119 Activities to Add to Your Summer Bucket List

The Memorial Daya weekend often marks the unofficial start to summer. Are you ready for new summer adventures? Gather your friends and family together to create an ultimate summer bucket list. If you are searching for ideas, check out the following for inspiration.

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  1. Watch sunsets.
  2. Go to the beach.
  3. Go on a bike ride.
  4. Build sandcastles.
  5. Go on a nature walk.
  6. Play Frisbee Golf.
  7. Do summer crafts.
  8. Plant a flower or vegetable garden.
  9. Host a board game night.
  10. Watch the sunrise.
  11. Sleep in a hammock.
  12. Go on a scavenger hunt.
  13. Eat a banana split.
  14. Sleep under the stars.
  15. Go camping.
  16. Watch the fireflies.
  17. Go canoeing.
  18. Play miniature golf.
  19. Make root beer floats.
  20. Attend a baseball game.
  21. Watch fireworks.
  22. Host a Bonfire Night.
  23. Eat S’mores.
  24. Read a book outdoors.
  25. Explore a new federal, state, or local park.
  26. Go horseback riding.
  27. Connect with friends who you haven’t seen in a while.
  28. Go to a rodeo.
  29. Set up a bird feeding station.
  30. Create sidewalk chalk art.
  31. Listen to an audiobook.
  32. Go Kayaking.
  33. Take lots of photos of your summer adventures.
  34. Celebrate Christmas in July.
  35. Do weekly selfies.
  36. Ride go-karts.
  37. Do a summer-themed photo shoot.
  38. Go on day trips around your state.
  39. Create a summer playlist.
  40. Attend a family reunion.
  41. Listen to music in the park or join other community events.
  42. Go thrift store shopping.
  43. Go to the drive-in.
  44. Make tie-dyed tee shirts.
  45. Watch a thunderstorm.
  46. Host a water balloon fight.
  47. Go hiking.
  48. Make a smoothie with fresh fruit.
  49. Go Geocaching.
  50. Go stargazing.
  51. Walk around an art gallery.
  52. Try a new food from a different culture.
  53. Make homemade popsicles.
  54. Watch a parade.
  55. Be a hometown tourist for a day.
  56. Make homemade lemonade.
  57. Learn a new skill.
  58. Make strawberry shortcake for dessert.
  59. Go to a demolition derby.
  60. Visit a planetarium.
  61. Paint rocks to hide around town.
  62. Try yoga.
  63. Ride in a hot air balloon.
  64. Go white water rafting.
  65. Play beach volleyball.
  66. Unplug from your devices for a day.
  67. Spa Day
  68. Visit a Farmer’s Market
  69. Find waterfalls.
  70. Do Random Acts of Kindness
  71. Fly a kite.
  72. Participate in a color run.
  73. Visit a botanical garden.
  74. Visit a museum.
  75. Go on a historic tour.
  76. Volunteer.
  77. Play paint Twister.
  78. Try an escape room.
  79. Enjoy a staycation.
  80. Ride a roller coaster.
  81. Go bowling.
  82. Rent a cabin.
  83. Go barefoot.
  84. Go swimming.
  85. Visit an amusement park.
  86. Make snow-cones.
  87. Pick fresh berries.
  88. Host a tea party.
  89. Get your face painted.
  90. Make DIY wind chimes.
  91. Go zip lining.
  92. Buy take-out and go eat in the park.
  93. Dance in the warm rain.
  94. Go tubing down a river.
  95. Go for a long car ride.
  96. Keep a summer journal.
  97. Binge-watch the Harry Potter movies.
  98. Host a sleepover.
  99. Play tennis.
  100. Attend or volunteer at a Vacation Bible School.
  101. Join a youth group, do Bible study, or do morning devotions.
  102. Join a library book club.
  103. Try a new workout routine.
  104. Eat Cotton Candy.
  105. Ride a skateboard.
  106. Rent a paddleboat.
  107. Visit an aquarium.
  108. Play laser tag or flashlight tag.
  109. Feed frozen peas to the ducks.
  110. Go to a car show.
  111. Make flower crowns.
  112. Play cornhole or Bocce Ball.
  113. Visit a splash pad.
  114. Create YouTube videos.
  115. Visit a local carnival.
  116. Go to a Renaissance fair.
  117. Go rock hunting or search for sea glass.
  118. Make a scrapbook of your summertime adventures.
  119. Host an end-of-the-summer party.

Have a great summer!

