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Highlights: Inspiration

Published on December 22, 2013 By Emily. Updated on December 22, 2013

I feel like every year I write the same post: “Holy cow! I’ve been blogging for (insert whatever number applies) years! I can’t believe all the information I’ve learned and people I’ve met and things I’ve experienced! I can’t imagine my life without this site!”  And you know what?  Almost 5 years after I wrote my first post on December 23, 2008, I still feel that way.  I honestly can’t believe that the random blog I started from my parents’ living room because I was bored on my Christmas break quickly morphed into one of the things around which my life revolves.  And  I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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So, to kick off my celebration week this year, I wanted to recognize some of the bloggers and websites that have most influenced this site at various times in its journey.  The list below contains a links about writing, social media, cooking, vegetarianism and more, but is no means exhaustive (my Feedly account currently draws feeds from 192 sites).  May you find these links as useful as I have.

Mark Bittman

Oh She Glows

Then Heather Said

Katy Widrick

How Sweet It Is

Michael Pollan

Healthy Living Blogs/The Healthy Living Summit

Rachel Wilkerson

Healthy Tipping Point

Peas and Thank You (she’s no longer posting, but her archives are worth it)

Savvy Eats

Food in Jars

No Meat Athlete

As always, I wouldn’t be anywhere without my readers.  Thank you all for reading, leaving comments, sending me links, following me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest and constantly inspiring me to improve this site.

One of the best things about blogging has been the opportunity to meet amazing other bloggers who are doing amazing things.  This week I’ll be celebrating some of those relationships with 3 (THREE!) separate giveaways from some of the friends I’ve made through the blogging community.  Stay tuned – the giveaways will be going up on Tuesday December 24, Saturday December 28 and Monday December 30.  Each giveaway will be accepting entries for a week after the post goes up.

Finally, don’t forget that I’m currently offering new sponsor ads on Relishments at 20% off the price of the first month.  Visit my sponsor page and enter the discount code 5YEARS at checkout.

Thanks again!

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Comments

  1. Beth M says

    December 22, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    Congrats! And each year it gets better and better – I love continuing to read. :)

  2. Heather says

    December 23, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY five years, my friend!! xoxoxo

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Despite the cool temperatures and wet weather, we Despite the cool temperatures and wet weather, we had another fantastic year at @freshgrassfestival. I can never get over how, in addition to all the incredible music, the event features a great venue (@massmoca), delicious food from mostly local vendors, a great local beer tent and bar stocked with @berkshiremtdist and a kid-friendly atmosphere including a @kidspacemm art tent.
Shout-out to some of my favorite acts of the day @ajleebluesummit, @cj_field with @gregcaproni and @theblacklegacyproject.

Looking forward to next year!
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I am literally weeks behind in my work life and my I am literally weeks behind in my work life and my blog posts, but I just hit publish on my end of August/beginning of September meal plans! Some blogging progress is better than none! Click the link below or visit my profile to see how we used these 2 CSA pick ups from @mightyfoodfarm.
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It's always a beautiful day at the @coastalmainebo It's always a beautiful day at the @coastalmainebotanicalgardens.
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We made our annual trip to @thebistrobox in Great We made our annual trip to @thebistrobox in Great Barrington today, bringing along our 6 year old for the first time. 
Pictured: onion rings, pressed Cubano, BOX burger, raspberry mint iced tea/ (huge) side of fries, grilled hot dog, strawberry lemonade. Everything was delicious and my daughter especially enjoyed trying out the lawn games.
Until next year!
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New on the blog: a list of everything I made for d New on the blog: a list of everything I made for dinner this week. A double @mightyfoodfarm CSA pick up plus hosting my in-laws for dinner resulted in me actually planning quality meals.
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I had the opportunity to visit the Bridge of Flowe I had the opportunity to visit the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls this morning. It was as beautiful as I remembered and a great morning for hanging out with some friends.
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Brian and I finally made it to @ the week before w Brian and I finally made it to @ the week before we went on vacation. I loved the atmosphere, decor, location and, of course, the beer. All eight beers we tasted were delicious and I'm looking forward to going back soon. 
More thoughts on the blog at the link in my profile or at https://www.relishments.com/blog/hot-plate-brewing-in-pittsfield/
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I made my first ever trip to @seconddropfarm in La I made my first ever trip to @seconddropfarm in Lanesborough this morning to pick blueberries with my daughter. We had a lovely time at the farm, and especially enjoyed the short walk to the lush blueberry bushes, and the beautiful flower and lavender fields. We didn't participate in pick-your-own flowers today, but it's definitely on my radar for the future.
We are looking forward to some muffin baking soon! 🫐
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It's good to be home, but we had a great time with It's good to be home, but we had a great time with Brian's side of the family in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina last week.
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