
As 2018 comes to an end, I wanted to put together a list of my top 10 blog posts I did this past year. It’s fun to go back and re-read things I have written. This year, I feel like I turned a corner with blogging and I’m so excited to see where the future of CCG goes! The skies the limit and I thank each and every one of you for following along on my journey. Take a look at the post and let me know which one was your favorite from 2018. You can also scroll down and get the details on this puurrdddyyyy coat!
10. Marriage Advice From A 30 Something Blogger
In honor of our 10 year wedding anniversary, I wrote a blog on marriage advice that boded well for me over the years. These pictures turned out gorgeous. I still haven’t gotten any printed to put around our home and as I type this I realize I NEED to get on that! Disclaimer-These are not our wedding pictures! We took these the day before our 10 year anniversary in Santa Barbara. My dress was $60 bucks on Amazon!
9. Our Weekend Getaway To Heritage House Resort
What a fun trip on the Northern California coast! The view from our room was spectacular and a must see!
8. My Experience Getting The Vampire Facial
If you ever wondered how this procedure goes down, check out this post for all the details! Super informative!
7. Lake Tahoe Weekend Part One
This trip was so fun! Pretty scenery, quality time with Neil and dog sledding!
6. Quick, Easy and Oh So Delicious Peach Crumble Recipe
Hands down, my favorite recipe on the blog! This is seriously the best dessert I make!
5. My Favorite Inspirational Quotes Series 1
One thing I swear by…..is reading inspirational quotes! This is something I do daily and it helps tremendously. I read quotes immediately following my surgeries and I continued to do so for the last two years. Check out some of my favorites.
4. Our Weekend Stay At The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco
Our most recent weekend getaway to San Francisco where we stayed at the iconic (and my fav hotel everrrr) Fairmont Hotel. During the holidays, it’s a must see!
3. Our Stay At Simpson House Inn, Santa Barbara
We celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary during this trip. It was the most adorable bed and breakfast in the heart of Santa Barbara.
2. Our Weekend Stay With Renaissance Downtown Denver
This trip was our first time in Denver and we had the most amazing time! Pretty city views, great food and even a night out at the Maroon 5 concert. My FAV!
1. My Scoliosis Story For June’s Scoliosis Awareness Month
This June, I shared a more personal side on my blog and let you, my followers, in on my journey with scoliosis. It hasn’t been an easy road for me, but I am not one to give up ever. My two daughters were now diagnosed with this as well and I must set an example on how strong you must be even when the going gets tough!
So……these were my top 10 blog posts for 2018. Of course, I enjoyed writing each and every one of them. This year had it’s share of ups and downs but one thing remains true…..I am so thankful for my family, my career teaching children and this blog. When I needed an outlet to funnel all of my creativity and passion, this blog came to fruition. I have met some really incredible people and worked with some amazing brands and companies and I have loved EVERY SECOND of it. So thank you for sticking with me and allowing me to continue doing what I love to do!
Have a Happy New Year and Cheers! Now go have a glass of champs and gear up for another exciting year full of opportunity!
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My Top 10 Blog Posts For 2018
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Disneyland 2026 🙌🏻 I made it ya’ll. Definitely sore, and fatigued and sleep deprived and the back pain is insane. But I did it. 🤣...
I debated jumping on the bandwagon to share my 2016 throwback. In all honesty, 2016 was the hardest year of my life. It’s something that I’m reminded of daily in this never ending cycle of chronic pain and illness. For those that are new here, in 2016 I underwent 3 surgeries within 4 days. My 14 level spine surgery consisted of 2 surgeries going through my back and side, and then I needed an emergency bowel resection 3 days later due to my colon twisting and flipping on itself. When I woke up from my spine surgery, I immediately moved my right foot and tried to then move my left. It turned out, they knicked my spinal cord and damaged it. I had no feeling in my left leg or foot. Didn’t know if I was moving it and it felt like nothing was there. I remember immediately panicking and because I still had a tube in my mouth, they gave me a paper to write down what was wrong. Drs came in and told my husband and I that they weren’t sure if I’d walk again and definitely sure I wouldn’t be dancing. I lost 25 lbs, a Picc line was put in to try and get me any nutrition. I threw up bile in bucket after bucket.
I didn’t see my kids for 3 1/2 weeks and then had to be moved to a nursing facility. Once home, I had nurses and PT that would come to our house because staying in that facility and not seeing my kids drove me insane (my youngest was only 17 months old). Neil had to shower me, and wipe my butt 🙈. I went through 18 months of PT pushing myself to prove them all wrong. When I think about the last 10 years (and 2016 in particular), it has been a nonstop uphill battle for me. During that same year, we learned that both our daughters would then be diagnosed with the same thing. This is why I keep pushing forward no matter how I feel mentally or physically. I need to show these kids that mama can handle it and I want them to remember how strong I’ve tried to be because some day they may be faced with this same decision. I played this song on repeat laying in the hospital.
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SAVE AND SHARE MY MOST VIEWED RECIPE! This is one of my favorite and most watched recipes and for good reason! My Ham and Cheese Croissant Bake is SOOOO easy to make and perfect for brunch! This can also be frozen and eaten later!
Don’t take my word for it...make it and let me know how fast it was devoured.
•4 large croissants
12-16 oz of cubed ham
•6 oz of shredded gruyere cheese
•6 oz of shredded cheddar cheese
•1/2 cup chopped chives
•6 eggs
•1 cup half and half
•1 tsp. honey
•1 tsp. Dijon mustard
•salt and pepper
Preheat your oven to 375. In a baking dish (spray with non stick spray) add in croissants, ham, cheese and chives. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, honey, mustard and salt and pepper.