30 Easter Drawing Prompts

Are you getting ready to celebrate Easter? Do you want to incorporate the upcoming holiday into your daily drawings? Or are you searching for a family-friendly Easter activity? Drawing is an easy way to bring your imagination of Easter to life.  If you need inspiration, check out the following drawing prompts for Easter. 

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  1. Easter Self-Portrait
  2. Easter Scene
  3. Happy Easter!
  4. Pastels
  5. Spring
  6. Easter Decor
  7. Community
  8. Easter Bunny
  9. Easter Basket
  10. Easter Eggs
  11. Easter Egg Hunt
  12. Bunny Paw Prints
  13. Easter Bonnet
  14. Top Hat
  15. Jelly Beans
  16. Peeps
  17. Family
  18. Friends
  19. Tulips
  20. Easter Lily
  21. Wild Flowers
  22. Cross
  23. Church
  24. Tomb
  25. Church Signs
  26. Baby Animals
  27.  Baby Chickens Hatching
  28.  Cotton Tails
  29.  Peace
  30.  Artist’s Choice

Photo Prompts for February 2023

Welcome, February! Are you ready to photograph the shortest month of the year? If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following photo prompts for February.

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  1. Selfie to start February 2023
  2. Dusk
  3. Music
  4. Colors
  5. Stree
  6. Upside Down
  7. Movement
  8. Transportation
  9. Water
  10. Artsy
  11. Pathways
  12. Large
  13. Tiny
  14. Valentine’s Day
  15. Historic
  16. Food
  17. Hats
  18. Travel 
  19. Nature
  20. Trees
  21. Favorites
  22. Youth
  23. Mirrored Image
  24. Dreamy
  25. Black & White
  26. Friendship
  27. Whimsy
  28. Photographer’s Choice

Have a fantastic month! Take lots of photos!

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!

Drawing Prompts for November 2022

Drawing Prompts for November 2022 #drawing #drawingprompts

November is here! Only two months left in 2022! Are you ready to spend time letting your artistic creativity flow? If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following drawing prompts for November.

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  1. Self-portrait
  2. Broad strokes
  3. Favorite
  4. Weather
  5. Out the window
  6. Time
  7. Shapes
  8. Election
  9. Patterns
  10. Activity
  11. Veteran
  12. Exterior
  13. Courageous
  14. Morning
  15. Bird
  16. Childhood memory
  17. Animal
  18. Busy
  19. Whimsy
  20. Signs
  21. Different
  22. Family & Friends
  23. Food
  24. Happy Thanksgiving!
  25. Shopping
  26. Water
  27. Flowers
  28. Similar
  29. Happy
  30. Artist’s choice

Have a great month!

58 Songs for Your Halloween Playlist

The spooky season is here! Halloween is a fun holiday for all ages with costumes, parties, candy, and music. Do you need music for your Halloween party? Or do you want to create a Halloween-themed playlist to enjoy in your free time?  If you need inspiration, check out the following songs for your Halloween playlist.

