Friday Finisher 10/21/16

It’s times like these where I’m so glad I’ve worked weeks ahead on the blog and biz! Yet, it still surprises me that I can put together a Friday Finisher every week for you all! (Priorities are still reading articles…right? Just kidding!) There is always an article open, either on my phone or my browser. “Multi-tasking” reading breaks at their finest! More like skimming for most, but reading for some! I’ll need some article relief this weekend while I’m buried in 3 papers and studying for 2 midterms…

I know I’m not alone and some stress-free easy reading (and pinning) can do the mind good on those working breaks! Enjoy the weekend for me…while I study and type, type, type away! xoxo

SS Posts from the week:

Monday: Creamy Autumn Pumpkin Pasta

Wednesday: Circus Popcorn

Thursday: 9 Simple Ways To Find More Balance & Flow In Life

Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:

Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:

+ The Purpose Of Life Is Not Happiness: It’s Usefulness

Think about that one.

+ The 3 R’s Of Habit Change: How To Start New Habits That Actually Stick

Pretty straightforward!

+ The 1 Minute Challenge

And…GO!

+ Give Yourself Something To Pursue

Just do it. No regrets!

+ Avoid These 12 Negative Habits Of Unhappy And Unsuccessful People

Don’t say these things to yourself!

Food:

+ The Fight Over Transparency In The Meat Industry

Sickening…

+ The Backroom Deals Big Brands Make With Grocery Stores

You knew it wasn’t so “up and up”.

+ Guide To Winter Squash And Pumpkins

Your essential guide for the season!

Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:

+ Kids With Dietary Needs Must Be Empowered, Not Protected

I agree! Give them confidence!

+ The Nutrition Mission At The FDA

More on that “healthy” definition.

Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:

+ Tips To Help Your Creative Process

Keep the spark strong!

+ No One Cares How Many Followers You Have – How To Properly Measure Social Media Success

I bet a lot of you just breathed a sigh of relief! (Although…people still care 😛 )

+ FTC Disclosure Guidelines: In-Depth Look

Read up before all those holiday promotions!

+ Google Dividing Index For Mobile

Different index for different devices!

+ I Spent $30000 Testing Different Blog Designs – Here’s What I Found

I know you’re interested!

+ 10 Best Lessons I Learned By Forcing Myself To Cut Back On Social Media

I bet you’ll be saying yes to all of these if you’ve even thought about trying it before!

Career, Business, & Success:

+ Great Performers Make Their Personal Lives A Priority

Success comes with family and personal values.

+ What American Culture Gets Wrong About Failure

A great “different” perspective.

+ 40 Best Places To Learn Something New Everyday

Or (in my case) just come to college!

Other:

+ Obituary: Great Barrier Reef (25 Billion BC – 2016)

This is so upsetting…

Favorite Pins:

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Vegan Mini Apple Plum Pies. Aren’t these just adorable!?

Salted Caramel Coffee Creamer + Iced Latte. Vegan sipping at its finest!

Tahini Apple Crumble. Two of my favorite things!

Penna Arabiatta. Such a perfect classic pasta!

Vegan Pumpkin Nuggets. Give me some ketchup!

4-Ingredient Deviled Chicken Thighs. How simple and delicious!

Pumpkin, Pecan, and Chocolate Fudge. Yes…I know!

A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:

+ The GFAF Expo last weekend was a blast! Thank you, Farrah!

+ I voted! With my mail-in ballot, since I’m away at school. This is a big moment in my “adult” life! The first time I’ve ever voted in a real, huge, BIG deal election!

So tell me:

+ Do you “multi-task” (even though it isn’t real), as in, take breaks or switch focus? Often…

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