Friday Finisher 10/7/16

I don't think there will ever be a week without some "riveting" events taking place. Last weekend, our apartment almost caught on fire. Our microwave had been acting a bit funny and started giving off this "off" smell when in use. Of course, when I go to cook a potato in it Saturday night, smoke starts billowing out the side and the entire apartment reeked of an electrical fire. Public safety, housing, my apartment duty person...they all came to take away the scary hazardous microwave and replace it (with a smaller on that broke and then another new big one on Tuesday). Death by potato? Death by microwave? Yes...only me! I had to then open all the windows (which don't have screens) and then the next day, while I'm photographing 3 new recipes, I find a bee flying around the living room.

The life! And that was all before Monday even started 😛 At least I can say TGIF! Who's with me?

SS Posts from the week:

Monday: Purple Sweet Potato Tater Tots

Wednesday: Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets

Thursday: Freedom Feature: Nicole & Rob "88 Acres" (and a giveaway!)

Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:

Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:

+ How To Be Mindful When Brushing Your Teeth

Those random moments perfect for some mindfulness!

+ Shows To Marathon For Self-Care

Have a problem? Solve it with these!

+ The Best Health Tips From Walt Whitman

Man had some knowledge!

+ How To Resist Distraction: 4 Secrets To Remarkable Focus

So needed!

+ Ancient Wisdom Reveals 6 Rituals That Will Make You Happy

They definitely will help!

+ My House Burned Down + I Lost 90% Of My Belongings

🙁

+ 20 Easy Things You Can Do To Improve Your Life

Little but impactful things you can do every day!

+ America Is Obsessed With Happiness - And It's Making Us Miserable

Wow...yes!

Food:

+ What 2,000 Calories Looks Like

In single fast food meals :O

+ Is "Best" Now The Worst Way To Describe A Recipe?

Obviously! Haha! I think all of my recipes are "best".

+ 11 Clever Ways To Play Up Plain Cream Cheese

These combos sound glorious!

+ Why I Don't Let Anyone Else Clean My Cast Iron Pan

Never touch my baby!

+ What I Learned About Money From Reading Cookbooks

We should all be reading cookbooks!

+ Trending "P" Products From Expo East

"P" is the letter of the year!

+ Meat Industry Could Ditch Factory Farming

Hopeful? This would be a great direction to be moving in!

Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:

+ Stress Can Override Benefits Of Healthy Eating

Well, there goes that one.

+ What's In A Label? The Hidden Risks Of The Non-GMO Law

We need to read all the positions of the argument.

Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:

+ The Lost Infrastructure Of Social Media

What is blogging anymore?

+ Dear Brands, Bloggers Don't Work For Free

Amen to this one! You have a business, I have a business.

+ Relationships Are Key To Influencer Marketing

All about the connection.

+ 19 Incredibly Useful Websites You Wish You Knew Earlier

Websites with a little more "use".

+ How To Stalk Your Competition

Creepin'!

+ 7 Questions That Aspiring Writers Ask That Don't Even Matter One Bit

Not at all!

+ The Ultimate Guide To Leaving Comments On Blogs

If you leave a terrible comment, I will respond accordingly (as you know...)

+ How To Comment To Drive Traffic

And on that note!

+ Why A Powerful Brand Image Is Crucial For Successful Blogging

The "image" is everything!

+ 10 Tips To Create Your Own Writing Rituals

When you discover what works best, the writing just flows!

+ The Best Widget Plugins For Everything

I'm saving this one!

+ 45 Creative Social Media Marketing Tips You Don't Hear Every Day

But now you will!

+ 30 Tips To Grow Your Audience And Stand Out On Instagram

I have a whole theory about Instagram I'll need to share one day...

Career, Business, & Success:

+ Uncommon Habits That Contribute To Success

#14 is golden.

+ 3 Common Cover Letter Mistakes That You Can Fix

Don't be so generic!

+ 3 Tricks For Learning A new Language

I wish! I need to do this with chemistry instead!

+ Getting Out Of The Way

An important part in making lasting relationships and success!

+ The Ultimate Script Library For Creative Entrepreneurs

To help you respond, follow-up, etc.!

+ What Sets Successful Entrepreneurs Apart

I think you know these traits!

+ How To Make Something People Give A Sh*t About

That's really all that matters, yes?

Favorite Pins:

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Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Mustard Roasted Chickpeas. Sounds pretty glorious

Maple Oatmeal Latte. This can just be breakfast!

Tunisian Chickpea Stew with Carrot & Tops, Turmeric and Harissa. All of those flavors in one bowl!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Bars. I'll take 5!

Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken Spring Rolls. Yes! In the slow cooker!

Harissa Roasted Carrots. Just the best vegetable side dish!

Caramel Apple Overnight Oats. Ooooo, that date caramel topping!

Wild Rice Stuffing Balls. Keep this on the list for Thanksgiving!

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

+ This! It's pronounced "Nam-A", not "name". It is delicious! Super slimy when you peel it, but then just chop it up, throw it in the oven at 425 and it tastes like a cross between yucca and potato! I love my weird tubers!

+ We surpassed 7000+ Facebook likes on the Strength and Sunshine fan page! All without ads, only posting once a day, everything on my own terms! Wooo! Come join the non-spammy fun!

So tell me:

+ Any mishaps this week? I was also almost attacked by some demon squirrel while I was walking to class one morning...I think it may have been hurt, though...

+ Any new foods you've tried and loved recently?

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