It's the last day of the month! It’s time for another monthly wrap up and the Best of the Blogs Linkup!
Hi friends!
What a month. April has been filled with all sorts of ups and downs. The beginning of April is always a challenging time for our family because the Hubs is so busy with work. I try to find ways to help and support him behind the scenes, but it's always hard to not see him much because he's my person! Luckily tax day always rolls around and I get him back. I'm looking forward to some fun and adventures this spring and summer.
Blog wise, it's been a little slower than March, but still a good month. My goal for May is to spend a little more time polishing my posts, because I've caught some pretty silly errors lately. Fry not fries? Sigh! I guess it's all a learning process.
I also wanted to mention today that although I talk a lot about the numbers game with these posts, blogging is more than just numbers to me. It means so much more than pageviews. I am simply grateful to have a way to share, spread ideas and hopefully a little bit of healthy happiness. Thank you all for being a part of this site and thanks for hanging with me even though I am far from perfect.
Showing my gratitude for this community is just one of the reasons I started the monthly Best of the Blogs linkup, which is today! If you are blogger, you can linkup either a Top Posts recap like I do OR one of your favorite or top viewed posts of 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.
Mark your calenders for the rest of the year now—>
- Tuesday, May 31st
- Thursday, June 30th
- Friday, July 29th
- Wednesday, August 31st
- Thursday, September 30th
- Monday, October 31st
- Wednesday, November 30th
- Friday, December 30th
Just a reminder---> Make sure to not only drop your link, but check out the other fabulous posts other bloggers leave. We had an amazing roundup of posts last month and I enjoyed reading all of them! Let’s make this an active community event! Please share with the hashtag #BestofBlogs
The linkup is at the bottom of the post, so keep on scrollin’!
April's Top Posts
Highest Overall Viewed New Post
Healthy & Inexpensive Beauty Hacks - I really love these tips! I hope they helped you.
Magnificent Mother's Day Giveaway - The giveaway is still open until tomorrow. Make sure to enter!
Top Fitness & Health Post
6 Ways to Fall and Stay Asleep Naturally - I adore these sleep masks and know you will too!
Top Food Post
Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
Vegetarian Taco Salad with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Top Fashion Post
Flashback Post
The Ultimate Sam's Club Healthy Shopping List - This post came back around on Pinterest this month!
No Noodle Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna - Another popular one on Pinterest. This recipe takes more time than my normal ones, but it is worth every minute!
Best of the Blogs Linkup
Best of the 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. Please don’t drop and run! I want to make this a place where our most fabulous work gets seen 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! Thank you!
I'm linking up with Fit and Fashionable Friday.
Your turn!
What was the highlight of your month?
Sandra Laflamme says
Fun link up! I love the sounds of the strawberry shortcake in a jar! Cute printed t-shirt dress too, great for the summer!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Sandra! Congrats again on a great Boston race!
jill conyers says
All great posts Julie. I can see why they made the Top of... list. It would be a great addition to the Fitness Health & Happiness community link up 😉
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
I do need to check out that sleeping mask! Love the blog recaps
JulieWunder says
Thanks Deborah!
Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
Awesome! You just reminded me I NEED zucchini lasagna on my meal plan!
JulieWunder says
You do! It's soooo good! 🙂 Hope you enjoy it.
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says
So many great posts this month! Loved that sleep post and your shirt dress! Wishing you an amazing start to May!
JulieWunder says
Thank you Jessica! Happy May to you too.
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
i hope may will be a wonderful month for you 🙂
and that lasagna looks ahmazinggg
JulieWunder says
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it. Hope to see you at the linkup. Your recipes and photos are amazing.
Sarah @ TheFitCookie says
Great linkup! I love the idea of sharing the best posts for each month, such a fun way to recap the best things of the month!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Sarah! Hope to see you next month at the linkup!
Catherine @ foodiecology says
So, April FLEW by.
I'm excited to link up this month. Like Heather, I wrote the future dates in my planner since I always seem to miss it!
April may have been slower, but it sounds like it was still pretty eventful.
