmas season bucket list. Ask every family member to participate. If you need inspiration, check out the following ideas for your Christmas season bucket list.

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  1. Christmas photoshoot
  2. Send out Christmas cards to family and friends
  3. Go to a Christmas community concert (During the Christmas season, many community concerts are free or low cost. You and your family could attend more than one to get you into the holiday spirit).
  4. Volunteer
  5. Decorate your home
  6. Decorate a Christmas tree
  7. Write a letter to Santa (Yes, adults can do this too)
  8. Wear matching Christmas pajamas
  9. Bake and decorate Christmas cookies
  10. Host a family game night
  11. Drive around and look at Christmas decorations
  12. Watch Christmas movies
  13. Make a gingerbread house
  14. Put out cookies for Santa (Don’t forget the carrots for the reindeer)
  15. Hand out Christmas baskets full of homemade goodies
  16. Go caroling
  17. Create a Christmas playlist
  18. Make a YouTube or TikTok Christmas greeting
  19. Do random acts of kindness
  20. Make homemade hot cocoa
  21. Host an ugly Christmas sweater party
  22. Hang mistletoe
  23. Be a secret Santa
  24. Go sledding
  25. Host a traditional Christmas dinner
  26. Have a picnic under the Christmas tree
  27. Make hot cider
  28. Create a hot cocoa bar
  29. Go ice skating
  30. Go to a tree lighting ceremony
  31. Read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
  32. Watch The Nutcracker
  33. Get your and your family’s photo taken with Santa
  34. Hang Christmas stockings
  35. Attend Christmas Eve Services
  36. Donate a wrapped toy
  37. Host a Christmas brunch
  38. Donate to an animal shelter or rescue
  39. Foster a pet over the holidays (Who knows, you may find your new best friend)
  40. Attend a Christmas parade
  41. Make paper snowflakes
  42. Read the Christmas story from the Bible
  43. Donate to a food bank
  44. Host a bonfire
  45. Set up the Nativity scene
  46. Host a Christmas tea
  47. Attend a live nativity
  48. Buy a new tree ornament for each family member
  49. Make Christmas crafts
  50. Attend various community Christmas programs and concerts (At this time of year, many activities are free, minimum fee or donation-based)
  51. Make a birthday cake for Jesus
  52. Make green and red paper chains
  53. Make homemade Christmas ornaments
  54. Pull-on a Christmas cracker

Have a wonderful Christmas season! Make memories!

29 Family-Friendly Shows for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving brings lots of food and family to your home. Are you looking to incorporate movie night with your Thanksgiving holiday celebration? If you are searching for ideas, check out the following family-friendly shows for Thanksgiving.  

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  1. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)
  2. The Care Bears’ Grams Bear’s Thanksgiving Surprise (1986)
  3. Garfield’s Thanksgiving (1989)
  4. An Arthur Thanksgiving (2020)
  5. Jim Henson’s Turkey Hollow (2015)
  6. Rugrats: The Turkey Who Came to Dinner (1997)
  7. The Thanksgiving Promise
  8. Paw Patrol: Pups Rescue Thanksgiving/Pups Save a Windy Bay (Season 5, Episode 19) (2018)
  9. Animaniacs: Turkey Jerky (1993)
  10. The Thanksgiving Movie
  11. Waffles + Mochi (2021)
  12. Llama Llama: “Thanks-For-Giving-Story/Finding Dion” (Season 2, Episode 9)
  13. Trolls the Beat Goes On: Funsgiving (2019)
  14. A Walton Family Thanksgiving Reunion
  15. Turkey Town: A Thanksgiving Party (2018)
  16. Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Thanksgiving Parade (2000)
  17. A Sesame Street Thanksgiving (2017)
  18. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Alvin’s Thanksgiving Celebration (2008)
  19. Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving (1999)
  20. Pete the Cat Room at the Table & Founders Day
  21. Free Birds (2013)
  22. Blue’s Clues: “Thankful” (Season 3, Episode 29) (1999)
  23. Sister, Sister: Thanksgiving in Hawaii (1995)
  24. A Looney Tunes Thanksgiving (1979)
  25. Addams Family Values
  26. The Addams Family (2019)
  27. Beethoven (1993)
  28. The Thanksgiving Treasure
  29. Family Thanksgiving

Of course, you can always start watching Christmas favorites over the Thanksgiving weekend. Miracle on 34th Street, Polar Express, and A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Happy Thanksgiving!

54 Hashtags for Thanksgiving 2022

Thanksgiving is almost here! Are you ready for the holiday? Do you plan to post a lot of photos on your social media platforms? Hashtags are the best way to draw attention to your posts. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following hashtags for Thanksgiving.

