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Home » Friday Finisher » Friday Finisher 12/23/16

Friday Finisher 12/23/16

Published: Dec 23, 2016 · Modified: Apr 22, 2019 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

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

Friday Finisher | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 #FridayFinisher
SS Posts from the week:

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.

+ It's OK To Not Be OK

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!

+ How To Invest In Yourself

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 FODMAP Opportunity

The real health problem we need to look into more.

+ Homemade Vapor Rub

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!

+ Cleaning House

I love her first tip!

+ An Idea For Breaking The Santa News

This is actually a "sweet" way to do it!

+ The "Polaroid-A-Day" Man

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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Comments

  1. Farrah

    December 24, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    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! *-*

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      December 25, 2016 at 8:54 am

      Omg, yes! Merry Christmas Farrah!

      Reply
  2. Jen

    December 24, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    Merry Christmas! Enjoy your break 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      December 24, 2016 at 1:45 pm

      Aw, thanks! You too!

      Reply
  3. Hana | Nirvana Cakery

    December 23, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    Wishing you the most amazing magical Christmas Rebecca! And here's to fabulous New Year 2017! Love H xx

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      December 24, 2016 at 6:49 am

      Thank you, Hana! You too! I hope you and your family have an amazing holiday! xoxo

      Reply
  4. Kristina @ MsModify

    December 23, 2016 at 11:29 am

    Peanut Butter and Honey Hot Cocoa!? Sounds really sweet, but really amazing!! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family!! xoxo

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      December 23, 2016 at 11:48 am

      It sounds like such a cozy taste!
      You too, Kristina! May you enjoy tons of GF cookies and goodies 😉 xoxo

      Reply
  5. nicole steinthal

    December 23, 2016 at 9:11 am

    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

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      December 23, 2016 at 11:23 am

      I wish the holiday season could be 365 days!
      Have a fantastic Christmas!

      Reply
  6. Lisa @ RunWiki

    December 23, 2016 at 7:38 am

    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

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      December 23, 2016 at 11:21 am

      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

      Reply

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