Don’t laugh, but I actually keep a running list of notes for these posts 😆
But considering I can barely remember what I did yesterday, remembering an entire month’s worth of events that stand out is just asking way too much. Everything feels like it happened forever ago, but at the same time, I can barely believe it’s the end of April… which is why I love these monthly recaps! They give me a chance to update you guys with what’s been going on with me and catch you up with anything you might have missed, as well as remind me about the things I may have forgotten about. So without further ado, April… at a glance.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Energy Bites
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- Shoutout to all the awesome sites that showed Spoons some love this month!
- Buzzfeed featured my Flourless Chocolate Brownies in their “37 Next Level Brownies” roundup.
- Buzzfeed also featured my Banana Oat Greek Yogurt Muffins and my Apple Oat Greek Yogurt Muffins in their “27 Greek Yogurt Recipes You Need to Make” roundup.
- Skinny Mom featured my Double Chocolate Mug Cake in their “30 Recipes You Can Make in a Mug” roundup.
- Skinny Mom also featured a handful of my flourless muffins in their “30 Flourless and Skinny Desserts the Whole Family Will Love” roundup.
- Booya Fitness featured my Carrot Cake Energy Bites in their “13 Healthier Recipes to Satisfy Your Carrot Cake Cravings” roundup.
- Spoons hit over 9,000 followers on Facebook this month and is fast approaching 8k on Instagram, so hello, hello to all my new friends 😀
- You know what’s crazy? I’ve really been enjoying doing WIAW posts. I only got around to doing two (1, 2) in April, but I want to try for 3 in May… especially since you guys seem to like them as well!
- Blogger friends! Don’t forget about Google’s changes to page rank and mobile responsiveness. Spoons needed a little face lift on the mobile front, so you might want to take the Mobile Friendly test to see if your blog does as well.
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- April is birthday month here in the Spoons family, with both my Mom and Dad celebrating. Between that and Easter, lots of cake has been consumed this month…
- How much are we loving the warmer weather and longer days?! I didn’t even realize how funky I was feeling after winter until I started feeling so much better in spring. And it’s only going to keep getting better!
- That being said… I’ll definitely miss snowboarding. I managed two trips to the mountains this month (one captured in selfies), and I’m pretty sure I’m done until December. Le boo. But that means…
- … I’ll be able to get more serious about running! After slacking a little in March, I was back to running 3x a week in April, but I never wanted to push myself too hard because my legs were either tired from boarding or I didn’t want them to be too tired for boarding. Now that I don’t have to worry about that anymore, I can work on getting a little faster and stronger. Hopefully 😆
- I also need to work on a better work/life balance. Between blogging, coaching, and studying, sometimes I feel like I have no time to do anything else, and when I do, I’m too tired. Work in progress.
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- More recipes! I haven’t really picked out a specific theme for May, but I’ve really been enjoying experimenting with vegan baking, so you can definitely expect a few more healthy plant-based desserts in the upcoming weeks.
- I’ve been thinking about giving Spoons a facelift, but I’m crazy indecisive and can’t decide on a designer. Ideally I’d love to do it all myself, but I’m pretty sure I’d go a little crazy if I tried to add any more to my plate.
Tell me at least one awesome thing that happened in April!
Anything exciting coming up in May?
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Those energy bites look amazing!!!!
Ohhh the work/life balance, I know that feeling. Now being on the more balanced side of things I can tell you when things do improve it sure does feel awesome!! Makes you more productive when you do work too 😉
I’m also planning new things for my blog in May too, super exciting.
Note to self: that protein fudge. Make it.
Something awesome that happened in April: going home! That was such a good time.
May: a little road trip I’m taking this weekend 😉 and my half on the 31st!
Wow! I am so glad April was such an awesome month for you! Here’s hoping May is just as great!
Thanks, Heather! Hope you have an awesome one as well!
The best thing that happened to me in April was the La Jolla Half Marathon. It was exactly what I needed emotionally, physically, and professionally. It was just a overall awesome weekend and I would not change a thing. My kind of trip…XOXO
How did I forget about those cinnamon roll cookies. Thank you for reminding me. I need to make them or better yet, can you bring me a batch to Blend? 🙂 I’ll return the favor with something other than granola. 😉
😆 But the granola is tradition. You’ve whipped it out both times I’ve met you 😛
Thank you so much for the recap! I had placed a couple of your recipes in my to do folder and had forgotten about how great they looked. Now, they’re moving to the front of the line and onto my menu!
One exciting thing from April was hitting my mileage goal!
