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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Fall-la-la-la! Easy Autumn Bucket List Link Up!

Autumn is here!!!  Eep!  Eeep!  Scarlet and I have been secretly celebrating for weeks now.  Even though the sky is blue and the sun is shining bright I couldn't resist dressing up in our cozy duds, indulging in a warm drink and snuggling with a million pillows and a movie.  
When I was pregnant and dreaming about the someday adventures with my soon-to-be daughter, the idea of having a toddler join us in our harvest season traditions delighted me to no end.  Just think of the leaf crunching, hay riding, wool coat wearing, pumpkin carving, puddle jumping wonderment! And  again, I must eeep!  That someday is here and I'm utterly giddy with excitement.  Maaaaybe the giddy is fueled slightly from the highly caffeinated and highly caloried pumpkin spice lattes I've been downing.  Whateva it's from, I don't mind!  Eeep! 

The caffeine buzz got me thinkin', wouldn't it be fun to have a bucket list we can do together in Internetland?  I've noticed others out there but I wanted something simple.  I've created an easy link up list for anyone who'd like to get involved.  Read below the pic for the details.  If you have a blog and want in on the fun, let me know and I'll link it in this post so we can follow you as well. :)  If you aren't a blogger but would like to participate, you can join us on the GABI (Grin And Bear It) Facebook page to post your pics there.   This challenge can be done little by little or all at once, it's up to you!  If you live in part of the world that is currently celebrating Spring, you can still participate!  I think seeing the same items on the same timeline from a world perceptive would only add to the fun!
See the picture above?  
The words in white are the list of challenge items.  I want to see pictures of everyone's favorite Fall drink, meal, outfit, activity, make up  (think Autumn inspired looks or products) and decor.

IMPORTANT NOTE: 
NEW PARTICIPANT LINKS WILL BE ADDED 
HERE UNTIL OCT 31ST
AFTER THAT I'LL JUST BE ADDING COMPLETED POSTS FROM THOSE ALREADY PARTICIPATING

Bloggers here's how to get involved:
  1.  Whenever you do one of the six things on the list, blog about it with a photo and a little explanation as to why it's your favorite.  Share the recipe or info about the item.
  2. Use the picture above and link it back it to this original post.
  3. Let me know in the comments that you're participating and send me your post URL each time you complete an item.  I'll link it in this post and we'll all be linked together!  
  4. You can do it all in one blog post or whenever you cross each thing off your list.  Your blog will be linked with each item you complete!
  5.  Pin the picture above so others can join in on the link up as well.  
Not a blogger?  That's ok!
You can post your pics in the GABI FB page, your youtube channel or twitter account!
Simple as that!   

All pictures need to be completed by November 30th.

I'd also love to see any other traditions celebrate in the Fall as well.  But that's extra credit. 
Here's our Fall family bucket list
(this is not part of the link up challenge. It's just our annual list) 
  • Cracking open our fall wardrobe - boots boots boots!
  • Photos in the changing leaves (see my first ever blog post  for those)
  • Crafting Halloween costumes
  • Trip to a pumpkin patch
  • Hike through a corn maze
  • Go to a haunted forest
  • Breakfast at our favorite country breakfast pancake house with all our friends
  • Carving pumpkins
  • Giant Halloween party at our friend Pete's house
  • Induldging in Caramel Apple Cider, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, pumpkin pie and strawberry rhubarb pie 
  • Baking Fall treats
  • Make a hearty freezable soup
That's it for us!  
I'll post pictures of each thing as we check the items off the list.

All Bucklister blogs will be listed here! 
Participating:

Completed Posts:



116 comments:

  1. Sounds fun:) My blog is http://onceuponabug21.blogspot.com/

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  2. First up, fall in a bowl! (Not that you should fall in a bowl.. it TASTES like fall in a bowl. Autumn. Autumn in a bowl!) http://fakecrab.blogspot.com/2012/10/fall-is-here.html

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    1. I'm using that next time someone cuts me off on the freeway "Awh why dontcha just fall in a bowl for cryin out loud!"
      thx! :)

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  3. http://hellbettypayne.blogspot.com/

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  4. Woo you called it an autumn challenge (brit here). I will be joining in and getting my blog going again.Love this season :-) http://messy-nest.blogspot.com

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  5. I love this! There is only one thing on my Autumn Bucket List this year and I plan to fulfill it every day... I think that counts as pretty dedicated participation.

    http://agirlcalledremember.blogspot.com/2012/10/its-great-pumpkin-charlie-brown.html

    My blog has quite a bit of editing to be done. I originally started it for something else and ended up deleting all the posts, so the theme certainly needs updating. I didn't link your photo correctly but it's late and will change it in the morning.

