It’s the last day of the month! It’s time for another monthly wrap up and the Best of the Blogs Linkup!
Hi everyone!
I hope your Memorial Day weekend was everything you dreamed it to be! Mine ended up being pretty chill, which is exactly what I needed after a busy few weeks.
To ease the pain of a Tuesday that really feels like a Monday, It's the Best of the Blogs linkup day! Woop. I hope you will linkup your favorite post of the month or a wrap up like this one. If you are not a blogger, this will be a great resource for you to learn about new sites and view some incredible posts.
Overall May has flown by. The month has been packed with all sorts of fun like a Gala, Flying to Chattanooga and the BAHAMAS! I know I haven't talked about that yet, but I just got back from my second trip to Hope Town. I'll be sharing more on the trip tomorrow. This summer is jammed packed with all sorts of fun things.
Blog numbers wise, May has been a lot better than April. I also saw a lot of growth from this May compared to last May. I know the summer months are slower, so I'm interested to see what happens. As always, it's not about the numbers game, but it is nice to have people read and use what you put out there. If I don't say it enough, thank you all for making this blog part of your day.
Remember the Best of Blogs linkup is on the LAST weekday of each month. Don't forget to mark calendars for the Best of Blogs linkup for the rest of the year—>
- 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’!
May's Top Posts
Highest Overall Viewed New Post
Strawberry Salsa - I was so excited with the way these pictures turned out! The recipe gained some momentum on Pinterest, so it's done well.
Currently... - I love putting together these posts and they often fall in the top few of the month! So glad you enjoy them too.
Top Fitness & Health Post
2 Simple Ways to Elevate Your Lunch Break - This post included a great 10 minute lunch time mini-workout that also did well on Pinterest!
Healthy Travel Snacks on the Go! - Thank you for supporting my series with CVS!
Top Food Post
Crock Pot Vegetarian Mexican Quinoa Bake - This recipe is sooooo good! It's super versatile too. You can eat it as shown or use it as a taco or burrito filling. It's a great way to use the Crock Pot this time of year since it's not a soup.
5 Ingredient Pesto Tortellini Salad - I love that you guys enjoy simple recipes!
Top Fashion Post
Black Gala Dress- I adore this dress!
Flash Back Post
10 Tricks for Anyone to Take Better Photos - Usually food recipes that have done well on Pinterest take these spots, but this post getting lots of repins!
The Ultimate Healthy Sam's Club Shopping List - This post also did well thanks to Pinterest.
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!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
Congrats on another fabulous month! I don't know how I missed that strawberry salsa, it looks AMAZING!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Sonali! Hope you had a good month too with your book!
Giselle Rochford says
Looks like you had an amazing month blogging wise. I'll definitely be checking out that salsa ASAP
JulieWunder says
Thanks Giselle! I hope you enjoy it!
Melissa @ Mango About Town says
This is such a fun link up! I will totally be back! Ps your mexican quinoa bake looks AMAZE.
JulieWunder says
Thank you Melissa! Love your blog title!
Farrah says
Aughhh, all those recipes look and sound so good! <3 I really need to try that strawberry salsa! :D!!
(Why is this year passing by so quickly!?!?)
JulieWunder says
It is flying by! I hope you get a chance to try it.
Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy says
These all look great! I've got my eye on that strawberry salsa! YUM!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Natalie! I hope you get a chance to enjoy it.
Christina Bauer says
Thanks for sharing the best of May! I've just linked up 🙂
JulieWunder says
Thanks for linking up!!!
Amber at Eat 2 Save Your Life says
Yum! I am so excited to try your recipes! Strawberry salsa, Tortellini pesto salad, and Mexican quinoa bake all sound DELICIOUS! So happy I found your blog today!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Amber! So nice to connect. I hope you enjoy some of the recipes.
Kristen says
That salsa looks amazing! Love the idea of having a summary post like this!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Kristen! I really enjoy looking back at the month.
jill conyers says
Great round up of posts. I can see they're on the best list.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jill!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
Your favorite black dress really looks good on you! You have an amazing knack of picking the right clothes. I need that talent!
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much Wendy! I've always really enjoyed clothes and picking out outfits, so that means a lot to me. Happy weekend!
glenneth says
saving some of these to go back and read! thanks for the great round up!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Glenneth! I hope you enjoy them.
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
The quinoa bake and tortellini salad look amazing! And I definitely pinned that strawberry salsa! That's great that you continue to have great blog growth! I'm glad summer is going to calm down so that I can dedicate more time to being more strategic with my blog!
JulieWunder says
That's a great idea as a way to use the time! You've had some really good stuff lately too!
Laura says
What a great round up and so many great reads. Thanks for sharing!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Laura!
Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says
So much deliciousness in one month! All of your recipes looked so good!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Liz! I hope you get a chance to try them.
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
I need to go back and check out the photo tips! May was a little better for me too hope I can keep it going.
JulieWunder says
Thanks great news Deborah! Hope it keeps moving for you!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
That strawberry salsa does look amazing and oh-my-goodness I want that dress (in short-person sizing)! 🙂
JulieWunder says
Haha! Yeah-- I'm on the tall side 🙂 Hope you get a chance to try the strawberry salsa!
Jessica says
That strawberry salsa looks awesome! It could be really good on some grilled shrimp or maybe scallops.
JulieWunder says
I totally agree! What a great idea!
Blane Sherer says
It's full on summer now after having gone
through the Memorial Day Weekend.
I didn't specifically comment on your
black dress when you originally posted
it for that Fashion Friday, but after seeing
that shot again on your end of the month
blog I think it is one of your best fashion shots.
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much! Ones of my favs too.
Mary Beth Jackson says
May was a better month than April, I wonder why? Great month though and tons of fun! Great posts- I missed the picture taking one so I need to visit that one 🙂 Thanks for the link up! Cheers to a great June!
JulieWunder says
Thanks MB! So glad your May was wonderful too.
GiGi Eats says
Round up posts are my FAVORITE because I do not have the power to get to EVERYONE'S BLOG!! So thank you for this lady!!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Gigi! Happy weekend 🙂
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
I am glad you had a nice relaxed weekend 🙂 I enjoy the blog being slower over summer, as it gives me time to catch up.
JulieWunder says
That's a great way to think about it! I have some projects I need to work on too. Hope you are having a good weekend.
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
So many good posts! I need to make that strawberry salsa, yummmm
JulieWunder says
Thanks Susie! You'd love it!