Friday Finisher 4/21/17

Hey, gluten and allergy free foodies! In all transparency, we are going through some really rough times over in the Strength and Sunshine family. Over the last 2 months, I've been doing all I can to keep the content coming by working way ahead of schedule. I'm hoping to give you all a real update soon so I can stop the vagueness over here and on social media. Thanks for baring with me and you know I'll always try my best to give you delicious recipes and of course the Friday Finisher! xoxo

SS Posts from the week:

Monday: Slow Cooker Vanilla Coconut Granola (Gluten-Free, Vegan) (enter the giveaway!)

Wednesday: Lavender Coconut Tigernut Flour Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo)

Thursday: Freedom Feature: Jessica Mindell "Jessica's Natural Foods" (enter the giveaway!)

Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:

Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:

+ The Ages You Peak At Everything Throughout Life

Look at that! One year and 2 months away from my most attractiveness 😛

+ How Negative Thinkers Can Train Themselves To Not Be Grumps

I could use some positive thinking.

+ No, The Dishes Can't Wait

Some tasks we need for our own sanity.

+ Overwhelmed? 10 Ways To Feel Less Busy

So, so overwhelmed.

+ The Art Of Enough

Stop the overconsumption and "more than".

+ The Difference Between Decluttering And Minimalism

Kinda like "gluten-free" and Celiac Disease.

+ How To Slow Your Life When You're Feeling Buried

Feeling this way too?

+ 43 Self-Care Practices For The Highly Sensitive Person

Renee nailed it!

+ How Slowing Down Can Be Productive

I'm slowing down, but not in a productive (or intentional) way.

+ We're Living In A Cult Of Cruel

This was the most powerful and honest thing I've read all week.

Food:

+ 11 Genius Ways To Cook Pasta

Mmm, yes! Toast those noodles!

+ The Rising Demand For Organic, Non-GMO Grains Outpaces US Production

Now you can understand the difficulties and hurdles it will and does take to get there.

+ What Grocery Stores To When Recalls Happen

So many recalls...

+ Fair Trade Label Comes To The US

Not just for oversees locations anymore!

+ The Hot New Trend In Food Is Literal Garbage

I'm all for it!

+ The 100 Best Snacks Of All Time

This is not accurate!!

Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:

+ The Real Reason You're Tired, Cranky, And Anxious

Uh, o!

+ How To Ensure You're Getting The Best Medical Care Possible

One of the most frustrating things.

Blogging & Social Media:

+ 40 Content Writing Tips To Make You A Better Marketer

Don't you just love posts like this?

+ The Crisis Of Attention Theft - Ads That Steal Your Time

Marketing...marketing.

+ Lessons In Blogging

These were written so well!

+ If You Have Over 25 Photos On Instagram, You're No Longer Cool

I knew it! It is true!

+ 50 Places To Find Free + Attractive Images For Your Website

So many people are always asking!

 + How To Create An Epic Blog Business Plan

If you want to "up" your blog to a business.

+ New, Rigorous Study Confirms: The More You Use Facebook, The Worse You Feel

This goes for any social media.

+ Tips, Tricks, And Hacks For Instagram Stories

Definitely some fun tricks to try!

+ The Demise Of Instagram & The Rise Of Micro Bloggers

Well, let's hope.

Tech & Photography:

+ Smartphones Are The New Cigarettes

Well...in a certain sense, yes.

+ 3 Steps For Perfect Exposure For Every Photo

Perfectly exposed photos, anyone?

+ 10 Easy Food Styling & Photography Tips

This is why you can't always eat the "photographed" portion 😉

Career, Business, & Success:

+ How Does Anyone Choose A Career?

At least I know the "area", but not the specific "career".

+ Build Your Reputation. But Don't Be Afraid To Destroy It

Yes! That's how it's done!

+ A 3 Word Lesson On Leadership

Simply put.

+ 8 Things Everyone Is Insecure About At Work

You're not the only one!

+ 12 Ways To Master Small Talk

Practice makes perfect too!

+ Creative Mornings

This would be so fun!

Podcast Episodes:

+ Gluten-Free RN: Legal Issues Surrounding Celiac Disease

This was packed with so much great info!

+ Nourish + Flourish Podcast

A new-to-me podcast I'm binge listening too!

+ Food Blogger Pro: How To Keep Going

This came at the perfect time.

+ Inspired Bloggers University: How Much Money To Bloggers Make?

This! Everything Tabitha has to say.

Other:

+ The 19 Most Beautiful Libraries In The US

Ooooo! Take me!

+ 29 Products That'll Stop You From Wanting To Kill Your Roommate

Bahahaha! So good!

+ The Walking Dead Is Not About Zombies

If you didn't figure that out by now, you're way behind the times.

Things To Eye & Buy:

+ What other celiac wants this shirt?

+ I didn't have high expectations for this, but...wow! Put this one a potato...heaven!

+ That mustard color trend just gets me every time!

+ But this is gorgeous too!

Favorite Pins:

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Japanese Sushi Bowl with Chickpea Tofu. Yay for chickpea flour!

Red Curry Chickpea Meatballs. And the chickpeas do it again!

Simple Beet and Coconut Pasta. Check out that color and flavor combo!

Fig + Bourbon Caramel Ripple Ice Cream. This is insane!

Spring Polenta Primavera. This is true Spring comfort food!

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

+ Sticking up for myself when TWO big brands stole my content. (They're paying, big time). Don't let anyone walk over you and your work in a sleazy, unauthorized way!

So tell me:

+ Give me some good news from your neck of the woods, please!

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