Ummm, I read a lot of blogs. Some because I love the content, some because of the pretty pictures, and some because I love the person behind the blog. It can be super time consuming trying to keep up with all of them and support all of my friends all the time, but there are a few that are always, always worth it. I love them, and I think you will too, so I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite places/people to visit on the internet. I have no doubt you’ll love them as much as I do.
- The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie
Okay, so Nicole is my BBFF (Blog Best Friend Forever) turned real life training buddy, YouTube co-host, and all around person I can tell anything, but in addition to those things, her blog is AWESOME! Great recipes, creative photo styling, and a totally readable and down to earth voice.
- Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Katie has some of the most beautiful food photos on the web. She creates healthy dishes made of REAL food–no weird, fake, or difficult to find ingredients, but just flavorful, creative and healthy recipes. She gives tons of great cooking and nutrition tips, and she is hilarious, honest, and so real.
- Sugar Hero
For the most impressive and beautiful desserts, Elizabeth’s blog is the place to be. She is always blowing me away with her detail and talent for making food look beautiful. Also, she is awesome. Reading her blog feels like having a conversation with your best friend. A great personality + beautiful food = the best of all worlds.
- The Nutritious Kitchen
This blog is new to me, but I have fallen in such deep love. Every single recipe Selena makes looks absolutely amazing. She is an other REAL healthy food type, and every time I check out her list of ingredients I think “Hmmm, I wouldn’t change a thing!’ She is also super sweet and responsive with all of her readers.
- Running with Spoons
I met Amanda at HLS when we were paired together as Almond Butter + Jelly at the cocktail party. I loved her immediately, and when I went home and checked out her blog, I loved her even more! Beautiful photos, great recipes, but most importantly a strong and inspirational voice that I could read all day long. Her blog is the perfect combination of food + life and I look forward to reading every post she writes.
- Cotter Crunch
Lindsay has an awesome combination of fitness tips, gluten-free recipes, and inspiration. She is so incredibly positive that reading her blog always makes me happier. There is so much great content that goes beyond what you read in most blogs–she makes you think about life, and then appreciate how wonderful it actually is. She is also super supportive and the kind of person I want to be my friend forever and ever.
- Love Life Surf
In my (humble) opinion, Christine writes the best content on the whole internet. She is a truly beautiful writer, and an even more beautiful human being. She talks about fitness and family, but more importantly she shares her journey, and her inner thoughts in a way that makes you feel like you are growing right along with her. She puts that voice in your head that reminds you how powerful self reflection is. When I grow up, I want to be her.
- The Lean Green Bean
Lindsay’s blog is so diverse. From fitness tips, to healthy recipes, to bringing you the best content every week with her Bean Bytes, there is always something new going on, and she shares healthy tips in a way that is so approachable and free of judgement. Her blog has gotten huge, but you’d never know it with how down to earth she is, and she is one of the most supportive people in the community!
- How Sweet It Is
Sigh. My favorite blog of all time. Jessica has the most beautiful photos, creative recipes, and she is so freaking funny. I could read her writing all day. I am usually a photo skimmer, but I love reading her posts, and I want to make every single recipe she shares. I dream that one day I’ll be nearly a fraction as cool as she is.
- Pinch of Yum
Wow, this is the third Lindsay I’ve mentioned. Apparently, if you want to have an awesome blog, change your name to Lindsay. Okay, but for real, she has some of the most gorgeous photos I’ve ever seen (and an amazing ebook if you want to make your photos better!), and some truly amazing resources for food bloggers to go along with it. The income reports are filled with great information, and every recipe of hers I’ve made (there have been a few!) has turned out absolutely amazing.
Of course, these are just a few of my favorites. If you’re looking for more blogs I love, check out my blog roll that has a list of *almost* all my favorite peeps.
Okay YOUR TURN! What are your favorite blogs? Tell me what blogs you think I should be reading.
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
You, my friend, are too much. You have completely humbled me. Thank you so much for your words. And I can’t wait to get to visit these other bloggers!
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Ari says
Thank YOU for the constant inspiration and beauty of everything you write! ❤️❤️
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says
Ari, what a great selection of blogs! Thank you – I will be checking some of them that are new to me for sure! You’re right it takes so much time to keep with all the great blogs out there – I wish I had more free time!
