Happy New Year dear readers! Since it’s the seventh day of the month, I’m sure you are getting tired of hearing that, but I would be remiss in my blogging duties if I didn’t extend well wishes here- the hub of all I do online. Now I can dive into today’s topic, my top six blog posts of 2024.
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2024 was a transition year for the blog. It was my first year as an empty nester, which included a lot of self-reflection. I “thought” I had a new content strategy in place and discussed it in depth in my top blog post of 2024.
One: Happy Leap Year: What will you do with this extra Thursday?
In this post, I outlined my new content strategy and promised new blog topics soon.
- Empty Nesting
- Discovering new hobbies as a couple in our 50’s
- Cooking for Two (again)
- Day Dates and Road Trips
- Exploring Local Places as a Couple
- Celebrating Holidays with Adult Children
- Decluttering and refreshing our home for two
- Exploring New Crafts and DIY projects
While I did touch on some of these topics, like crafts and DIY projects, and dates with my husband, which meant a lot of movies since I’m a film critic, I didn’t really share in detail here, so I’m going to do better about that this year.
I think this post resonated with you because I was vulnerable, and open with my feelings and shared a peak behind the scenes of what it feels like to be a work-at-home mom (WAHM) of 20+ years and have that job end. I'll continue to share posts on this topic.
The next two top blog posts of 2024 were for Gift Ideas!
Two: 3 Useful Gift Ideas for The Big Pups in Your Life:
I was simply blown away at how much you all loved this post. When I became an empty nester, I gained a future son-in-law with big pups, so I wanted to welcome them to the family on National Puppy Day. The Bow Wow Buddy gifts were a huge hit with the pups and you, pup parents!
Three: Six Practical Gift Ideas for Women:
This top post was my official kick-off to the gift guide season. It contained practical gift ideas like a portable blender, Chocolate Pecan Clusters, and more. My gift ideas posts are meant to help spark ideas for those of us who may be drawing a blank on what to gift. Since these are so well received, I’ll add more gift ideas in 2025. Stay tuned for my Valentine’s Day gift ideas list soon.
Lifestyle and Entertainment Posts Round Off 2024!
Four: How I Started to Learn about Wine as a Beginner:
This was such a fun post to write about last spring. It tied in with my desire to celebrate the holidays with my adult children and discover new hobbies for my husband and I now that we’re in our fifties and empty nesters.
I loved trying the different wines and fully exploring the uniqueness of each variety. From their scent and taste profile to the conditions the grapes were grown and harvested in, to food pairings. This was a solid start for this beginner wine drinker and it resonated with all of you. I’m excited to add fresh content on this subject and explore other drinks in 2025.
Five: Wabash Southern Kitchen: A Hidden Gem Lunch Spot:
I love lunch dates and you must love them too! Whether it’s with friends or family, I can usually make time for lunch due to my flexible work schedule. One of the perks of having adult daughters is they both love lunching with me. When my daughter Melissa mentioned wanting to try Wabash on a random weekday in December, I happily agreed!
We went for their sourdough rolls, which are delightful and worth the drive alone, but found to our delight that this southern meat and three serves good, stick-to-your-ribs food! If you’re ever in the Nashville area, take a drive to Nolensville, a quaint little enclave with an antique store right beside Wabash Southern Kitchen. You can eat lunch and watch the comings and goings on Main Street, and walk over to do a little shopping. That’s what we plan to do very soon in the new year.
Six: Download Free Wicked Activity Booklet:
I wasn’t surprised this post made my top six of 2024! Anything “ Wicked” is going to garner visits, but when you combine film and books, core entertainment topics here on the blog, well it’s like lightning in a bottle!
I love sharing this freebie with my readers and hope you’ll take advantage of the free download to enjoy as you watch and sing along with one of the best films of 2024. I hope to be able to offer more freebies and host more giveaways in 2025, so please stay tuned!
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