JulieWunder says
Oh good! I'm so glad you will be joining! Thank you for linking up.
Farrah says
I can't believe it's already pretty much the end of April. (I feel like I say this for every month that passes.) I loved your beauty hacks post, and I still need to make that taco salad! :]!
JulieWunder says
The older I get the faster time moves!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
Okay, the vegetarian lasagna looks absolutely amazing! I need to pin that right away so that I can go back and try to make it! And I love your fashion choices too 🙂 I'm looking forward to starting a new month since April was ridiculously busy for me and I didn't write as many posts as I originally wanted.
JulieWunder says
Yay to May starting and a fresh start. Hope you enjoy the lasagna!
Christina Bauer says
Fun post! I've linked up my most popular post this month 🙂
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much for linking up!!!
Andrea on Vacation says
I must have been on vacation for the veggie lasagna post- I know I wouldn't have missed it otherwise. Good thing you do a blog round-up! 🙂
JulieWunder says
Good thing!! It's soooo good!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
Your posts are always so fun and informative! I wish we had a Sam's Club in my area - everything you mentioned sounds great. And I really love your pink and purple t-shirt dress. I have 2 and I think I'm going to be wearing them a lot once the weather gets a bit warmer in NJ. 🙂
JulieWunder says
That means so much to me. Thank you!!
Stephanie @ Wholesome Paradise says
I especially like that Sam's Club Healthy Shopping List post. However, since I'm not a Sam's Club member, I'm going to try to apply it to Costco. They're similar right? I've never been inside a Sam's Club.
JulieWunder says
They are very similar! I bet they have the same stuff.
meljo @ ayearinrunningshoes says
Your recipes look amazing!
JulieWunder says
Thank you!!!
lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
Those vegetarian dishes sound tasty. Great meals for Spring time.
JulieWunder says
Yes! Good stuff. Thanks so much for linking up!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
You had another great month! I still need to make those oats :). Adding my link now!
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much for linking up!
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
I always love the variety of your posts, and the fresh perspective and aesthetic you bring to things. PS I have a client moving to Asheville, and he, his husband, and their daughter LOVE to hike, so I have been talking up your site like crazy. You would love him (I'm pretty sad that he is moving!).
JulieWunder says
Thank you soooo much! That's so cool-- I really appreciate the love. They will adore Asheville. Feel free to send them my e-mail if they need any tips/advice.
Annmarie says
You are definitely not the only one who could stand to spend a little time polishing posts 😉 Some of mine have been a little rushed and could use some vamping. Thanks so much for the linkup!! Happy almost May 🙂
JulieWunder says
I know! Bah! I feel like an idiot when I make mistakes!
Dan Steadman says
love these posts and keeping up...my highlight (other than turning 39)...winning my age group at Reedy, first race back from injury
JulieWunder says
Woo- hoo!!! Congrats on that!!! So awesome!
Heather @Fitncookies says
Woo finally remembered! I actually wrote them down in my planner for the year so I should always participate 🙂 Fun taking a look back at this past month!
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much!! I am so happy you joined-- you are awesome!
Renee @ Bendiful Blog says
I love these posts and finally had the chance to participate this month! If you think your blog was slow this month mine was a crawl pace, I suppose it ebbs and flows like all things. Thanks Julie for hosting.
JulieWunder says
Yeah- I think it just slows down this time of year. So strange! Thanks so much for linking up!! You are the best.
Mary Beth Jackson says
All great posts! April did seem a little slow on the blog now that you mention it! 🙂 enjoy your weekend with your hubby!
JulieWunder says
Thanks MB! I am so far!! Heading out to plant my garden soon!
Debbie@debbiethisandthat.com says
Great posts this month, Julie! Always look forward to the Blog Recap link party. Thanks so much for offering it! Have a great Friday and weekend ahead.
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much for coming back and linking up!
Blane Sherer says
I always enjoy your end of the month Top Posts
review. We are really into Spring now ( smile ).
I hope you enjoy your weekend.
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much!