    Thanks for doing this, Marie. Such a great idea!

    - Allison

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  6. Marie what a great idea, but here in Australia we are now celebrating spring!!!! Hopeing we can still participate but show our world in a different season. Cassie xx

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    1. Yep! I mentioned that in the post above! I'd love to see what everyone is doing all around the world at the same time :)

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  7. can i ad my VLOG TO THE LINK? www.youtube.com/user/luvablemae or is this just for bloggers?

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  8. Sure! It's all about celebrating the season together so I don't see why not :)

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  9. Oh yay! Definitely participating!
    http://simplymtc.blogspot.com/

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  10. Posted our favorite Pumpkin cookies. Yummy!
    http://www.creative2xmom.blogspot.com

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  11. What a fun idea! I'll be participating on my blog! www.forkingaroundblog.com

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  12. How do you come up with such a fun blog name?

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    1. Picklebean is just one of the many nicknames I call Scarlet

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  13. I would love to participate! We are going apple picking next weekend, wearing awesome fall outfits, pumpkin carving, and my little pumpkin is turning one with a fall themed/apple themes birthday party!

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    1. Great! Comment with your blog name and I'll add you to the list!

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  14. Oooh I am so doing this! I used to love summer when I was younger but now I am appriciating and love autumn more.

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    1. ARe you going to follow with your blog? Let me know here and I'll add your blog name to the list

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    2. yep definately, going to start it tomorrow

      my blog is http://littlemansmum.wordpress.com

      xx

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  15. I wanna play! My FAV time of year, so count me in! I am new to this blogging thing, but I am up for the challenge!

    http://daysofdennis.blogspot.com/

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  16. Booo!! So wish i could frolick in the fallen leaves with Macey alas maybe next autumn. I love your blog, just started my own eeep!! Have followed you over from youtube. Scarlet is so cute. xx

    www.yummyxxmummy.blogspot.com

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  17. Totally joing in on this!! Will blog in the morning! (Uk time for me) xxx

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    1. Great! Let me know and I'll add you to the blog post!

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  18. Ill join Lots of activities planned!

    yoskaterylopez.blogspot.com

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  19. http://mummyburgess.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list.html

    There you go Marie!!! :)

    kay xxx

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  20. Im on a roll today... got a few things ticked off the old bucket list...

    http://mummyburgess.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/autumn-is-here-gingerbread-lattes-and.html

    Favourite Drink and Autumn décor is blooged here too! I hope I'm doing this right... lol

    Kay xxx

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    1. Whats blooged?!?! Oh dear too much latte for me today!

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    2. You blooged? Good for you! Everyone needs a good blooging now and then. Bloooooog your little heart out :) I'm heading there to read now

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  21. My first autumn blog is up http://messy-nest.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/a-warm-mug-of-comfort.html

    More to come soon :-)

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  22. Hi Marie, I'd love to participate as well.

    katiesanchez.blogspot.com

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  23. Hey, Marie! I'd like to participate. I have a brand new blog. It's plumdaized.blogspot.com. Fall is my favorite thing, ever. Not my favorite season, my favorite THING<3

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  24. Hi Marie! I linked up as well and wanted to participate. I'm new to blogging in every way, so I hope that's ok. I'm still getting my feet wet around here :).

    http://crispymomma.wordpress.com/

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  25. Hi Marie, I linked up as well...At least i think i did lol
    http://bbandkyler.blogspot.ca

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  26. ouh I would love to do this but my english is not good enough :( or using the google translation- gadget? [DOES someone use this gadget? I never use it... because I understand the most... :D] I'm not sure if it makes sense writing the challenge in german?!

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  27. sounds wonderful!! might i join? ;)

    http://neuriel-the-homemaker.blogspot.com

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  28. Sounds fun! Im in! Just started my blog beginning of August & always looking for fun ideas to link up with! Im at http://ramblingsofacrunchymama.blogspot.ca/

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  29. 1st part of the Challenge completed (MEAL)! Here ya go Marie! http://ramblingsofacrunchymama.blogspot.ca/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list-slow-cooker.html

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  30. Second post up - activities.

    http://messy-nest.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/my-autumnal-week-listen-take-walk.html

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  31. Alrighty, I've got my activity (http://fakecrab.blogspot.com/2012/10/this-past-weekend-oscar-pulled-pumpkin.html) and my drink (http://fakecrab.blogspot.com/2012/10/done-done-and-done.html) posted!

