• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Strength and Sunshine
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Celiac Disease & Food Allergies
  • Coaching
  • Media & Press
  • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Celiac Disease & Food Allergies
  • Coaching
  • Media & Press
  • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
×
Home » Friday Finisher » Friday Finisher 1/6/17

Friday Finisher 1/6/17

Published: Jan 6, 2017 · Modified: Apr 22, 2019 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

How has this first week of 2017 been treating you? I hope you're getting off to a great start (but not too much pressure!) I still feel like everyone is in holiday mode, but I'm guessing another week nd we'll be back to the normal grind. I still have 2 weeks of winter break left so I'll be soaking that up!

We're looking at another heavy workload next semester...including a statistics class :O If I was able to (just) survive chemistry, maybe there's hope? Let's hope 2017 will bring some unexpected good "math vibes" my way! Until then...I'll just block that from my mind until it starts! You, my dear friends, have some Friday Finisher reading to do! Happy weekend! xoxo

Friday Finisher | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 #FridayFinisher

SS Posts from the week:

Monday: Healing Tahini Hot Chocolate

Wednesday: Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken

Thursday: Freedom Feature: Incredible Foods "perfectly free™" + Giveaway!

Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:

Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:

+ If It Doesn't Suck, It's Not Worth Doing

For those big lofty things.

+ You Are The Reason Your Life Sucks So Much

All about that mindset!

+ 6 Simple Principles For Creating Your Own Sanctuary

Create your own little space.

+ How To Be Awesome

Be awesome in all that you do!

+ Old Habits Die Hard

Figure out what kind of person you are to make a better life!

+ 17 Ways To Be A Lot Happier In 2017

A great list to read through!

+ 6 Ways To Stay Productive When You're Depressed

When motivation is hard to come by.

+ This Is The New Year

I thought this was beautifully written!

+ My Un-Resolution And Trataka Mediation

Need to try!

Food:

+ Animal-Free Milk

This is....weird (it's not what you're thinking).

+ This Doughnut

O.M.G.!

+ How To Easily Grow Sweet Potatoes

New life calling? #SweetPotatoFarmer!

+ Burt's Bees New Protein Powder

The protein hype is still going strong 😛

+ How Dinner For Breakfast Revolutionized School Mornings

If you have picky eaters!

+ The Incorrect Assumption Most People Have About Healthy Foods

It can and it can't. It does really depend on education you have around food, marketing, and nutrition, though.

Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:

+ Rewriting The Code Of Life

It's definitely in the future.

+ 5 Facts We Haven't Heard From The Gluten-Free Industry

Yes, yes, yes!

+ 19 Smart Things To Try If Your Can't Sleep

I've been having trouble falling asleep :/

+ Probiotics May Help Skim Pounds

More reasons to take your "bacteria"!

+ "Keep Sick Kids Home"

This is serious...you must! As a kid, myself in school, I'd hate finding out someone was there sick.

Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:

+ The 50 Best Podcasts Of 2016

What was your favorite podcast? (Don't make me pick!)

+ How Being Poor Actually Improves Your Photography

We get very innovative!

+ 17 Powerful Content Marketing Worksheets

A fantastic resource to bookmark and file away!

+ The Do's & Dont's Of Creating Awesome Graphics For Your Brand

From an expert!

Career, Business, & Success:

+ How To Work Remotely While Traveling The World

He's from NJ 🙂

+ How To Never Run Out Of Ideas Again

Never ever! Ha!

+ Why Doing A PhD Is Often A Waste Of Time

Good to know!

+ How To Feel More Productive At Work Every Day

3 questions to ask yourself.

+ The Guide To Living Creatively

What does it really mean?

Other:

+ DIY Cleaners To The Rescue

Do you make your own cleaners?

+ DIY Shampoo Recipes

Shampoo too!

Favorite Pins:

(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)

Baked Sweet & Sour Cauliflower. Well, that sounds delicious

Golden Glow Water. Not your average cup of water!

