Going, going, gone! Just like that, the year is over. Well okay...less than 48 hours it will be! Before we jump into 2017, how was your Christmas (or other holiday)? I hope it was fabulous and filled with love! My holiday was nothing to write about, so I won't (haha), but I want to hear all about yours in the comments! I've also been waiting all week to shoot some new recipes, but alas, it's been so dark! Instead, I went "KonMari" on my kitchen and bedroom 😛 I'm being ruthless! It's time!
Now, to brush away the past year one last time, I've rounded-up the top 5 recipes posted in 2016 on Strength and Sunshine as well as your usual Friday Finisher! A little slimmer this week, but still, the gems on the internet never cease (even during the holidays!)
Cheers, my friends! I'll see you here in the new year! xoxo
The Top 5 Strength and Sunshine Recipes From 2016:
How-To Make Sugar-Free Vegan Marshmallow Fluff
Traditional Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread
Cream Stuffed Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
The Greatest Grilled Chicken Ever!
SS Posts from the week:
Tuesday: 5 Simple Tips To Starting A Happy And Healthy New Year
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ 1,500 People Give All The Relationship Advice You'll Ever Need
This took 30 minutes of my (Christmas morning) cardio session to read!
+ 8 Skills Everyone Should Have By Age 18
Hmmmmm...
+ The Science Behind Why Cooking & Baking Make You Feel Better
That's why I tell everyone to cook/bake!
+ 5 Things NOT To Do This New Year
Loved this! (p.s. it's a podcast)
+ The Science Of Background Noise For Work, Sleep, And Relaxation
Always! Except for a few select moments I choose total silence.
+ The Easiest Way To Catch A Lier
My biggest pet peeve!
+ 50 Questions To Help You Reflect, Appreciate, And Get Excited For 2017
Maybe you could use these prompts for this!
+ Danielle Krysa's Top 5 Tips For Shutting Down Your Inner Critic
Shut it down!
+ 13 Things You Should Give Up If Your Want To Be Successful
Declutter these things for the new year!
Food:
The first trend of 2017!
+ The Best Grocery Store In Every State
This grocery store connoisseur feels really left out...
+ The Most Beautiful Resturants Of 2016
Beautiful? No, but intriguing? Yes!
+ The World's Best Food Markets
Take me, please!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ 15 Big Celiac Questions Resolved
For all those burning questions and misconceptions!
+ Fat-Free Is Out. Gluten-Free Is In. What To Look For On The Label
Every few years we see the marketing gimmicks of labels and false health claims/perceptions.
+ Live Longer, Stay Healthier With Unsaturated Fats
Just give me all the fats <3
+ Google Backs "Clear Labs" Venture
This is awesome! I throw my support behind this!
I never know what to think of all these new food allergy studies and research...
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ 41 Epic Sites For Free Breathtaking Stock Photos
For bloggers who use stock photos.
+ How To Be Awesome At Marketing In Facebook Groups
2016 was the year Facebook decided to kill me (multiple times).
+ 2017 Printable Pinterest & Instagram Content Calendars
O boy! I know you bloggers will love these!
+ What I Learned From Quitting Social Media For 5 Days
As you know, I took a breather this week!
+ How To Get Better At Photography
I want to get back into my (none food) photography again in the new year!
+ Tech Checklist For An End Of Year Cleanse
Time to clean house online!
Career, Business, & Success:
The ultimate truth?
+ 5 Tips To Help Freelancers Organize Their Gmail Inbox
Would you like to see mine? It's spotless <3
+ Punctuation Mistakes You're Making And Need To Stop
Let's clean up our grammar in 2017!
Other:
+ Best 50 Reuters Photos From 2016
This was our year.
And I saw...none of them!
+ 12 Stunning Places You Must Visit In France
France never interested me...but I take that back!
+ 21 Ways To Organize Your Life With Removable Hooks
Hooks! Hooks everywhere!
+ 6 Office Ideas For Small Apartments
The smaller, cleaner, more minimal the place, the better for me!
Favorite Pins:
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Hot Chocolate Steel-Cut Oats. We can all get through the winter with this!
Festive Chia Puddings: Eggnog & Red Velvet with Macadamia Cream. These sound glorious!
Roasted Lemon + Veggies Salad with Almond Sauce. That sauce, though!
Cajun Roasted Cauliflower Salad. That sounds delicious!
Authentic Kung Pao Chicken. Dinner every day <3
Lentil Stuffed Poblano Peppers. This would be a killer winter meal.
Healthified Vegan Matcha Freakshake. How could you say no?
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Seeing my family again over Christmas!
+ We found the GAME CUBE! If you knew what this meant to my family, you'd understand! Haha! Game night is coming!
So tell me:
+ How was your Christmas? What are you doing for New Years? Chinese take-out and sleeping 😛
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Farrah
Gotta love that there's science behind how cooking/baking make you feel better! 😛
I wanna go to those food markets!! *-*
I've actually seen 3 of the top movies!?!?! Deadpool, Zootopia (they need to spellcheck their article ;P) and Finding Dory! Moana is definitely on my list (because yay for Polynesian culture/my love for beaches)!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I think this calls for a movie night, then! I have tons of catching up!
Farrah
That would be awesome! <3!
Hannah
Happy New Year, Rebecca!! Amazing article suggestions as usual 🙂 Maybe tomorrow I'll actually have some time to read the one's I've book marked!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Happy New Year, Hannah!
Megs
I love your sweet space! I have a sister-in-law with celiac, I will send her here, for sure.
Happy Saturday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fantastic! Glad you found me!
Linda @ the Fitty
Between everything you're balancing in life, how for you find enough time to read all these articles?!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
There's always time to skim articles!
Astrid
I'm so sorry your holidays weren't too good. My Christmas was okay, but not great. I will go check out those reflection prompts soon, because I love reflecting on pretty much anything.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Reflecting is much needed right now!
Kristina @ MsModify
All those food pics are making me hungry! Happy New Year!! Looking forward to see what 2017 brings you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You too, Kristina! xoxo
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
Who doesn't love marshmallow fluff!!? Have a great new year Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! You too!!!! Eat tons of great food for good luck!
ashley DTKAustin
Isn't it crazy how fast this year flew by?! Happy 2017!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right! You too!
Emily @ My Healthyish Life
I only saw 2 of the movies on that list. Both were good so I should consider watching the others- maybe before Oscar season ;). My holiday has been so nice and I'm so grateful for extra time with family. Happy New Year!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Which ones!? See, my problem is, I just don't have the patience to sit long enough to watch a movie 😛 I have to multi-task while doing anything like that! Haha!
Of course! Family was the best part for me <3 Happy New year (and birthday)!!!