Ultimate List of Blog Post Ideas

Welcome to my first blog post of 2019. Hasn't this come around fast? I feel as though I've blinked in the January of 2018, and now I'm in January 2019. It seems to have gone by in a flash, but you know what? A new year means a clean slate, it will be what you make of it, so good luck with any goals you have set yourself this year, whether that be to lose two stone, to graduate from university, or maybe do something on your bucket list. Just have fun :)

Anyway, onto the post. I thought it would be a good idea to publish some ideas for your blog posts. Everyone gets the January blues and often, it can leave you feeling demotivated, run down, lethargic after all those mince pies and maybe our bank balances aren't looking as healthy as they did before the festive season. 

Therefore it's likely that you won't be in the happiest of moods. So, for those of you struggling slightly with a reintroduction post, or maybe you're just starting out in the blogging world, or perhaps one of your resolutions is to blog more regularly, then I present you with a list of posts that you could have fun producing. I hope you find this useful :)

Food & Drink

Food and drink seems to be the go-to for many bloggers when they hit bloggers or writer's block. But it shouldn't be seen as a last resort post. Instead, make it fun and adapt them to the time of year we're in. January is cold, so go with warming foods such as stews and generously filled pies, stick to luxury hot drinks and the Winter spices such as ginger and cinnamon. Just because Christmas is over, doesn't mean to say you can't still embrace the festive spice. Don't forget about desserts either! Everyone has room for a pudding. 

* Chocolate chip cookie recipe

* Beef stew recipe

* Luxury hot chocolate for a Winter's day

* Warming chicken pie recipe

* Winter spice cocktails (mocktails)

* Triple chocolate brownie recipe

Beauty & Cosmetics

I find that you can have a lot of fun and be really creative within this category. Try and pick up on the trends of January 2019, what lipstick or nail polish shades will everyone be wearing this Winter? Have a makeup brand released, or are they due to release a new product or line of makeup? Go out and buy one of their new products and review it. Let people know your secret to clear skin or shiny hair. It's all about sharing with this one. If you don't like a product, review it, if you do, review it, if you've finally found something which gets rid of acne at a low cost, tell people. It can really prove very useful and this category is also very popular!

* Best products of 2018

* Skincare routine

* Haircare routine

* 5 staples to have in your makeup bag

* Drugstore/High-Street beauty haul

* Products I wouldn't repurchase

* Everyday makeup routine

* Current beauty favourites

* Have a product you love? Write and rave about it, why is it so good?

* Lipstick shades perfect for Winter

* Nail polish shades perfect for Winter

* Update your followers if you get a drastic new haircut

* Products I've been loving recently

* Beauty empties

* Review a product you love

* Review a product you hate

Travel

This isn't always the easiest category to write about. Unless you're constantly on the move or go on regular holidays or romantic mini-breaks, you may find this one slightly more difficult. But don't forget, you don't actually have to have gone anywhere recently to write within this category. Have you ever been on an aeroplane? Write some tips for first time flyers. Have you been on a long haul flight? Give some tips for travelling light, or your essentials for staying comfortable throughout the flight. Have you ever been to Paris? Tell people about your favourite restaurants there so they can visit when they go. You can easily do the 'travel' section of your blog justice!

* 24 hours in...

* How to spend 48 hours in...

* A weekend in...

* We went to...

* Where to stay in...

* Places to eat in...

* Things to do in...

* Family friendly eateries in...

* Top tips for first time travellers

* Top tips for lone travellers

* Top tips for first time flyers

* What's in my carry on?

* What to take on a long haul flight

* How to pack your suitcase efficiently

* Travel minis

* Tips for staying under the airline suitcase weight limit

* 5 things you can do to prep for a long haul flight

Home

People these days can be very house proud. They're always looking for ways to update their homes, conform to the latest trends or simply find a style which they like but are having trouble achieving, so these sorts of posts can help a lot. Share the bedspread you'll be sporting throughout the seasons, give some tips on jazzing up a boring sofa with colourful cushions. Maybe even write a post all about flower arranging. There's something in this category for everyone, whether they're a home owner or not.

* Homeware haul

* DIYs

* Newly decorated...before and after

* Less is more: how to achieve a minimalist [office] space

* How to jazz up a boring sofa

* Your favourite homeware stores

* How cushions can change the face of your living room

* A Winter bed spread

* The novelty of miss-match crockery

* University homeware haul

* Homeware essentials for a Fresher
* The art of flower arranging 

Tags & Q&As

This can be a really lovely way for your followers to get to know you. It also allows you the freedom of answering the questions you want to, leaving out the ones you don't feel comfortable asking for example. It gives you every advantage as a blogger. It can also be a great place to start if you've only just launched your site. Give one a go, if the tags in my list don't take your fancy, there are loads online that you can have a go at!

* 20 facts about me

* TMI tag

* My first time tag

* Would you rather tag

* This or that tag

* Ask social media for some questions

* Get to know me tag

* The boyfriend/girlfriend tag

* 20 couple questions tag

* 15 closet confidential tag

* The sibling tag

Fashion

You don't always have to fill the fashion category of your blog with outfit of the days. If you aren't comfortable doing it, don't write about it. Blogging is as much about you as it is your following, so make sure you're happy. You could publish hauls, take a photo of your favourite scarf or a new pair of shoes. It can be so simple, but not involve you directly. 

* Outfit of the day

* Clothing haul and try-on

* Favourite Winter accessories

* Colourful scarves to brighten up a cold January

* What's in my handbag?

* Bringing back the gillet

* Wardrobe staples

* 70s/80s/90s throwback

* Accessory matching

* Shoes perfect for a night out

* Favourite flats

* Comfy formal footwear

* Primark haul

Life

This is my favourite category within my blog. It's a lot more personal, I enjoy writing and creating these posts more, they're a lot more visual rather than text heavy and they provide a unique insight into your life, only you still decide how much you want to share with the general public online. Have fun with this one, there's so much you can write about.

* Dinner with...

* Sunday lunch at...

* Review a restaurant

* Dinner date at...

* Seeing...at Wembley/the O2/Olympic Park/Twickenham etc

* A day trip to...

* How I spent my...birthday

* Graduation day (yours or someone else's)

* 25 things I've learnt at 25

* New Years Resolutions

* Tips for Freshers week

* How to cope with home sickness (student orientated)

* Tips for budgeting

* Balancing work/family/friends

* A walk around...

* Visiting [someone] at...

* A hike around...

* Climbing to the top of...

* Top 5 [Valentines Day] films

* Books you have to read before you die

* Films you have to see before you die

* Putting together a photo album

* Scrapbooking

* What I got the my [birthday]

* Review a film

*Review a book

* Review a café/coffee shop

* Give advice about certain situations you've been in/through

Monthly Series

This can be a very easy thing to keep going on your blog. Make it a monthly series, once a month you do a favourites post or see what's inside a subscription box, tell people what made you happy that month to increase positivity on your blog. It can be anything, but it's something to top up the content on your blog that isn't boring or uninteresting for either you or your followers. Take advantage of this one, it will be so beneficial.

* Monthly favourites

* 10 things that have made me happy this month

* My month in Instagram photos

* Open a monthly subscription box (if subscribes to one)

* Monthly updates about life in general

* Monthly edits

* Bring an old post back, 'From the Archives'

* Nails this month

* The books I've read this month

* A monthly playlist

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