Kung Pao Cauliflower. Obviously, cauliflower must be a thing 😉

Loaded Veggie Fried Rice. Check out that almond butter sauce!

Quinoa Crunch Snack Bars. Ah! These look so good!

BBQ Black Eyed Pea Collard Rolls. That's some healthy comfort food!

A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:

+ Time at home with the family!

+ Cleaning! I've been slowly throwing away so much stuff (or donating!) But it is a slow...slow process! The more you clean and go through things, the worse the mess gets!

So tell me:

+ How did you spend your first week of 2017? Are you still in holiday mode?

———————————————-

Stay connected:
Facebook: Strength and Sunshine
Twitter: @RebeccaGF666
Instagram: rebeccagf666
Pinterest: RebeccaGF666
Bloglovin’: Strength and Sunshine
Google+: Rebecca Pytell

Related

« Freedom Feature: Incredible Foods "perfectly free™"
5 Ways To Ease Back Into Work Mode »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Casey the College Celiac

    January 07, 2017 at 11:05 pm

    That animal-free dairy milk gives me the shivers...and not the good kind! It's definitely a good cause, but I'd rather just ditch the dairy all together.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 08, 2017 at 6:26 am

      It was one of the easiest things to ditch dairy! So simple!

      Reply
  2. Foirell

    January 07, 2017 at 10:10 am

    umm...These meals look so yummy! I am definitely going to try one or two out tomorrow! I recently did a podcast list this week in fact! Its nice to have found some more to listen to!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 07, 2017 at 10:29 am

      Enjoy your weekend!

      Reply
  3. lucie

    January 07, 2017 at 2:01 am

    Loving loving loving this post (so much to keep me going on a sick day - thank you!). Wishing you a Happy NEw Year girl!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 07, 2017 at 6:37 am

      Ah, feel better, Lucie!

      Reply
  4. Hannah

    January 06, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    Hahah, I love the "good math vibes" idea 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 06, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      Right 😉

      Reply
  5. Kristina @ MsModify

    January 06, 2017 at 11:22 am

    I'm obsessed with podcasts! My favorite is NPR's "How I Built This"! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 06, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      Podcasts 24/7 for me!

      Reply
  6. Mary

    January 06, 2017 at 11:20 am

    Happy Friday Rebecca, I can't wait to try Kung Pao Cauliflower. It looks tasty

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 06, 2017 at 12:40 pm

      It sure does!

      Reply
  7. Patricia @Sweet and Strong

    January 06, 2017 at 8:38 am

    I remember Stats in college, I thought the beginning was incredibly easy then by the end I was like WTF is going on, and I'm even a math person?!? So I hope you have a bit better of an experience! I've only ever tried the buffalo cauliflower, those kung pao and sweet and sour recipes look delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 06, 2017 at 10:39 am

      I'm hoping that "intro stats for business" may be more interesting than just stat 1!

      Reply
  8. Kayla @ Blondes Have More Run

    January 06, 2017 at 7:06 am

    I'm considering getting my PhD lately, so that article on why getting a PhD is often a waste of time was interesting! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 06, 2017 at 7:07 am

      I hope you make the right decision for you!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Hey there, welcome to Strength and Sunshine! I’m Rebecca and I'm so glad you're here! This is your go-to destination for delicious, fun, and (mostly) healthy gluten-free and allergy-free recipes, tips & tricks, advice, as well as celiac and food allergy coaching services! More about me



Search

Never Miss A Post

Categories

Recent Posts

  • Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cupcakes (Vegan)
  • Gluten-Free Pumpkin Banana Bread (Vegan)
  • Vegan Coconut Chewies
  • Cold Middle Eastern Lentil Salad
  • Vegan Grape Salad

Trending Posts

  • Slow Cooker Apple Butter (No Peeling Required!)
  • Cold Italian Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)
  • Slow Cooker Applesauce | Easy, Simple, No Added Sugar
  • Healthy Lemonade Recipe (Sugar-Free, Homemade, 3-Ingredients)
  • Homemade Apple Cider (No Added Sugar)
  • Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • About Rebecca
  • Privacy Policy

Newsletter

  • Sign up for our weekly newsletter!

