You know what tomorrow is…HALLOWEEN! Woohoo! Which also means that tonight is mischief night! Going to go toilet paper some trees? And no, I’m not condoning any vandalizum 😉 Now as of November 1st, we move into full-blown holiday season! Let the craziness commence! I guess I must admit that I do kinda love the holiday season. All the holiday movies and Christmas music. That “holiday” feeling that you just sense everywhere. Everyone seems to be rushing around, but enjoying it non-the-less. I’ve never had a crazy holiday season, but I love hearing and reading about everyone else’s (sometimes crazy) stories and experiences!
I finally treated myself to a little pre-Christmas personal gift shopping 😉 I guess I can’t really say “treated” though since I didn’t spend any of my own earned money (but gift card money). Fingers crossed the goodies come today which will include a new camera lens, a cast iron skillet, and jackfruit! Haha! Yes!
I hope you have a wonderful spooktacular Halloween and a lovely weekend! I’ll see you back here next month! 😉 Happy Friday!
Monday: Caramel Apple Granola
Tuesday: Sorghum: The Ancient Gluten-Free Miracle
Wednesday: Black Garlic & Lime Cedar Plank Salmon
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ 14 Ways You Might Be Standing In The Way Of Your Own Success
Great advice from one wonderful woman!
+ The Real Reason You Need To Embrace The Word “No”
Hearing no only allows you to move on; it’s way better than to remain stuck!
+ 6 Myths Millennials Believe About Purpose
These seem to hit the mark! (Am I the age of a millennial? 19? Yes? No? I never know…)
Because it’s already found! You’re just ignoring it!
+ 9 Signs It’s Time To Remove Toxic People From Your Life
I had to do a lot of that these past few weeks!
+ How To Have An Opinion Without Being An Ass
Haha, we all deserve to have our opinions!
+ 5 Ways To Overcome Being Overwhelmed
Step back and slow down!
+ 33 Simple Ways To Fall Back In Love With Your Life
You should love your life; at least not hate it!
+ What Going Abroad Taught Me About Making Friends
It changes your perspective on many things!
+ 5 Ways To Move On From Failure
I’ve said it before. It’s never failure if you don’t say it is.
+ Everything Doesn’t Happen For A Reason
Yes! I hate when people believe this! There is not some “higher reason”.
Fitness:
+ Benefits Of High Intensity Exercise
Going all out!
+ 5 Fitness Terms That Need To Die
Haha, “hydration” 😛
+ 4 Ways To Keep Your Back Safe In Yoga Poses
You should ask Natalie about my crazy back (breaking) abilities 😉
All is not lost!
+ What It Was Like To Win The First Ever Ironman Triathlon
Wow. Wow.
Food:
+ 4 Changes We’ve Made To How We Eat Meat
You can be an “ethical” meat eater.
+ Tori Spelling’s Cake And Icing Martini, Made By Real Chef Ilan Hall
Bahahahaha! These videos are hilarious!
+ Report Has Stunning Revelation For Contents Of Hot Dogs
They’ve always grossed me out…always. YUCK! (Even vegetarian!)
+ The Link Between Coffee And Creativity
Even more reasons to drink the dark stuff!
+ This Is What Your Favorite Halloween Candy Says About You
Hahaha! I love the last one 😛
I’m making another vow to you guys. I’ll post a soup recipe this year (hopefully)!
Health:
+ Processed Meats Added To List Of Substances Most Likely To Cause Cancer
Right along with cigarettes and asbestos!
The overuse of antibiotics.
+ Could Depression Be Caused By An Infection?
This is really interesting research!
+ No, Butter Isn’t Back: A Cardiologist Explains Why You Should Stay Away From Animal Fat
It’s science, people!
+ How Eating More And Moving Less Helped Me Lose Weight And Change My Life
Don’t always follow what the “common knowledge” or media hype is.
+ Evidence For IBS Diets Hard To Swallow
There is no one diet, but FODMAPS really is something to consider trying.
+ Your Mental Health Is More Important Than Your Grades
That is 100% true.
