Retired? Or not . . . 45 Things to do Outside your Home this Fall/Winter

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. 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.

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Are you in a Retirement Rut? 83 Ways to Break Out

Are you in a retirement rut?  Enjoy the beach

Are you in a retirement rut? Now that you are a retired, empty-nester, are you stuck in a rut doing the same things every week? Mondays are for doctor appointments, Tuesdays are for groceries and other shopping. Wednesday is for taking care of your grandchildren. Thursday is for cleaning the house. Friday is volunteer day. And every day, you start the same way with exercising, showering, getting dressed, and putting on your makeup. All dressed up and nothing to do?

If you are someone who follows the same predictable schedule each week, maybe it’s time to remind yourself that you have looked forward to retiring for years. Instead of being bored out of your mind, maybe you should start having fun. Maybe now is the time for you to break out of that rut.

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