Happy Black Friday! I'm assuming you all already did your shopping or are waiting for Cyber Monday and/or shopping during December when the real deals are! If you are shopping around and still looking for ideas, these gift guides may help you out! I think I've narrowed down the laptop I want. I want to go with HP again, I'm just debating on screen size. My current old machine is a massive 17-inch screen and 18-inch monitor, but I like the big screen or editing photos, working, etc. So I can stick with a larger screen size of a smaller on that has a few other differences. AH! I hate these kinds of decisions!
This is going to be such a huge investment for me, but this 8-year-old laptop needs to be upgraded. Anyway, I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving and that the festivities are continuing all weekend long! Now we dive head first into full on Christmas mode! Cheer, merriness, cookie baking, music, and Hallmark 24/7! Have a great weekend, gluten-free foodies!
Saturday: How To Create A Sustainable Yoga Practice (No Matter Who Or Where You Are!)
Monday: Tahini Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes
Wednesday: Skillet Chicken with Roasted Grapes & Leeks
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ The Face Everything Technique And Why Avoiding Difficulties Doesn't Work
We can't keep avoiding the hard stuff.
+ How To Be Happy When Everything Goes Wrong
Time to think about happiness in a new way!
+ 3 Important Reasons Why Your Problems Matter & How To Not Underestimate Others
They do; don't play small.
+ Get Comfortable With Discomfort
It's the only way!
+ How To Feel More Grateful Even When You Really Don't Feel Like It
How to shift your thinking.
+ How To Build Good Relationships With Pretty Much Anyone In Your Life
Great interpersonal skills to develop for your relationships!
Food:
+ Why The Natural Products Industry Should Care About School Food Reform
There's a great opportunity there.
+ Carrageenan Not To Be In Organic Food
The decision was made!
+ GMO-Free Cheerios Test Positive For Monsanto's Herbicide
Another nail in the coffin for Cheerios...
Jackfruit goes mainstream!
Must try this with the FLUFF!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Can Gluten Be Absorbed Through The Skin?
Still won't go out of my way to buy certain products (looking at you Bath & Body Works!)
+ Natural Remedies For When You Aren't Feeling Your Best
Those winter illnesses!
I loved what Kath had to say here!
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ What Are The Best Times & Days To Post On Social Media
I still think it's very individualized!
+ How Often To Post On Social Media
Another thing that still seems so individual! Funny how people go crazy with Facebook, but 1 post is best and that's what I do!
+ My Biggest Mistake In 4 Years Of Blogging
Ah, yes to that!
+ Facebook Says It Found More Miscalculated Metrics
So your reach is probably much higher...(whatever that even means!)
+ How The New Instagram Algorithm Is Hurting The Honest Blogger
I was looking at some of my old posts (before I went and deleted them) and was shocked to see how many likes those bad photos had and how now my photos get practically zilch! Insanity!
+ 7 Awesome Tips To Become A Super Fashion Blogger
These tips can go for any "image" centric blogger!
Career, Business, & Success:
+ Craigslist, Wikipedia, And The Abundance Economy
I had no idea that's what Craigslist did!
+ The Real Secret To Asian American Success Was Not Education
This was an interesting read.
Other:
+ Heavy Screen Time Rewires Young Brains For Better And Worse
Two sides of the story here.
Favorite Pins:
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Ultra Creamy Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate. Boy, does this look inviting!
Dark Chocolate Marzipan Nougat. This would make a great Christmas treat!
Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Roll. I've always wanted to make a roll cake!
Basic Overnight Oats with Black Tea Soaked Raisins. This sounds way too heavenly!
Sweet Potato Tahini Soup. You know they go so well together!
Vegan Chocolate Mint Cookies. These look insane! Look at the gooeyness!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ My family, because, you know...Thanksgiving 😉
So tell me:
+ Any deals you HAVE to snag today/this weekend?
+ What was the highlight of your Thanksgiving!?
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Lisa @ Fun Money Mom
Everything looks so good but that hot chocolate is to die for!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Agreed!
Farrah
I was kindasorta tempted to buy stuff online but just ended up browsing and deciding against anything instead. (Yay for saving money?) Good luck with your laptop-choosing!
That's kinda awesome that whipped cream can be frozen!? Let me know how it goes with
IG's algorithms will never make sense to me. I miss how it used to be!
The article on Asian American success was an interesting read and something my Asian American studies courses in college touched upon! My parents were the first in my family to move here and I was born and raised in California, where I [like to] think there's considerably less racism than some other parts of the country.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I browsed too 😉 No buying though!
California is always portrayed as "accepting" and open-minded, that's for sure!
Robyn Gleason
Love your Friday posts, Rebecca. Always some helpful info here. Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ha, thanks!
Patricia @Sweet and Strong
Making technology purchases is so difficult right! You don't want to make a wrong decision. But you seem to have done your research. And I am perfectly content shopping online while relaxing on the couch today. Have yet to make any purchases, but I have a few gifts for myself and others in mind.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, same here! Literally so stressful and that's why I always never end up buying anything!
Sasha @ Eat Love Eat
Thanks for sharing Rebecca! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea!
Mary
I love your Friday Finisher posts! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Glad you always hear!