Celiac Disease & Food Allergies:
+ Gluten-Free Diet Hurts More Than Helps
Sadly it does.
Haha! It actually does the job of explaining. But don’t watch if you’re “sensitive” 😛
+ Celiac Disease And Crohn’s Disease
A link? Celiac is more common in those with IBD.
JK! You mean “nont gluten-free” oats 😛
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ Dear Famous People: Stealing Is Wrong (And Illegal)
This makes me so sick. Seriously!?
+ To Young People Who Want To Be Bloggers When They Grow Up
My advice? Don’t.
+ 10 Books All Serious Bloggers Should Read
Well I better get reading!
+ Two Questions That Will Change Your Blogging Strategy
The only 2 you need!
+ The One “Social” Icon Bloggers Always Forget To Add
Omg! Yes! Just had to deal with this the other day. It annoys me to no end!
+ How He Shoots: John Bek From He Needs Food
Very cool and very inspiring!
+ Composition In Food Photography
I loved this little run down of all the points!
Well, say goodbye to boring resumes! (I need to work on one…)
+ 15 Apps That Make Freelancer Life Easier
Haha, I love the Write or Die one!
+ 19 Struggles Every Blogger Will Recognize
That’s kinda funny 😛
+ How To Delete Your Facebook Search History
Been doing some stalking lately?
Other:
+ 20 Style Tips On How To Wear Leggings
The joy of the season 😉
+ 21 Things Every Pug Lover Desperately Needs In Their Home
I think I need and actual pug in my home too 😉
+ The 30 Colleges With The Best Dorms
Well I guess it’s time to switch 😛
+ Top 10 Must-See Halloween Movies
Some Friday night entertainment 😉
+ World’s Best Destinations For Solo Travelers
One day, my friends, one day!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Senposai, Daikon, And Chili Garlic Chicken Warps. Can’t even imagine all those flavors!!!
Butternut Squash Chocolate Chip Cookies. Ya’ll know I love veggies in my cookies!
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Orange Zest Icing Dip. Holy sweet potato fries!
Herb-Orange Whole Roasted Cauliflower. And that cashew sauce!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. Classic and these are just so beautiful!
Roasted Celariac and Cauliflower Soup. Two amazing veggies for one comforting soup!
Better Butterfingers. They’re allergy-friendly! I can eat them 😀
4-Ingredient Jack O’ Lantern Cookies. These are so cute and so easy!
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cups. Take your Halloween candy to a new level 😉
Weeknight Broiled Salmon with Chermoula Herb Crust. That’s some killer salmon!
Pumpkin and Carrot Curry. Give me all the orange color and curry!
Vegan Pumpkin Chai Oatmeal with Caramelized Banana. Who wouldn’t want to wake-up to a bowl of that!?
Low Fat Pumpkin Falafel. The perfect falafel for Fall!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ My sourdough starter! I plan on baking with it this weekend! (I haven’t had sourdough is…..well a very long time!)
+ Hallmark’s Christmas movies start tomorrow! Get pumped, guys!
So tell me:
+ I asked this on my Facebook page the other week, but what’s (or was) your favorite Halloween candy? Junior Mints!
+ What are your Halloween plans? What are you (or your kids) dressing-up as?
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Lisa B. says
All of this food looks so good! Those chocolate peanut butter bars look yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, thank you!
Amberjane says
Great round up!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Mary, Living a Sunshine Life says
I can’t wait to check out some of those pins. OMG they look so good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha 😉
Christine says
Positively drooling. But I’m not sure if it’s over all those yummy pins or your new camera lens 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Well you haven’t seen any photos with my new lens!
Tiffany says
Lots of great stuff here, Rebecca! I can’t wait to peruse all of the goodness.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Charlene Asay says
Those chocolate peanut butter bars are calling my name. Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Totally!
sue says
Thanks for sharing with us!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Sonja @ SustainMyCraftHabit says
Amazing round up. So many goodies!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
For sure!
The Vegan 8 says
Mmmmm those butternut squash cookies have my name written all over them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I know right!