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  1. #Thanksgiving
  2. #Thanksgiving20226
  3. #HappyThanksgiving
  4. #TurkeyDay
  5. #TurkeyDay2022
  6. #Friendsgiving
  7. #GiveThanks
  8. #BeThankfulAlways
  9. #SayGrace
  10. #GodisGood
  11. #Blessed
  12. #BlesstheCook
  13. #WhatsCooking
  14. #Homemade
  15. #BeGrateful
  16. #Love
  17. #Family
  18. #FamilyFirst
  19. #FamilyTime
  20. #QualityTime
  21. #Friends
  22. #ThanksgivingFood
  23. #ThanksgivingFeast
  24. #ThanksgivingDinner
  25. #ThanksgivingMenu
  26. #ThanksgivingDisplay
  27. #ThanksgivingTable
  28. #ThanksgivingMenu
  29. #Turkey
  30. #Stuffing
  31. #CornBrread
  32. #CranberrySauce
  33. #Ham
  34. #AlltheFixings
  35. #PumpkinPie
  36. #TraditionalMeal
  37. #Holidays
  38. #HolidaySeason
  39. #Gratitude
  40. #ThanksgivingDecor
  41. #ThanksgivingOutfit
  42. #ThanksgivingParade
  43. #AfterTheMeal
  44. #Football
  45. #NapTime
  46. #FoodComa
  47. #ThanksgivingEve
  48. #ThanksgivingTravel
  49. #FamilyVacation
  50. #FourDayWeekend
  51. #HolidayWeekend
  52. #Autumn
  53. #MakingMemories
  54. #Memories

Happy Thanksgiving!

56 Family-Friendly Halloween Movies

Halloween is a week away! Do you love the spooky season?  Pumpkins, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night are a significant part of Halloween. Are you looking to combine your love of Halloween with a family movie night?  If you need inspiration, check out the following family-friendly Halloween movies.   

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Go ahead, make popcorn, grab your favorite beverage, and enjoy a Halloween-themed movie night.

  1. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)
  2. Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)
  3. Hotel Transylvania (2012)
  4. Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
  5. Coco (2017)
  6. A Witches Ball
  7. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
  8. Halloweentown (1998)
  9. Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (2001)
  10. Halloweentown High (2004)
  11. Return to Halloween Town (2006)
  12. Coraline (2009)
  13. Mary and the Witch’s Flower (2018)
  14. The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1950)
  15. Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021)
  16. The Haunted Mansion (2003)
  17. Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
  18. Beetlejuice (1988)
  19. Casper (1995)
  20. Spirited Away (2002)
  21. Happy Halloween Scooby-Doo (2020)
  22. Ghostbusters (1988)
  23. Hocus Pocus (1993)
  24. Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)
  25. The Harry Potter series (The 8-film collection is excellent for binge-watching).
  26. Monster House (2006)
  27. Corpse Bride (2005)
  28. The Dog Who Saved Halloween (2011)
  29. The Book of Life (2014)
  30. A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting (2020) (Netflix)
  31. The Curse of Bridge Hollow (Netflix)
  32. Double, Double, Toil and Trouble (1993)
  33. Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest (2013)
  34. Goosebumps (2015)
  35. Super Monster Saves Halloween (2018)
  36. The Addams Family (2019)
  37. Young Frankenstein (1974)
  38. Toy Story of Terror (2014)
  39. Spookley the Square Pumpkin (2004)
  40. The Scariest Story Ever: A Mickey Mouse Halloween Spooktacular
  41. Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie (2005)
  42. Room on a Broom (2013)
  43. The House with the Clock in Its Walls (2018)
  44. The Little Vampire (2000)
  45. Spooky Buddies (2011)
  46. ParaNorman (2012)
  47. Monster Family
  48. Under Wraps (2021)
  49. Little Monsters (1989)
  50. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
  51. Gremlins (1984)
  52. Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales (2021)
  53. Garfield’s Halloween Adventure
  54. Labyrinth (1986)
  55. The Munsters (2022)
  56. Woody Woodpecker and Friends Halloween Favorites

Happy Halloween!

58 Non-Candy Ideas for Halloween

Halloween is a great autumn holiday for children of all ages. Are you participating in a truck or treat event, hosting a party, or handing out goodies on Halloween night? Unfortunately, some children cannot have candy due to dietary restrictions or allergies. Offering non-candy options provide an alternative for trick-or-treaters. If you need inspiration, check out the following non-candy ideas for Halloween.

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  1. LED Halloween rings
  2. Halloween pencils
  3. Pumpkin erasers
  4. Temporary tattoos
  5. Halloween stickers
  6. Glow-in-the-dark vampire teeth
  7. Slime
  8. Small plush toys
  9. Bouncy balls
  10. Hair scrunchies
  11. Spider rings
  12. Halloween miniature stampers
  13. Bubbles
  14. Bookmarks
  15. Lego figures
  16. Mini art kits
  17. Reusable straws
  18. Key chains
  19. Halloween activity pads
  20. Mini bottles of water
  21. Drink packets (these go good with the water)
  22. Halloween coloring books
  23. Pop fidget toys
  24. Halloween glasses
  25. Foam putty
  26. Glow sticks
  27. Stretchy skeletons
  28. Slap bracelets
  29. Miniature Play-Doh
  30. Rubber duckies
  31. Mini note pads
  32. Slinkies
  33. Punch balloons
  34. Halloween balloons
  35. Halloween wind-up toys
  36. Yo-Yos
  37. Mini nail polishes
  38. Whistles
  39. Kazoos
  40. Mini paratroopers
  41. Sidewalk chalk
  42. Colorful shoelaces
  43. Grow a bugs
  44. Finger Puppets
  45. Mini Books
  46. Mini Flashlights
  47. Halloween crayons
  48. Spin tops
  49. Hot Wheel or Matchbox Cars
  50. Halloween Jewelry
  51. Glider airplanes
  52. Fake mustaches
  53. Miniature puzzles
  54. Button pins
  55. Bead kits
  56. Mini water squirters
  57. Marbles
  58. Wrist bands

Happy Halloween!

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