How was it? Everything you hoped for? Any major kitchen disasters? Hopefully not (although they do make for great stories!) I had a nice time at my grandparents, a small gathering, but good food and laughs. It was such a beautiful warm sunny day! And I totally geeked out in the morning, got my workout in super early, watched the parade, and made cookies! I hope you had a beautiful day as well and if you’re waiting in line or done with your shopping, you should stay here and browse this week’s Finisher! See you next week with all the holiday things! Get ready!!
Monday: Recipe ReDux #25 Blood Orange Quick Bread
Tuesday: 25 Must-Have Baking Essentials
Wednesday: Roasted Broccolini with Lemon & Garlic Herb Sauce
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ The Mindset Shift That Will Help You Get What You Want In Life
Small, actionable, consistent, I like it!
+ Reese Witherspoon’s Stunning Speech On Ambition
Wonderful points!
+ Why Do We Romanticize Stress?
I feel like the more we talk about it, it just perpetuates the problem.
+ What To Remember When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
This is a really great post that I know a lot of us could benefit from right now!
+ It’s Okay Not To Be Happy About The Thanksgiving Holiday Season
And if you aren’t feeling festive, that’s okay too!
+ Connecting When You Feel Disconnected During The Holidays
Holidays and how (and who) we celebrate change with time.
+ 8 Self Care Tips For Busy Times
Nothing crazy, just the essentials!
+ Why It’s Important To Focus On Not Conforming To Body Standards
As you can see, they are always changing!
+ How To Stay Calm And Centered This Thanksgiving
For all the holidays!
+ 6 Ways To Turn A Bad Day Into A Good One
Ah, I like #2!
+ The Problem Isn’t That Life Is Unfair – It’s That You Don’t Know The Rules
Ha, seems about right!
Fitness:
+ Picture Perfect: Do Yoga Teachers Have A Bigger Responsibility To Use Social Media Wisely?
I think they do. Sadly, people are too gullible and trend-following to be safe.
+ 10 Questions To Ask Yourself While Running
Gotta keep that mind busy somehow 😛
+ I’m A Yoga Teacher. Here Are 5 Things Yoga Teachers Get Wrong ALL The Time
200 hours is not enough.
More reasons to keep those legs strong!
Food:
+ Ketchup Leather: Cool Or Gross?
I think you know my opinion 😉
+ 23 Annoying Things People Have Said To Me Because I’m Vegan
Annoying? No, these are ridiculous and stupid!
You know how I feel about sugar! Stevia for life!
+ What Should “Natural” Mean? Tell The Feds What You Think
Now’s your chance to make a difference!
+ 15 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Freeze
You can freeze potato chips!
Health:
+ Vegan Diet Almost Killed Me: Goji Man Response
Amen to this!
+ 11 Natural Ways To Soothe An Upset Stomach
These can come in handy!
+ How To Combat The Winter Blahs
Do you get symptoms of SAD?
+ The Holidays Aren’t 100% Healthy
Although, I think it is healthy is they aren’t. Know what I mean? 😉
+ 5 Tricks To Relieve Heartburn Fast
I know reflux all too well 😛
Celiac Disease & Food Allergies:
+ Talking To Kids About Celiac
It can be really hard for young ones to understand.
+ Digestion Series: Probiotics 101
Good bacteria = friends!
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ 8 Rules For Creating A Blog That Stays Successful
For lasting progress!
Please do it. You work way to hard!
+ Honesty In Blogging: Blogging Ethics And Disclosure Policies
Just a reminder. I also keep mine always right on my side bar 😉
+ The Top 4 Most Common Pinterest Struggles (And How To Fix Them)
I just still don’t “like” Pinterest :/
+ Using Google Analytics To Unlock The Secrets Of Your Blog’s Audience
I learned some new stuff!
+ How Writing Sponsored Posts Changed The Way I Blog (And Why It Might Change You Too)
This is pretty deep for what you can learn 😛
+ 8 Tips For Photographing A Family Event
Get them in action!
Other:
+ 16 Tricks To Stay Warm This Winter (Without Using A Heater)
Um… yes, please!!!
+ 21 Stunning Photos That Show How People Watch TV Around The World
For some reason, this really struck me in a deep way :/
+ 19 Hair Tips & Tricks For People Who Suck At Doing Hair
**raises hand in shame**
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Vegan Pumpkin Soup with Candied Cashews. Screw croutons 😛
Chickpea Nuggets. I think these will satisfy my memories of chicken nuggets!
