54 things

54 things to do while I’m 54 (before 55th birthday)  (Done -> 11, Started (*) -> 12, To Do -> 31 )   – updated 9/15/25

  1. Reorganize Family room shelves
  2. Make a plant stand
  3. Sew Red tablecloth
  4. Paint Patio box
  5. Re-caulk Kitchen Sink
  6. Plant flowers in back yard *
  7. Replace bush in front yard. 
  8. Organize memory stuff
  9. Put family/kids portraits into albums
  10. Finish Degree – 11  only 3 classes left.  *
  11. Build raised bed
  12. Grow tomatoes
  13. Grow herbs
  14. Refill bird feeder 
  15. Paint laundry room
  16. Paint Kitchen/Family Room
  17. Trash bin pull out in kitchen
  18. Recover files off dead computers
  19. Dispose of dead computers
  20. Get offsite backup service
  21. Repair Jeans *
  22. Sew Tshirts
  23. Join 200 club *
  24. Kon Mari Clothes *
  25. Kon Mari Kitchen
  26. Get new (to me) couches for front room
  27. Get new Couch in Family Room
  28. List Juicer & Drawers online
  29. Start using CPAP *
  30. New Doorbell
  31. Clean out Gutters
  32. Replace Patio couch cushions
  33. Clean Car Seats
  34. Finish Painting Bathroom Cabinets Blue
  35. Paint behind Washer and Dryer
  36. Clear and Reorganize Craft Supplies
  37. Update Safety Deposit Box *
  38. Clean out Google Photos *
  39. Clean out Drop box photos *
  40. Put up white frames in Front Room
  41. Put up Box Trim in Front Room
  42. Create Will*
  43. Go to Library Sale
  44. Start 2nd retirement account
  45. Add Doorsweep in Bedroom
  46. Replace Tirecover
  47. Replace moonstone chain
  48. List all Revere ware *
  49. Clear out wedding/K memorabilia *
  50. Give away Pottery Barn Kids Bed, Table and Chairs
  51. Organize Beanie Babies
  52. List all Video Games
  53. Host a meetup
  54. Reseed Lawns