Well look at you gettin’ some Internet love – and well-deserved love if I do say so myself. 😉
I just wanted to pop in and say Hi and that I absolutely love your blog! I just started my very own (this week – eek!) and can’t wait to link up with you tomorrow for Thinking Out Loud Thursday! PS – I bake at least one of your recipes a month… DELICIOUS! 🙂
Ohhh how exciting! Welcome to the blog world, Jamie 😀 You’re going to love it!
Congrats on all of the awesome features this month!
Thanks for the reminder about the mobile theme too. I have one installed already but there are a few features I want to change before reactivating it.
And I hear about the redesign too. I’m dying to get a full makeover from a designer but I know how to get around my current theme so I struggle with losing control. But I’m sure it’s worth it in the end!
There are still things I need to tinker with when it comes to the theme as well. I kind of just got mine up haphazardly to meet the deadline 😆
I am graduating from college and headed to Europe in May, so I am pretty excited for the next month!! 🙂
Not going to lie…I just dropped everything and made your almond butter protein fudge- so simple to make and delicious!
Lady – Spoons was EVERYWHERE!!! Congrats on all your exposure – so well deserved, sweet “blend”!
I really need to start making lists of notes for posts – cause, things don’t stay up in my noggin for too long!
One thing that happened in April – out of my norm – was getting engaged to my ex! Here’s hoping 2nd time around works better!
Eee! I was so happy for you, Shashi 🙂 Think positive and positive things will happen <3
I feel like I’ve become so attached to the look of Spoons, I might have to go through a small mourning phase if you ever decide to go through with that facelift ;). And congrats on all the recipe features! That’s awesome <3
I know! That’s actually what’s been holding me back… I’ve had this look for so long, that it would feel weird to have things look different. Maybe this is one of those times where it’s better to leave well enough alone…
I love these kind of posts too 😀
I really want to start something like that for my blog too!!! 😛
Hi Amanda! What a big month for Spoons in April! I love the way it looks, but a redesign is always good when you’re sure on what you plan to do. Great coverage for all your recipes too! And this month, I earned a spot as a Fitness Coach at a new Orangetheory, so I’m teaching lots of extra classes now, and I love it! 🙂 Happy Wednesday!
Congratulations on your new position, Ashley!
These posts are great! Props on all the publicity this month. I’m not really surprised since everything you make looks amazing 🙂
I’ve been thinking about a redesign as well, but really need to sit down and look at things to figure out what direction I want to go.
That’s my problem too! There are so many choices that I end up getting overwhelmed and just staying put.
I am officially graduating law school this month, and beginning to study for the bar – eek!
I completely forgot about the cinnamon roll cookies. I REALLY need to try them. May is my favourite month because it’s sunny and warm but it doesn’t get sticky-hot. So cool that you have so many followers! You worked hard for this… you deserve it. I love your WIAW posts so I’m happy that you’re keeping them going. 🙂
April has been a life changing month ;)…Have loved every second (except for my Islanders losing in the playoffs and with that the end an era at the Coliseum) and can’t wait for May! Half marathon, Mother’s Day, warm weather…and my birthday on the horizon for June 🙂
Awwr I’m still super psyched for you 😀 Hopefully May is even better!
Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies???? Those sound amazing!!!
Mmmm…I missed some delicious looking recipes this month! I definitely need to try some of them!
If I ever do a comprehensive post like this then I have to also keep a running list. I can’t remember anything by the time I go to write the post!
I definitely bought the ingredients for those strawberry granola bars. It’s on my weekend to-do list because they look so freakin good!
April was a total blur for me, but I’m pumped about May. Huge slow-down at work and two vacations coming right up!
You posted a lot of great recipes this month, Amanda! I cannot wait for what you have to bring next month! 🙂
One awesome thing that happened in April = my 27th birthday 🙂
Can’t wait to see what you have in store for the blog, for May!
I missed your birthday! Eeek! Happy belated birthday, lovely! I still remember when you got yourself those gorgeous Louboutins 😉
Thank you so much, I appreciate it! And I totally rocked those heels for the birthday celebration 😀
Good to know I’m not the only one with early-onset forgetfulness 😉 . Maybe I should start keeping a list of monthly happenings not just for blog-related things but life in general, too … ?
Congrats on growing Spoons’ outreach by the month! Especially as somebody who’s been following you from the start [seek days] it’s awesome to see this progress. But yes, keep your work-life balance in check. Take care of your own well-being first!
I can’t imagine how you’d put together this post without notes! I need notes just for my weekly workout recaps because I have no short term memory left 🙂 I’m sure whatever designer you choose, or if you do it yourself it will be stunning! Could your site be any more perfect though?
I’m a lost cause when it comes to tracking my workouts! I have no idea what I do… which is probably why I don’t do recaps 😛