January Bucket List 2024
And just like that a new year has arrived. Happy 2024. I hope you have the absolute best year yet. To get your year started off on the right foot, I am sharing 31 things you can do during the month of January.
- Happy New Year! One thing I like to do to start each new year is embark on a challenge that is not only obtainable but fun as well. Last year I challenged myself to do/try something new each month, and I am happy to report back, i was successful.
- Pick a room and organize it.
- Try a new healthy recipe.
- Pick up a new nail polish or lipstick color to change things up.
- Make time to go ice skating.
- It’s cuddle up day! Pick up some snacks and enjoy a movie.
- Have fun indoors: bowling, roller skating, rock climbing.
- Give your skin some extra love today.
- Get outside and enjoy the little things.
- Today is a great day to get a new plant (herb plants work too), Trader Joes has some great ones.
- Visit a bontantical garden.
- Learn a new hobby. I am taking a sewing class.
- It’s National Vision Board Day, and since we’re officially two weeks into the new year, it is the perfect opportunity to create your vision board.
- Give a workout class a try.
- As someone who absolutely LOVES hats, I am thrilled today is National Hat Day, and the perfect excuse to go out and get a new hat.
- Send a friend snail mail, just because.
- Light some candles and enjoy a slow evening.
- Happy National Michigan Day! In honor of this lovely day, get outside and hit a trail and enjoy some gorgeous views.
- Go on an adventure in a local town.
- Sort out a junk drawer.
- Head to a sledding hill.
- Plan a day at a muesum.
- Have you given calligraphy a try? Sip & Script offers fun events that will teach you how to elevate your handwriting.
- Giving someone a compliment is great any day, but make sure to go out of your way to compliment someone today for National Compliment Day.
- Find a local pottery class.
- Are you a green juice fan? It’s National Green Juice Day, and i’ll be making my favorite recipe: green apple, kale, celery, lemon and ginger.
- Have a game night.
- Clean your stove.
- Write three positive things about youself.
- Make homemade pizza.
- Do something fun for yourself.
December Bucket List 2023
Happy December! To get your month started on the right foot I’ll be sharing a flurry of fun and festive ways to romanticize every day in December.
- Start the month off by picking up an advent calendar. I’m a sucker for the one from Trader Joe’s.
- Elevate your Christmas cards, place setting, and more this holiday season with a Sip & Script calligraphy class.
- Find a drive-thru light festival…I love Magic of Lights.
- Dine in an igloo.
- Check out shows that are performing in your city. I am super excited to see a Magical Cirque Christmas.
- Make an effort to shop local all month long.
- Bake some fun holiday-themed cookies.
- Get a pair of holiday-themed pajamas.
- Visit a holiday event at a zoo.
- Drive around and enjoy Christmas lights.
- Give your skin some extra love with new lotion and a face mask.
- Indulge in some gourmet hot chocolate.
- Do an act of kindness for someone you don’t know.
- Grab carry out and support a local restaurant.
- Head downtown and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city during the holiday season.
- Make a gingerbread house. I like to buy a kit (from Trader Joe’s) to make things easier, but if you want to go all out, make one from scratch.
- Donate a toy to a toy drive.
- Get romantic, and find somewhere that does horse-drawn carriage rides.
- Visit some holiday shops.
- Warm up with a delicious bowl of soup.
- Buy a suet feeder to feed the birds this winter.
- Get a festive holiday manicure.
- Spend the day without technology.
- Christmas Eve! PJ’s and Hallmark movies with my mum for me!
- Merry Christmas! Sourdough cinnamon rolls are on the morning menu.
- As you pick up from the remnants of Christmas, be sure to send thank you notes out.
- Create a vision board for 2024.
- Book a trip to keep yourself busy during the gray months.
- Try out a new appetizer recipe.
- Polish your nails with something glittery for 2024.
- Dress in something sparkly.
Coming to Detroit: Cirque du Soleil CRYSTAL GIVEAWAY CLOSED
We’re officially into the holiday season. I don’t know about you, but I am the type of gift giver that will either do a homemade gift or an experience gift. If you’re looking for an experience gift like no other, I have the perfect idea for you. Tickets to Cirque du Soleil CRYSTAL at Little Caesars Arena January 4th to January 7th, 2024. I’m giving away a four pack of tickets to the January 4th, 2024 show below, but if you want to guarantee you’ll have tickets to this incredible performance I highly recommend grabbing them HERE.