Creamy Potato Sauerkraut Puree with Sauteed Apples. This is everything I love!
Snickerdoodle Vegan Overnight Oats. Snickerdoodles are one of my favorites!
Mint Chocolate Cacao Chip Smoothie. Mint chocolate is my fav!
Healthy Apple Pie Breakfast Bowls. You know how I like my “pies” 😉
One Pan Malaysian Claypot Chicken. This sounds so good!
Purely Puff Granola Bars. Meet your new favorite energy snack!
The Perfect Soft & Chewy Vegan Gingersnaps. They are pretty perfect!
Hazelnut Mini Cakes. Too cute and perfect!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Seeing my family yesterday!
+ Tons of cooking baking, sunny weather, and some good vibes!
So tell me:
+ Are you out shopping?
+ How was your Thanksgiving?
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Mary, Living a Sunshine Life says
Awesome round up of posts as usual.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Enjoy!
Meena says
You are quite the chef.
Your food photographs look great.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
This post features other’s work. Not my own.
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says
Girl I need to read all of those posts! And eat all of those pins! I’d better get to work 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, yes!! 😉
Lindsey says
Such a great round up! All these recipes look so delicious I don’t even know where to start!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
One at a time 😉
kimmythevegan says
Happy Thanksgiving! Great picture of the family – glad you had a good one =)
Hope you’re enjoying your long weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks dear!
Katie @ katiesfitscript says
Your friday favorites always reminds me when you featured me and I found your sweet blog that I love so much <3 I hope you had a great thanksgiving and me and my family went shopping today and it was such a great fun time spending time together <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, well I’m glad 😉
I’m glad you had a lovey time! Enjoy every moment of this holiday weekend dear!
Amy (Lemon and Coconut) says
Great round up of posts, thanks so much! Glad you had a great thanksgiving 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I hope you did!
jill conyers says
Seriously one of the best link round up posts ever. Great reads Rebecca! Yes, I was out shopping with my daughter 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, thanks Jill 😛
I hope you guys snagged something good!
Kelly@LeafyNotBeefy says
Sounds like you had a great Thanksgiving! And so.many.yummy.food.links!! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I hope you have room for more food!
Farrah says
The hecks? You can freeze potato chips!? :O The things I learn each day…
I like the “ways to turn a bad day around” too! Yay for productivity!
I suck at doing hair too (sigh).
Hope you have an awesome weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I know….my mind was blown. I mean, I’m not sure why you would do that but….I guess if you have an over abundance of chips…
Maybe we should make our days productive by learning how to style our hair 😉
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
I haven’t even thought about anything nugget related in a while, but those chickpea nuggets are really calling to me. Or maybe its that big jar of ketchup behind them and the thought of dipping 🙂 Loved your family picture, and I’m so glad you got to spend time with them yesterday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I kinda really want those nuggets right now. I miss nugget dipping! Pure childhood bliss! I remember eating chicken nuggets with mac and cheese or this cheesy rice and pasta thing….and ketchup, growing up! So good!
I hope you had an amazing fruit feast yourself!!! You’ll have to give me the deets later 😉
Chelsey says
Chickpea nuggets?! Oh em YUM!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I know!!!
Agnes says
Now I am very hungry after looking at your pictures!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Great!
Trish says
It sounds like you had a great day! Thanks for the links. I want to check out the Blood Orange Quick Bread.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It’s wonderful! I actually had my last 2 frozen slices of it for Thanksgiving breakfast!
Sara- The Organic Dietitian says
You have included so many recipes that I want to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Woohoo!
Krysten says
Looks like a great week!!
And I want that vegan pumpkin soup!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
That would be so good for a cold weekend!
Michele says
Sadly I was hit hard with a sore throat fever bug just in time for Thanksgiving. Still had a good time with family and of course I’m glad it was me and not my kids! Have a great weekend 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
O no!! That’s what happened to my brother! He came home Wednesday and I quarantined him to his room. It was his throat and head, the doctor gave him an antibiotic, but he seems to be feeling much better now 😛
Why do these crappy colds happen always the week of holidays?!
I’m glad you could still enjoy! Hopefully all the good food helped your body do some recovery 😉