Contact

  • Contact
  • Services
  • Media & Press

Copyright © 2025 Strength and Sunshine LLC

The best moist, soft, fluffy gluten-free vegan pum The best moist, soft, fluffy gluten-free vegan pumpkin cupcakes! 🎃🧁
*
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cupcakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free) 🎃😋
*
These Perfect Pumpkin Party Cakes are:👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Easy, Quick, Simple Ingredients 💚
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly 💙
Perfect Dessert For Halloween, Thanksgiving, and All Fall Celebrations 💜
*
The best Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cupcakes are vegan, allergy-free, and so easy to make! Made with real pumpkin and cozy spices, these moist and fluffy eggless pumpkin cupcakes are topped with a sweet and tangy dairy-free cream cheese frosting! Baked in 20 minutes with simple ingredients, everyone will love this homemade recipe! 🎉
*
Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! 👆👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-pumpkin-cupcakes-vegan/
*
#pumpkincupcakes #cupcakes #vegancupcakes #egglesscupcakes #glutenfree #vegan #allergyfree #creamcheesefrosting #pumpkin #pumpkinrecipes
The best moist, soft, fluffy gluten-free vegan pum The best moist, soft, fluffy gluten-free vegan pumpkin cupcakes! 🎃🧁
*
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cupcakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free) 😋
*
These Perfect Pumpkin Party Cakes are:👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Easy, Quick, Simple Ingredients 💚
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly 💙
Perfect Dessert For Halloween, Thanksgiving, and All Fall Celebrations 💜
*
The best Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cupcakes are vegan, allergy-free, and so easy to make! Made with real pumpkin and cozy spices, these moist and fluffy eggless pumpkin cupcakes are topped with a sweet and tangy dairy-free cream cheese frosting! Baked in 20 minutes with simple ingredients, everyone will love this homemade recipe! 🎉
*
Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! 👆👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-pumpkin-cupcakes-vegan/
*
#pumpkincupcakes #cupcakes #vegancupcakes #egglesscupcakes #glutenfree #vegan #allergyfree #creamcheesefrosting #pumpkin #pumpkinrecipes
What To Avoid With A Dairy Allergy 🚫🥛 Dairy What To Avoid With A Dairy Allergy 🚫🥛

Dairy is hiding in more than just milk and cheese! Learn all the ingredient and food terms you need to lookout for when reading labels and menus! Also specific cooking terms that typically mean dairy is involved! 🥛🧀🧈🍨

🟥 Red flag = contains dairy (full stop, do not pass go!)
🟨 Yellow flag = might contain dairy (check manufactoring, contact brands, sourcing, don’t assume!)

🤝 Share to spread awareness and save lives
🔁 Save for reference
💬 Tag someone who needs to see this

