It has been a beautiful week! Perfect sunshine, perfect lighting (a gift from the food blogging gods!). There were many new recipes to come out of the kitchen this week. I just keep adding them to the bottom of the list (stockpiling more and more for when school starts!) I actually brought some change to the Farmer's Market last weekend and bought some lovely produce! That was a plus and a little inspiration for one of the new dishes I made.
I sent out a fun little "Tuesday Chat" email to my subscribers this week. Did you get it? Sign up here! With one less post during the summer, I thought a little happy email chat would be a nice surprise! I know we're all just chilling out and relishing these summer days! I actually finished the new season of Orange Is The New Black last weekend too! (I need to rewatch one part...confused!) I'm waiting for my mom to finish so I can discuss!
Have a wonderful Friday and happy, healthy weekend! Now get reading and pinning!
Monday: One-Pot Vegan Mac & Cheese
Wednesday: Grilled Ras El Hanout Chicken
Recently Updated Post: Chocolate Matcha Pancakes
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ Simplifying Childhood May Protect Against Mental Health Issues
Let kids be kids again!
+ 16 Diagrams That Will Help You Chill The F* Out
Let's make this weekend a little "chiller"
+ Does This Purchase Make My Life Better?
If not...don't do it!
+ It's Never Been Harder To be Young
Stop making it so hard!
+ 6 Simple Sunday Habits To Set You Up For A Productive Week
The perfect Sunday set-up!
+ How Do I Live In A World Gone Mad?
Tough question.
+ The Life-Changing Magic Of Being Uncomfortable
It usually leads to great things!
You will cry...
+ 40 Things Everyone But You Is Doing This Summer
Hmmm, it does seem that way...
+ How To Start Living Exactly How You Want To
Because you can!
Fitness:
+ Are Lighter Weights Just As Effective As Heavier Weights?
Ah! It may surprise you!
+ 13 Things Only Baton Twirlers Will Understand
No finger nails and "duck and cover"...my old life!
+ Haunting Syncronized Yoga Video
The beautiful human body in flow!
Food:
+ 7 Cooking Myths That Are Basically Bogus
I'm glad to hear about #7!
Let's clear this up (all you "Western Culture" people!)
+ The Right Way To Wash Your Berries
No prewashing!!!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ The 7 Biggest Problems Facing Science, According To 270 Scientists
All those studies, funding, info...but...
+ The Psychological Benefits Of Writing Regularly
I lost my flow :/ I have not written, freely, in so long!
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ Removing Content From Google
It can be done!
+ 5 Things That Have Improved My Photography
Fantastic advice!
+ How To Handle Different Types Of Comments On Social Media
Some comments we will never know how to respond to!
+ 8 Tips For Creating More Effective Tweets
Tips from the Twitter people!
+ This Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint
I think this will help a lot of bloggers out. I suggest you listen!
+ How To Make Money Blogging: eBooks
Next thing on the to-do list?
+ 10 Awesome Image Creation Tools
O I like Logo Garden!
+ How To Create Engaging Content (Even If You're Terrible At Writing)
If you want to, you can!
+ How To Offer Good Storytelling In Sponsored Posts
This is fabulous!
Career & Business:
+ 5 Ways To Stop Lazy Thinking And Start Making Better Decisions
How to be your own quality critic.
+ How To Get The Job Experience You Need To Land Your Dream Job
The biggest conundrum!
+ What Great Listeners Actually Do
You need these skills!
+ 10 Must-Read Books That Will Make You Ridiculously Productive
Have you read any?
Other:
+ We Regret To Inform You That The Remainder Of 2016 Has Been Canceled
Ah, well, seemed like it was going to happen...
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Spicy Tuna Roll (Poor Man's Sushi). This has me craving sushi!
Vegan Chocolate Cake with Chickpea Tahini Frosting. I told her I wanted this as my wedding cake!
Coconut Almond Bars. That little crunch!
Java Shake with Maca & Strawberry. Smoothie? Shake? Ice Cream? I don't care!
Sushi Burritos. It must be the week for sushi!
Mini Chickpea Donuts. These!
