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Why Do We Spend Our Lives Chasing “Someday” Dreams? And What Changes After 50?
Bucket List Ideas Edie Kramer 12/7/25 Bucket List Ideas Edie Kramer 12/7/25

Why Do We Spend Our Lives Chasing “Someday” Dreams? And What Changes After 50?

Why do we spend so much of our lives chasing dreams we rarely give ourselves permission to start or experience? And more importantly—why does everything about those dreams feel different once we’re over 50?

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Staying Active In Retirement—Here’s Something To Consider That’s Both Physical And Social.
Bucket List Ideas, Travel Edie Kramer 11/23/25 Bucket List Ideas, Travel Edie Kramer 11/23/25

Staying Active In Retirement—Here’s Something To Consider That’s Both Physical And Social.

There are a ton of studies out there that support the importance of staying active—physically and socially—as we age.

If you love spending your free time outdoors, what is one activity you might want to consider?

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What Legacy Will You Leave Your Loved Ones?
Travel, Bucket List Ideas Edie Kramer 7/6/25 Travel, Bucket List Ideas Edie Kramer 7/6/25

What Legacy Will You Leave Your Loved Ones?

Not to focus on the inevitable but…someday you’re gonna die. No matter how much you exercise or how much sugar you don’t eat. When that happens, will your life—how you lived and loved and what you prioritized—have an enduring impact on those you care most about?

What does leaving a legacy look like?

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Use the 5 Ws to Create Your Personal Bucket List; Make Your Dreams a Reality
Bucket List Ideas Edie Kramer 8/13/24 Bucket List Ideas Edie Kramer 8/13/24

Use the 5 Ws to Create Your Personal Bucket List; Make Your Dreams a Reality

Do you have a bucket list? Mine has helped me prioritize and take action to realize a ton of my dreams. A personal bucket list can do the same for you.

Here’s my take on the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of Personal Bucket Lists to get you started.

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7 Million Bulbs Planted Annually at Holland’s Keukenhof Makes for an Amazing Spring Trip. Plan Now for 2025!
Travel, Bucket List Ideas Edie Kramer 6/18/24 Travel, Bucket List Ideas Edie Kramer 6/18/24

7 Million Bulbs Planted Annually at Holland’s Keukenhof Makes for an Amazing Spring Trip. Plan Now for 2025!

What goes into creating Keukenhof Gardens? A lot.

These gardens are stunning, but open to the public for just a brief time each year. Get some planning tips for spring 2025 or later.

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How Difficult Is It to Learn Stained Glass Art and How Expensive Is It to Get Started?
Bucket List Ideas, Chick Chat Edie Kramer 2/13/24 Bucket List Ideas, Chick Chat Edie Kramer 2/13/24

How Difficult Is It to Learn Stained Glass Art and How Expensive Is It to Get Started?

I added stained glass art and design to my bucket list a few years ago. What’s the cost to get started, what tools will you need, and how easy/difficult is it to learn? Here’s what I’ve discovered.

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Looking to Get Back Into an Exercise Routine? Avoid Getting Derailed With These 9 Simple Steps.
Bucket List Ideas, Chick Chat Edie Kramer 10/24/23 Bucket List Ideas, Chick Chat Edie Kramer 10/24/23

Looking to Get Back Into an Exercise Routine? Avoid Getting Derailed With These 9 Simple Steps.

How can you become more physically active, and stick with it, after years spent sitting at a desk or being a bit of a slug the bulk of your time? Here are a few steps this author took that worked for her. Hint: be a tortoise.

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Thinking About Renovating a Bathroom? Here's What We Learned When We Modernized Our Master Bath
Bucket List Ideas, Chick Chat Edie Kramer 7/11/23 Bucket List Ideas, Chick Chat Edie Kramer 7/11/23

Thinking About Renovating a Bathroom? Here's What We Learned When We Modernized Our Master Bath

Use a few simple renovation tips gathered during a recent ‘down to the studs’ master bath renovation.

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Bucket List Idea: Take A College Course or Even Earn A Degree
Bucket List Ideas Edie Kramer 5/23/23 Bucket List Ideas Edie Kramer 5/23/23

Bucket List Idea: Take A College Course or Even Earn A Degree

Being back on campus and taking college courses is a rewarding experience. There’s so much to learn—and not just from the professors and curriculum!

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