Happy Post-St. Patrick's Day! How was it? I'm guessing most people had any parties last weekend or this weekend coming up. I didn't mean for it to happen, but I totally failed at even wearing green yesterday! I was wearing blue :/ Kind of close...right? Just add some yellow and there you go! We can pretend that blue is the new green (just to make me feel better!). At least I can redeem myself next Sunday, Easter. I'll wear orange...you know...for carrots 😉 Haha!
Nothing much to update you on this week, but back to classes, having to start figuring out what classes to (stressfully) try to get registered for in a few weeks, and just keep trucking along till the end of the semester! O and still deal with this crazy weather that goes form 80 to possible snow this weekend??? How? Well at least snow means you can turn the oven on and do a bunch of baking, right? Have a fantastic weekend, gluten-free foodies (go make some carrot cake waffles!)
Monday: Mini Carrot Cake Bundts
Tuesday: 7 Tips To Keep Your Smile Bright And Healthy
Wednesday: Gluten-Free Hot Cross Buns
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
It is. That's why it's never totally failure.
+ How To Stay Close To Your Journal When You're Preoccupied With Hard Things
I think that's why I've stopped free writing this past year :/
+ The Person Standing Next To You Has A Mental Illness
Be conscious of what you say and where you say it.
+ How To Give Yourself The Gift Of More Time In Your Day
Lovely ideas!
Fitness:
+ A Yoga Sequence For When You're Angry
Number 5!!!
+ Why We All Need An Emotionally Cathartic Workout
I've spoken about this numerous times!
+ 3 Reasons To Plank With Kettlebells
Amp up those planks!
+ What EVERYONE Gets Wrong About Diet & Exercise
I really liked what he had to say and how true this is! If only people would listen!
Food:
+ 15 Polarizing Food Debates That Might Never Be Resolved
O man. I have strong feeling about them all!
+ 25 Habits Of Professional Pastry Chefs
Words of wisdom!
+ Seize The Morning: The Case For Breakfast
Let's bring breakfast back!
+ 55 Chicken Dinners For The Busy Cook
Every.Single.One.Of.These!
+ Chained To The Stove: What It's Really Like To Write A Cookbook
I think now you can understand why bloggers sometimes vanish for a year while writing.
+ The 20 Highest Calcium Vegan Foods
Bok Choy!!!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Easter 2016: Allergy-Friendly And Gluten-Free Candies
Let's stuff those plastic eggs!
+ It's Time We Start To Talk About Depression Like The Common Illness That It Is
Let's tear down the stigma!
+ Are You Depressed Or Just Sad?
Do you know the difference?
+ Could Probiotics Reverse Food Allergies?
Interesting research being done!
+ A Mother, Learning To Walk The Food Allergy Line
It changes everything.
+ New Simple Method To Determine Prevalence Celiac Disease In Children Aged 2-4
Promising? I don't. No test is accurate as is, so I'm skeptical.
+ 10 Reasons You're Not Pooping
You may want to work on that!
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ 10k For An Instagram? Why "Imposter Influencers" Need To Go
Can I get an Amen!
This was an interesting read to skim through!
Although we'll never be loved by all!
+ How To Create A Recipe E-Book Every Month (Using Recycled Content)
Ideas....
+ Why Blogging Is Not A Viable Business Model
If you want it to be your full-time job, it can't just be the blog.
I'm not sure. But even since starting in 2013, things have changed BIG time.
+ 5 Ways To Improve Your Site Speed
I did not know about the revisions!
+ 3 Facebook Tools You Need To Use In 2016
I've been loving Facebook live on the Bon Appetit and Food and Wine pages!
+ Your Content Marketing Strategy Doesn't Have To Look Like This
It does not need to be a formula everyone else is "following".
If I see another blogger ask about this I am going to scream! Haha! But really...stop!
+ How To Fix 404 Errors In WordPress With Plugins
If you have some extra time...
Why can't they just leave things be?
Other:
+ Scientists Have Discovered A Bacteria That Can Eat Plastic
This could be groundbreaking!
Maybe not the definitive answer you wanted!
+ Mastering The Art Of "Just Start"
It's a little more complex, but you can do it!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Banh Mi Chicken Rice Bowl. I want to marry this bowl!
Strawberry Hand Pies with a Lemon Drizzle. Guys, these are GF and vegan <3 Pastry perfection!
Raw Vanilla Caramel Coconut Vegan Doughnut Holes. WHATTTT!!!!??? <3
Kung Pao Eggplant. Asian yumminess!