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  1. “Somebody’s Watching Me” – Rockwell
  2. “Superstitious” – Stevie Wonder
  3. “Wolves” — Selena Gomez & Marshmello
  4. “Monster Mash” – Bobby (Boris) Pickett
  5. “Creep” — Radiohead
  6. “Every day is Halloween” – Ministry
  7. “A Nightmare on My Street” — DJ Jazzy & The Fresh Prince
  8. “Stranger Things” Theme — Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein
  9. “Ghostbusters” – Ray Parker Jr.
  10. “I Want Candy” – The Strangeloves
  11.  “The Phantom of the Opera” Overture — Andrew Lloyd Webber
  12. “Haunted” — Taylor Swift
  13. “Magic Dance” – David Bowie
  14. “I Put a Spell on You” — Bette Midler
  15. “Witchcraft” – Frank Sinatra
  16. “Time Warp” – Rocky Horror Picture Show
  17. “Werewolves of London” — Warren Zevon
  18. “Monsters” — All Time Low ft. Demi Lovato and blackbear
  19. “Bad Moon Rising” – Creedence Clearwater Revival
  20. “Spooky Scary Skeletons” – Andrew Gold
  21. “Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead” – Ella Fitzgerald
  22. “Love Song for a Vampire” – Annie Lennox
  23. “Jeepers Creepers” – Louis Armstrong
  24. “Zombie” – The Cranberries
  25. “Purple People Eater” – Sheb Wooley
  26. “Poor Unfortunate Souls” – ‘The Little Mermaid’
  27. “Season of the Witch” – Donovan
  28. “Freaks Come Out at Night” – Whodini
  29. “People Are Strange” – The Doors
  30. “Love Potion No. 9” – The Searchers
  31. “Men In Black” – Will Smith
  32. “Highway to Hell” – AC/DC
  33. “Thriller” – Michael Jackson
  34. “Demons” – Imagine Dragons
  35. “The Addams Family” Theme — Vic Mizzy
  36. “Spooky” — Dusty Springfield
  37. “Skeleton in the Closet” — Louis Armstrong
  38. “Witchy Woman” – The Eagles
  39. “Halloween” – Phoebe Bridgers
  40. “Abracadabra” – Steve Miller Band
  41. “She Wolf” – Shakira
  42. “Anthem” – Michael Ables
  43. “I Was a Teenage Werewolf” – The Cramps
  44. “Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)” – David Bowie
  45. “The Yodeling Ghost” – Bing Crosby & the Andrew Sisters
  46. “Headless Horseman” – Kay Starr
  47. “The Ghost of Smokey Joe” – Cab Calloway
  48. “The Gypsy” – The Ink Spots
  49. The Phantom of the Opera” Overture – Andrew Lloyd Webber
  50. “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” – Django Reinhardt
  51. “The House is Haunted” – Mel Torme
  52. “Enter Sandman” – Metallica
  53.  “That Old Black Magic” – Sarah Vaughan
  54. “This Is Halloween” — The Citizens of Halloween
  55. “The Great Pumpkin Waltz” – George Winston
  56. “Haunted” — Beyonce
  57. “She Put a Hex on You” – Them
  58. “Love Potion No.9” –  The Clovers

What is your favorite Halloween song?

Fall Edition: How to Be a Tourist In Your Hometown

Autumn is a wonderful time of year. The changing leaves and cooler temperatures are a major part of the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere. Exploring your hometown is one of the best ways to enjoy fall. Attend local outdoor events or on rainy days revisit past favorites. If you need inspiration on how to be a tourist in your hometown, check out the following for ideas.

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Research

When was the last time you spent wandering around your hometown or the surrounding area?

  • Begin by researching your hometown.  
  • Look for anything new that interests you.
  • Join social media groups that focus on your hometown or county. The shared information is a great resource.
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Check Seasonal Events for Autumn

The changing seasons bring new community events. The autumn events are generally a yearly occurrence.

  • Farmers’ Markets
  • Pumpkin weighing contests
  • Corn mazes
  • Haunted houses
  • Homecoming parades
  • Fairs and festivals
  • Craft shows
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Write a Local Bucket List

Approach your hometown like any other travel destination. Begin by making a list of places you want to see. Are you traveling solo or with family and friends? Travel buddies are a great way to enjoy your hometown experience with a new perspective.

  • Check out new restaurants, revisit childhood favorites, and go to art galleries, historical sites, or other interesting events.
  • Consider taking a different mode of transportation to get around your hometown. Ride the bus, rent an e-bike, or walk around your neighborhood. The change in transportation is a great way to see everyday sights from a new perspective.
  • Go ahead and use coupons for discounts on meals, tours, or admission costs.  Many coupons use free items as an incentive for spending a certain amount of money. Businesses use self-promoting products as a way to draw tourists to their locations.
  • Check out the tours of your local hometown attractions. Follow the tour guide throughout the museum or local sites. Every tour is a learning experience.
  • Buy postcards.
  • Take business cards.
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Document Your Travels

Do not forget your camera. Or use your phone to document your travels around your hometown.

  • Eat or get a beverage at a local café. Try the hometown special. If you are traveling solo, bring a small journal with you. Use the time at the cafe to write notes about your day’s experiences.
  • Take photos of everything. Even if you pass the place every day going to work or running errands, stop and take a photo. Try different angles. The final results may surprise you.
  • After each hometown adventure, create a scrapbook with photos, postcards, and notes.

Have fun! Enjoy your day acting like a tourist in your hometown.

How to Celebrate Going Back to Hogwarts

Imagine you are eleven years old, did you get your Hogwarts letter? It’s time to go back to Hogwarts. Every year, millions of Harry Potter fans also known as Potterheads recognize September 1st as Back to Hogwarts Day. J.K. Rowling, the creator of the beloved series, said it best, “Whether you come back by page or by the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.”

 Having fun is the best way to celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day. Whether you celebrate alone, online, or with family and friends, enjoy your journey back to Platform 9 ¾.

