One Year Blogiversary

One Year Blogiversary

Guess what?! Today July 5th, 2014 I celebrate Mommy Week’s One Year Blogiversary! I began blogging one year ago on this day to share my love of food, family, health, and lots of fun with other awesome women around the world. Today I’m going to take a walk down memory lane and share my top 10 posts from the past year with you all! 

To all my readers, thank you so much for all of your support, and for coming to Mommy Week on the regular. I truly appreciate it, and I’m getting teary eyed as I type this! Even though I’m based in Atlanta, I have readers from everywhere and I am truly grateful to each and every one of you! I seek to inspire with this blog, and I hope that I’ve helped you in some way with what I post. 

Much love and gratitude goes out to all of you! 

Top 10 Posts of the Year!

10. Raising Awareness: Kids With Epilepsy – My middle child has Epilepsy that is controlled by medication that he takes daily. I want people to know and understand that someone who is afflicted with this disease, especially children can and do lead normal lives. I also share tips on what to do if you are in the presence of someone who is having a seizure.

9. The Best Educational Websites for Kids – I made this list when it seemed all of America had a snow day several days a week! I homeschool my children, but these sites are helpful to all parents, and can really come in handy now during the summer months while school is out.  

8. Zoo Atlanta Giveaway – I like to think I host some pretty awesome Giveaway’s here on Mommy Week! I’m also an official Social Media Zoo Atlanta Ambassador! This post shared some really cute pics of the kids enjoying Zoo Atlanta, and a rundown of the fun they have going on there. 

7. Three Cheese Manicotti Recipe – I made this deliciously cheesy recipe for Meatless Monday. It’s always been one of my families favorites.

6. Shrimp Etouffee Recipe –  My family enjoys all different types of cuisine, and this Shrimp Etouffee Recipe is a winner! It’s so good! I shared it around the same time as Madi Gras. 

5. Turban Tutorial – I cover my hair and dress modestly everyday out of religious obligation because I’m Muslim. But, I got a ton of requests for how I wrap my turban, so I shared this simple Turban Pictorial. I hope I turned some of you ladies into fab turbanista’s too! 

4. Easy Sea Salt and Coconut Oil Scrub – I like to make a lot of my own beauty concoctions here at home. I love making both salt and sugar scrubs, and they are less expensive to make at home. 

3. Mother’s Day Is…..Bittersweet – In this post I shared my personal journey with Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss. It was pretty difficult to write, but sharing is apart of the healing. I hope I helped some other women who have experienced loss as well. 

2. Pity Party for Moms – This post caused quite a bit of controversy! It wouldn’t be any fun if we didn’t have healthy debate from time to time. I share my opinion about what I call the Pity Party for Mom’s Movement. I still love my yoga pants loving Mom’s, and I hope you still love me too! It’s all opinion! *smile* 

1. Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe – With over 2000 repins on Pinterest, this recipe is by far my most popular post of the year. I don’t cut the calories or butter on this one. It’s so good, and real comfort food! 

Once again I am truly grateful and appreciate everyone of you that read my blog! Stay tuned for more recipes, Giveaways, family fun, and practical everyday tips that you can use in the near future! 

With lots of love! 

Ashley