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
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!
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:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
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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Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says
These look like some great articles and I definitely see a couple recipes I want to try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Fantastic!
angie church says
you have so much awesome stuff packed into this post so much great information
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Enjoy!
nadia says
Even though we don’t get many pumpkins in the UK (they’re not a ‘thing’ here for some reason!), it was interesting learning about the different types! And that pumpkin and chocolate fudge looks too delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You mean squashes? You don’t even get squashes in the UK!? :O
Cucicucicoo: Eco Sewing and Crafting says
Whoa, so many great ideas!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂 Lisa
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Enjoy!
Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says
I’m leaving my comment before I read this post because I have a feeling I’m going to be buried in some fun reading.
I, too, don’t know how you manage to get this together each week, Rebecca, but I’m sure glad you do because I love the wealth of information here. Thank you!
Good luck with all your studying 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I hope you COULD read it! Hosting issues and my site has been down!
Leah M | love me, feed me says
Whoaaaaa those mini pies are the cutest things I’ve ever seen! The lil cat one. Swooooon.
Forever impressed you get these link ups up every week! Happy you do too because I always find so much goodness to read!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, right? Have a great weekend!
Farrah says
Right there with ya! I couldn’t function without scheduling ahead/multitasking, haha. Off to check out the habit change article and the one-minute challenge! + yay for no one caring about followers, because…ain’t nobody got time for that. 😛
The Great Barrier Reef obituary breaks my heart. :[ humans.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Got that right!!! Too little time and too many more important things to worry about!
Farrah says
Yep! I’d rather spend that time making/eating food! ;P
rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
I also take breaks in between studying to work on the blog, it’s basically the only time i get to work on it during school! Kudos to you for being able to still put this together in the midst of all the school-induced chaos!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It’s a nice stress reliever and isn’t “wasn’t” …well it can be…but blog work is productive still!