We are in the home stretch! Next Wednesday will be my last day of classes and then the following week is finals. This weekend I'll be writing a 7-page paper...at least knocking out most of it, but I'm one od those people who, once I start, I just keep plowing through. I hate starting and stopping when writing a paper. I lose my train of thought and then the paper just seems so much more insurmountable if too much time goes by between writings. But after that. I just have 3 written finals to take and then....I can go home!? Ah! I actually feel like I just got down here to school, but I am more than glad to say hello to my soft bed at home...o and of course my kitchen π
Happy Friday and have a lovely weekend!
Saturday: Taking Back Control Of Your PrescriptionΒ Medications
Monday: Gluten-Free Stuffed Shells with Vegan Almond Ricotta
Wednesday: Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles
Thursday: 27 Gifts For The Millennial Woman
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ When You Need Support, Where Is The Love?
A little callout reminder for us all.
If you haven't seen this video, you NEED to.
The more brutal months are fast approaching.
+ 17 Ways To Salvage A Bad Day
All doesn't have to be lost!
+ How To Connect With Strangers For Better Cooperation
To create a better community no matter where you are.
+ An Empowering Way To Respond To Hurtful People
Wow, this is so powerful and beautiful!
+ 5 Ways To Worry Less And Do More In The Present
That would be ideal!
+ A Simple Way To Stay Grounded In Stressful Moments
Take notes!
Right now. Just slow down.
+ How To Deal When The Holidays Aren't Exactly Happy
It's okay, and you're not alone.
+ 11 End Of Year Traditions That Will Make 2017 Amazing
Do you do anything to look back and take stock?
Food:
+ Americans Don't Trust Scientists Take On Food Issues
There is so much food confusion out there.
+ After A Sour Decade, Florida Citrus May Be Near A Comeback
Let's hope so! Nothing beats FL oranges!
+ The 100 Best Resturants In America
Have you been to any of these?
+ How To Roast The Best Potatoes Of Your Life
Respect the potato!
+ How To Cook Frozen Chicken Breasts Without Thawing
Just in case!
If I ever have a kid, he would be like this π The love of the store starts young! <3
+ The 25 Greatest Kitchen Hacks Every Cook Should Know
Tricks of the trade!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Becoming Visible: My Life With Invisible Illness
I loved this <3
May need to look into my Zinc levels...
+ 3 Companies On Expanding Personalized Nutrition
Well this could be our future!
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ A Feild Guide To Instagram Food Hashtags
Because we all like to scroll through #foodie!
+ 50 Ways To Grow Your Email List
Everyone can do it!
The history behind the movement!
Check out this awesome free resource from Google!
+ 10 Ways To Deal With Online Criticism
If you've ever posted anything online you know this to be true.
+ Confessions Of An Instagram Influencer
It takes a team.
+ Social Media Isn't The Reason You Feel Inadequate
Time for a reality check.
+ The Scammers Of The Blogging World
Be vigilant about what you click and read as gospel.
I'm sure it will blow our minds.
What's with the Salena Gomez obsession?
+ Should Your Blog Have A Narrow Or Broad Topic?
Just guess...it's neither extreme.
+ Why Organic Content Trumps Social Media
Agreed! It's the only sustainable and quality one!
+ 10 Ways To Use Visual Content To Skyrocket Your Website Traffic
We all "judge a book by its cover"!
+ Social Media Demographic Strategies For 2017
Where o where will everyone be!
Career, Business, & Success:
+ 4 Takeaways From Cyber Monday 2016
Let's just say, it was huge!
+ How To Find Local Networking Opportunities
Get out there and meet people!
+ Mediocrity Is A Virus. Here's How To Banish It From Your Life
You don't want to be average.
+ 17 Ways You Should Invest Your Time In Your 20s For Success
Better follow these!
+ 10 Bold Predictions For 2030
I can't even imagine what it will be like!
+ What I've Discovered & Learned In Work &Β Life In 2016
Always love what Jen has to say!
Other:
Aww! O my goodness!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest β RebeccaGF666)
Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Ribbon Casserole. This is insane! So fun and pretty!
Baked Balsamic Lentil Stew with Mushrooms & Rosemary Potatoes. Winter comfort food to the max!
Vegan Chive & Garlic Dutchess Potatoes. I need to make these!
Oatmeal Date and Pecan Cookies. Look at those fancy little cookies!
Vegan Jalapeno Mac & Cheese. A little extra warmth and comfort this winter!
Chocolate Beet Layer Cake. O my goodness! The cake of my dreams!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Happy birthday to my dad!! (It was yesterday and we were able to go on a coffee date!)
So tell me:
+ College kids, are you almost done with finals?
+ What are you looking forward to most about the holidays?
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Mary
Good Luck on your Finals Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Michele Morin
Goodness! You are amazing to be able to do a blog post in the midst of finals!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ha, thanks!
Farrah
Glad I got to see you last weekend! π Best of luck to you on your finals! I'm so excited about going home too! :]!
I really hope Florida Citrus is making a comeback too! *-* + definitely going to have to check out that "best restaurants" list! ;P I have a feeling that frozen chicken breast one is going to be super helpful for me in a couple weeks too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! (Haha, you know....now if both our careers/prospective careers don't work out, we can always open a cookie shop π
Farrah
hahaha, yes!! I'll be an expert peppermint-crusher in no time! π
Kristina @ Ms.Modify
Yum all those food pics look delicious... nothing better than comfort food! Good luck with you paper... yay you're in the homestretch! Happy weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, it sadly doesn't feel like the home stretch though!
Lauren Renlund | the tummy troubles dietitian
Good luck with your paper and finals!! I recently finished school and am so glad to have that stress out of my life!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
nadia
I needed to read 17 ways to salvage a bad day! Thank you for sharing! That chocolate beet cake looks insane! π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That cake should have been #18 on that list π
Patricia @Sweet and Strong
Good luck with your paper and getting ready for finals! Christmas and break will be here before we know it! This holiday season I'm most looking forward to spending time with my family and indulging in some holiday treats!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope so!
Ah me too!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
My finals are next week and I can't wait for them to be over!!! So. much. stress! I understand your pain about writing a long paper too! I just finished a ten page paper and it was a brutal process lol. Good luck π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I am currently trying to write that paper and it's been like 2 hours and I only have a page π AH!