Coffee Gingerbread Granola. No one cares that it's summer!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Iced coffee and cold cereal! Anyone else? I literally could live off just those things right now.
So tell me:
+ My laptop is yelling at me to install Windows 10 before the 29th...should I do it? Have you?
+ What are you subsisting on right now? If I let myself I really could just eat cereal every day....at every meal 😛
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Gin
Awesome Friday Finisher! Lots of interesting-sounding reads there to check out. I didn't know you were a twirler! 😀 I like 10, no probs so far. Subsisting on fruit in general, cherries in particular.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! A state champion at that!
I have 3 more days to decide...I'm just not sure if my laptop can handle it!
Cherries <3
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
I could face plant right into that cake. Holy yum. Sushi burritos and the BEST too. There are 2 places in less than a 1/4 mile from me that have them.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Sushi burritos sound...just amazing!
Katie
Yes cold cereal and cold coffee are THE BOMB! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Woohoo!
Bianca
Ohh I wish I'd had more Orange is the new black to watch but we finished the whole season in about a week. Now my boyfriend and I are binging that new show on netflix Stranger Things. Have you tried it? It's a bit scary but binge-worthy. 🙂
I love the link you've shared about making money with an ebook because I'm working on one right now. I'm definitely saving that page to get back to once it's time to publish it 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O! If it's scary/creepy then I MUST check it out! Thanks for the recommendation 😉
I've been really toying with the idea, but so many say they usually fall flat :/
Mandy
These Friday Finisher posts of yours are the reason I stay up way too late 😉 LOVE them! Always filled with so many wonderful links. I did not receive that Tuesday chat email...off to check my spam folder! I just started season three of Orange is the New Black - I'm trying not to binge watch it like I've done in the past! Haha!! Hope you're having a great weekend, my friend <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha 😉
Ah :/ Let me know if you DID get it 🙁
When you're caught up, we shall discuss!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday
I spend so long on this post every week and I love it 🙂 So much great stuff!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
There's always so many gems to share from the internet!
Taylor @ Boss Girl Creative
Thank you for including my podcast episode about how blogging should be a marathon and not a sprint!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I love the podcast, Taylor! xo
Farrah
I still haven't found the optimal spot for food photography lighting in my apartment. :[ One o' these days!!
I'm off to check out more of the blogging links! <3 + I really want those tuna rolls too. We need to do a cookfest sometime! *-*
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'm hoping my apartment has better lighting than my house! I know there is a huge window that may just make my dreams come true!
Yes! Thinking ahead, but we'll have to do a "Friendsgiving" 😉
Farrah
Yes pleaseee!! I'm working inpatient then but a foodfest would be wonderful! <3
Hana | Nirvana Cakery
Hey Rebecca, what a great round up as always! Thank you so much for making my cake so famous!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, it is amazing, Hana!
Sandi (@sandigtweets)
You are killing me with those favorite pins this week....I need to go make some breakfast now. Thank you for these Friday finishers. I love these each week.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well thank you for taking the time to check them out! xoxo
Kristina @ Ms.Modify
I'm on episode 7 of season 3 of Orange is the New Black and have been binge watching! When I'm all caught up, we should totally talk about it! Ha
Have a wonderful weekend! xo, Kristina
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
YES! I think I should just go back and rewatch the part I'm confused on but....I'm lazy 😛
Jamie Simons
Oh my gosh, so many great links to check out! I will be saving this post for later so I can check some of these out!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy, Jamie!
Emily @ My Healthyish Life
It must be the week for sushi because I'm craving it! I'm subsisting on smoothies. I had two yesterday because I was so hot and wanted a snack.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha! I like never crave sushi...nor have it...but I'm really feeling it strong right now!!
I keep turning on the oven...in 100 degrees....it's starting to kill me 😛 Haha!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
yes to all the iced coffee right now! It's so hot and it's the perfect pick-me-up!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'm more than addicted!
Susie @ SuzLyfe
SO many great links for me to visit, as always! I can't wait to check them out--particularly any help with living in this insane world.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Crazier everyday 😛