Bucket List Ideas for May 2019

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After plenty of April showers, May has arrived and we're ready for some flowers. Use this transitional month between spring and summer to spend time with loved ones, honor the red, white, and blue, and get ready for beach season. Embrace May's warm weather and see how many sunshine-inspired activities you can check off this month's bucket list.

Click through our ideas, tips, and favorite products for the ultimate May below. Then, pin or print the master list so you can check things off throughout the month.

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EAT OUT

Go on a picnic with your favorite ladies.

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GET AWAY

Soak up the sun in one of Florida’s small towns.

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FLOAT ON

Party on the water with a giant pool float.

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CARB UP

Learn a new summer pasta salad recipe.

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SUGARCOAT

Challenge your friends to a bake-off.

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FIRE UP

Host a backyard barbecue with your favorite grilling recipes.

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GIVE THANKS

Share a moving quote to thank a veteran for their service.

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SHOW PRIDE

Listen to songs that make you proud to be an American.

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Here's to 2019 being the best year ever! Every month, we'll be sharing a new "bucket list" of the best activities, recipes, self-care rituals, and more so you can take advantage of every day. Bookmark this page to see lists from previous months and check back here on June 1 for the next list.

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Kelly O’Sullivan is the senior editor for The Pioneer Woman and manages the website’s social channels, in addition to overseeing content strategy and news.

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