4 -Year Blogiversary

by Linda Hopkins

Four Years!

• 1461 days
• 208 weeks
• 1312 posts
• 6.3 posts per week

As a testament to how much this blog has grown these past four years, I shall share with you this extreme stat:

• On Day 1, August 16, 2009, this site had 20 visitors with 119 hits.
• Yesterday, on Day 1460, there were 1,347 visitors with 36,913 hits.

I know, it’s insane! And it is all thanks to YOU!

I want to thank each and every one of you who read what I write and cook what I create. Whether you are a treasured loyal follower who checks in every day… or you just stop by now and then… I appreciate you more than you know!

I thank you from the bottom of my heart. xoxo

How about we take a little stroll down memory lane and revisit the four most popular posts for each of the past four years.

Year 1

August 16, 2009 – August 15, 2010

#4 “300 and Counting”

#3 “Honey, you done good”

#2 “New Item Alert” 

#1 “Thanksgiving Corn Gratin”

Year 2

August 16, 2010 – August 15, 2011

#4 “brrrrr”

#3 “garlic knots”

#2 “family talent”

#1 “Cook Once – Eat All Week (chicken)”

Year 3

August 16, 2011 – August 15, 2012

#4 “Easter Dinner”

#3 “Bundt”

#2 “oh lemon tree”

#1 “salsa circa 1996”

Year 4

August 16, 2012- August 15, 2013

#4 “also known as”

#3 “New Year’s Eve tablescape”

#2 “first course”

#1 “package/wrap tote”

Considering this past year’s most popular posts, I may have to rethink the direction of this blog’s future.

#4 is a dessert – I am no baker!

#3 is a tablescape without a recipe – although I do love tablescaping!

#2 is an “entertaining/party” post with a recipe – I love entertaining and I love throwing parties even more!

and the # 1 post of not only this past year – but of all time…

… is a shopping/organizing/craft post… um, not sure I can shop, organize, or craft enough to blog about it on even a weekly basis.

No, but I can write about it tomorrow! Yes, tomorrow I’ll share with you this month’s Sweet Salvage shopping spree! The sale runs until Sunday night, so get over there if you are able – it’s especially fabulous this month – I spent a small fortune!

A little blogiversary gift to myself. 🙂

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8 comments

1 Betsy { 08.16.13 at 9:26 AM }

Love this blog ! and Congratulations to you ! I was also going to ask you how your shopping spree went yesterday and I see that it went well and we will hear all about it tomorrow. I never made it yesterday – hopefully today but know that lots of things are gone

2 Linda Hopkins { 08.16.13 at 10:55 AM }

Thank you Betsy, I looked for you, was so certain that I’d see you there 🙁 You should still go, they put out new stuff everyday, I may even try to go again this weekend, although my wallet tells me not to.

3 Lisa { 08.16.13 at 11:35 AM }

Congratulations!! Love it!! Love you!

4 Linda Hopkins { 08.16.13 at 5:53 PM }

Lisa! Love u 2!

5 Dagmar { 08.17.13 at 8:01 PM }

Dear Kindred soul friend … I believe I started reading your blog a couple of years ago, and I have been a devoted follower since… I’m so happy you’re on your 4th year. One day soon we shall meet… Love all your stories about trips, family, your recipes, your projects and most of all your love for what you do. xoxo

6 Marissa { 08.19.13 at 9:39 AM }

Dang… I thought I commented on this from my phone but apparently it didn’t work! Congrats Mom! I love you and the blog!

7 Linda Hopkins { 08.19.13 at 10:08 AM }

To my dear favorite “comment leavers” – Thank you for all the sweet comments, you made my day! xoox

8 Peggy { 08.22.13 at 4:31 PM }

Congrats Linda! Your blog is my “Go-To” site for recipes. I most always find exactly what I am looking for. xo

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