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Most Popular Posts of 2015

Purposeful Living· This and That

10 Dec

Top Posts of 2015 at simplyforreal.com

2015 has been a wonderful year of learning and growth for me. I am so grateful for all of you who have joined me on this journey. I appreciate the support that you provide for me every time that you take a few minutes out of your busy days to read what I have to say. You are the best!

With that in mind, here are the 10 most popular posts of 2015:

1. Strong-Willed Children are a Blessing, Not a Curse

This one is, hands down, the most popular – by a long shot. It is the post that got me started, and the one that continues to keep me going.

Strong-Willed Children Are a Blessing, Not a Curse

2. The Real Reasons For Dressing Modestly

Should women dress modestly for the sake of the men in their lives? I don’t think so. Here is my take:

Reasons for Dressing Modestly

3. 5 Things to Remember When Raising a Strong-Willed Child

A follow-up to my original strong-willed child post.

5 Things to Remember When Raising a Strong-Willed Child

4. 20 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Having Children

This one is a personal favorite.

20 things I Wish I Had Known Before Having Children

5. 3 Things to Encourage the Overwhelmed Mother

Not loving your current stage of motherhood? Gain some hope and perspective in this post.

Overwhelmed in motherhood? Remember these three things.

6. Dear Mom in the Store With the Screaming Kid…Keep up the Good Work

Have you ever been that mom whose child will not calm down in the store? I understand! Here is what I would say to you in that situation:

Dear Mom in the Store With the Screaming Child

7. A Case for Becoming Unbusy

Feel like you are running a rat race? Perhaps it is time to slow down.

A Case for Becoming Unbusy

8. A Heartfelt Plea From Your Social Media Friends

I did a survey of 95 social media users, and this is what they had to say:

A Heartfelt Plea From Your Social Media Friends

9. 3 Surefire Ways to Be Absolutely Miserable

Want to know how to be miserable in a hurry…or how to avoid being miserable? This post lays it out for you:

3 Surefire Ways To Be Absolutely Miserable

10. Capsule Wardrobe Take 2 (With Modified Rules)

I was a capsule wardrobe groupie for a majority of the year. This post was surprisingly popular.

capsule wardrobe rules

What were your favorite posts this year?

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