A few days ago, sissy @erangvee nominated me to share my **TOP 5 POSTS IN 2017.** With over 2,400 posts and comments I already made here on steemit for the past 224 days, I thought - *which ones are my top favorites?!* Well, in no particular order, here are but a few posts that I feel have made my steeming in 2017 very engaging and worthwhile.

I am a full time working mom. Will homeschooling work for us?

This was my one of my very first posts here on steemit. I was just learning the ropes, at the same time we as a family were in a midst of a big decision making stage. Through this post, I was able to learn a lot about homeschooling from people who have actually been through it. It has definitely helped us cement our decision. https://steemitimages.com/DQmQ7mGj3ZCjFQzkhB5PSHtqcgMMMESEusGAoRW4k2rFc2F/stars.png

Preempting my 500 Followers Milestone - A Reflection of My Steemit Journey So Far

Don't we just love celebrating milestones?

I got 500 followers in 10 weeks! I also narrated about my steemit addiction and my successful stint at @merej99's Community Engagement Challenge. Those were really best times, put all the challengers on top of their toes to create quality and engaging content! Least to say, I learned a lot through that experience.

10 weeks in and I had really felt the steemit effect. This platform is really SOMETHING!

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Set Me Free (Poetry)

I wrote quite a few poems here at steemit already. I have not written any poems for as long as I could remember and I am glad that steemit helped me "trigger" that *poet* in me again. This poem is also extra special, as this was written at the time when I was deeply contemplating on what next move I need to make in my career. I have afterwards shared a lot of the developments following my decision here at steemit. https://steemitimages.com/DQmQ7mGj3ZCjFQzkhB5PSHtqcgMMMESEusGAoRW4k2rFc2F/stars.png

My Nifty or Thrifty Mommy Series

Being a mom (of three, mind you!) I have been into a lot of upcycling, DIYs and repurposing. My first several posts here at steemit focused on this subject. I actually shared 4 blogs on this series. It has been a great help for me and I hope that it's been of help to others too.

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Life is Tough But So Am I. A New Beginning.

Lastly, I am sharing my declaration that I am stronger than anything that has been going on in my life. 2017 was a year full of everything. It was nice to end the year on a strong note and start the new year positively. https://steemitimages.com/DQmQ7mGj3ZCjFQzkhB5PSHtqcgMMMESEusGAoRW4k2rFc2F/stars.png

There you have it! My Top 5 in 2017!

Well, I think it's a little bit too late to join the contest by @rocking-dave, but I am definitely glad to have come across it and share my *old* posts that have already been buried on my feed. At least other new steemians may have the chance to see them and maybe get at least a little inspired.

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