Pour the egg mixture over the bake and press down with a fork. Cover with foil and bake for approximately 50 min. This is such a great family recipe and feeds a good amount of people. So before ya come for me with how much cheese is used ( remember that!
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Comment “FEATHERS” and I’ll dm you the details for this cute sweater and my fave wide leg jeans. Who doesn’t love a little bit of feathers? This lightweight sweater is 40% off and I’m wearing it with my FAVORITE wide leg jeans (have them in 5 washes and they are under $60)!
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Who has already started #springcleaning in January 🤣 I don’t know what it is, but as soon as I put all the Christmas Decor away, I have the urge to get rid of things and clean. We currently have a dumpster in front of our house that I decided go get on a whim 😅...
Comment “LBD” and I’ll send ya the details on the perfect date night #littleblackdress and it’s 30% off! I’ve added some of my other favorites too! #lbd
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And just like that, it’s like Christmas didn’t even happen. 🙈 House is clean, kids go back to school tomorrow and the crazy schedule begins yet again. #blueandwhiteforever...
Happy New Year from the Wagners. This picture has sort of become a tradition over the last 4 years. Just got home from an epic @sanjosesharks game, ate pizza and now its on to eating cake for Nicky’s birthday! #nye #familytime #newyearseve...
Charlie will do anything for leftover salmon bits from dinner 🤣 We taught him how to stand and now how to “walk”. #minidachshund #minidoxies #dachshund #funnydog...
I’m slowly starting to put the decorations away. However, I’ve left this room alone….for now…. #tistheseason #happyholidays...
Twirling into the #newyear...
SAVE AND SHARE THIS RECIPE! This was a big hit last year so I wanted to share it again! These brie and cranberry puff pastry bites are SO EASY to make and a crowd pleaser for that Holiday gathering.
•mini muffin pan
•store bought puff pastry
•brie cheese
•cranberry sauce
•fresh rosemary
Preheat your oven to 425. Do not put these in until your oven is preheated! Place squares of puff pastry into the muffin pan, followed by cubes of brie cheese and a scoop of cranberry sauce. Bake for 10 min and add rosemary sprigs for garnish. It’s that easy!!! #easyrecipes #holidayrecipes...
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There’s still time to get this puuurdy green dress before the Holidays! Comment GREEN DRESS below to receive a DM with the link! https://liketk.it/5Hx9U #ltkootd #ltkseasonal #ltkholiday...
A glimpse at the kids loft tree. This is the one they decorate by themselves and have free reign. We call it the food tree….it matches our retro fridge in the background 🤣...
Comment “VELVET” and I’ll send you this look! My #datenightoutfit tonight….can’t go wrong with some velvet and denim! This cute strapless top can be dressed up or down! I’m wearing it with some Levi’s wide leg jeans…my current go to….
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SAVE THIS RECIPE! These Ham and Gruyere Hand Pies are SO SIMPLE to make and DELICIOUS 🙌🏻 These make for a fun brunch/lunch idea and will be loved by all. You can also make in batches and reheat for later! You can even use that leftover ham from the holidays to make these too!
•preheat oven 400 (this will bake for 15-20 min)
•puff pastry cut into 12 equal sizes
•leftover Holiday ham for the win
•gruyere cheese (Swiss or brie work too)
•Dijon mustard
•egg brushes on the top
Make sure to use your fork around the edges to push the two pieces of pastry together for when it cooks. Cut a few small knife holes in the top to prevent bubbling. Enjoy! #handpie #puffpastry #puffpastryrecipes #forthoveofmeat...
Love me some #christmasplaid 🎄...
How many dogs do you see…..🐾
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Mimi| 30th Dec 18
I particularly enjoyed all your 10 posts. Thanks for sharing
Jennifer| 31st Dec 18
Such great posts! I really like that navy beret!!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
Bryan| 1st Jan 19
Nice wrap- up of the 2018 year, a combination of travel posts, food, and personal topics. Here’s to an even more successful and eventful 2019!
Lanae Bond| 1st Jan 19
I love your outfit especially the last look! The coat is a classic that would look great with plenty of your looks. I also love your laced boots.
dani | 1st Jan 19
I’d say that they are really great posts especially the Inspirational Quotes Series. Cheers for all the best to come! Happy New Year!
Holly| 1st Jan 19
This is such a great post to see your top 10! I love the variety of posts that made the top ten. I also love the topics! I definitely want to subscribe! Love your blog!
Monika| 2nd Jan 19
April, leaf print dress is my absolute favorite! Not to mention the fun wide leg pants!
Tiffany Brown| 2nd Jan 19
Love the blue coat! I really enjoyed seeing your top 10 posts! I look forward to seeing more in 2019! 🙂
Travel With A SIlver Lining| 3rd Jan 19
so many great posts 🙂
Nikki| 3rd Jan 19
I loved the post you did earlier this year sharing your story with us, so inspirational. I also really really loved the marriage advice!!!
Courtney Byers| 3rd Jan 19
Happy 2019! I loved this round up of your blog posts. You’re so talented and I loved them all. I appreciate you getting personal this year too. Cannot wait to read more of your posts.
Rosemary| 8th Jan 19
The photos are gorgeous. And the posts are fantastic. Definitely got me thinking about traveling more this year!