I’ve been the creator of the “Retired? Now What?” list of things to do in retirement for years. It started with 50 and is now over 125. But are you looking for something more seasonal? Even if you aren’t retired, this list can come in handy. Every one of these items requires you to step outside. Hopefully, you will enjoy the weather out there. Here is a list of things that can be done away from your home for a change in scenery. Here is the official list of 45 things to do outside your home this fall/winter.
I’ve been the creator of the “Retired? Now What?” list of things to do in retirement for years. It started with 50 and is now over 125. But are you looking for something more seasonal? Even if you aren’t retired, this list can come in handy. And what if you aren’t stepping outside much anymore? Here is a list of 43 things to do inside your home this fall/winter. They are grouped together in categories. You might decide that you will start out with the Organize/Declutter section. You could devote a week, or at least a few days to just that category. Not every category will work that way, but feel free to pull items from different categories and make a day of them.
I am maintaining my weight but currently not losing any. I need to get more serious about losing weight. No progress in June through September.
Goal: Ancestry: Contact at least two cousins. I have reached out to 2 cousins but have not heard from them. I tried someone else. Most of these cousins are a lot younger than me, and I think that may be why they are not responding since I’m old. A great excuse, isn’t it? No progress in the last four months.
Complete: Read 30 books. I have read 34 books. I read two books in September. This goal is complete, but I’m not stopping reading.
Goal: Get through at least my second and third drafts of the book I wrote in 2021 and finish the first draft of my second book. I have joined a group that will help me with my second book. Plus, I have completed my first book. I will start sending it to agents this month. On June 11, I started a class that will be helpful in writing my first draft of the second book. I have created an outline for that one, and I’ve written about 5,000 words.
Goal: Visit three states that I have not visited before. We were going to New Mexico, Wyoming, and North Dakota this year. We traveled to New Mexico trip in April. In September, I changed the plan to go to North and South Carolina. I should finish it this week and upon approval of my husband, make all the reservations since it’s coming fast.
Progressing well: Complete 2 quilts. I plan to finish a quilt for my son-in-law and one for my daughter-in-law. I pushed it and worked 3 days in a row, 8 or more hours a day, on the quilts. It was exhausting. On August 30th, I brought them to the quilter to be quilted. They should be done in early November. Then I will pick them up and put the binding on. At this point, this should be easy to complete this goal.
Goal: Walk 1000 miles. I have attempted this for four years and never reached it. I need to be really serious about this year. The fifth attempt must work. So far this year, I have walked only 464.50 miles. If I did this evenly each month, I’m about 286.56 miles behind, which is an increase, once again, not the decrease I had hoped for. I’m getting further behind each month, which isn’t good. I am walking more often, but I think I will end up, if I’m lucky, getting to 700. Once again, I will have to put this on my list for next year.
September was good for my writing and travel goals. But that is it. I am not giving up yet.
How are you doing on your goals? Let me know below. Keep working toward your goals. We can do this.
Recently I was with my grandchildren, and they received a prize for doing a scavenger hunt in a State Park. We were all expecting a bag of candy for their reward. But instead, they received 5 or 6 items, none of which were edible.
Jump rope
That got me thinking about stocking stuffers. In the past, I gave my children some candy. I bought the chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil, a Lifesaver book, and maybe a candy cane. Yes, my children were excited to get candy, but would they be more excited if I gave them items that would not be gone in a few minutes? Things they could play with for weeks, months, maybe longer.
