My Crohn’s Diet: Week 1 Recap

Two years ago, I tried Whole30 during the month of January. While I learned a lot about myself, I also decided that Whole30 isn’t really for me. Related: Why I Won’t Do Whole30 Again It’s...

Blogging
Why does a well-written blog post fail? Is it the topic, the time of year, or something else entirely? I analyze 5 well-written blog posts on why they didn't gain many page views in 2017. | Belle Brita

5 Favorite Posts (Almost) No One Read in 2017

Recapping the most and least popular blog posts of the past year has become a blogging tradition of mine! A few days ago, I shared my top 10 most popular posts written in 2017. Today I analyze…

Books
The best books I read in 2017. Find recommendations for your reading list! | Belle Brita #bookreviews

My 2017 in Books: What I Read and Loved

I love to read. I have always loved to read. One of my earliest academic awards was some sort of reading prize in the 1st grade. Since then, my thirst for books has been unquenchable….

Blogging
What was popular with readers in 2017 on Belle Brita? What long-term strategy proved most effective, which will continue to work in 2018?| Belle Brita

Top 10 Most Popular Posts on Belle Brita in 2017

I think I say this every year, but 2017 really flew by. Like any year, 2017 had its ups and its downs, but I can say with confidence that my blog continued to grow! At…

Blogging
Challenge yourself to blog every weekday in February with the annual blog link-up #LoveBlog2018. Visit the website for the full list of prompts and rules. | Belle Brita

Get Ready for Love Blog Challenge, a Daily Blog Link-up

I’m so excited to announce the third annual Love Blog Challenge! This daily blog link-up has been quite the success the last two years, and I’m thrilled to continue it. Many bloggers from the inaugural…

Holidays
This holiday season, find the perfect stocking stuffers for everyone on your Christmas shopping list! These 25 stocking stuffers are all under $25! | Belle Brita

25 Unique Stocking Stuffers Under $25

It’s almost Christmas! I can’t wait to wake up on Christmas morning and see what Santa has left in my stocking. Even though I’m a real-life grown-up with a husband and everything, I still enjoy…