January has been a whirlwind and it's not over yet! This week was intense, classes have started again, and now it's all ending in a snow storm (we'll see tonight if they over-sold this prediction). Needless to say, I do feel ready to tackle the rest of the year but I'm going to take this snowed in weekend to organize, recommit, relax, and well...do some baking 😉 What else are you supposed to do in a storm!?
Now, who's ready for some weekend reading? I bet you'll be able to find some down time between that shoveling and baking 😉 Have a wonderful (warm and inside!) weekend! Happy Friday!
Monday: Harissa Potato Salad
Tuesday: What To Avoid With A Shellfish Allergy
Wednesday: Vanilla Rhubarb Yogurt Blue Cornbread
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
One of the most important questions to keep in mind.
+ How To Figure Out Your Path In Life
Great questions to ask yourself and reflect on!
+ The Very Real Feelings Of Being Unfriended
But don't take it too personally.
+ My New Reality, Not My New Normal
So powerful.
+ How Fear Became My Best Friend
Don't fear fear.
+ The Akrasia Effect: Why We Don't Follow Through On What We Set Out To Do
Kinda totally makes sense!
+ Yes, Being Vulnerable Is Terrifying - But Here's Why It's So Worth It
It is worth it (to the right people).
Fitness:
+ How To Bring Yoga To Running
They can be so very interlinked.
+ What You Need To Know About Ayurveda
A sister lifestyle of yoga.
+ Creating A Fitness Mission Statement
Think about it this way.
Food:
+ Cut Calories In Rice With This Surprising Method
Really???
+ How To Get Rid Of Turmeric Stains
My love!!! The stains on my measuring spoons never last long though.
+ Why Your Kid's Morning OJ Is Basically Just Soda
That's why I don't waste my time with drinking juice. Just eat the damn whole fruit if you want fruit!
+ How I Conquered My Fear Of Cooking And Got Comfortable In The Kitchen
Never fear the "happiest place on Earth"!
+ Adding Flax Seed vs. Chia Seeds To Your Recipes
When it's best for which.
+ Why (Almost) Everything You Know About Food Is Wrong
Those confusing conflicting studies are rubbish!
+ No Food Is Healthy. Not Even Kale.
How words lose their meaning....just like "natural" and "gluten-free". It no longer means anything.
+ New Strain Of GMO Potatoes Gets FDA Approval
Wow...read the last sentence. That's unexpected!
Health, Celiac Disease & Food Allergies:
+ The Danger Of Misinformation About Celiac (Or Any) Disease
It has become such a big problem.
+ Top 10 Tips For Helping Kids Cope With Celiac Disease
Support and empower our #GFkids!
+ Assault With A Deadly Peanut
This just makes me so overly angered and frustrated.
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ How To Use Your Newsletter To Test Potential Blog Post Ideas
Sounds like a great strategy!
+ What Non-Bloggers Should Know About Sponsored Content
Why is it so bad if bloggers have a income stream for their hard work?
+ 6 Ways To Make Your Blog Posts More Actionable
Get those readers engaged!
+ Missing Facebook Pages: What To Do When Facebook Deletes Your Page
Nothing. Unless you have killer inside connections (which I've learned), there is nothing you can do when FB screws you over.
Never force it. Move with it.
+ Stop Comparing Your Creative Life To Others & Ask Yourself These Questions Instead
Always fabulous, thought-provoking posts to read from Jen!
+ My Secret To Get Lots Of Re-Pins On One Pin
Wooooh.
+ 40 Easy, Engaging Video Content Ideas For Your Creative Business
Prepare to see a video by March 😉 #goals
Other:
+ The 30 Most Anticipated TV Shows Of 2016
Maybe I'll actually watch a new series this year! Some of these look great!
+ 44 Secret Sentences All College Students Will Understand
Hahahaha!
Favorite Pins:
Vegan Sushi: Rainbow Roll + Spicy Cauli + Teriyaki Mushroom. These sushi look so good!
Creamy "Ranch" Pasta Salad. Now that is what I call a pasta salad!
Avocado Cake with Chocolate Avocado Frosting. The sweet glory of avo!
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice. O rice, how I love thee!
General Tso's Chickpeas. A fantastic meatless take on the classic!
Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Soup. If you're a bit chilly...this will do the trick!
Caramelized Teriyaki Salmon with Sesame Toasted Buckwheat. I don't even know what to say :O
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ I survived this week! The January craziness is coming to an end now and I can breath! (Regular blogging duties too!)
+ Apparently I'm getting my first Stitch Fix this coming Wednesday... :O
So tell me:
+ Are you already snowed in or waiting for it to happen?
+ What's your ideal "snow weekend"? Tell me you fantasies!
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Jennifer Corter
Those raw raspberry bars look delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Don't they?
Sandy Sandmeyer
When you post your Friday Finishers, it leaves me with an over abundance of blog reading!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Good! That's the point!
Farrah
Those recipes look delicious, and ahhh! So many great shows this year! *-* I'm already infinitely behind, but...might as well add these to the list too! 😛
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Don't worry, I am too 😉
Sonali- The Foodie Physician
As always thanks for all of the great links! I'm already watching a some of those TV shows but there are so many more that sound really interesting- can't wait to check them out!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A bunch of them sound intriguing!
Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan
Those raspberry bars look sooo good. I have to try them asap.
