- Find a new place to explore (and love) right in my own backyard.
- Snorkel with the Stingrays. It’s on the books in conjunction with a Disney Cruise in January. Yea, baby!
- Spend the weekend exploring my hometown like a tourist. I want to check out all the attractions that I took for granted when I was growing up and see if I can change my perspective on the small Texas town from which I dreamed big travel dreams.
- So help me, I will see the elusive Orange Show in Houston. It will not escape me once again. This time I will stop at nothing to get inside and see the kitsch filled attraction that has shut me out twice. Twice. Even if I have to scale the walls and Matlock my way inside (or call ahead and check the hours.)
- Learn a new skill alongside my kids.
- Find a global cause that inspires us and look for ways to raise money for that cause.
- Have a snowball fight.
- Wake up one morning and go somewhere spontaneous. No planning. No prep. Just go
- Sleep in a treehouse.
- Discover a new cuisine and explore it with an open mind. Open mind. Have an open mind. (Repeat as needed.)
- Observe an astrological phenomena. I’ve got my eye on the solar eclipse in May, but I may have to settle for the Perseids meteor shower in July.
- Attend a worship service of a different faith.
- Channel my inner Miss Frizzle. Take chances. Get messy. Make mistakes. To the bus!
Wow! What a list! I may hop on board and try to tick a few of these off as well. As for #11 I think we should just take an alaskan cruise to see the northern lights 😉 Two moms plus 6 boys seems doable, right?
Great list! I like that most of them are achievable but things that usually get put off, like doing things closer to home or snowball fights. I just spent the last half hour sliding down snowhills with my 7 yr old. That's something I'd normally just watch but I'm determine this year to get more involved with the kids fun this year. Trying the whole 'if I want them to do stuff I want, maybe I need to try stuff they want me to do'. And guess what, I had a ball. So I think you'll have fun with that snowball fight!
As for the new cuisine … how 'new' are you thinking ? Are you thinking unidentifiable animal parts? Or things with hairy legs? Or more like just a new spaghetti sauce!
Great idea to make a list like this! I totally agree with #1 and 3 about doing things in your own hometown. I am committing to giving more money to great charities this year, so I am also interested in your goal #7. A cruise with your kids sounds so fun! I need to take mine on one one of these days.
We have been looking at the Disney cruises. Which one are you doing (4 day or 7)?
What a great list! I love the balance of everything from learning new skills to attending a worship service of a different faith. This in addition to travel – local and far. Inspired!
Love the list! I like how it's more about new experiences and personal growth. Have fun on the Disney cruise – your boys may not want to leave 🙂 I've always wanted to do #9 and #11 too.
We snorkeled with sting rays on a cruise a couple years ago. It was an incredible experience!
Awesome list! I think I'm going to steal your idea of exploring our hometown like tourists. There are so many things our kids haven't experienced right here in their own backyard. Thanks so much for linking up today!
Great List! I too think I am going to steal the idea of exploring my hometown! My family just recenlty visited one of the many museums we had neglected and I know there are many more! We snorkled with the Sting Rays a few years ago on a cruise and it was an amazing experience! Thanks for so many great ideas!
Awesome list. I really like the "being a tourist in your own hometown." I forget that we can turn on our traveling brain in our own home.
Just found your blog while searching for other families who travel and blog. 🙂 We only have one right now (a toddler) and have loved traveling with him. We're off to Europe for the summer next week and can't wait. It's great seeing a larger family adventuring together! 🙂
I just posted about traveling in Venice, Italy with our son when he was one. Love for you to check it out! (http://hennablossom.com/?p=2649).
xo,
Henna
Great list! I always love playing tourist in my own town and finding new things to do right where we are. It’s always fun to find new things that are so close! And snorkeling with the sting rays–awesome! Have a great time!
Great list Jessica – we're nearly half way through the year now, how many of these have you achieved? I'd be excited to hear! I might make a list for the rest of 2013… 1. Move to Canada – May 29th here I come, eh! 🙂
Can I come along for the sting ray excursion? It sounds fantastic!! I saw manta rays in Hawaii last year and they were fascinating creatures. There's so much to discover for kids and adults when it comes to ocean excursions.
It’s great to set travel goals and be able to look back and see how much you’ve accomplished. I’ve never been very good at keeping myself organized and following lists, but this one here is very inspiring! Thanks, Jessica.
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How did you end up getting on with these? I often find my goals change and morph through the year but I do achieve some of my annual goals at least!!
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