Ah! Happy December 1st! Only 31 days of 2017 left? Crazy and surreal, that’s all I can say. I’ll have to reflect on 2017, but right now I’m just waiting for it to end (and fast!). Good news, the Fall semester is almost over! I have “about” 2 weeks left; only filled with sporadic final dates, so I’m done with “traditional” class work. That is a breath of fresh air! There will be some major rest and rejuvenation during winter break before I have another packed semester ahead!
Another thing I’ve been toying around with is ending the Friday Finisher series in 2018. I love sharing all the posts I find, skim, read, and think would be beneficial, but I don’t feel these posts are conducive to the Strength and Sunshine brand or audience anymore. I’m not producing content for other bloggers (who I think are the majority of people who read these posts) and it also kills Friday for posting anything else (perhaps a third recipe). Not sure…I’ll put it in a poll in an end-of-year survey!
SS Posts from the week:
Monday: Homemade Vegan Eggnog “Hempnog” (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free, Paleo)
Wednesday: 3-Ingredient Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ Why We Don’t Do What We Should Be Doing
Haha! So true!
+ Macro-Focus: The Most Important Skill That Can Change Your Life
Totally agree.
+ Why Stand In Line On Black Friday?
Because, guys!!! Tradition!
+ The Christmas Gift Your Children Will Cherish All Year
This is the best! Children or not!
+ When Does Socializing Make You Happy?
We all need a little, just not too much.
+ How To Completely Ignore Distractions & Get In Flow States
Those magic periods of time.
+ Reading Books Will Help You Build These 7 Habits
Read more BOOKS!
Some good, some very bad.
+ Scared About Making A Big Decision
I am THE WORST decision-maker.
Food:
+ The Kitchn’s A To Z Holiday Guide
I love how they set this up!
+ 16 Genius Baking Tips From A Professional Pastry Chef
Love these tips and hacks!
+ The Official December Food Holiday List
Just so you know ahead of time…
+ Compostable Plastic Packaging
This can/will be a game-changer!
+ What’s The Difference Between Grits, Polenta, & Cornmeal
Grits are my obsession right now (for breakfast).
+ Top 5 Low-Acid Coffee Brands
Have you tried any of these?
+ Life-Sized Gingerbread House
Take me there! (Although, we’ll need to rebuild as gluten-free!)
+ Wickedly Prime Food Line On Amazon
Did you see this?!
+ Should School Cafeterias Be More Like Fast Casual Restaurants?
This could be a great change!
+ M&M’s 1996 Christmas Commercial Sequel
Guys! Did you see?! (p.s. I didn’t know that commercial was as old as me!)
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Killer Burpee Variations To Try
One of my favorite exercises!
+ What Makes The Gluten-Free Diet Unique?
Tell ’em like it is Dr. Green! It is a MEDICAL diet, you PWAGS!
+ A Pill For Introducing Food Allergens To Babies
Ah….I don’t know how I feel about this one.
+ Can Crowdsourcing Food Illnesses Help Stop Outbreaks?
I think the benefits outweigh the negatives.
Blogging & Social Media:
+ The Beginning Of The End For YouTube Ads
More and more advertisers are pulling out.
+ Pitching Without Fear. No Matter How Confident You Feel
Get out there!
+ The End Of The Social Era Can’t Come Soon Enough
An interesting read.
As told by The NYTimes.
Design, Tech, & Photography:
+ The Education Of Mark Zuckerburg
Such an interesting man.
Have to schedule another Apple appointment for a new replacement iPhone…
+ 14 Great Sites To Learn Video Editing
Saving this list!
+ Photographing The Not-So-Perfect Moments
And those are the best and most memorable.
+ 10 World Press Photo Awards Backstories
So much power in these photos.
Career, Business, & Success:
+ How To Remember Information Without Writing It Down
Great for college students!
+ 55 Best Questions To Break The Ice
Perfect for meeting new people!
+ How To Design Your Ideal Workday Based On Your Sleep Habits
Do you fall into one of these breakdowns?
+ Small Business Advice From 3 Founders
Some sage advice.
+ The Largest Employers In Every State
Walmart is a big boy!
+ What The Future Of Work Will Mean For Jobs, Skills, & Wages
Honestly, it’s something veery interesting to see unfold (and scary?)
+ Are You Financially Average?
How do you stand up?
Podcasts & Audio:
+ Online Marketing Made Easy: How To Makeover Your Blog To Get More Traction
Such a great episode!
+ The Knowledge Project: Reading, Decision Making, Habits, Honesty, & More
This was just SO rich with information!
+ Hashtag Authentic: Instagram Updates
So that top 9 is different for everyone! Bummer?
Other:
+ 50+ Amazing Then & Now Couples Photos
Aw! Wow! So cool!
This is cool! (Still horrified of the subway, though).
+ Where Do I Find My Style Inspiration?
I love her explanation!
+ Can Carbon Dioxide Removal Safe The World?
Well we better hope so! This is a fascinating (long) article.
+ What Happened At The High School That Graduated Everyone
This is irritating.
Things To Eye & Buy:
+ This dress is so beautiful!!
+ More big cozy sweaters with necks!
+ Think I need a new sweater dress too!
Yummy Recipes To Pin:
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+ Butternut Squash Risotto with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Winter dinner, anyone?
+ Egyptian Kosheri Rice Recipe
Omg! This looks so delicious!
+ Instant Pot Soy-Free Asian Salmon
Just perfect (and quick!)
Delicious, yummy, cozy!
+ “Cheesy” Herb-Crusted Squash
What a lovely way to serve the butternut!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ I had some prime time cookie baking fun! A two day process, but now I hope I can get the post written and photos edited in time for you!
So tell me:
+ Did you snag any great Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Deal Week deals? I actually did! A nice laptop case (with mouse!) for $11 at Walmart, haha! I was in need of one and it was perfect!
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