As of yesterday, we do have quite some snow..before it was not really worth mentioning.. now it's a winter wonderland 🙂 I really appreciate the cold weather because now I have excuses to stay at home all day (when I'm not working) and work on my master's thesis or cook all day long.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha, maybe the only perk 😉 We have at least 30inches right now!
Mandy
So...are you snowed in?! How much did you get?! Congrats on surviving week one! As always, I love these Friday Finisher posts - I'm going to come back and read through the links more thoroughly, but I did read the one about being unfriended and the one about stop comparing yourself...both are hard, but they were thought provoking reads! made me take a closer look at my own unfriending/unfollowing experiences and I also feel a bit more confident in my personal journey with my business and such. So, thank you for sharing these! Ahhh, so many recipes to try!!! YUM! xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O girl, it's still going strong! Almost to the top of the mail box! Definitely can't open the door! But it looks soft and fluffy to play in 😛
Great Mandy!! I'm glad you found some insightful reading!! I always try to gather posts where we can all glean something useful!
xoxoxo Have a beautiful weekend my dear friend!
Mandy
NO WAY?!?! Holy moly that's a lot of snow! Ours is all melted away, but we want more....but not that much! Ha! Stay warm and enjoy the indoors....bake away, my dear! xoxoxo
Linda @ Veganosity
So many great links! I'm trying that Pinterest trick. I hope it works.
Loved the BuzzFeed college post. Trust me, parents know exactly what those "secret" sentences mean. 😉 Been there, done that-haha!
My favorite snow day activity is curling up with my dogs and hubby next to a roaring fire with a cup of hot cocoa and a good book or movie.
Speaking of movies, there are sooooo many television series on that list that I can't wait for. The Americans, Billions, and The X Files are just three.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I only scanned the pinterest repin one....I need to actually read it now, hahaha! (It looked complicated though!)
Don't worry though, half them don't apply to me!
I want a fireplace.......that would be perfect!
I need to start a new series ASAP.
Kristy @ Southern In Law
Hope you have a fabulous weekend filled with baking successes, gorgeous girl! xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you dear! Soak up your "summer" sun 😉
Shane
I am loving all the inspiration at the top for finding your purpose as I''m currently struggling with the correct career path and even country to pursue!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I think it's a struggle for ALL of us!
Kalee
I love your Friday posts, so many great things to check out! I'm looking forward to making that pasta salad. So simple! Have a great weekend! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It looks pretty fantastic!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors
Snow and mostly ice here. This weather is crazy!! Glad you are getting some time to get reorganized. Yay for video in March!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Maybe... 😉 I guess I'll have some time to practice this weekend!
Sam Willey
Great list! Really loved the tip on how to get turmeric stains out!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
What all turmeric loves need 😉
Sarah Mueller
Thanks for sharing my post on blogging newsletters! Have a great weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You too, Sarah!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama
It dawned on me yesterday that there is one week left in January. Wait. What?!?! I'm off to drool and pin recipes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's pretty crazy! 1 month down!
Laura
I'm so with you on the whirlwind January! Time to start creating Valentine's recipes already haha! Thanks for sharing my post, and a lot of other great reads as well!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Bring on the red and pinks!
Jeanne Grunert
Great ideas! I enjoyed visiting your blog.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That's great to hear!
Rachel
Rebecca, thank you so much for including my raspberry ruffles in this awesome round-up, that's incredibly sweet of you! Hope you have a lovely weekend! xx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Welcome!!! They look amazing!
Trish
Waiting for snow here! I enjoyed this round up. I really want to check out the recipe for those Raw Raspberry Ruffle Bars. They look amazing! Wishing you a great weekend.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They seem to be this week's stand-out recipe!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
That Akrasia effect thing is totally me, glad I have a fancy word to explain away my procrastination now hahaha! And those college student sentences are hilarious, well at least the ones not pertaining to alcohol since in that department I am totally clueless 😮 But I have to ask, why are you getting a Stitch Fix box, I thought you weren't into clothing? Anyways, I'm glad you survived week 1 YAY!!! And now I hope you survive the blizzard :/
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I have no idea how to pronounce that word though 😛 Hahaha!
Yea! Hahaha! I was going to note that only a few of them applied directly to me 😛
Yea, so if I don't have to shop 😉 But I'm also super curious to see what they pick out! There is so much hype about it...I want in!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
Those raspberry bars have just killed me!! Amazing. Anyway, as usual there are so many posts I want to read now. Maybe it's a good thing the snow is coming after all!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha! Don't die before you make those!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday
No snow here, but lots of studying 😛 Thanks for the great reads - have a lovely weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Don't study TOO hard 😉
Emily @ My Healthyish Life
I'm curious about Stitch Fix! Hope you show us how things look 🙂 Since getting snow is NOT in the forecast I might just pretend and have tea while watching a movie haha
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know! When they reached out, I was hesitant since I know there are so many differing opinions on it, but the only way to know for sure is to try it myself!
😛 Enjoy your Florida sunshine 😉 Hahaha! xo
Susie @ SuzLyfe
I had something to say but lost it at the sight of those raspberry ruffle bars.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha! 😉
lindsay
i got lost after that chocolate cake! haha. stay warm in the storm! bake us all something delish. p.s those bagels--- CUTE!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I will!