Hello, I mean, good-bye, March! They say March is the "longest" month and I'd have to agree. It seems to drag on; that last full month of winter weather (hopefully) and dark gloomy days. I really need some spring flowers and sunshine please (but April showers...). March has not been my month so I'm glad we're moving on (and that means the semester is almost over!) Until the middle of May, I'll be running around like crazy with end-of-semester things, etc. To start the craziness off, next week I'll be here with your typical Monday recipe, but won't be back until the Friday Finisher. I'll update you about "why" in next week's Finisher, but it's something exciting and I can't wait to tell you! (Thinking about Facebook liveing it...possibly).
Now I'm off, studying, writing papers, practicing speeches...tons of work and little time left! Have a great (hopefully sunny) weekend! I am so sick of this NJ rain and darkness! Give me light!
SS Posts from the week:
Monday: Paleo Strawberry Coconut Thumbprint Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Wednesday: Sweet Tomato & Broccoli Rabe Baked Penne (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)
Thursday: What To Avoid With A Sesame Allergy
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ The "Untranslatable" Emotions You Never Knew You Had
But in other languages you do!
+ You Attack My Size 0, But I Can't Attack Your Size 16
Seriously not cool...that double standard.
+ Six Tips To Simplify Children's Lives
Please keep life simple!
Stand up for yourself and your values!
+ A Home Is Meant To Be Lived In, Not Looked At
This will make you feel better about your "less than picture perfect" home <3
+ 32 Ways To Savor Your Children While You Have Them
So many sweet ideas!
Food:
+ Neanderthal Dental Plaque Shows What A Paleo Diet Really Looks Like
Brace yourselves "paleo" people!
+ How Long Should I Keep My Food?
A brief guide to keep you on the up-and-up.
Yes...what is "clean food"? One of those things that varies from person to person.
+ Why Recipes Don't Always Turn Out Like They Should
Her last sentence sums it up perfectly!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ The Mystery Of Gluten-Free Oats Maybe Solved
A real answer?
+ War On Science: Gluten-Free Madness Needs To End
Paul Offit is the man!
+ Making Sense Of Our Compulsions
So adding the book to my list!
+ "It's Because You're Fat" - And Other Lies My Doctor Told Me
We looked into this in my research class last semester.
+ No Need To Get Screened For Celiac, Unless You Have Symptoms
Interesting...
+ A Vaccine To Treat Celiac Disease Gets Closer
Something to watch.
Blogging & Social Media:
+ Want More Creative Marketing? You Need More Sensitive People
All about those emotions and empathy!
+ How To Build And Manage A Private Facebook Group
I'm toying with this idea...
+ Blogging, Jealously, And Getting Over It
I already know you're clicking this one 😉
+ 20 Ways To Be Just Another Mediocre Blogger Nobody Gives A Crap About
Lol...don't do these things 😛
+ How To Spy On Your Competitors Facebook Ads
If you're into optimizing your ads.
+ How To Use Quora To Increase Blog Growth And Engagement
I love Quora (but just to browse)!
A very thorough guide and ALL the ways!
+ In Defense Of The Jetpack WordPress Plugin
O Jekpack...I can't give you up either!
+ SEO In 2017: Proven Content Ideas That Attack Backlinks
Backlinks matter!
+ How To Grow Your Fitness Blog To 100K MV In Less Than A Year
I know y'all are clicking that one!
Now what!? (Funny how she still has a Bloglovin' social icon, loud and proud, though 😛
+ Working With Brands As A Blogger
Think you can do it?
+ 27 WordPress Hacks Everyone Serious Blogger Needs To Know
Some of these are pretty obvious, but in case you don't know...
Tech & Photography:
+ Stop Taking Pictures. Start Taking Photos.
Love this! You know...
+ How To Stand Out Among 2.6 Billion Photographers
It's actually not that hard.
+ The Wisdom Of Nokia'a Dumbphone
I'd happily go back to the "retro" phones!
Career, Business, & Success:
+ 99 Ways To Get Inspired To Write
One of these has to work!
+ Why Waking Up At 5 AM Every Day Just Makes Sense
I advocate 4 AM...but 5 works too 😉
+ The Wealthiest People In America Live In These States
I always love these charts!
Being "real" (like really honest) is so important!
Podcast Episodes:
+ Social Media Examiner: Facebook Messenger Marketing
I am not a fan...
+ UpliftFit Nutrition: Celiac, IBS, IBS-D
Just a little info.
+ Food Blogger Pro: Optimizing Recipe SEO
From the Yoast man himself!
+ Become A Blogger: Reflections After Social Media Marketing World
I'd love to go some day! Love Micheal Stelzner!
Other:
+ A Little Goldfish Got A Wheelchair
O my goodness! So sad (but cute!)
+ 9 Dreamy Bedroom Ideas For Tiny Apartments
Some of these are just so cozy!
Things To "Eye" And Buy:
+ This book is literally SO good; fast reading too!
+ After this week, I think it's time to take the plunge :/ I actually have these, but never used them. Tutorials?
+ Aren't these so pretty?
+ Love this and this! Similar to one of my favorite dresses I had back 8th grade/high school!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats. You know you'd reach for more than one!
Spring Detox Soup with Beet Hemp Milk. Isn't this the prettiest soup?
Chicken Avocado Salad with Peanut Dressing. O, heck yes!
Macro Bowls with Turmeric Tahini Sauce. That sauce though!
Blood Orange Rosemary Gin Cocktail. That looks refreshing!
Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies. Just look at that bite shot!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Something big is FINALLY in the works here on Strength and Sunshine....I'm so excited!
So tell me:
+ Have you ever done Facebook Live yet? I'd need someone to record for me though...
+ Did you get pounded with rain and sadness this week too?
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Debora Dahl
These recipes look amazing. Especially the cookies!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They do!
Farrah
Best of luck to you on your papers/speeches! I can't wait for it to be warmer soon (hopefully)! There was some sunshine today and it was glorioussss! :]! As always, thanks for the awesome links! I can't believe I finally get to read again! 😛
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Are you busy Wednesday morning?
MIchele Morin
Another interesting week! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Sure!
Camille
Happy first day of April! March *definitely* dragged on, time for some sunshine! I haven't done Facebook Live yet, but another blogger friend and I have been talking about collaborating on one together. I'll let you know if we do!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! I think it could be fun!
Cecilia
I often have this feeling of being sad that the month is over and being happy for the next month. I wish you sunshine and lots of light, Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You too, Cecilia!