The end of the year is always a time to reflect on the past year including the triumphs, accomplishments and lessons learned. It’s also a time to look forward to another new year. One of my favorite bloggers, Scary Mommy shares the best of the year in blog posts and I just love this idea! It’s a great way to share your favorite posts as you reflect back on the past year.
Here are my favorites at Theta Mom from 2010:
January: I Have a Chotchkie Drawer and I know How to Use It {The best five bucks you’ll ever spend}
February: Responding to Snarky Comments {Sharing my experience of a difficult situation}
March: The Perils of Parenthood on Vacation {My thoughts on how very hard it is to vacation with children}
April: Don’t Measure Your Blog Worth in Numbers {Learn to measure your blog worth through producing great content not by numbers}
May: V is for Violets: The Epic Parent Fail {I simply will never look at another piece of art work from my son the same way again}
June: Motherhood is NOT One Size Fits All {You never really know what another mother may be dealing with}
July: Birth Order Parenting {A humorous reflection on how I may just parent my kids differently}
August: Every Mom is a Hard Working Mom {Regardless of whether you are a SAHM, WAHM or a work out of the home mom, we are all working moms}
September: The 5 B’s of Blogging {The top five secrets to successful blogging}
October: What I Would Say to Her {Reflections on what I would say to my young twenty-something self}
November: The Never Ending Question {The question that is constantly directed at moms}
December: I am THAT Mom and I Have No Regrets {My words for those who don’t truly understand the severity of a life-threatening food allergy}
On a side note, thank you the never ending comment love, support, and friendship that has evolved from this little old blog. Life has never been the same since I launched my first post and began a Twitter account – and those of you who adore blogging and tweeting, you TOTALLY understand that last statement. I look forward to another fabulous year with you!!
Twitter: Mommyfriend
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Love you and every post, muah! Can I borrow this idea if I give you credit?
Twitter: ThetaMom
says:
Scary Mommy is the one who came up with the idea which is why I linked back to her.
Thanks for reading mama!!
xoxo
Twitter: lifewithoutpink
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I love this idea and think I’ll do it too! I have been so sick for the past 3 days so this will help. I can’t to go back and read through your posts {even though I have already them all}. Wishing you a happy holiday!
Twitter: Alli_n_Son
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Great idea. I was thinking about doing this too. I think your August post is one of my favorites.
Twitter: mcmmama
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You wrote some wonderful posts this year. I’m looking forward to continuing to read in 2011.
Twitter: glamamomnyc
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Thanks for all the great posts! It’s been a pleasure getting to know you mama. Hope you had a great Christmas!
Twitter: RachelVoorhees
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Heather! What a fabulous year you have had! I loved those posts! I wanted to do a re-cap for 2010 too so I might just have to do it post style too and link back to you and Jill!
Twitter: disfordana
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Love this blog! Look forward to 2011.
Great idea and great posts!
Thanks for reposting some of your favorites. I missed quite a few of these the first time around, and I’m excited to browse a bit. Thanks for your writing and all you do to make Theta Mom such a fun place.
Twitter: ThetaMom
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Thanks so much Amy!!
Twitter: Complicatedmama
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I am proud to say that I read each one of those posts as soon as they were posted
Also so glad to have become better friends this year! We must set a date to get together soon!
Twitter: crystalandcomp
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Awesome reflection list!
Twitter: ChicCheapNrsery
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Love every post!
Looking forward to seeing you again in 2011.
Happy Holidays!!!
Twitter: katiefhurley
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LOVE your blog about not measuring your worth in numbers…I’ve read it a few times to avoid feeling like a lonely blogger with low numbers! I do it because I enjoy doing it, but it’s hard not to wonder why the people who read every week won’t follow!! Step away from the numbers!
Great look back…your blog is great!
Katie
Twitter: ThetaMom
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I am so glad that helped! And thanks for reading!
Twitter: ethiopiatofargo
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Great way to look back at the previous year. Love your blog!
This is such a great idea. I didn’t discover your blog until recently so I really enjoyed seeing your choices for the best post each month and reading through them! I can’t wait to read more in 2011!
Twitter: littlebitquirk
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Great list of posts! Happy New Year!
Twitter: SquashedMom
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Thank you for doing this! You gave me the inspiration to go check out Scary Mommy’s list and to follow suit with my own (mine will go up on my blog on Thursday).
I am looking forward to wading through your past year. It’s now bookmarked in my “things to read while recovering from Gall Bladder surgery” file. My blogging buddies are going to get me through this upcoming rough time for sure.
Happy New Year to you and yours!
Twitter: ThetaMom
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Oh no!! I hope the surgery goes super quick for you!!
So glad you linked up- I remember so many of these posts! Have a wonderful New Year and hope to see you more in 2011!
Twitter: StrollerBallet
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What a fabulous idea!! I’m looking forward to spending 2011 with my bloggy friends, as well.
Twitter: Babesabouttown
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Just reading through this list of titles made me smile, nod and reminisce – these posts were that good and that memorable. it speaks to the strength of your blog that you were able to pull one solid piece to represent each month (and there were many more in between).
Having been a little MIA of late I was pleased to see that I’ve actually managed to catch up with all but one of these posts. Looking forward to continuing to get to know you in 2011. Have a fab celebration, however you swing it!
Twitter: Kpugs
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This was such a great idea- I linked up as well!
You have had such a wonderful year…I am glad that I have become part of your TMC and have to say thank you for your wonderful support! I am so grateful!
Looking forward to a fantastic 2011 with you and this community!
You have had a fun year : ) Hope your 2011 is even better!