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  32. My fall drink & activity is now complete :) http://ramblingsofacrunchymama.blogspot.ca/2012/10/our-weekend-quickly-ticking-off-items.html

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  33. http://neuriel-the-homemaker.blogspot.com/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list-activity.html

    I finally got one done here is my activity :D

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  34. Great task. Going to give activity a go. http://gemmasbeautifulfinds.blogspot.co.uk might throw in an outfit too. :)

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    1. Completed. :) http://gemmasbeautifulfinds.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list.html

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  35. Count me in! This is actually my first real fall ever! I've just moved from Brazil (no real fall or winter there!) to England and I'm super excited about these colder months! xx

    www.ferdies-place.blogspot.com

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  36. I love Autumn!! and would like to do this I hope I've linked the blog back properly anyway here's mine :) xx

    http://belliebutton.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list.html

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  37. Started the tag,will follow with my pictures next week
    http://theteacuproom.blogspot.co.uk/

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  38. Arr this is great can't wait to get taking pictures!! I'm brand new to the blogging community so I can't wait to do my first fall themed post!
    www.afriendlyinvitation.blogspot.com.
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    1. First two installments up!!
      http://afriendlyinvitation.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/my-autumn-bucket-listmake-up-warm.html

      http://afriendlyinvitation.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/my-autumn-bucket-list-glitter-tree.html

      xx

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  39. Sounds like a good idea, I love autumn! http://amyadorebeaute.blogspot.co.uk/

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  40. Sign me up!!!
    http://www.gildedsunflower.com

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  41. Another completed Post for you :)

    http://mummyburgess.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list-meal.html

    xxx

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  42. got up another one :D I've finally decided on my drink post lol

    http://neuriel-the-homemaker.blogspot.com/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list-drink.html

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  43. Sounds fun, I'm in - http://losing-81.blogspot.co.uk/

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  44. First post- makeup!!

    http://www.gildedsunflower.com/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list-blogger-tag.html

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  45. Hi:) Hey I've heard from sprinkleofglitter, that you've an "Autumn List Challange" so I've decided to take part on this lovely thing and want to inform you about my first part of the Autumn List Challenge on my channel - URL:
    http://nikasinspirations80slifeandbeauty.blogspot.co.at/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list.html

    Would be nice, if you could mention/link me to your "Autumn List Challenge"-Group:)

    Wish you and your family a nice day,

    NIKA

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  46. I'm definitely in! My blog is...http://laurenzetta.blogspot.co.uk/ I'm a newbie to all this!

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  47. My first post...I'm all in! Love you, friend!
    http://www.subfertilefrugalista.com/2012/10/cheap-easy-fall-burlap-banner.html

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  48. Ok, I have made my bucket list.

    Mine is with a twist :)

    Lets hope I can get it done!

    http://amytinker.blogspot.co.nz/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list-southern-style.html

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  49. I'm joining :) Autumn activity: http://teathea.blogspot.no/2012/10/changing-season.html

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  51. I've posted on my autumn bucket list activity :) http://somesunshineandrain.blogspot.co.uk/

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  52. Got my odd autumn meal done!

    http://neuriel-the-homemaker.blogspot.com/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list-meal.html

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  53. http://hellbettypayne.blogspot.com/2012/10/pumpkin-patch.html

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  54. Hi Marie, please add me to the list. Love the idea!

    http://mollythemunchkin.blogspot.co.uk

    Thank you!

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  55. Really enjoying the challenge!
    http://alllaura.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list-drink.html

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  56. Hi Marie

    I'm back with one completed post!

    http://mollythemunchkin.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list-recipe.html

    Hope you all check it out and enjoy!

    Much love

    Vee xx

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  57. Another post completed!! :)

    http://www.gildedsunflower.com/2012/10/im-most-of-you-can-agree-fall-is-best.html

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  58. Another Post for you....

    http://mummyburgess.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list-make-up.html

    Kay xxx

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  59. Ooh I love it! Autumn is by far my favourite season and I will be doing this for sure. Favourite autumn drink went up today :)
    http://cinnamonandsparkle.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list-drink.html
    Sylvie xxx

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  60. Drink post compeleted! :)

    http://www.forkingaroundblog.com/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list-drink.html

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  61. http://teathea.blogspot.no/ Autumn decor and make up look :)

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  62. Activity Post completed too!

    http://www.forkingaroundblog.com/2012/10/scare-on-square.html

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  63. Here's is my favourite activity Marie. Thanks for checking out the recipe!

    http://mollythemunchkin.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/autumn-bucket-list-favourite-activity.html

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  68. hello! I am new at blogging but i would love to join in on the fun !! here is my first post for the bucket list :) http://wallflower9392.blogspot.com/2012/10/oh-8th-autumn-bucket-list-favorite-drink.html

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  69. New blog post! Holiday drink! Butterbeer latte!

