Well, here we are. Right at the end of 2014. Happy New Year’s Eve! It’s hard to believe we’ve already got another year in the books…time sure does fly when you’re having fun. Or when you’re just downright busy, right?
I always have a little fun looking back through the posts that took place during 2014, and of course, looking at the ones that wound up being the most popular. Sometimes these results surprise me; other times I’m like, oh yeah, that was a good post!
So I thought I’d share some of my top recipe posts and top general posts from 2014. Funny enough, most of the top recipes for 2014 were actually in the same list from 2013, so this tells me one of two things; either you guys just really like those older recipes, or I just need to start creating some more fun stuff. Let’s stick with the latter…here’s to new recipes in 2015! But for now…
Top 5 Recipe Posts of 2014
#1: Crockpot Stuffed Pepper Soup <—this always makes me laugh because I almost never even posted about this one (hence the crappy iPhone photo!).
#2: Low-Fat Crockpot Veggie Stew <—I need to make this again, stat. SO good. Especially with some warm, crusty bread.
#3: Chewy Chocolate Chip Heath Bar Cookies <—my go-to cookie recipe, without a doubt!
#4: Healthy Chicken Parmesan Burgers <—a household favorite. We occasionally make them into meatballs or mini sliders now, too, which Lucas really enjoys.
#5: Heath Bar Crunch Cookie Bars <—another baked favorite of mine! Typically my go-to when I don’t feel like making cookies…one pan and DONE.
…And 3 more runners-up:
#6: Healthy Taco Salads with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
#7: Apple Cinnamon Raisin Baked Oatmeal
#8: Cinnamon-Sugar Crusted Banana Bread
Lastly, I always have fun checking out what other random posts of mine were popular throughout the year. Here’s a look…
Top 5 Random Posts of 2014
#1: How To Make a Homemade Pumpkin Keg <—this post ended up going viral right before Halloween…I wonder how many people actually made a pumpkin keg this year?!
#2: Our 12 Week Prenatal Appointment <—I was surprised by this one! I suppose maybe I actually have some good SEO attached to that post. Since I’m clearly clueless on that stuff, I have no idea how or why it gets so many hits.
#3: A Fun Bridal Shower Gift Idea <—I actually wind up seeing this post pinned on Pinterest quite often. It was a fun gift to make!
#4: An HA Update & My Realistic Thoughts on Postpartum Weight Loss and Body Image <—many of you weighed in on this post. Love you all! xoxo
#5: When Your Definition of Healthy Changes <—this is my introductory post to my beginning struggles with HA. Re-reading that post occasionally is always a good reminder of how fortunate I am to be where I am right now and to see how far I’ve come.
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I hope everyone has a wonderful New Year’s Eve! If you have any plans or are doing any traveling, please be safe out there.
Here’s to a fabulous 2015 for ALL of us!!
What were some of your favorite highlights of 2014?!
Heather @fitncookies says
I loved looking back over the year and seeing what was most popular. Day in the life posts are always hits! 2014 brought along many highlights, but I’m hoping 2015 has even more!
Marielle says
I loved your post about postpartum weightlloss, so refreshing to read. As a fitness professional and blogger I feel extra pressure to shed the baby weight fast…so thank you for your opinion and post! Cheers to 2015!
Courtney says
Thanks so much, Marielle!
Brynn says
By far the highlights were finding out I was pregnant in January, enjoying pregnancy and welcoming my son in September. It was an amazing year!
Courtney says
Aww, so so fun! :)
Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says
Ooh I’m glad you shared all the top recipes! That’s funny about the crappy iPhone photo one. One of my top recipes has a pretty crappy picture too.
I hope you have a happy New Years!
Courtney says
Haha, seriously…I really need to update some of those ;) Thanks Melissa, same to you!
andrea @ pencils and pancakes says
I actually received a gift like that for my bridal shower! Ha I wonder if my friend saw that post ;) Happy New Year!
Courtney says
So did I! Aren’t they great?!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
Sometimes you just never know what will be the most popular. I have had a few surprises like that on my blog recently too. Best wishes for a wonderful NYE – have fun!
Courtney says
So funny, right?! Thanks Lauren, same to you!
Monica says
I actually made a version of the bridal gift for my cousin’s wedding! I had a wine rack instead of the basket. It was a huge hit! Thanks for the idea!
I’m going to have to try that Crockpot Veggie Stew.. looks delicious!
Happy New Year!
Courtney says
Oh how fun, haha! No problem-o ;)
Jenny says
Happy New Year to your and your family!
Courtney says
Thanks Jenny, same to you!
Bethany says
Happy New Year! Thanks for another year of awesome posts!!!
Courtney says
Aww, thank you Bethany! Same to you :)
Elle says
Happy New Year! We totally made the pumpkin keg for our Halloween get-together. Total hit at our house.
Courtney says
Ahhh, yayyy!! How fun! Thanks for letting me know, Elle!
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
Hope y’all have a great New Year’s! Hope 2015 only brings more great things for you and your family!
Courtney says
Thanks, Stacie, you too!
Shawna says
happy new year, and hope you and your fam have a great start to 2015! highlights of 2014 for me: so much great time with my amazing girlfriends, dating a great guy, and family time. :)
Courtney says
Aww, that’s great! Happy New Year to you, Shawna!
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
Hi Courtney! Thanks for sharing your life with us this year, I’m glad I found your blog this summer and have enjoyed following it. Here’s to a great 2015 for both of us!
Courtney says
Thanks so much for reading along, Ashley! :)
Lizzie @ The Magic Tree says
I love these round ups. Thanks for sharing your life with us! Happy New Year to your little family <3
Britt@MyOwnBalance says
Yes to the body image post! I remember that one and it was a good one. Happy New Year!
Angela @ HonestlyAngela says
I loved post #4 about postpartum weight loss! My biggest highlight from this year would be having my baby girl of course ☺
Linz @ Itz Linz says
you know i love your recipes! two favorites that i’ve made at least a dozen times each are your chocolate raspberry bars and your cincinnati chili!! i’m going to check out those cookies and banana bread though!!