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?
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!
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:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
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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Wow…there are so many great reads here! I love the one about playing up cream cheese and will have to try some of those ideas!
Some of them sound perfect!
I have always absolutely loved your Friday Finisher posts Rebecca 🙂 Thanks for all the good reading! Another hour wasted… or more (haha, except I learn a lot, so not wasted at all).
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine recently posted…Our Favorite Fluffy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes (Gluten Free)
Never wasted 😉
wow what a great post so many delicious and amazing items.
Enjoy!
Holy crud, I’m glad that fire got put out! o_o I hope your new microwave doesn’t give you any trouble!!
I’m off to check out that link about learning a new language! I want to learn Spanish, haha. It’s been a slow-going process. ._.
(P.S. That latte looks magical. o_o)
Farrah recently posted…Things That Inspire You
I’m hoping our new one is okay….it may be the outlet though…crossing my fingers!
Languages and I do NOT mix!
Hi Rebecca, thanks for sharing my chocolate peanut butter fudge bars in your lovely post. I’m definitely going to check out that tunisian chickpea stew too, looks amazing!
Of course! They look delicious <3
Oh those cream cheese combos do look good! So do the recipe pins! Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy the browsing!
Lots of good stuff to read on the plane 🙂 We actually just found name at the grocery store and weren’t sure what to do with it! What spices do you use (if any)?
Emily @ My Healthyish Life recently posted…Seeing the Bigger Picture
None!! I just do my typical ketchup dipping 😛 It’s so good! Total recommend!