It’s time for the last post in the Top Posts of 2014 mini-series!
Catching up?
Since I know some of you began reading PBF for the first time later this year (thank you!), hopefully some of these posts will give you a little glimpse back into some of the fun that’s happened on the blog in the past! Today’s list includes the top posts on this blog outside of the food and fitness realm.
Top Non-Food and Fitness Posts of 2014
1. What To Pack for a Trip to Europe
This is just a throwback post (oh hey, 2011), but I still remember how much fun it was to write. It gives a little glimpse into my packing strategies before a family trip to Europe when I had to cram everything I needed for a long trip in a carry on. (In the above photo, I’m wearing the same black dress a variety of ways to extend its wear!) I love seeing travel-related posts make this list because I have so much fun writing about anything travel related.
2. Bachelorette Party Question Book Game
This game is so much fun and I’ve played it at nearly every bachelorette party I’ve attended. If you have a bachelorette party coming up in the future, I highly recommend this game! It’s a fun way to incorporate the groom into the activities.
3. Budget Friendly Valentine’s Day Ideas (+ Part Two!)
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, I’m happy to highlight this post again. It’s full of affordable gift ideas for those looking to spread the love without spending a ton of money. I did another roundup post the following year which almost claimed its own stop on this top ten list, coming in at the 14th most popular non-food/fitness related post on PBF last year!
I had a blast putting this blog post together! It includes a roundup of some of unique bridesmaid gift ideas to help the women who stand by your side on your wedding day feel appreciated and adored.
After I obtained my NASM personal training certification, I wrote this post to share all about my experience! It contains a long list of “must know” items on the test as well as study tips that helped me pass on the first try.
6. How To Pack Everything In A Carry On Suitcase
I wrote this blog post on a plane (how appropriate) and shared my top tips for keeping travel light!
7. We’re Moving
This was the big announcement post about our move from Ocala, Florida to Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s a fun one for me to look back on because we were so, so excited! The change has been a great one for the Fagan family, that’s for sure!
8. Leslie’s Savannah Bachelorette Party: Day One + Day Two
Planning and attending my sister’s bachelorette party in Savannah, Georgia was one of the highlights of last year for me! I loved seeing my sister surrounded by friends who love her and care so much about her. Plus, her friends are a ton of fun, so we all had a great time living it up in Savannah!
9. Ross and Leslie’s Wedding: Part One, Part Two & Part Three
Sharing a glimpse into my sister and her husband’s wedding day was so special to me. I loved being able to document the day with the help of her photographer’s stunning pictures!
Apparently everything about my sister’s wedding should just be included in this post, huh? A recap of the bridal shower my mom and I planned for my sister rounds out this top ten list! It was such a memorable day and my mom and I had a great time working together to plan a fun bridal shower brunch for Leslie!
Question of the Afternoon
- Share one of your favorite memories from 2014! Did anything particularly exciting/memorable happen to you last year?
My favorite memories from 2014 mostly center around my sister’s wedding and our move to North Carolina. Two big events/changes!
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I used your Eurotrip packing advice. Super helpful!
so glad to hear it! hope you had a blast on your trip!! 🙂
Going to London was definitely my top moment on 2014!
london is amazing!!! <3
I do love the packing one! I’m headed to Disney this weekend for the marathon and realllllly don’t want to have to pay to check a bag with Delta! Boo! These tips are super helpful, good call on asking my friend to bring either her hair dryer or flat iron!
I can’t believe your Eurotrip was so long ago. Feels like it was just this year! I would love to see a post on acclimating to a new city – making friends as an adult, finding a place to volunteer, finding a new job.
Loved all the great blog posts! Thanks for a great 2014 🙂
A few highlights of my year was the birth of my daughter in March, and moving from Wiesbaden, Germany to Monterey, California in October. My husband and I also enjoyed being with family during Christmas.
Hi Julie, I am new to your blog and I love it! I am curious where you and your family went in Europe? My husband and I traveled to the Czech Republic three years ago to visit his father and Prague was unbelievably beautiful!
I have used that post you did on packing a few times! I found it very helpful. This year I moved from NJ to Austin, started my blog and am working towards a career change that will focus on training and fitness. Lots of big events!
How fun! I think I’ll bookmark some of those packing posts, things like that always come in handy! The highlight of my year was finding out we were pregnant with boy/girl twins and that we moved from LA to Dallas, a busy year for sure! 🙂
Your sister’s wedding was gorgeous!!! I loved looking at the beautiful pictures 🙂
Your packing post actually helped me when I had to pack for my Africa trip. They have very strict weight/size restrictions on the safari flight in Africa, so I had to pack very lightly (which was beyond challenging for me). Your post really helped me to minimize and pick out necessities and items that could be used multiple ways.
