January always feels like the longest month, yet not long enough. The semester starts back up again in about a week and a half for me. I was just starting to enjoy the more "relaxed flow" of the days again without the pressure of a crazy course load weighing down on me. The winter break was definitely appreciated and felt like a great little reboot and refocus in different areas of my life. Still channeling the positive vibes for 2018; so far, so good.
Now for your Friday Finisher reads as you kick back and cozy up with a nice hot beverage and enjoy the weekend!
SS Posts from the week:
Monday: Gluten-Free Baked Jalapeño Poppers (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
Wednesday: Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free)
Thursday: Freedom Feature: Carrie Veatch "For Gluten Sake"
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ 13 Habits Of Exceptionally Likable People
How to make more people like you!
+ The Most Common (And Broken) New Year's Resolution
Don't become a statistic!
+ The Fascinating Way Blue Eyes Get Their Color
I love my eyes!
+ For Better Work Life Balance
A few tips to try out for yourself.
+ A Link From The Article Above On How The French Are Combating This Imbalance!
Food:
+ Food Swamps More Harmful Than Food Deserts
This is the problem.
+ Are Gummy Bear Flavors Fooling Us?
Can you actually taste the different colors?
+ Switching To Healthier Ingredients Is Risky To Brands
Don't want to end up like Trix!
+ The 10 Commandments Of Being Your Own Italian Grandmother
This will save you time and money.
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ A Blood Test For Celiac Disease While Being Gluten-Free
This would be the best possible.
+ Exercise Won't Help You Lose Much Weight
Sure it helps, but...
Blogging & Social Media:
+ Everything You Need To Know About Killer Blog Post Titles
This was a great post on the topic.
+ Content Promotion Is About Meeting Your Readers Where They Live
How to really reach them.
Design, Tech, & Photography:
+ Can Mark Zuckerberg Fix His Website?
I feel like he's so out of touch with his own business now.
+ 5 Backdrops For Moody Food Photography
Too bad Strength and Sunshine isn't a "moody" recipe blog.
This, I could get behind!
+ Should You Switch From Google Chrome To Firefox?
I used to be a Firefox girl back in the day.
+ A Little Known Amazon Feature
I did not know!
Career, Business, & Success:
+ The Best Places To Find A Job In 2018
Maybe we should move to Hawaii?
+ 10 Cryptocurrency Predictions For 2018
It's SO interesting to follow.
+ How Kohl's Is Defying The Retail Apocalypse
My mom loves Kohl's. Me? Not so much.
+ The Desperate Search For The Next Great American Idea
Have we run out of ideas?
+ The Woman Who Designed Canva
Very cool!
Podcasts & Audio:
+ Noah Kagan: How To Turn Awkwardness Into A 7-Figure Business
Fabulous insight and strategies.
+ Do You Even Blog Podcast? "Do People Want To Read Your Stuff?"
Such a great episode and all the "real" stuff people don't want to say.
Other:
+ The 2017 Smart Binge, Doc, Music, Pod, Book, & Geek Guide
All the good content to consume from 2017.
This would be some fun camping!
Things To Eye & Buy:
+ Such a beautiful wrap dress!
+ Super cozy black sweater or this one with some pattern.
+ Still not sure how I feel about velvet, but THIS!
+ THIS (with the blue), if you have a party to attend.
+ This cable stitch sweater I would never take off.
Yummy Recipes To Pin:
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+ Ponzu Roasted Salmon For Two
A perfect Valentine's Day or date night meal!
+ Banana Blondies with Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting
These are just calling me.
+ Whole Smoked Cauliflower with Tahini, Olives, & Currents
That must taste amazing!
+ Immune Boosting Roasted Cauliflower Soup
And such a lovely color!
+ Salmon Hash with Yukon Gold Potatoes & Herbs
Salmon for breakfast, anyone?
+ 20 Minute Peanut Noodle Soup with Lime & Mango
We all have time for that!
+ Butternut Squash & Vanilla Bean Soup
The vanilla sounds like magic!
+ Chocolate Almond Vegan Granola Bars
I love all that cashew butter!
This does look pretty dope.
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
Some motivating sunshine days during the beginning of the week!
So tell me:
+ Did you suffer from the post-holiday blues or did you go into the new year with positivity?
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Farrah
It's been so weirdly empty and quiet on my walks home over the past couple weeks! :O (It's strange with all the students gone, haha.) I'm glad you had winter break to recharge/reboot, and best of luck to you on your upcoming semester!
I adore Hawaii and really kindasorta do want to move there. Part of my graduation present to myself was so I could scout to see what job opportunities there were for me out there! 😛
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I am not feeling the new semester! Haha! Ugh!!
That would be a dream!