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  • Reread the Series: Snuggle under a fuzzy blanket with your favorite Harry Potter book and revisit the Wizarding World. Or use September 1st to start rereading the entire series.
  • Listen: Are you trying to study? Clean house? Or other tasks that keep you from reading? Listen to your favorite Harry Potter book.
  • Watch: Host a movie night. Watch your favorite Harry Potter movie (or all). An impromptu movie night is a perfect way to celebrate going back to Hogwarts. Along with the Harry Potter series, you can watch Fantastic Beasts or the new Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special reunion.
  • Music: Do you have a long commute to school or work? Turn up your favorite Harry Potter soundtrack to pass the time. Or tune out the rest of the world by putting your headphones on and enjoying the sounds of the Wizarding World.
  • Get Crafty: Did you recently view a Wizarding World craft online? Today is the perfect day to let your creative side shine brightly. From potion bottles to ornaments for your Christmas tree, making crafts is a great way to celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day. The best part is you can always watch or listen to Harry Potter as you craft.
  • Food & Beverages: Butterbeer, chocolate frogs, licorice wands, and much more. Creating the food and beverages from the Harry Potter series is one of the best ways to celebrate. Plus, you can always eat and drink these tasty treats while watching the movies.
  • Lego: Pick up a new Harry Potter-themed Lego set for family night. From the Hogwarts Castle to Hagrid’s Hut, each themed Lego set represents a different area in the Wizarding World. Who knows maybe you will end up with an entire room of Harry Potter Lego sets.
  • Online: Meet and chat with other fans in your favorite Harry Potter group.
  • Write: Do you like to write? Write fanfiction. Create your own version of the Wizarding World.

Have fun! Enjoy J.K Rowling’s magnificent series about “The Boy Who Lived.”

Benefits of Bowling

Did you know today, August 13, 2022, is National Bowling Day? Beginning in Rome and Greece, the sport of bowling is over 4000 years old. Here, in America, bowling is a favorite past-time for millions of people.

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Bowling is a billion-dollar industry with leagues, competitions, and tournaments. But you do not have to bowl a 300 game to enjoy the sport. The overall health benefits of bowling may surprise you.

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  • Weight Loss: Bowling requires lifting, bending, and other movements to get the ball down the lane. Every time, you step up to bowl, you use your arms, shoulders, wrists, and leg movements to hopefully get a strike. When you bowl on a regular basis, the amount of exercise increases your chances to lose weight and gain muscle strength.
  • Reduce Health Risks: Failing to exercise on a regular basis poses numerous health risks. Regular exercise lowers your risk of stroke, diabetes, and heart failure. Bowling and other regular exercise routines increase bone density and help reduce cholesterol levels and blood pressure. If you bowl once a week in combination with other forms of exercise routines, you gain optimal health benefits.
  • Eye-Hand Coordination: Bowling requires eye-hand coordination and large motor skills. The sport requires focus, concentration, and the ability to strategize your bowling technique.
  • Family Oriented: Bowling is an easy sport to learn. Modern bowling alleys have automatic scoring systems that display overhead. The new computerized scoring allows everyone to focus on the game. 
  • Socialization: Whether you join a league or participate in “open bowl”, bowling is a social sport. Put away your electronic devices and phones. Soon, you will be cheering the strikes, and laughing at the gutter balls. Being with friends or family members is a great stress reliever.

 Many bowling alleys offer pizza and other snacks which is perfect for family night, date night, or just out with friends.

August Drawing Prompts

Are the warm days of August keeping you indoors? Or do you enjoy sitting outside to soak up the sun and enjoy the sounds of nature? In either case, drawing is a wonderful way to spend your leisure time. If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following drawing prompts for August.

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  1. Self Portrait
  2. Flowers (Sunflowers are in full bloom this time of year. Perfect inspiration!)
  3. Food
  4. Favorite Movie Scene
  5. Historic
  6. Robot
  7. Favorite Cartoon Character
  8. Architecture
  9. Patterns
  10. Nature Scene
  11. Favorite Superhero
  12. Favorite Animal
  13. Friendship
  14. Colorful
  15. Sky
  16. Water Fountain
  17. Trees
  18. Favorite Book
  19. Earth
  20. Underwater Scene
  21. Steampunk
  22. Hot Air Balloons
  23. Space Craft
  24. Space/Galaxy
  25. Planets
  26. City Scene
  27. Statue
  28. Favorite Person
  29. Pet
  30. Bridge
  31. Artist’s Choice

Have a wonderful month! Get creative!

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