Happy (almost) New Year bloggers! Ring in the new year with a clean slate and a fresh outlook on your blog content. January is jam packed with hot topics, from inspiring New Year’s resolutions to the Golden Globe Awards and even Chocolate Cake Day – there is something for every reader! Use this roundup of New Year’s Resolutions and Merchant suggestions to plan ahead and keep your readers engaged this month.

Pop-Culture Events in December

January 1 = New Year’s Day – Happy New Year!
January 1 = The Last Day of Hanukkah
January 8 = Golden Globe Awards
January 16 = Martin Luther King Day
January 16 = Civil Rights Day
January 20 = Presidential Inauguration Day
January 28 = Chinese New Year

Unique Events in December

January 2 = Motivation and Inspiration Day
January 8 = Bubble Bath Day
January 13 = Rubber Duckie Day
January 19 = National Popcorn Day
January 23 = Pie Day
January 27 = Chocolate Cake Day
January 28 = Fun at Work Day

Post Ideas

New Year’s resolutions are the top searched items in January! Everyone is looking to kick off their year with fresh motivation. Among those resolutions are searches for weight loss and fitness, travel goals, organization, how to de-stress, and many more. Not surprisingly, health resolutions account for the majority of searched terms. Many people are looking for ways to cook at home, eat more vegetables, find home fitness plans, and ways to easily incorporate healthy habits into their everyday lifestyle. Use these themes as a starting point for your own blog posts about healthy recipes, home workouts, or how to stay healthy on the go. Don’t forget to include the key phrase “how to” when beginning your resolution posts. It will capture a large audience looking for a resolution instructional.

Additionally, include some unique resolutions to inspire your readers with new motivation. Some fun ways to plan for the new year could include “home remodeling”, “redecorating”, “weekend travel” or even simple ideas such as “reading more”, “clean out your closet” and “spend more time without technology.” Use these blog post titles and Merchants to inspire your writing:

Squeeze Healthy Habits Into Your Day To Day
How To Prepare Healthy Lunches For The Week
5 Healthy Recipes You Must Try
At Home Fitness Solutions
Get In Shape In Just 30 Minutes Everyday
Creating Healthy Habits
Getting a Healthy Lifestyle To Stick
See the World on a Budget
Weekend Getaways
How to Reduce Stress in a New Year
Baby Steps to Your Resolution