It's crunch time! Last minute gifts and ironing out last minute holiday details must be done...like now! Today and tomorrow I'll be putting the finishing touches on my gifts for the fam...I want everything to stay as "fresh" as possible so I've been drawing out the process; things need to get done now though, regardless! At least I was able to breathe a HUGE sigh of relief on Wednesday when the finally grades for the semester came in. Patting myself on the back here with all A's in all 5 classes (no senioritis for me!) However, n even heavier workload is hanging over me for next semester with 16 credits :O
So the schedule for the rest of the year over here on the blog is as follows: No post on Monday (for obvious reasons!), 1 recipe next week as a New Year special and possibly an end of year survey round-up on Friday in combination with what could possibly be the last Friday Finisher. I'll be taking New Year's Day off as well, so normal Monday posts won't start up again until January 8th. Always tentative, but just so you know what to expect!
So cheers to the weekend and have a wonderful, glorious, and joyous Christmas Eve, Christmas, Holiday-everything-else! xoxo
SS Posts from the week:
Monday: Gluten-Free Gingerbread Loaf with Vegan Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting
Wednesday: 3-Ingredient Sesame Seed Crunch Candy (Gluten-Free)
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
I'm on board with this!
+ What Can You Start Today That Can Benefit You Forever?
Love this idea!
What is it and how to overcome it.
You guys can't be BFFs.
+ Life Lessons From An Open Dishwasher
Ahhh! So good!
+ 99 Reasons 2017 Was A Great Year
Maybe not individually, though.
+ The #1 Reason Good Habits Don't Last
But you can change that now!
+ Forgiveness: Letting Go Of Negative Energy
Such a hard thing, but an important thing.
This is kind of creepy? Sad? Interesting, for sure.
Food:
+ Taxes On Meat Could Be A Thing
Just like emissions.
+ New Products In Functional Foods Category
I have my eye on so many of these!
+ Ranking America's Top 10 Restaurant Chains
What do ya think?
Wasn't very celiac-friendly!
+ Why So Many TV Chef's Restaurants Fail
Not so easy, is it?
+ There Is No Such Thing As "The Best" Recipe + Response
Loved this!! No such thing...no such thing (at least for everyone).
+ Holiday Foods From Around The World
Okay...you have to laugh at some of these!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Could Food Allergies One Day Be A Thing Of The Past?
Not sure. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
+ Think Twice Before Giving A DNA Test Kit For The Holidays
Not so fast!
+ We're Barely Using The Best Tool To Fight Obesity
This was eye-opening on the topic. Interesting read.
+ FDA Cracks Down On Homeopathic Remedies
We could use more regulations.
+ FDA Issues Recommendations On Gluten Labeling For Drugs
The keyword there is "recommendations".
+ 212 Products Get Gluten-Free Certification
Some new things added to the list.
Blogging & Social Media:
+ How To Identify Fake Instagram Influencers
Don't worry, I'm ALWAYS calling people and accounts out (you're welcome).
Bye-bye for 30 days!
+ You'd Have A Lot More Followers If You Acted Like You Only Needed 10
Fantastic food for thought!
+ How To Make A Square Movie In iMovie
Needed this!
+ SEO In 2018: What You Need To Know
A fantastic post with areas to keep in mind.
Design, Tech, & Photography:
What all these algorithms are doing.
Very interesting.
+ What Happens When We Let Tech Care For The Aging
Can tech do everything?
Career, Business, & Success:
Here's a little motivation for you.
So many mergers! This will be interesting to see in the long run.
+ 6 Principles To Make Your Ideas Stick
How to make sure it's the best!
+ 10 Schools Of Philosophy And Why You Should Know Them
Enrich you thinking with this.
+ How Can I Make This Feel Amazing
Turn those negatives into something positive!
Podcasts & Audio:
+ The Kevin Rose Show: Tim Urban, Wait But Why?
Such an interesting conversation!
+ Being Boss: Keeping Perspective With Alexandra Franzen
This was a wonderful listen!
Other:
+ 19 Facts You Thought Were True
Well now you won't be so gullible!
+ The Definitive Guide To Rating A Hallmark Holiday Movie
Bahahahahahaha!
+ What A 2037 Miami Could Look Like
Hurricanes...
+ Why Red & Green Are The Colors Of Christmas
In case you were wondering...
Things To Eye & Buy:
+ A new allergy-free sprinkle brand on the market!
+ How about this for a NYE outfit!
+ This with some tights and we're in business!
Yummy Recipes To Pin:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Everything we love about Christmas!
+ Speculass Spiced Baked Oatmeal with Pears
This...all winter long!
+ Banana Gingerbread Bundt Coffee Cake
Oooo, this sounds so good!
+ Vegan/Gluten-Free Christmas Fruit Cake
Best damn fruit cake I've seen!
+ Sea Salt Beet Fries with Garlic Cashew Cream Dipping Sauce
You know I love my beet fries!
+ Maple, Pecan Butter, Chocolate Chip Cookies
Well that would be a mouthful of yum!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Finishing the semester...like a boss!
So tell me:
+ Tell me your Christmas weekend plans!
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Katie
OMG! Thank you for mentioning my Peppermint Cookie Bars! Happy Holidays Rebecca 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Of course! They look delish 😀