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2024 Year in Review: The Top 10 Posts You Loved

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It’s time for the 2024 year in review! Here’s a look back at the top 10 posts of the past year as chosen by YOU!

2024 Year in Review: The Top 10 Posts You Loved

The 2024 Year in Review: The Top 10 Posts You Loved

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back on the moments and posts that made this year so special.

You always seem to enjoy these lookbacks.

(You can see my top 10 posts of 2023, my 2022 recap , and the top ten posts of 2021 here.)

So why not do it again?

From seasonal recipes to tablecsapes, and decorating ideas, these ten posts were the ones you loved the most.

Do you think your favorite post made the cut?

Read on for the top 10 posts in this 2024 year in review.

Table of Contents

  • The 2024 Year in Review: The Top 10 Posts You Loved
    • 10. Classic and Cozy Dining Room Decorating Ideas for Christmas
    • 9. Halloween Monster Munch Trail Mix
    • 8. Mini Brownie Trifles with Whipped Cream and Strawberries
    • 7. Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
    • 6. How to Plan a Perfect Backyard Cookout
    • 5. How to Throw the Best Kentucky Derby Party
    • 4. Smoked Beer Can Chicken
    • 3. How to Make a DIY Ghost Under a Cloche
    • 2. Football-Shaped Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball
    • 1. Crockpot Bourbon Meatballs
  • That’s a Wrap on the 2024 Year in Review
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10. Classic and Cozy Dining Room Decorating Ideas for Christmas

Coming in at number ten on the countdown of top posts from 2024 is our cozy Christmas dining room!

Red and blue Christmas tablescape set for the holidays with Lenox Christmas china, layered place settings, red napkins, gold silverware, red wine goblets, and a Santa' sleigh centerpiece filled with Christmas ornaments and greenery

The holidays may be over, but be sure to save this post for next year to get tips on setting a beautiful Christmas tablescape, decorating a cozy hot cocoa bar, and creating cheerful Christmas vignettes.

9. Halloween Monster Munch Trail Mix

This monster munch Halloween trail mix is the perfect spooky snack!

Packed with crunchy, colorful, and fun ingredients like sesame sticks, M&M’s, mixed nuts, and googly-eye sprinkles, it’s a treat everyone will love.

Overhead view of Halloween Monster Munch Trail Mix with skeleton hand serving utensils

It’s sure to be a hit at any Halloween party or movie night.

Package it up in cute treat bags or festive jars, and you’ve got the perfect gift for family, friends, or trick-or-treaters to enjoy!

8. Mini Brownie Trifles with Whipped Cream and Strawberries

Ditch the box of chocolates this Valentine’s Day, and grab a spoon! 

These bite-sized brownie trifles are the ultimate indulgence.

Decadent, delicious, and perfect for any special occasion – or just because.

Brownie trifle in a glass dessert bowl topped with whipped cream, strawberries and shaved chocolate curls

Layers of fudgy brownie bites, fresh strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream create a dreamy dessert that’s easy to assemble and even easier to devour!

7. Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

Tired of the same old pizza?

Spice up your next game night or Superbowl watch party with homemade air fryer pizza rolls.

Ready in minutes, these rolls deliver a perfectly crispy, cheesy bite every time!

homemade pepperoni pizza rolls made in the air fryer with marinara dipping sauce

And, as a bonus, they are super easy to customize with your favorite fillings like pepperoni, sausage, veggies, or even vegetarian-friendly options.

The possibilities are endless!

6. How to Plan a Perfect Backyard Cookout

Summer may seem far off, but when it’s time to fire up the grill and dust off the lawn chairs, make sure to check out my tips for planning the perfect backyard cookout.

Food buffet set up for a red and white-themed backyard cookout with watermelon, smoked chicken and sides

From planning and prep to deciding what to serve, I’m sharing my best event planning pro secrets to ensure your cookout is a success.

5. How to Throw the Best Kentucky Derby Party

We’re halfway through the 2024 year in review, and coming in at number 5 is my personal favorite party of the year.

Looking to host an unforgettable Kentucky Derby party?

I’m sharing all my tips for throwing an elegant celebration, from decor and drinks to creating the perfect atmosphere.

Dinining room decorated for a Kentucky Derby party with red and black derby decorations

Get ready to wow your guests and enjoy a day full of fun, style, and southern charm…with a Midwest twist, of course!

4. Smoked Beer Can Chicken

In our house, we affectionately call this dish smoked beer butt chicken.

But no matter what you call it, one thing remains the same…this recipe for beer can smoked chicken is darn delicious! 

Smoked Beer Can Chicken resting on plate still sitting on the can of beer

Be sure to save this one for next summer, then fire up your smoker for your Memorial Day party, casual backyard BBQ, or Father’s Day cookout.

It’s the perfect dish for any outdoor get-together!

3. How to Make a DIY Ghost Under a Cloche

I’m not usually one to decorate for Halloween, but the Pottery Barn Halloween decor is always so darn cute and was the inspiration for this DIY chost under a cloche!

DIY cheese cloth ghost under a cloche Pottery Barn Dupe displayed on a Halloween tablescape

Made with cheesecloth, and just a few basic supplies, I made my cheesecloth ghost for a fraction of the cost!

This is one fall craft anyone can do, plus, this DIY ghost is perfect for adding an adorably spooky touch to your Halloween decor.

2. Football-Shaped Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball

The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and no watch party is complete without some amazing snacks!

With a winning combination of creamy cheese, diced jalapeño, and bacon, this football-shaped cheese ball is the ultimate easy game day appetizer.

Football-shaped jalapeno and bacon cheese ball served on a tray with crackers

Serve it with crackers, pretzels, or homemade crostini, then watch it disappear!

1. Crockpot Bourbon Meatballs

Recipes were the star of the show this year at MWLS.

So, it’s no surprise that the top post of 2024 is another moutwatering dish!

Your number one favorite?

This recipe for crockpot bourbon meatballs.

Close up view of Crockpot Bourbon BBQ Meatballs in the slow cooker displayed on a wooden spoon

Simply toss these flavorful meatballs in your slow cooker with the sweet and savory bourbon sauce, then let them simmer to perfection.

They’re guaranteed to be a hit!

That’s a Wrap on the 2024 Year in Review

And that’s a wrap on the 2024 Year in Review!

Did your favorite post make the cut?

Let me know in the comments below!

As always, thank you so much for your continued support and encouragement.

None of this would be possible without you, and I’m so grateful for each and every one of you who joined me on this journey.

The new year is full of exciting adventures.

I can’t wait to have you along for the ride, so stay tuned for more recipes, tablecapes, and home entertaining inspiration in 2025.

Wishing you an abundance of health, happiness, and laughter in the year ahead!

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