Liora (Allthingsloveli) says
Wow, what a round up of amazing links! I have been wanting to make a cauliflower soup for so long.. I actually planned to do that this weekend after seeing a recipe in the food52 book of genius recipes. I hope you’re having a great weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Go for it! Food52 never let’s you down and the weekend is the perfect time for some good winter comforting soup!
xoxo
Farrah says
hahah, I love that “how to have an opinion without being an ass” one (+ the article on ways to move on from failure)! Off to check out those apps for freelancers, even though I’m not one! :O
Totally with that article on the overuse of antibiotics. :[ That’s one of my soapboxes, hahaha.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
The antibiotics…yes..me too. I could rant 😛
Amanda says
Rebecca: Your blog always makes me hungry for something with flavor 🙂 So good…. I love how you pointed out we go from TPing peoples houses and all the mischief to being Thankful and the full blown holiday season. Nuts I always think about that.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Hahaha, we live in a strange world!
Have a wonderful weekend Amanda!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
Our ipod at work got put on shuffle today. It must have known that November 1st was coming up because every other song was a Christmas song. I’m not ready!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Hahahahahahaha! Girl, but Christmas music is the best!!! 😛
Ashley says
I love that holiday feeling as well! The best! And so many delicious links! Have a fantastic Halloween weekend!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You too Ashley! xoxo
Ariana says
As usual, thanks for all the great links, Rebecca! My favourite Halloween candy is anything that involves chocolate 😉 I don’t have any plans this year besides staying in and watching some classic scary movies! I’m SO looking forward to it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
And eating chocolate 😉
Harriet Emily says
Oh my goodness, so many amazing links I want to read this weekend!!! Can’t wait to try some of these delicious recipes too – looove the look of the chocolate peanut butter bars! Yum! Have a great weekend Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You too Harriet!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
And now I will spend my night making gluten free cookie dough stuffed cups and better butterfingers because Dave will love me for it 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing those! As always I’m going to go spend at least an hour looking at these websites… love your Friday Finishers 🙂 Thanks for the shout out today 🙂 xo friend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Hahaha, ’tis the Halloween season (with no shame!)
xoxoxo Have a wonderful Friday/weekend Sam!
Allie says
As always great links! That pumpkin falafel has my name written all over it
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Doesn’t it look so good!!! I found that one really late last night before this post went live and knew I had to add it!
Rachel @ Simple Seasonal says
Thanks for featuring my Senposai wraps Rebecca! I love your Friday Finisher, and you have a lot of great ideas on here this week! I’ll be sure to share this post around social media. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
The wraps look outstanding, Rachel!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
I’m organizing a Halloween party for my dorm, eating a lot of candy, and relaxing this weekend. Oh, and studying. 😛 Hope you have a good one!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Well then you should have a blast!!!!! It will round-out all the studying 😉
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
Loved the How John Bek shoots post, those are always fun! I love that he shoots on his bed, so unexpected but hey gotta get that light! And those cookie dough cups…pure brilliance <3 My favorite candy was probably Crunch bars. There is just something about rice crisps in desserts that I love! Happy almost Halloween 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I used to shoot on my bed! My window is perfect, but right now my AC is still in so….doesn’t help much 😛
Haha, I think those were in my least favorite category 😛 But at least it has chocolate 😉
Happy spookctacular-pre-halloween day! 😛
Kate says
Such a fun post!! Can’t wait to read through your posts- and always on the lookout for new, great recipes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks! Hope you find some good links!
Emily @ My Healthyish Life says
York Peppermint Patties are always a favorite of mine. Especially frozen. Have a good weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yes girl! High five to frozen mint chocolate goodies!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
my favorite candy has to be just plain and simple extra dark chocolate!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
But did you ever get that?
Emily says
I haven’t made sweet potato fries in a while…that picture reminds me to give them a try again. They look tasty! Thanks for compiling such a great list of links. I could read all morning. 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Fries are a must, but that dip 😉 Swoon!
Vicky says
What a great roundup! I will be working my way through these all weekend…thanks for putting this together!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
My weekly obligation, but I’m glad to do it!
Denise says
Junior Mints were my favorites too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
But frozen from the freezer! The best!