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GiGi Eats Celebrities says
There is just TOO MUCH FOOD PORN on this page! The stalking is going to commence this weekend! 😉
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Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
I follow a lot of these already but some are new. Checking them out now!
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Linz @ Itz Linz says
i read most of those blogs! another blog i love includes annette at enjoyyourhealthylife.com!
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Ari says
I’ll definitely have to check her out! Thanks friend!
LCCotter says
i hope i can comment and you get this! thank you friend! you inspire me each day with your food, your vision, your ambition, and more. so thankful to “know” you!
Ari says
The feeling is so mutual!! Xoxo
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
Awwww. I am completely blushing! For real. Thank you so much dear friend. You are awesome. Annnnd I am so excited to know about these other blogs. I have never heard about a few. Adding them to my bloglovin’ feed as we speak. <3
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes recently posted…broccoli and bacon loaded baked potatoes
Ari says
My pleasure! I know I’ve said it before but I am so glad to have connected with you!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
i love you. Thanks so much for including me. Such an honor!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean recently posted…Fitness Friday 64
Ari says
❤️❤️
Amanda - RunToTheFinish says
I definitely read some of these, but not all so thanks for the round up!!! Lindsey and Lindsay do an amazing job!
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Maureen says
I love so many of these bloggers! Great choices. 🙂
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Jen@milesandblessings says
I follow and some of these and look forward to checking out a few new!!!! Thanks 🙂
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Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
I’m always looking for new food blogs so this is an awesome post!
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runwiki says
I read most of them, but looking forward to checking the others out!
Ericka @ The Sweet Life says
Loved all of the bottom ones but hadn’t seen the first three before! Yay for new blogs!
I like Gabby’s G-Free, Just a Colorado Gal, Living in Yellow, so many!
I think I saw you were signed up for BLEND, right? I just signed up!
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Ari says
Can’t wait to check those out! And yes!! I can’t wait to meet you there!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
Dome of these are new to me!! Can’t wait to check them out! Thanks girl!
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Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says
A few of these are new to me too! Will check them out- sound and look lovely!
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Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
Oh my goodness. Girl! Thank you so much for including me in a list of so many amazing bloggers — totally grinning like a goofball over here. I follow some of these already, but I’m definitely going to check out the rest. Love you, Jelly! <3
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Ari says
❤️❤️
Julie says
I hadn’t heard of a few of these, so I’m adding them to my Feedly now. Thanks for the recs!
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Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says
I am like crazy girl crush love over Lindsay Cotter. She just seems so genuine.
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Ari says
Right??? I totally agree–genuine and like you just want to be real life bffs.
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
Some of these are new to me, gotta check them out!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. recently posted…Skinny Blueberry Muffins
Selena @ thenutritiouskitchen.com says
Ari! Words can not even express how flattered I felt when I stumbled upon this post! You have been an inspiration to me quite some time now and reading your kind words means more than you know! I’m so in love with most of these blogs already and feel so honored to be apart of this list! Some of them are new to me so I’m excited to check them out! xoxo
Selena @ thenutritiouskitchen.com recently posted…White Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter
Ari says
Awww you just made my day! I just think you’re fabulous, and I’m so glad we’ve become blog buddies! I hope some day we get to become real life friends too! 🙂
Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com says
Ari, you are the sweetest! Thanks so much for the shout-out! I already love some of the blogs on your list, and I’m looking forward to falling in love with the others! I will add 2 of my favorite funny lady bloggers: Sarah at TheSugarHit.com, and Danguole at 10thkitchen.com. I love me some bloggers who sprinkle their posts with pop culture and personality!
Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com recently posted…Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Ari says
Yessss–they sound right up my alley! Can’t wait to check them out! xoxo
Stephanie says
Yay! I love finding new blogs to read.. I read a ton already but it’s always good to check out new ones
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Jasmine says
Wow. This list is great. I already follow half of them, but the rest were completely new to me – love that!
I know this isn’t a food blog, but I absolutely adore Young House Love. It’s probably my favorite blog.
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Ari says
I’ll have to check it out! Thanks for the recommendation! 🙂
Mollie @Sprinkles of Life says
such a great round-up! I’ve met alot of these people in real life! And they are, indeed, awesome! Christine was my roommate at Blend last year.
Ari says
So jealous!! That must have been the best room!!!