I was going to make the final touch ups to this last night and post it but then I remembered that Downton Abbey was about to start. Needless to say, the Crawleys won my attention. (I’m still debating whether I should do Downton Abbey recaps this year or not…) Anyway, here is the final 2015 Recap post. Enjoy!
2015 Recap (Part 1): Entertainment & Social Media Faves of the Year
2015 Recap (Part 2): 5 Lessons God Taught Me in 2015
2015 Recap (Part 3): 2015 in 12 Photos & Link-up
2015 Recap (Part 4): Top 10 Posts of 2015
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Today I am joining the lovely ladies at Like Mother, Like Daughter for A Year in Review and Top Posts of 2015.
Instead of the usual Top 10 posts list I wanted to be able to see at a glance what I wrote about in 2015 so I listed the links I posted this year and highlighted those that were the most popular.That way, it makes it easier for me to look back in years to come. 🙂
In January I posted…
 Popular Post #10
AND
Popular Post #5
Online Daybook – January Days 2015: A Wedding, Awards & Thoughts about Paul Coakley
In January, I also:
- Reviewed over the previous year with the 2014 Year in Review with Favorite Posts.
- Obsessed over Downton Abbey and wrote Downton Abbey Commentary Posts
- Celebrated with friends with an Epiphany Party.
- Chose a word/theme of the year – Be Still.
- Made Goals for 2015 & Mini-Goals for January & February
- Wrote more updates with 7 Quick Takes (1/24/15): Brian & Opa Updates & Lent Preparations.
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In February I posted…
Popular Post #3
Pinterest Party & Link-up (vol 35): The Lent Edition
AND
Popular Post #9 / 2nd Most Commented Post
Learning to Love: 15 Marriage Lessons in 15 Years
In February I also…
- Shared some random thoughts in 7 Quick Takes (2/8/15): The Weekend Edition.
- Talked about my health progress in Weigh-in-Wednesday: February 2015 Update.
- Talked about pop culture in 7 Quick Takes (2/13/15): Hubby Loving, Heartfelt Words & 50 Shades of Grey.
- Made Lenten Goals in Create in Me A Clean Heart.
- Showed you a A Look at My 2015 (Erin Condren) Planner.
- Shared my tearful struggle with seeing my father-in-law’s change after his stroke and my current tv obsession in 7 Quick Takes (2/28/15): Tears, Conferences & Period Movies.
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In March, I…
- Shared my Five Favorite Exercise Tips.
- Talked about prayer, Cinderella and what’s cooking in the kitchen in my Online Daybook/Currently: Mid-March 2015.
- Wrote a guest post for Fumbling toward Grace called I Am the Handmaid of the Lord.
- Talked about what’s currently going on in Online Daybook & 7 QT (3/30/15): Kindness, Dances & iZombie.
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In April I posted…
Popular Post #4 & The Most Commented Post
CWBNCA Conference 2015: Journal & Recap
In April I also…
- Shared my heart in When It’s Hard to Be Joyful at Easter.
- Talked about my current Five Favorites: Podcasts.
- Shared childhood memories and 20 facts about me in 7 Quick Takes (4/10/15): Easter, Siblings & 20 Facts.
- Talked about the current events on my life in Online Daybook (4/21/14): Gilbert Blythe, Point Lobos and A Catholic Conference.
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In May I…
- Shared the latest in Online Daybook & 7 Quick Takes (5/8/15): Catching Up, The Water Diviner & Mini Super Heroes.
- Started a new blog series – Saturday Spotlight: Jenna at Call Her Happy.
- Talked about the latest in Online Daybook & 7 Quick Takes (5/15/15): Stress vs Prayer, The Break & Adaline.
- Shared my 5 Favorite Natural Health & Beauty Products.
- Gave more updates with my Online Daybook & 7 Quick Takes (5/22/15): Smog Checks, New Logos & Prompts from the Holy Spirit.
