Our 25 Most Popular Pins of the Year

As the year comes to a close, we're taking some time to reflect on what was hot in the world of parenting in 2014 (did someone say "Let It Go?!"). Where better to gauge what moms have been obsessing over than Pinterest!? We paid our massive Pinterest page — 12,730 pins and growing — a visit to see what's been on our readers' minds and boards for the past several months. Here, the 25 pins — from party-planning tips, to crockpot recipes, to Elsa costumes — that you couldn't get enough of in 2014.

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Crockpot Apples
Skinny Chef

Crockpot Apples

This recipe featured in our roundup of crockpot dessert ideas took top place!

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H&M's Newborn Collection
H&M

H&M's Newborn Collection

Sure, H&M's newborn line is exciting news, but we're willing to bet it was this little guy's irresistibly sweet smile that made this such a popular pin.

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Elsa's Coronation Updo
Instagram | miss.um.erika

Elsa's Coronation Updo

Of the five Frozen-inspired hairstyles that we featured, this one was the most popular.

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13 Spookily Healthy Halloween Treats

13 Spookily Healthy Halloween Treats

Proof positive that a healthy Halloween doesn't have to equal a boring Halloween.

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Joyfolie Chloe Boots
Joyfolie

Joyfolie Chloe Boots

There are tons of cute little girls shoes out there, but this pair of glittery boots by Joyfolie was simply pintastic.

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25 Wow-Worthy Disney Cakes

25 Wow-Worthy Disney Cakes

Every kid's got their favorite Disney character, which would explain why our roundup of the best Disney birthday cakes was such a hot "pin now, use later!"

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Gluten-Free, Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes With Cinnamon Glaze
Anna Monette Roberts

Gluten-Free, Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes With Cinnamon Glaze

These surprisingly healthy Fall cupcakes from our friends at POPSUGAR Food looked so good, we pinned their recipe to our own board . . . and you followed suit!

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50 Fun Toddler Birthday Party Ideas

50 Fun Toddler Birthday Party Ideas

These toddler birthday party ideas covered everything from pirates and superheroes to Elmo and Mickey.

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Cheeseburger Soup
The Recipe Critic

Cheeseburger Soup

Because if there's one thing every savvy mom knows, ground beef is inexpensive, and your kids will actually eat it! This cheeseburger soup would be even better the next day.

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Steak Sandwiches
Cravings of a Lunatic

Steak Sandwiches

The popularity of these steak sandwiches is pretty obvious, right?

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10 Pictures to Take on Baby's First Day
Flickr user Jon Rawlinson

10 Pictures to Take on Baby's First Day

Our readers were all about this guide to must-take photos of baby's first day.

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30+ Tips and Tricks to Make Your Baby Shower Shine

30+ Tips and Tricks to Make Your Baby Shower Shine

Every hostess with the mostest wants to give her guests (especially the guest of honor) an affair to remember, hence these tips for hosting a special baby shower being a hot pin.

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20 Back-to-School Braids

20 Back-to-School Braids

If you have a school-aged daughter, these braid ideas probably made it onto one of your boards!

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Tigger-ific!
Instagram | chefsilvanazanella

Tigger-ific!

Winnie the Pooh fans (thousands of them!) were quick to pin this adorable Tigger cake for future party inspiration.

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13 Medical Hacks For Dr. Mom
Shutterstock

13 Medical Hacks For Dr. Mom

If it makes coping with a sick kid easier, then we're all about it.

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20 No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas

20 No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas

Because carving a pumpkin with kids is often better in theory than in practice, these knife-free pumpkin ideas were a Halloween hit.

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50 Priceless Memories to Record in Your Baby Book

50 Priceless Memories to Record in Your Baby Book

Let's face it: the first few months are a total blur. We're thinking that's why this baby-book guidance was so popular.

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A Celestial First Birthday Bash
6th Street Design School

A Celestial First Birthday Bash

This dreamy birthday bash is likely to inspire many sweet dreams.

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I Love You Forever

I Love You Forever

The sweet refrain from I Love You Forever proved to strike a chord with many a mom!

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Spider Eggs
It's All Fiddle Fart

Spider Eggs

Although the initial recipe calls for jelly beans, it just takes a few clear sweetie baggies, some stickers, and a little creativity to make fruit-filled giveaway treats.

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A Pretty Princess Room

A Pretty Princess Room

This low-maintenance method for giving a little girl a bedroom fit for a princess (a mesh-net canopy and twinkly lights) got a lot of attention.

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A Cute Class Auction Bowl
Studio Arts Dallas

A Cute Class Auction Bowl

Parents looking for a cool new way to support their kids' class auction appreciated the creativity behind this clever handprint bowl.

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Olaf Mason Jar Snow Globes
My Sister's Suitcase

Olaf Mason Jar Snow Globes

A Frozen craft that parents could get behind and kids will surely obsess over, these Olaf mason jars were a popular pin during the year of all things pertaining to the flick.

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The Sweetest Way to Tell Your Kids the Truth About Santa
Flickr user Shawn Collins

The Sweetest Way to Tell Your Kids the Truth About Santa

This Santa solution has struck a chord with many a parent — it's an honest way to keep the magic alive.