O my gosh, guys! Tomorrow is CHRISTMAS EVE! This seems to be the theme with almost every “event”, “holiday”, “milestone”, but this is just too soon! I’m not ready! I just got home and could use a few more days to settle in and breath. That’s why I’ll be taking next week off (except for one post-mid-week?!) from blogging. I’m pretty excited about it and know I won’t be the only one stepping away to regroup before the new year.
I can’t believe the semester is done and I’m actually home after all these months! The house feels totally foreign and I take forever to readjust! I only have about 4ish weeks home though, this break is not a long one. I’ll take what I can get though! So cheers to the holidays and I hope you have the merriest, happy, and love-filled Christmas (or other holiday)! See you all when I see ya! xoxo
Monday: Grain-Free Amaretto Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo)
Wednesday: Mint Chocolate Skillet Granola
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ How To Make Space For Creativity In Your Life
We all could use more. You can never have or be too creative!
+ Let Go Of What Makes You Sad
A little reminder to do some “letting go” in the new year.
Don’t be so hard on yourself all the time!
+ The 10/10/10 Rule For Tough Decisions
A new way to help you with decision-making?
+ Good Habits To Start Young To Make Life Easier
Here’s some tough love for you!
+ How To Develop Positive Thinking
Maybe we can aim to be a little more positive.
+ The Chemistry Of Building Better Habits
I felt like I was in chemistry reading this, this week 😛
+ Dealing With Stress During The Holidays
Take that time off, my friends!
+ 10 Things You Should Do Before 30
10 years, 10 things!
Your first assignment of the new year!
+ Why You Should Move Around In Your 20s
Part of me wants to and part of me wants to stay right here at home!
Fitness:
+ How To Build Emotional Strength Through Yoga
Yoga is great, my dear yogis (or yoga-wanna-bes)
Food:
+ What Will The New Nutrition Facts Panel Say To Consumers?
Like those “added” sugars.
+ How CRISPR Is Changing The Food Industry
How do y’all feel about this one?
+ Soy, Almond, Coconut: Is It Milk?
The new controversy!
+ Cargill’s Canola Lecithin Expands Natural Options
Actually, if it is non-gmo, this is great! Less soy!
+ 12 Ingredient And Supplement Trends In 2017
I’m sure we’ll be surprised at what does take hold!
+ Consumers Unhappy With Food & Drink Industry
I have noticed the uptick in lawsuits.
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ When Your Diagnosis Of Celiac Disease Is In Question
When it may not be a celiac diagnosis, but another cause.
The real health problem we need to look into more.
Perfect for those winter colds!
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ 29 Advanced Social Media Tips You Probably Aren’t Using
So use them now!
+ 11 Top-Notch Proofreading Tools For Content Marketers
Grammarly is my life!
+ 5 Ways To Get Re-Inspired To Blog
Great tips to read over before the new year!
+ Why Making Friends With Other Bloggers Is The Best Thing You Can Do
I like the Home Depot/Lowes analogy!
+ Useful Social Media Image Size Cheat Sheet For 2017
These dimensions are always changing!
+ Writing Tools You Need To Attract Readers
A fantastic list of great resources to keep saved!
+ I Am More Than A Food Blogger
Loved Alexis’s reflections!
Career, Business, & Success:
+ Why 4am Is The Most Productive Hour
It is the hour of glory!
Other:
+ How To Style Your Hair With Zero Effort
Must try! My hair is…so blah!
I love her first tip!
+ An Idea For Breaking The Santa News
This is actually a “sweet” way to do it!
This is amazing! So sad too! (Check your birthday photo and tell me!)
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Peanut Butter and Honey Hot Cocoa. This sounds like a mighty fine hot cocoa flavor!
Sweet Apple Cider Champagne Sparkler. This for New Year’s Eve!
Vegan Chili Topped with Cornbread. This all-in-one comfort food!
Vegan Candy Cane Brownie Bites. I just want to take one big bite of these beauties!
Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad with Apples, Cranberries, & Caramelized Rosemary Pecans. This dish will bring the wow-factor to the holiday table!
Almost Raw White Chocolate Bites. O these look perfect! The only way to make “white chocolate” an acceptable chocolate 😉
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Finals are done, one semester down, and I am home!
+ O…and sleeping in my own bed <3
So tell me:
+ What do you have planned this weekend? Tell me all the holidays deets!
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Farrah
I’m totally with you on the house feeling really different. :[ I feel like time stops here while I’m gone so I’m always slightly weirded out when I notice things that have changed, hahaha.
Hoorays for blogger friends! Merry Christmas and enjoy your break at home! <3!
P.S. I definitely need to try that PB + Honey Hot Cocoa! *-*
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Omg, yes! Merry Christmas Farrah!
Jen
Merry Christmas! Enjoy your break 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Aw, thanks! You too!
Hana | Nirvana Cakery
Wishing you the most amazing magical Christmas Rebecca! And here’s to fabulous New Year 2017! Love H xx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you, Hana! You too! I hope you and your family have an amazing holiday! xoxo
Kristina @ MsModify
Peanut Butter and Honey Hot Cocoa!? Sounds really sweet, but really amazing!! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family!! xoxo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It sounds like such a cozy taste!
You too, Kristina! May you enjoy tons of GF cookies and goodies 😉 xoxo
nicole steinthal
The Holiday season is not long enough for me…I love all the decorations and Christmas Music. I love your blog…keep up the amazing work and enjoy your time off!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!! XO
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I wish the holiday season could be 365 days!
Have a fantastic Christmas!
Lisa @ RunWiki
I can’t beleive that Christmas is this weekend. I am not ready! haha! Anyway, this holiday will just be about family and spending time toghether. Good food, games, and laughing. I am going to be disciplined and stay away from my computer. I hope that you have a safe, fun, joyful Holiday and New Year. Sending you love and hugs. xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope I can be disciplined too, but since I’m getting a new laptop….they may be difficult 😛 Hahaha!
Have a wonderful holiday, Lisa! xoxo