- I updated two previous blog posts – Dating Mr. Wrong: Questions to Ask about Your Relationship AND Dating Q&A: I May Have Faults but Can’t I Want a Guy to Like Me as I Am and Not Expect Me to Be Perfect?
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In June I posted…
The Most Popular Pinterest Party Recipe
Pinterest Party & Link-up (vol 36): Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
In June I also…
- Went to a lot of movies and shared on Online Daybook (6/8/15) & 7 Quick Takes: Birthdays, Books & Movie Reviews.
- Made Summer Goals.
- Went on vacation and shared about it with an Online Daybook: Lake Tahoe 2015 Edition.
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In July I…
- Shared my Five Favorites: Summer Activities with Kids at Lake Tahoe.
- Played Answer Me This: 4th of July 2015 Edition.
- Made my favorite Homemade Coconut Granola.
- Shared the latest with Online Daybook (7/13/15), 7QT & Answer Me This: Entertainment Edition and 7 Quick Takes (7/19/15) & Answer Me This.
- Shared updates with Online Daybook (7/31/15) & 7 Quick Takes: Brian Update, Confession & Movies.
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In August I posted a…
Popular Post #6
Saturday Spotlight: Erica of Be A Heart
In August I also…
- Made delicious Country Potato Salad.
- Shared current events in Saturday 7 Quick Takes (8/8/15): Periscopes, Podcasts and Pirates.
- Shed tears while Sharing in Sam and Nia’s Joy & Loss: Every Life Matters.
- Got busy cleaning and Organizing My Bathroom Shelves and Walls.
- Celebrated my birthday with 7 Quick Takes (8/21/15): Brunch, Birthday & Blessings.
- Talked about the latest with an Online Daybook & 7 Quick Takes (8/28/15): School, Parties and Prayer.
- Listened to My Favorite Songs of Summer 2015.
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In September I…
- Made September 2015 Goals (& A Review of My Summer Goals).
- Created a Holy Spirit Prayer {Free} Printable & Bookmarker.
- Shared my heart in Online Daybook (9/22/15): Downton, Star Wars and Blog Bashing.
- Talked about my hopes for fall in Tuesday Tidbits – Online Courses and Projects for October: 31 Days, Hand Lettering and Making a Plan.
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In October I…
Surprised myself by completing a writing challenge and posted 31 Days in a row!
AND POSTED THE
Popular Post #2
A Look at My (Erin Condren) Planner
AND
Popular Post #8
7 Quick Takes (10/23/15): Flashback Friday and Quick Take-Palooza
In October I also…
- Participated in the writing class #LoveYourLettering.
- Listed my October 2015 Goals (& A Review of My September Goals).
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In November I posted…
Popular Post #7
Pinterest Party & Link-up (vol 41): A Sacred Space for Family Prayer
In November I also…
- Worked on my photography with Theme Thursday topics Catchlights AND Portraits: Close-ups.
- Shared my November/ December 2015 (Holiday) Goals & A Review of My October Goals.
- Shared a week in my life…
- Wrote a guest post for Blessed Is She – Living A Life of Gratitude.
- Shared Advent Activities for Kids and Catholic Women & Moms.
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In December I wrote a…
Popular Post #1
In December I also…
- Made my first Jesse Tree.
- Shared the latest Online Daybook (12/11/15) & Theme Thursday & 7 Quick Takes.
- Gave advice in How to Choose the Right Planner.
- Opened up with When All You See Is Your Advent Fail.
- Shared instgram pics with #holylens (Weeks 3-4).
- Wished everyone a Merry Christmas 2015.
- Reminisced in 2015 Recap (Part 1): Entertainment & Social Media Faves of the Year.
- Reminisced in 2015 Recap (Part 2): 5 Lessons God Taught Me in 2015.
- Reminisced in 2015 Recap (Part 3): 2015 in 12 Photos & Link-up.
That was a fun look back. 🙂 I hope you and your family have a blessed, holy and joy filled new year!! xoxo
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I have loved your 2015 recap posts! Wishing you a wonderful new year!
Thanks, Ashley! May you and your family be showered with blessings in 2016! 🙂