    http://hellbettypayne.blogspot.com/2012/10/butterbeer-latte.html

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  70. YAY I DID IT! ALL ARE IN ONE POST FOR YA!
    THANKS AGAIN MARIE!!

    http://daysofdennis.blogspot.com/2012/10/fall-bucket-list.html

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  71. completed all mine
    www.theteacuproom.blogspot.co.uk
    thanks for this i really enjoyed it

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  72. I'm in at the last minute!

    http://www.peasandcoos.com/2012/10/31/autumn-bucket-list/

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  73. http://hellbettypayne.blogspot.com/2012/10/pumpkin-carving.html

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  74. Just finished my "Decor" post along with some thrifty Halloween bits & Healthy Halloween Loot alternatives! Happy Halloween everyone!!! http://ramblingsofacrunchymama.blogspot.ca/2012/10/halloween-fall-bucket-list-healthy-loot.html

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  75. Decor is up! Makeup and outfit will have to be posted late, but better late than never! http://fakecrab.blogspot.com/2012/10/halloween-decor.html

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    1. You have till the end of November for the whole challenge! Just closing it off to new participants :)

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  76. Hey Marie! Just put up my decor post. Hope you can check it out!!

    http:/www.afriendlyinvitation.blogspot.com
    xxx

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  77. Recipe aka meal, at least my version! <3

    http://www.subfertilefrugalista.com/2012/10/perfect-fall-pumpkin-fluff.html

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  78. Our Halloween didn't amoount to much, but it was on my bucket list, So I blogged about it here

    http://amytinker.blogspot.co.nz/2012/11/what-we-did-for-halloween.html

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  79. Hey just completed my Autumn outfit post! xx

    http://afriendlyinvitation.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/my-autumn-bucket-list-outfit.html

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  80. Storming through these posts like no bodies business. Here's my activities... two left to go!! xxx

    http://afriendlyinvitation.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/my-autumn-bucket-list-activity-woods.html

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  81. http://hellbettypayne.blogspot.com/2012/11/beef-pepperoncini-sandwiches.html

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  83. Ah shoot, I missed the deadline to link up on the post. I must have missed that! :) Oh well, still participating via http://www.magicaldismom.com>MagicalDisMom.com

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  84. Update on Activity, Drink and Meal: http://www.magicaldismom.com/?p=1708

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  85. My second part of "Autumn Bucket List" is now on my blog: http://nikasinspirations80slifeandbeauty.blogspot.co.at/2012/11/autumn-bucket-list-part-2.html - the third and last part will come next week:) NIKA

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  86. Another Post :) Im really enjoying doing these :)

    http://mummyburgess.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/our-weekend-plus-activity-bucket-list.html

    Only got the outfit left to go!!

    Kay xxx

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  87. http://teathea.blogspot.no/2012/11/outfit.html Outfit :)

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  88. post number 2 Outfit! :) http://wallflower9392.blogspot.com/2012/11/oh-10th-autumn-buck-list-outfit.html

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  89. I did my Fall Must Have's this morning (Fall Bucket List Finale). Thanks Marie it was lots of fun!!! http://ramblingsofacrunchymama.blogspot.ca/2012/11/my-fall-must-haves-fall-bucket-list.html

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  90. I ticked off the make-up post yesterday :)

    http://littlemansmum.wordpress.com/2012/11/07/autumn-bucket-list-make-up/

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  91. outfit post http://www.forkingaroundblog.com/2012/11/outfit-frenzy.html

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  92. Fall Bucket list, finished up on all the things!! :D Fun times, thanks Marie!!
    http://wallflower9392.blogspot.com/2012/12/oh-12th-autumn-ramble.html

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  93. better late than never, finally finished up!
    http://fakecrab.blogspot.com/2012/12/fall-makeup-and-outfit.html

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  94. This post made me teary and feel like we could be best friends all at once. It made me teary because my toddler is now a 7 year old, and soon he will not want to be trick or treating and puddle jumping and fall movie cuddle watching with mommy.

    Everything you listed was everything I was excited for with my son, I love fall and Halloween and to me it's the greatest time of the year and I don't ever want it to end. I love sweaters and coats and boots and hats but no mittens and leaves and the smell of Autumn in the air and corn mazes and everything it's all so wonderful. I was trying to remember your blog name and when I googled your youtube name this is the post that came up first and it's made me miss fall so so much. But it's made me want to be in last fall, so that way he'd still be a 6 year old Dracula and not a 7 year old what ever he's going to be this year.

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  96. LOVE this!! Taking Presley to the pumpkin patch with her school next week-- count me in! http://www.whatsupmoms.com

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  97. oh my goodness gracious! this looks like so much fun, so why not..? haha (:
    kanielemegumi.blogspot.com

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