In the past years we have done an Advent Jar, which we loved. However, we found ourselves digging back in the jar multiple times to find the things we could do because we didn’t have time to get the one we drew done. So this year we decided to make a list and just cross off the list as we go. This is probably my favorite thing about Christmas, the fun we make the whole month leading up to it, we’ve created so many great traditions out of our Advent jar I’m looking forward to getting started this year!
- Pray Together
- Leave Nice Notes For Each Other
- Watch A Funny Christmas Movie
- Find Ugly Christmas Sweaters
- Go Christmas Shopping
- Tell Each Other The Best Parts Of The Year
- Buy Pets A Present
- Buy A Christmas Ornament
- Go See A Christmas Play
- Dress Nala Up
- Make A Fire (I’m so excited to get some use out of our new fire pit!)
- Special Christmas Coffee Date
- Go Ice Skating
- Downtown Date Night
- Wear Christmas Socks
- Drink Apple Cider/Hot Cocoa
- Drive to look At Christmas Lights
- Bake Christmas Cookies
- Make Christmas Pancakes
- Wrap Presents
- Give Each Other Foot Massages
- Go For A Family Run (with Nala)
- Do A Good Deed
- Enjoy Christmas Eve
It’s going to be a fun filled, busy but beautiful Christmas season!
What’s on your Christmas bucket list?
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I plan them out come up with a schedule like an appointment and stick to it. I know what I want to get done in a week, but I’m pretty flexible about days that way I don’t feel controlled by the schedule. What I’m trying to say I do as much planning as possible but I’m as flexible as possible so I don’t miss out on any of the fun! (PS I outlined steps and tips I use with my clients in my private nutrition counseling to help Plan, Prepare and Prioritize their goals during busy times, get your 3P’s Guide to Organizing Healthy Living Success by signing up below!)
Julia @ Lord Still Loves Me says
Christmas pancakes?! Is this a special recipe? It sounds good! Also, YES to foot massages.
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
It should be a special recipe! I was thinking using cookie cutters but the hubby mentioned coloring them it should be interesting!
Melanie says
I love the idea of making a bucket list for Christmas! Things get so busy this time of year, and I always hate it when Christmas comes and goes without doing some of my favorite things. This is a great way to make sure the important things don’t get lost in the craziness! 🙂
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Right!?!?! Definitely make one and let me know what you put on it! I’m always in search of good ideas!
Amy says
So sweet. Now I’m inspired to make my own Christmas Bucket List! And I may steal a few ideas from you 🙂
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Absolutely do it! I’d love to hear your ideas!