It’s time for a look back at the top posts for this year. To start with, the list of the top overall posts for 2015. Many of these can help with habits for the new year. Interesting that the majority of these are classic posts and tutorials shared earlier than 2015.
Because of that I also shared another list – those that were the top posts just shared in 2015.
I hope these inspire you! Pin the art tutorials to enjoy in 2016!
Your Favorite Classic Posts for 2015
1. 100 Every Day Uses for Essential Oils – first posted just about a year ago, this is always a time to start new health habits. Essential oils have blessed us big time. In this post I share more than 100 every day uses. Let me know if you have any questions about essential oils!
2. Pastels Plus Links to Tutorials (January 2011) – the original listing of art free tutorials. Back when we reached 50 free tutorials!
3. Essential Oils the Frugal Way – (February 2015) THE top post of 2015. Yes, a family of seven really can use essential oils and save money.
4. Overnight Slow Cooker Grits and Breakfast Casserole – (December 2011) a favorite for four years. If you’ve read Hodgepodge for any length of time you know how much we love the practical, slow cooker.
5. 100+ Free Art Lessons for All Ages – (December 2014) the newest art index with well more than 100+ free art lessons for all ages because you ARE an artist!
6. Ultimate List of Easy Slow Cooker Recipes – (August 2012) great for any time but especially any back to school time.
7. IKEA for Homeschool – (July 2014) organizing? Here are the practical ways we do that.
8. How to Start a Homeschool Routine (August 2012) – Starting to homeschool? Getting back in a routine in January? This is always a frequently visited post.
9. Free Fall Art Lessons for All Ages (September 2014) – because fall art is so colorful!
10. Acrylic Fall Trees Tutorial (October 2012) – “I am a firm believer that each of us can paint; especially children, who possess an innate ability to create art.” ~Nana
Top Hodgepodge Posts of 2015
Your favorite posts from 2015 – let these help you build habits for the new year. Add some art afternoons, give you a boost on your healthy mama journey…
1. Essential Oils the Frugal Way – The TOP post over ALL.
2. Use Summer to Build Habits – yes, I think it is one of the best times of year to build habits. Plus the new year, of course!
3. Glowing Christmas Tree Tutorial – both this one and the Christmas nativity posted just this month – very popular!
4. Christmas Nativity Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial – come let us adore Him!
5. Alphacolor Chalk Pastels – You ARE an Artist – our favorite chalk pastels
6. Getting Started in Chalk Pastel Art (giveaway) – some great tips for getting started (hint, it’s easy!)
7. Cranberry Thanksgiving Chalk Art – posted in November, this was very popular.
8. Essential Oils on the Go – My Favorite Helps – because we are out and about and need our oils.
9.Homeschool Curriculum Choices at Hodgepodge – our favorite resources for all our ages.
10. Astronomy Chalk Art Tutorial – this is so much fun!
These were very close to the top ten – and since a few, above, were holiday tutorials. A few more for your reading pleasure:
11. IKEA Homeschool Spaces – how we use space all over the house!
12. Cardinals in Snow Chalk Art – beautiful!
13. Star Wars Chalk Art Tutorial – because Star Wars is huge right now and this makes for a fun art afternoon.
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Merry Christmas, my friends!! I hope you have had a lovely holiday season. This is a beautiful group of posts. Thank you for reminding me of the astronomy art post as I am starting an astronomy unit with Alex soon.
Phyllis – Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! We have had such a wonderful time. Thank you for your sweet comment and enjoy the astronomy tutorial. There is so much you can do with space – with black construction paper and pastels!