2016 was a big year for my blog. I finally switched over to self-hosted word press and started utilizing Pinterest. (thank you, Tailwind) My goal when I started Working Mom Magic was simple. I wanted to prove that you can still be a working mom while doing awesome stuff with your kids. Many of the working mom blogs I had been reading were all work, and very little play. The focus was on career and financial advice, which is great… but I wanted to show that there is so much more to us as moms, too.
Since I DO work full-time, everything I write about has to be simple. I love sharing uncomplicated crafts, easy recipes, simple health tips, and time-saving hacks to help you be the best mom, wife, and employee. I really worked to narrow my focus this year and my top posts are a pretty good reflection of what I am all about.
Working Mom Magic’s Top 10 Posts of 2016
10. How to Create a Vision Board that Works: I LOVE a good vision board, so it makes me happy that so many of you enjoyed this post. I just wrote a step-by-step version of how to create a vision board last week, since I felt that this post wasn’t as focused.
9. Best Concealers for Dark Circles: I have always been pretty open about my dark circles, and what busy mom doesn’t struggle with lack of sleep? I am not a makeup blogger, but I have found that when I honestly share things I love, the posts resonate well.
8. Working Mom Tips to Keep Your House Clean: I think all families are looking for ways to manage house cleaning.
7. 5 Ways to Live a More Positive Life: I LOVE writing posts like this, since I know many moms are stressed out and juggling a lot. I think a positive mindset makes a huge difference on your entire outlook, and I could write about this everyday. You can expect more posts like this from me in 2017.
6. 4 ways to Distract Your Kids While You Clean: This was an older post, but I re-made the pin earlier in the year and it really took off.
5. DIY Watercolor Mug: I made this last December and it was one of my most favorite crafts ever. It was shared on a number of crafty blogs throughout the year and had a good Facebook share count.
4. How to Pack a Healthy, Filling Salad: Someone shared this on Facebook and it got HUGE numbers. I could never track back WHO actually shared it, which drove me CRAZY. I love a delicious salad so I am happy this post did well.
3. Stitch Fix Review (May): My Stitch Fix posts did pretty well overall, but this was share on Stitch Fix’s actual blog page, which is the reason for the big views. I got rid of Stitch Fix since I was spending too much money on clothes I wasn’t really sure I needed. But it was really fun and I may start it back up again in the future.
2. How to Be a Happy Mom When You Are Stressed Out: Another one of my favorites. I had SO many women email me to thank me for writing this post, which is the ultimate compliment to me. This was well-shared on Facebook and Pinterest.
1. Homemade Uncrustables: Holy Pinterest pageviews. This post is well over 2 years old, but when I revamped the pins it took off. About halfway through the year, I realized the post was SO old that the links in it were NOT affiliate links (ugh) so I updated those and FINALLY realized why people rave about affiliate income. I made hundreds of dollars this year from a post that linked to a sandwich sealer. (Which I still have, and love)
There you go, my top 10 of 2016. Was your favorite post in there? I am happy with how my year turned out, blogging-wise. I plan to really re-focus on writing posts true to my original intention for this blog. Helping moms find shortcuts and hacks to help them do-it-all without feeling overwhelmed. So if that’s your jam, then I’ll be seeing YOU next year! 😉
I can’t wait to do my top post for this year! It’s so fun to look back on what we accomplished this year!
I am making a new vision board, so I’m excited I check out your other posts. Congrats on your top ten!
I love seeing that your older posts are still getting you traffic!
9. Best Concealers for Dark Circles – My favorite…and much needed! Best wishes for an even more successful 2017!
Loving the DIY watercolor mug!!
I love this roundup post and I couldn’t get through the post without clicking to read each link! Homemade uncrustables = pretty amazing!
I love posts like this. It let’s me see more of your material, posts that I’ve never read before.
Such a smart idea to go back and add affiliate links to popular posts!
Congrats on making the move to self-hosting. And yay for Pinterest 🙂
Really neat to see what takes off, thanks for sharing!
These articles all look awesome. No wonder they were your most popular. I’m really interested in reading the one about being happy even when stressed…and the dark circles because, hello sleep deprivation. 🙂
Great idea to do this post. I am thinking now about doing one myself for my blog.
I always loved your stitch fix reviews! But I can imagine they do get pricey! Also loved your DIY mug this year!
Congratulations on another year of blogging! I know how hard it can be to be working out of the home and sticking with your blog. It’s so much more than writing, which people don’t fully understand. Thanks for sharing! I look forward to reading your future content, too. Merry Christmas!
Love the watercolor mug! Merry Christmas 🙂
Thank you! I loved how they turned out! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year!
What a great roundup of your top posts! Isn’t it nice to look back at all the great posts you did! Thanks for sharing!
Yes, I learned a lot by looking back on which posts did well and why. I love reading other bloggers round up posts for the year as well!
This is a great post to do. I think I will do something like this the last week of December! Glad you had such a good year!
It is such a fun way to see the best posts from the year.. and it helps you figure out what works and what doesnt 🙂
Oooo so many awesome post!!!! I can see why they were all such a hit!!!! I’m already planning my vision board for next year!!
Thank you for the recap and top blog posts of the year. What a great idea! I just came across your blog because I have a similar blog title but for stay-at-home Moms. I like your style and your sincerity in your posts. Thanks for sharing.
Love the name of your blog, too! I am going to go check it out 😉 Have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by!
I love these lists and I’m excited now to read your vision list post!
I love reading others bloggers top posts too.. it is a nice way to see the best stuff from the year in one quick post! 😉
It’s so fun that the posts really range different subjects!
The mug is my favorite. i will have to check out the rest as well, thanks for sharing!
I love the idea of looking back at what posts were super successful! I’m checking out your concealer post…i need it!