Happy New Year: Welcome To 2024!
Wow! Can you believe that it is January 1st already? I felt like this day was never going to get here. As many of you know, I work retail and this has been my busiest time of year. I felt like I was never going to survive.
But I did, so now that I did, it’s time to get back to work on my business. I have so many thoughts and ideas, and now I just need to get them out of my head.
2023 has been an interesting year, that is for sure. Unfortunately, the year ended pretty much as all of them have over the course of the past few. My remaining aunt on my Mother’s side passed away at the end of October, and it kind of killed my spirit for writing. Adding in the retail holiday season, I just kind of shut down.
Now that I worked through those things, I am ready to get serious about this part of my life. I want to be able to bring useful content to my readers, especially when it comes to my travel reviews. They tend to be my most popular posts. Here are a few highlights from this year from a travel standpoint:
2023 Best In Travel
Sandals Resorts Reviews
- Sandals Ochi Honeymoon Hideaway Club Level Room
- Sandals Royal Barbados Royal Seaside Swim-Up Suite
- Sandals Grande Antigua Mediterranean Walk-Out
- Sandals Emerald Bay OL Club Level Room
- Sandals Grande St. Lucian Honeymoon Swim-Up
- Sandals Grande Antigua Full Review
- Sandals Grande St. Lucian Full Review
- The Jerk Shack At Sandals Resorts
- Sandals Select Rewards Program: Quick & Easy Guide
Other Resort Reviews
Easy Travel Tips
- Club Mobay Departure Service
- Get Ready For Vacation With These Simple Tips
- 6 Things To Do Before You Leave On Vacation
- Staying Safe At A Hotel With These Easy Tips
- Tips For Nervous Flyers
- Unpacking From Vacation Made Easy
- The ULTIMATE Post-Vacation Guide
- Preparing For A Long Road Trip: What You Need To Know
Disney & Universal Studios Resources
- Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar: New Restaurant Option At Loews Royal Pacific Hotel
- Tuk Tuk Market at Loews Royal Pacific Resort: A Brief Overview
Things To Do When You Travel
- Starlux Mini Golf Wildwood, NJ
- Exploring The Exuma Cays With Robert’s Island Adventures
- Fall Travel Bucket List
So those were my favorite travel posts from this year. Let’s move on to another favorite subject of mine, food & drink.
Favorite Food & Drink Recipes Of 2023
Best Drink Recipes Of 2023
- Easy Rum Punch Recipe For An At-Home Island Experience
- Easy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe For A Fall Treat
- Easy Sex On The Beach Cocktail For Year-Round Summer Tastes
- The Perfect Fuzzy Navel Cocktail Recipe: A Refreshing Twist on a Classic
- Sunday Brunch Long Island Iced Tea Recipe For A Perfect Day
- Sleeping Beauty Cocktail For A Halloween Treat
- Rum Seltzer Drinks Perfect For Any Occasion
I loved each and every one of those drink recipes. But now let’s move on to the best food recipes of this year!
Best Snack Recipes Of 2023
Best Main Dish Recipes Of 2023
- Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Philly Chicken Cheesesteaks
- Homemade Creamy Corn Chowder For An Easy & Delicious Meal
- Easy Chicken Corn Noodle Soup For Busy Weeknights
- Chicken Sausage Pasta Casserole: Easy Weeknight Dinner Idea
- Easy Mexican Fiesta Breakfast Casserole For A Busy Morning
- Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken & Vegetables Over Biscuits
Side Dish Recipes In 2023
- Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole: Comfort Food For A Busy Weeknight
- Orange Glazed Baby Carrots: Perfect Side Dish For Your Holiday Meal
There you have it, 2023 in review. I definitely did not post as much as I wanted to this year. Work and life events just got in the way. My goal for 2024 is to not be in that same rut. Here is a little bit about what is to come in 2024 on Juggling Midlife:
What To Expect In 2024 On Juggling Midlife
- More consistent posting!! In order to accomplish that, I plan on having set posts on certain days. For January, I plan to post 3 times per week, and each month add more. Keep reading to find out more.
- Features including Tasty Tuesdays(where I share some delicious recipes) and Travel Thursdays.
- More book recommendation posts. This includes books for adults, as well as my favorite kid’s books! While my kiddos aren’t little anymore, working in the children’s department is my passion!
- Including more lifestyle topics for midlife families. I kind of gotten away from that because of wanting to focus on travel, however, when looking at my blog stats, I seemed to have more readers when I included them.
- No disappearing during the last quarter of the year. I have a solid plan to combat that this year, and I know that you will enjoy it!
- New look by Spring 2024. Plan on a new blog redesign to reflect my focus on midlife lifestyle and travel.
Are you ready for 2024? Juggling Midlife is and I hope you join me for a wonderful year! Until Thursday then!
