It’s 21 days in to 2019! I know I talk a lot about goals moving forward, but I also have found looking backward to be gratifying too. (By the way, if you haven’t yet, go claim your victories from 2018!)
So today I’m looking back at 2018 on What You Make It. In terms of growth (business or popularity-wise), I can’t say there has been a ton. But I am always surprised and touched by the times when you respond and connect with something I’ve written. Here are some of those posts from this year.
Mom Life
Stay-at-Home Moms: It’s Okay To Not Always Love Your Job – I don’t know if this one got that many shares or likes, but I re-read it and I love it, so I’m including it, okay?
12 Mom-Approved Holiday Gifts for Toddlers and Preschoolers – Want to give gifts to toddlers and preschoolers that won’t drive their parents crazy? You’re not the only one!
7 Ways to Be a More Playful Mom – Because adulting is hard, but it doesn’t mean you always have to function as a cranky lady.
Personal Growth / Inspiration
Let’s All Stop Putting Disclaimers on Ourselves – I think we can all relate to stating something nice about ourselves…with an added negative note. Like, “I like this picture…but do you see those wrinkles forming?” Whoa there.
The Modern Proverbs 31 Woman Series (Eagerness and Trustworthiness) – This year, we started digging deeper into Proverbs 31 in more focused Bible studies. These posts continue to be favorites, because I think we all are just a little curious about the woman in that chapter, what she’s like, and how she does it all.
When It Bothers You More Than You Thought – Because sometimes it does.
Marriage
Godly Wife Goals – Loving how many women want to be Godly wives! I want to be one too. This post talks about what the Bible says makes up a Godly wife.
Date Your Town Bingo – I haven’t always loved where I live. But exploring and trying new things has made a difference for me. Have you taken the Date Your Town Bingo challenge? I want to hear about it!
Lifestyle
Packing and Outfit Ideas for Thanksgiving – Just pretty proud of the outfits I put together in this post, and how you can really take a few elements and make them into a week’s worth of outfits.
Here’s What Happened When I Drank Apple Cider Vinegar for a Week – One of those “does that really work?” kinds of stories.
Outer Banks in the Off-Season – Tips for visiting OBX, NC in the off-season, and why you would love it.
And that’s all she wrote! Also, can I hear a YEAH for this new design, by 17th Avenue?
Did you have a favorite post from this year? Anything you’re looking to see more of in 2019?
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