#dairyallergy #dairyfree #foodallergies #foodallergy #foodallergyawareness #foodallergymom #dairyfreelife #dairyfreeliving #nodairy
Sweet, buttery, caramely, chewy, coconutty goodnes Sweet, buttery, caramely, chewy, coconutty goodness in one nostalgic bite! 🥥
*
Vegan Coconut Chewies (Chewy Coconut Bars) 😋
*
These Chewy Coconutty Bars Of Bliss are:👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Easy, One-Bowl, Simple 7 Ingredients💚
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly💙
Perfect Dessert For Potlucks & Occasions 💜
*
Coconut Chewies are the sweet, buttery, chewy coconut bars just like grandma used to make! This easy one-bowl dessert recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-free! Made with rich dairy-free brown butter, caramely brown sugar, and loads of shredded coconut, these coconut blondies are ultra chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside! 🎉
*
Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog!
https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-coconut-chewies/
*
#coconutchewies #coconut #blondies #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfree #vegan #allergyfree
When you can’t decide between pumpkin bread vs b When you can’t decide between pumpkin bread vs banana bread...🎃🍌🍞
*
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Banana Bread (Vegan, Allergy-Free) 🤤🎃🍌🍞
*
This Pumpkiny Bananany Loaf is 👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan & Vegetarian 💛
Kid-Friendly 💚
Quick & Easy, 9 Simple Ingredients 💙
Make-Ahead & Freezer-Friendly 💜
Perfect Fall Breakfast, Dessert, or Snack 💗
*
Literally, what are we doing if we’re not combining the two coziest quick breads into one? Naturally moist and sweet from real pumpkin and ripe bananas, which makes it perfect for a gluten-free recipe that needs extra moisture and an eggless recipe since pumpkin and banana are OG vegan egg replacements! This gluten-free pumpkin banana bread is a blank slate for any cozy add-ins you can dream of, but its simplicity is what makes it shine on its own! 😋🙌
*
CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-pumpkin-banana-bread/
*
#pumpkinbread #bananabread #pumpkinbananabread #fallbaking #glutenfree #vegan #allergyfree #glutenfreebaking #veganbaking
When you can’t decide between pumpkin bread vs b When you can’t decide between pumpkin bread vs banana bread...🎃🍌🍞
*
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Banana Bread (Vegan, Allergy-Free) 🤤🎃🍌🍞
*
This Pumpkiny Bananany Loaf is 👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan & Vegetarian 💛
Kid-Friendly 💚
Quick & Easy, 9 Simple Ingredients 💙
Make-Ahead & Freezer-Friendly 💜
Perfect Fall Breakfast, Dessert, or Snack 💗
*
Literally, what are we doing if we’re not combining the two coziest quick breads into one? Naturally moist and sweet from real pumpkin and ripe bananas, which makes it perfect for a gluten-free recipe that needs extra moisture and an eggless recipe since pumpkin and banana are OG vegan egg replacements! This gluten-free pumpkin banana bread is a blank slate for any cozy add-ins you can dream of, but its simplicity is what makes it shine on its own! 😋🙌
*
CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-pumpkin-banana-bread/
*
#pumpkinbread #bananabread #pumpkinbananabread #fallbaking #glutenfree #vegan #allergyfree #glutenfreebaking #veganbaking
Celiac Disease is NOT a food allergy 🚫🍞 So Celiac Disease is NOT a food allergy 🚫🍞

So many people still confuse the two, but it’s an autoimmune disease, not an allergy. That means gluten doesn’t cause an immediate allergic reaction resulting in hives or swelling…it causes your immune system to attack your small intestine longterm. 

This distinction matters because:
👉 There’s no medication or quick fix
👉 The only treatment is a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet
👉 Mislabeling it as an “allergy” is scientifically incorrect. There is no such thing as a gluten allergy.

Swipe through to learn why the distinction is inportant and why accurate education and awareness is paramount. Let’s set the record straight and not mislabel our disease when speaking about it. 💛

🤝 Share with someone misusing the term
🔁 Save for reference and education
💬 Tag someone who needs to see this


#celiacdisease #celiacawareness #autoimmune #celiac #autoimmunedisease #glutenfree #glutenfreeliving #glutenfreelifestyle #glutenfreelife
Sweet, buttery, caramely, chewy, coconutty goodnes Sweet, buttery, caramely, chewy, coconutty goodness in one nostalgic bite! 🥥
*
Vegan Coconut Chewies (Chewy Coconut Bars) 😋
*
These Chewy Coconutty Bars Of Bliss are:👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Easy, One-Bowl, Simple 7 Ingredients💚
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly💙
Perfect Dessert For Potlucks & Occasions 💜
*
Coconut Chewies are the sweet, buttery, chewy coconut bars just like grandma used to make! This easy one-bowl dessert recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-free! Made with rich dairy-free brown butter, caramely brown sugar, and loads of shredded coconut, these coconut blondies are ultra chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside! 🎉
*
Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog!
https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-coconut-chewies/
*
#coconutchewies #coconut #blondies #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfree #vegan #allergyfree