Happy end of November! Let's talk Top Posts and launch the Best of the Blogs Linkup!
Well hello, happy blog friends!
I had an epic time with Thanksgiving over the past weekend and it may take me weeks to recover, but I wouldn't have it any other way! I hope your Thanksgiving was just as good. I posted some highlights on Instagram through the weekend, but will have a complete wrap up coming up on Wednesday. As always I have approximately a gazillion pictures to go through. (Perhaps my New Year's resolution should be about not exaggerating? :-o)
Today is also an exciting day because I'm launching my first linkup! It's called The Wunderful, Best of the Blogs Linkup or Best of the Blogs for short. Just because I like a nickname, ya know.
If you are blogger, you can linkup either a Top Posts recap like I do OR one of your favorite or top viewed posts on the month. The idea is that we will have the best this blog community has to offer for each month in one place. If you are not a blogger, this will be a great resource for you to learn about new sites and view some incredible posts. It will be held on the last weekday of each month.
The linkup is at the bottom of this post so don't forget to keep scrolling!
November's Top Posts
Top Food Post
Mom's Famous Sweet Potato Casserole - I was a little nervous sharing this because it's against blog type, but I'm glad I did. This isn't something I make everyday, but save for special occasions and WOW is it good.
Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal- On the other end of the food spectrum this recipe is clean, healthy and delicious!
Top Fashion Post
Plaid Shirts and Puffy Vests- Love this look!
Teal Formal Dress - These pictures didn't come out right, but I was so happy to support the March of Dimes!
Top Fitness Post
Do More of What Makes You Happy - Not a straight up fitness post, but this motivational idea took the top spot.
Highest Viewed Post
Why I'll Never Get Over Losing My Mom - I always hesitate to publish such personal things, but you guys never fail with amazing love and support. Thank you.
Halloween 2015- Photo Dump Style - Halloween didn't go according to plans, but it still was great.
Flashback Post
Crock Pot Lentil Quinoa Tacos - This post was boosted by Social Fabric this month and went crazy! They put a facebook ad for it up and it did so well. It was very exciting to watch those numbers roll in.
Crock Pot Vegetarian White Bean Soup- I posted this recipe last spring, but it came back around this fall as the weather cooled and has taken off! It's now tied with my Award Winning Vegetarian Chili recipe for page views almost daily.
Best of the Blogs Linkup
Best of Blogs Linkup Rules:
- Link back to Running in a Skirt and/or share the graphic.
- Follow my Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.
- Visit and comment on others blogs (at least one, hopefully more.) Use hashtag #bestofblogs to let them know you got there through the linkup!
- Visit my Facebook Page and drop your link for additional social shares.
In return, I will be commenting and sharing as much as possible!
That wraps up November. Thank you again for your continued support. Without this amazing community, none of this would be possible. I'll be back tomorrow with a skinny, healthy twist on baked penne pasta.
I'm linking up with Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date.
Your turn!
What has been the highlight of your November?
Farrah says
I still super love that dress! 😀 It's so pretty!
I'm loving your new linkup, and I still need to try making those tacos + that soup! *-* I'm very slowly catching up on last week's comments and shares and all that goodness!
Heather @Fit n Cookies says
I'm so behind on my blog reading! I just got to this post. I will participate next month! I always love seeing these posts. I don't know where November went, though! And now December seems to be flying by too.
Mandi Korn says
This is a great thing for us bloggers, especially for the ones that faithfully follow yours. Maybe I can participate next time.
Jess @hellotofit says
Fantastic link-up, Julie!! I loved your fashion posts this month (and, well, everything else!)
Blane Sherer says
I think you maintain a great balance with your more typical health-related
blogs together with your travel blogs and your more personal sharing blogs.
You relate very well with those of us who follow your blog. You are certainly
appreciated !
JulieWunder says
Thanks Blane!
Heather says
I've been following you on Twitter for a while, but finally made it to your linkup. I'm sharing my recipe for White Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies (#29). This was my most popular post of the month and also my favorite as my niece was in town and we baked the cookies and took the photos together. Thanks for hosting this! I'll definitely be back!