Beetroot & Smoked Paprika Falafel Pita Pockets. I want to take a BIG bite!
Quick Chicken Stir Fry with Roasted Broccoli. O, this looks stunning!
Gluten-Free Minted Pea Crackers. Let's pretend it's still St. Patty's Day!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Just you know, allowing myself to take each day as it comes!
So tell me:
+ In the spirit of St. Patty's Day, what's your favorite GREEN food? I'm going to say zucchini, since I eat it everyday.
+ Any fun plans for the first day of Spring (this Sunday!)? Well...it's supposed to snow, so...
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Karen
That chicken rice bowl looks amazing... Lunch today! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome!
Farrah
More time in a day sounds amazing! *-* I'd like to hope that blogging will survive 2016! I really like the people in the blogging community that I've befriended!
I wanna marry that bowl too. <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It will stay, it is just massively changing!!
Yes! <3 It it drool inducing!
Lindsay
So many great recipes! I want to try them all!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Get cooking!
Allie
Your pins are on point this week. I love them all!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah great! Enjoy!
Kristy @ Southern In Law
You always find the best recipes and links! I hope you're having an awesome weekend! xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You too dear!
Kristen @ The Endless Meal
Thank you so much for including my Chocolate Oatmeal in your list. I always love your Friday Finishers!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I can't get over how good that oatmeal looks!!!
Sarah
I could easily spend my entire Saturday going through this list! Favorite green food? Toss up between avocado + spinach - I love them both!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well it would be educational 😉
Two greats!
Kate
Thanks for sharing my post! And yes, please in the names of all things holy stop deleting pins! Love that you shared your thoughts 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha! It literally kills me! But people still don't get it!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician
You are totally blowing me away with your pins this week!!! That Coconut Triple Chocolate Oatmeal looks unreal and those doughnut holes...OMG!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know! Both incredible! The ultimate breakfast spread 😉
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama
Will blogging survive 2016? Hmmm... I say yes but it looks way different every single day. Favorite green thing? Spinach, kale, greens in general! I eat it all everyday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! It is not what it used to be!!
Same here!
Aysegul
Oh my! There are so many links to read in this "Friday Finisher". Thank you so much for including my recipe as well.
<3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Of course!
Lauren
Fun links-I especially love all the ones on mental health. My favorite green food is avocadosssss (or in the form of guacamole!).
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That one is a favorite of many!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors
Favorite green food - lets say green smoothie so that i can be super vague lol! It's true though, any green smoothie makes my day!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha, well I'll take me greens sans smoothie 😛
Amber
All the food pictures have made me drool. Yum.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Mission accomplished 😉
Leah M @ love me, feed me
I love all the green foods!! I think Broccoli might be my fave though <3 Love that 25 habits of pastry chefs, so interesting!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You know what I love? Broccoli STALKS! That is the BEST part!!
Emily
Wow, you put so much work into putting this post together Rebecca! I can't wait to try some of the recipes, Lord willing. <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy every bit <3 xoxo
Trish
PS - Favorite green food: avocado!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Creamy 😉
Trish
I LOVE carrots, so had to make a bee-line for those Mini Carrot Cake Bundts. They look delicious! Just pinned the recipe. Off to visit the link How To Give Yourself The Gift Of More Time In Your Day. I really enjoy your Friday posts!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you find some TIME to bake some bundts 😉
Trish
LOL, me too! 🙂
Dietitian Jess
Favorite green food: spinach! Good cooked, raw, in salads, smoothies, etc. So versatile. No exciting plans this weekend- can't believe it might snow 🙁 Stay warm!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Spinach is a classic!!!
I know! It's really crazy 😛 Haha!
Emily @ My Healthyish Life
Love all those bowl meals you pinned! Avocados, kale and zucchini are my favorite green foods. Obviously couldn't choose one...
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I didn't even realize there were so many bowls!
Haha, right! I mean, is there any BAD green food? (Naturally green 😛 )
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
My fav green food is totally avocado haha, but zucchini is a close second! Have a great weekend 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, well now, still a good choice 😉
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday
That chocolate-coconut-chia oatmeal looks INSANE. Yum.
Favorite green food: Broccoli!
Sunday plans: Going on a photo walk organized by my favorite local camera store with my new camera 😀 But yeah, I don't think the weather is supposed to be fabulous here, either 😛
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It does!!! Seriously...that could be breakfast everyday!
Ooo trees <3 I loved "planting" them in mashed potatoes, growing up!
O!!!! Well I hope it's good enough for pictures!! That is so fun! I miss shooting for fun and things NOT food or blog related 😛