Cirque du Soleil CRYSTAL
Little Caesars Arena
January 4th – 7th, 2024
On-sale now at 313presents.com and Ticketmaster!
Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice for the very first time, returns to Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena from January 4 to January 7, 2024, just in time for the city’s vibrant downtown winter scene. The show’s return marks the 14th time Cirque du Soleil has toured to Detroit.
With seven jaw-dropping traditional circus acts all thrillingly adapted for Cirque du Soleil’s first foray into a brand new creative territory – the ice – CRYSTAL takes audiences on an unforgettable journey into the vivid and whimsical world of imagination.
GIVEAWAY CLOSED! Thank you for entering!!!
November Bucket List 2023
Happy November! A new month means 30 fun and festive ways to romance every day in November. November is all about giving thanks and indulging in the cozier side of life.
- Homemade Soup. Start building a soups board on Pinterest so you’ll always have inspiration and ideas. Lentil, French Onion, and Minestrone are at the top of my list.
- Craft Shows. Check Facebook and local websites to find out when local craft shows are happening. They’re a great way to support local businesses and also get some ideas of your own.
- Volunteer. Volunteering at a soup kitchen during the holiday season is a great way to give back, but it’s also a time they desperately need help.
- Homemade Gifts. To me, there is just something special about a homemade gift. Instead of buying gifts make something special for everyone on your list?
- Friendsgiving. Consider hosting an intimate Friendsgiving at your house. Maybe you have a potato bar, you can do a potluck and everyone brings a dish, a chili board would be fun too. Or make build-your-own pizzas. The possibilities are endless.
- Cider Mill. There’s still time to visit a cider mill and enjoy hot mulled cider and donuts.
- Yoga. During the holiday season, we tend to get stressed out, overwhelmed, and frustrated. Why not get ahead of the chaos and take a yoga class to help center yourself?
- Cabin. Make reservations for a little getaway. I’m dreaming about staying in a log cabin in the woods during the Christmas season. How magical.
- Hallmark Channel. Don’t forget about all those romantic Christmas movies playing on the Hallmark Channel this month.
- Plaid. Get yourself a new plaid shirt, blanket, or pajamas. It’ll make the season feel even cozier.
- 5K. Sign up for a 5K race. I love doing the Turkey Trot in Detroit.
- No Technology. Put the technology down and have a day to relax and enjoy the little things without being glued to your phone.
- Moody. It’s moody nail polish season. I love dark purples, grays, and even black.
- Holiday Market. Look for holiday markets in your area and support local.
- Tree Lighting. Look up local tree-lighting ceremonies and mark your calendars.
- New. Learn a new skill. I am currently learning how to sew!
- Hike. Today is National Take a Hike Day! What better way to spend a November day than to venture around the woods and crunch through some leaves?
- Pie. ‘Tis the season for pies. Try making a pumpkin pie, apple pie, or pecan pie.
- Christmas Cards. Everyone loves receiving mail, so why not send your friends and family snail-mail Christmas cards this year to add holiday cheer?
- Peanut Butter Fudge. Today is National Peanut Butter Fudge Day. My Great Grandma Bea used to make the best peanut butter fudge for the family at Christmas time. In memory of her, I will be digging out that old recipe and whipping up a batch of her delicious fudge.
- Sip on Something Warm. Head to your favorite local coffee shop and grab a drink. My favorite is a chai tea latte with oat or coconut milk.
- Bowling. Do something fun with friends and visit a bowling alley.
- Happy Thanksgiving. Write down what you are grateful for today.
- Black Friday. Best of luck shopping for everything you wanted.
- Small Business Saturday. Make an effort to shop small and local today (and every day). I also try to support my favorite local businesses from other places where I have lived.
- Brunch Board. Make an epic brunch board filled with pancakes, bagels, waffles, fresh fruit, and all the fixings.
- Carryout. Support local and get carryout from your favorite local restaurant.
- Wreath. Get crafty and create a winter/Christmas-themed wreath.
- Hot Cocoa. ‘Tis the season for warm drinks. Cozy up with a cup of homemade cocoa.
- Shopping. Make a list of who you are buying presents for this holiday season, and create a budget.
Bentkey Kids Streaming Service + Giveaway
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Chip Chilla
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Giveaway
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