JulieWunder says
How much fun!! Those cookies look so good! Thanks for following on twitter and coming to the party! 🙂
Maureen says
This is such a great linkup. I can't wait to dig in and see some of these posts.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Maureen! So glad to see you here today!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
The post I linked up wasn't my most popular but it sure was my favorite!!! Still smiling! Thanks for hosting!
JulieWunder says
I feel that way sometimes too-- my personal fav is not always to most popular 🙂
Jeanine says
What a great link up! There are so many amazing posts linked, I will have to come back when I have some more time to check them all out!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jeanine! There are some fabulous posts! Come back soon 🙂
Gingi says
Great roundup my friend! Cant believe November is over.. time is going WAY too fast! <3
JulieWunder says
I totally agree! This year has been a blink!
lynn says
Hi Julie, Thanks for throwing this great party! Some great ideas here and I'll surely be back next time.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Lynn! So happy you came by today and linked up!
Lisa Jacqueline Lewis says
I love blog linkups! What a great fall line up! I'll be sure to tell my blogger friends!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Lisa!
Saidah Washington says
I'm going yo have to try your vegetarian taco recipe. It looks so yummy and healthy.
JulieWunder says
It's easy and so good! I hope you will try it!
Liz Mays says
Mmmm, so many yummy things to eat in the link-up. I like the pumpkin baked oatmeal you featured!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Liz! It's a goodie!
jess says
Hi!
See, I made it 🙂 I love the idea of varying the topics, and I might have to pin those recipies,love the pumplin oatmeal, and the soups looks amazing, love it in the cold weather.
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
JulieWunder says
Thanks for coming by Jess! I know you'll love those recipes -- yummy!
Gina says
What a fun idea for a link-up! Thanks for hosting! Your recipes look so delicious and I love both your casual and glam outfits!
Gina || On the Daily Express
JulieWunder says
Thanks Gina! It's been a great month!
Cassie @ Almost Getting it Together says
What an awesome idea! Thanks for hosting, so fun to think about your posts over the past month and what meant the most to you.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Cassie! I could not agree more!
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
Looks like you had a fantastic month! Hopefully December is just as great for ya!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Kristen! I hope so too!
Mary Beth Jackson says
I love this idea! I will grab the graphic and link up, this is a great idea! November has been super blog busy for me with the blog hop and then the giveaway hop so maybe I need to link up my least viewed post! Great collection of your posts, it is always great to view what posts get the most views!
JulieWunder says
Thanks MB! I enjoy reviewing the month!
Beverley @ sweaty&fit says
Great idea for a linkup! Also its shocking to me that December is actually tomorrow... like, what happened to 2015??!?!
JulieWunder says
I know! This year has been a blink! Thanks so much for linking up!
Annmarie says
Ah! I have to linkup!!! I will comeback, sorry I forgot!
JulieWunder says
No worries :-)) It will be open all week!
Tanya @ Mom's Small Victories says
What a great idea for a linkup! I have not done my recap yet so I linked up my most popular post which was my free 2016 blog planner. Even though I posted it about 10 days ago, it's my most popular new post this month.
JulieWunder says
What a great post! Thanks for stopping by today!
lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
That sweet potato casserole looks delicious. You can splurge a little, especially around the Holidays. I thought one of my family members would make it this yr for Thanksgiving but no one did. Maybe I will just have to make it now for myself.
JulieWunder says
Yes-- totally make it yourself and adds lots more brown sugar just like my Mom 🙂
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says
Wow super fun linkup! That pumpkin pie baked oatmeal sounds amazing right about now... Yum. Can't believe it is the end of November. I have a couple favorite posts from this month, but I think I have to go with my cinnamon rolls! 🙂
JulieWunder says
Thanks Ashley! Great choice! It looks delicious!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
It's fun to look back at older posts! I need to do this too now just to find time! The next coffee date is already coming up this weekend see you there I hope
JulieWunder says
Yes! I think I intended to linkup last month and forgot on Saturday-- hopefully I will not do that again 🙂 I normally try to stay off the computer on weekends :-))
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
I love this look back! Now I have to figure out which post to link up!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Suz!! I appreciate your support with the linkup!
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
Where did November go?? I hope December decides to slow down a little so I can enjoy all the Christmas things.