Is it just me or did 2018 fly by in a flash? While I wish I had made more time to write in this lil old blog in 2018, I continue to be amazed by how much traffic my blog gets, plus the top posts that bring people to The SavvyBostonian. Inspired by the most-read posts this year, here are my top blog posts to share with you.
Number 10: Easy Entertaining: Hosting Aa Elegant At-Home Bridal Shower
My 7 tips on hosting an elegant bridal shower to remember: https://thesavvybostonian.com/2012/04/easy-entertaining-hosting-an-elegant-at-home-bridal-shower/
Number 9: My London Guide
Whether you’re a local or a tourist, I’ve created my ultimate London guide to share my favorite London travel guides, hotels, restaurants, and other must-see attractions: https://thesavvybostonian.com/london-guide/
Number 8: Easy Recipe For Roasted Butternut Squash
Simple, yet delicious, roasted butternut squash is a side dish that I’ve been introducing to friends and family members for some time now. Check out my super easy recipe for making this yummy side dish at home: https://thesavvybostonian.com/2011/02/roasted-butternut-squash/
Number 7: A Recipe For Amazing Brownie Bites Using Canned Pumpkin & Brownie Mix
If you’ve never used canned pumpkin as a lower fat/calorie baking swap, I’m about to rock your world. Here’s how to use canned pumpkin as a baking substitute: https://thesavvybostonian.com/2011/10/brownie-mix-canned-pumpkin-amazing-brownie-bites/
Number 6: An Epic Girl’s Weekend in Paris
Ah, Paris. Always a good idea, especially when it’s the setting for an epic girls weekend. Between the warm weather, incredible food, sightseeing and a few surprise encounters, the magic of Paris made this trip memorable. Here are my tips and recommendations on how to spend a girls weekend in Paris: https://thesavvybostonian.com/2015/06/travel-girls-weekend-paris/
Number 5: Last Minute Halloween Costume Inspiration For The Twentysomething Set
Each year I struggle with ideas for my Halloween costume. In fact, I have a bad habit of repeating costumes year over year, especially if I am going to a party with different people. So, to help my fellow procrastinators, here a few of my favorite ideas: https://thesavvybostonian.com/2009/10/last-minute-halloween-costume-inspiration-for-the-twentysomething-set/
Number 4: Hiking The Ochre Trail In Roussillon
Google Provence and you will be flooded with gorgeous images of lavender fields and historic villages artfully carved into mountains. However, what you might not see unless you scroll back a very long way are the stunning orange and yellow cliffs and quarries found in the Ochres of the Luberon. Inspired by their beauty, I ventured to the lovely town of Roussillon to take a hike on the Ochre Trail, or Le Sentier des Ocres: https://thesavvybostonian.com/2017/09/ochre-trail-roussillon/
Number 3: Taking The Acela Train From Boston to New York City
In hopes of efficiently using my time while traveling between Boston and New York, I hopped aboard the Acela Express. Offering trips between the two cities with minimal stops and free Wi-Fi, it sounded like the perfect way to carve out time to catch up on personal correspondence and draft a few blog entries. Here’s my review: https://thesavvybostonian.com/2010/05/travel-the-acela-from-boston-to-new-york-city/
Number 2: Coming To London In The Summer? Here’s My 7-Day Itinerary
As an expat in London, one of the top questions I get from friends and family (and their friends and family many times removed) is what to see and do when coming to London. And, let’s be fair – I don’t blame them! Recommendations from people you trust are a huge advantage when traveling. With my family coming to London for 7 days, there was no better time to put my curated list of restaurants, hotels, and attractions to the test. Check out my curated 7-day itinerary and let your travel planning begin: https://thesavvybostonian.com/2016/07/7-day-travel-itinerary-london/
Number 1: Furnishing An Apartment On A Small Budget
The fact that this blog post is my number one post makes me smile. I wrote this post when I lived in Boston. However, I just found a new flat in London and I will need to furnish it. I look forward to writing the London edition of this post in 2019! Until then, inspired by the journey my Boston roommates and I went on, here are a few of our top tips for furnishing an apartment on a small budget: https://thesavvybostonian.com/2010/04/no-furniture-no-problem-furnishing-an-apartment-on-a-small-budget/
Final Thoughts
I’m so touched and impressed that my blog continues to thrive. Thank you to everyone who read, shared and commented on my blog posts in 2018. I look forward to creating more exciting content for you in 2019!