Thanksgiving is next week, guys! Only 6 days! It feels like it was just Thanksgiving (last year), a super cold and rainy day. I remember being stuck at school, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and testing out some recipes in the kitchen while I had some free time (before FINALS!). Not sure what’s planned for this year, but there is going to be some stuffing and of course…potatoes! I have one more KILLER Thanksgiving/holiday recipe to share with you on Monday. A bit late for T-Day, but it’s an all-around holiday classic and I think you’ll be impressed 😉 It is super yummy!
I’ve knocked out a bunch of school work ahead of time so I can semi-enjoy a little relaxation next week (but I still have this big long final paper for one of my classes looming over my head…) That’s why I say semi-enjoy and semi-relax, because I can never stop ALL work.
Next week’s Friday Finisher will be BLACK FRIDAY! I’ll gather up some steals and deals for you to check out, don’t you worry 😉 Until then, have a great weekend!
SS Posts from the week:
Monday: 3-Ingredient DIY Vegan Instant Hot Chocolate Mix (Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo)
Wednesday: Gluten-Free Sourdough Garlic Bread (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ Why Canceling Plans Is So Satisfying
Speaking of holiday plans…
+ “I Know Exactly How You Feel” Do More Harm Than Good
Worst phrase to say.
+ Meaningful Ways To Start Your Morning If Mornings Aren’t Your Thing
Well, they’re my thing, but I know I’m in the minority.
+ 115+ Ideas For Open When Letters + Gift Ideas
Have you ever made an “open when” letter?
+ Make A Reverse Advent Calendar
Religion aside, this is a great idea!
A great way to think about minimizing and simplifying!
Food:
You will never look at food the same way…
+ 9 Surprising Uses For Cinnamon
Not only for delicious flavor!
This would be…everything. Actually…I drink my coffee in like 60 seconds.
I’m liking (most) of these!
+ All The Amazon And Whole Foods Changes
Everything laid out for yea!
+ The Best Food Gifts From Every State That Ships Nationwide
WOW!! Shipping pizzas, sandwiches, everything!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Fitness Watch That Charges With Your Body Heat
Well that’s interesting!
+ Quaker Oats And Gluten Testing
I suggest you check this out.
+ Gluten May Not Be The Ingredient In Wheat Making You Sick
But no one listens!!
+ The Placebo Effect Of The Heart
Great article!
+ Bold Beyond Celiac Disease Research Symposium
Amazing! They did a great job! Must listen for my celiacs!
+ The Useless Concept Of “Calories”Â
Your body does not and can not “count calories”.
+ House Plants That Can Improve Your Health
I better stock up!
Blogging & Social Media:
+ Decoding The Facebook Algorithm
The biggest elephant in the room.
Yes, yes we do.
+ Who Will Take Responsibility For Facebook?
That’s eyeopening.
+ 50+ Blogs That Will Make You Smarter
If you really need something to browse!
+ 10 Post 5 Week Content Plan To Get Your Work Noticed
Here’s your kickstart!
+ Are Super Styled Social Media Accounts A Thing Of The Past?
Well, I hope so.
+ 10 Social Media Trends That Will Shape 2018
Be on the lookout!
+ Manipulating Social Media To Undermine Democracy
This report is fascinating.
+ How Facebook Figures Out Everyone You’ve Ever Met
Those “you may know” recommendations.
Design, Tech, & Photography:
+ 27 Pictures Full Of Fall Vibes
Fall is a beautiful season for photographs.
+ 15 Fall Trends For Interiors
All white is out!?
+ Closing Apps Does Not Save iPhone Battery
I did get my battery replaced, but it still isn’t working…I give up, but this was interesting!
Career, Business, & Success:
+ Stop Allowing Your Career To Define Your Identity
You are more than your job.
+ Valuing Hard Work Is Ruining Good Work
Hard isn’t always better.
+ The Pen Is Mightier Than The Laptop
Always and forever!
Podcasts & Audio:
+ Ellechat: How To Handle Emotional Ups and Downs of Creative Business
There are sooooo many!
+ Hey Jessica: Let Your Haters Be Your Motivators
Oooo yea!
+ Celiac Project: Episode 95 & Cheerios
Obviously a favorite podcast over here and such a great discussion about the issue.
+ 30 Best Podcast Episodes Of All Time
Someone’s trying to kill me, haha!
+ The Most Popular Financial Podcasts
Be still my heart!
+ SimplePinMedia: How To Use Pinterest Analytics The Smart Way
You may just learn something here.
+ Internetting With Amanda Hess
This short video series from the NYTimes is interesting.
Other:
This site is super nifty! Check out your birthday!
+ The Retail Apocalypse Is Just Beginning
If you’re nerdy and interested in business and economics, like me.
+ 20 Ways To Style Your Classic Sweater
Sweater weather <3
+ How To Know If You’re Getting A Good Deal On Black Friday
It has to be this percent!
Things To Eye &Â Buy:
+ All the cozy vibes here and here in yellow!
+ Wide cut means even cozier!
+ Love this type of dress, here and here!
Yummy Recipes To Pin:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Well…anytime I see a lovely recipe with sardines.
+ Maryland-Style Old Bay Vegetable Soup
This looks amazing!
So simple and delicious!
O, PSPs!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Letting Hallmark Christmas movies be my 24/7 and I can’t wait for the radio to start playing Christmas music!
+ Alert! An Aldi just opened up close to me! I’m so excited!
So tell me:
+ What are your Thanksgiving plans?
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Our plans for Thanksgiving are pretty simple. We cook all our favorite foods but not Thanksgiving (only eat once a year style) we like stove top stuffing, Lipton chicken noodles, gravy (lots of gravy), instant potatoes, corn and more. I’m all about the sides and not much of a pie person. It’s just me and hubby (plus chihuahua) so we keep it as simple as possible.
The sides are the actual star and I’m with you on the pie 😛