That being said, one of my most memorable moments in 2014 was coming within feet of lions, elephants, giraffes, and rhinos.
Ahh, I love these posts the best!! So fun!
How wonderful is it to see so many fun life events stored and documented with pictures because of your blog? My favorite memory of 2014 was going on a fabulous vacation to Cabo with my hubby! 🙂
The birth of our sweet baby boy was one of the highlights of my life, not just 2014! 😉
I ALWAYS have to check a bag when I travel, but with your tips, I think I might be able to swing it with just a carry-on. Thanks!
My favorite moment was the “Ah-ha!” moment of finally figuring out what I want to do with my life. Like a new relationship, it really does come when you’re least expecting it!
…okay, so now the husband part can come….least expecting it over here 😉
I had a lot of things happen this year, but my favorite two were probably my honeymoon to the Maldives and Dubai and running my first half marathon. Both were such great experiences!
Im glad you included your NASM post bc I definitely read through it while deciding which certification I should get. Im studying for the test now (and procrastinating by blog reading), so I may refer back to it before the big day!
I am so excited to check out that Valentines post again! Hmmm the biggest thing that happened in 2014 was right at the end- we found out we’re moving back to VA (from Rochester NY) YAYYYY!
I started reading your blog for the food and exercise posts, but I love the other randoms. Your blog always inspires me!
thank you, shae!! 😀
My sister’s wedding too! The whole weekend was sooo amazing and being a MOH (co-moh with our other sister) was a BLAST. I felt like a VIP the whole night. I also just got into a kickass workout schedule in 2014 (lots of mornings and almost every day) at great studios around Boston. xo
– Amy
My best memory of 2014 is probably meeting my boyfriend. It almost didn’t make it beyond date 2, but 9 months later we’re still together.
<3 <3 <3
Moving to Australia and being the MOH in my best friend’s wedding in Aspen! Busy, busy year.
how cool!!
Awesome post! It’s so cool to see what we all enjoyed reading this past year. I love the post with packing tips- I could definitely use some help in that area. 🙂
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I think the most memorable moment for 2014 was running 5 half marathons. It’s the most I’ve run and by the end I was itching for more! This year I am increasing it by 2 so hopefully by 2015 I’ll add more medals to my name 🙂
that’s incredible!!
Spending a month in Europe – visiting Germany, France and Austria was my highlight! I had a large suitcase packed to the brim – so I definitely needed your packing in a carry-on posts!
Moving to North Carolina and transitioning from a government employee to a full time student were probably my two favorite events of 2014. I really love living in the Chapel Hill area and going to my dream school 🙂
i’m assuming you’re at UNC — such a gorgeous campus!!
Great post!
I white shirt your wearing in the Europe post, what is the brand??
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thank you! it’s from marshalls and the brand is due per due!
Awww, your sister’s wedding is so beautiful (even looking at it all the second time 😉 )… I just can’t get enough of that kind of thing! Too sweet.
Love your blog, Julie. 🙂
Always, Anita
thank you!! 🙂
As a reader who literally just began reading you last week, this is great! I have so much backtracking to do but just wanted to say, I love your blog and how upbeat and fun you are to read 🙂
yay!! thanks so much for reading — so glad you found me! 🙂
I’ve been hooked on your blog since finding those tips for packing for my first trip to Europe 2 years ago. I found them so helpful that I booked another big trip this summer!
I’m going to Rome in a couple of weeks and I just thought to myself…ohh I must see what Julie packed when she went that time…and lo and behold you posted this post! Thank you. Looking forward to reading it!
I would have to say most memorable moment was in May, We found out we had won the bidding on our apartment, we came across this beautiful little stone apartment in a wonderful historic area in Ireland one day, decided to go for it, started the bidding war which lasted 11 days and on the 11th day we won:) We moved in in August and have been renovating bit by bit, it is just the best feeling:) xx (i am sure you understand that feeling:))
Hi Julie and Happy New Year! Really enjoyed your post about packing for vacation….spot on! I used to live in London and took a lot of mini vacations in Europe, flying on cheapo Ryan Air, which meant cramming everything into a teeny tiny backpack! Looks like you had a blast 🙂 Quick question, where did you find your pink wrap around cardigan?? So cute!!
Banana Republic!
Such a cool post! Love this post!
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I love this post…Really helpful 🙂 It’s great.
Your Europe trip was in 2011? Holy cow I’ve been reading your blog a lot longer than I thought! I feel old!
I went to Europe (Germany) for the first time in 2014. I’m going back in April to Paris for the marathon, so I’ll have to look back for your Paris posts 🙂
Looks like it was a great trip! Lovely post! Thanks for sharing! Greets!
It is great that you had such a lovely time in Europe! Thumbs up for the post! My top moment in 2014 was my trip to Spain. I had amazing time! I love the country! 🙂