DONE! (Well…almost!) Classes are over and now I just have 2 tests next week. One is a “final” but barely and the other is just a normal test like usual. I have my final presentation yesterday, all was well and easy, so I’m feeling good! I came out alive and now we’re looking ahead to college year 3. It’s funny how summer loses it’s touch a bit once you’re out of lower education schooling. I mean, I still feel the “yay summer”, but to a lesser degree. O, the things we lose as an “adult”.
In other news, did you know (you should by now if you’ve been a long time reader), that May is Celiac Disease awareness month and food allergy awareness week is May 8th-14th? I’m totally dropping the ball on this one and haven’t planned anything (yet!). Do you have and requests for posts, tips, guides to anything Celiac or food allergies? Let me know! But I may have a few sneaky giveaways on various social media or via newsletter this month, so be on the look out! So now as I go off to “study” for my “non-final” finals, you can take a few moments and browse this week’s Finisher! Happy Friday gluten-free foodies!
Monday: “No Butter” Peanut Butter Blossoms
Tuesday: Freedom Feature: Jules Shepard “gfJules”
Wednesday: Mexican Carrot Dogs with Chunky Salsa Verde
Recently Updated Post: Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ This Is The Lazy Way To Kill Bad Habits: 8 Secrets From Research
I like it! I’ve recently killed a bad habit!
Never stop, no matter who you are, where you are, or how old!
+ Praying For What You Do Not Want
“Worrying is praying for what you don’t want.”
+ Why It’s Okay To Feel Burnt Out And 5 Ways To Recover
It’s going to happen, but there are steps you can take!
+ 12 Self-Awareness Exercises That Fuel Happiness And Success
These are fantastic!
Fitness:
+ Does Yoga Make You More Creative?
Heck yes it does! My mind goes crazy when I practice!
+ How Neuroscientists Explain The Mind-Clearing Magic Of Running
Fascinating!
Food:
+ 5 Questions Not To Ask A Vegan
Calories??? Come on! Nuts, beans, fruit…calories!
YES!!!! Already a step ahead!
+ The Top 25 Weirdest Foods People Eat In The US
#24 shouldn;t be on that list? But #21!? EW!
+ Our Gigantic Problem With Portions: Why Are We All Eating Too Much?
I don’t even know what portion means 😛 2 tablespoons of nut butter? Hahahahahahahahaha!
+ How To Make Your Own Produce Bags
This is genius!
+ The Simple Way To Make A Creamy Latte Without Any Milk
I want to try!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
AMEN!
+ What’s Really Behind The Dietary Guidelines
It’s still all a mess.
+ Intrommune Peanut Allergy Toothpaste
Crazy, but maybe?
+ The Soil-Supplement Connection
Food is not the same, nutritionally, as it was.
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ The Hard Truth About Social Media And What You Need To Do About It
Pretty solid!
+ A Blog Is Exactly What We Wish It To Be
Do you really want to be that blogger? No!
+ 5 “Research-Baked” Ways To Earn More Social Traction On Your Blog
5 things to think about!
+ The Rise Of “Micro-Influencers” On Instagram
The more followers you have is not a good thing.
+ 5 Things All Big-Traffic Bloggers Do
Preach! You don’t have to follow trends all the time, but you DO need to be consistent!
+ Facebook Groups Promo Schedule
If you could be in anymore groups…TOO MANY!
+ I Don’t Spend Time Curating My Instagram Account And That’s Okay
BINGO!
Career & Business:
+ 7 Career Moves You Need To Make In Your 20s
Better get started!
Other:
+ The 17 Worst Parts Of Having Fine Hair
That is legit! LONG and FINE!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches with Tahini Cookies. These would be my life!
Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Honey Lime Coleslaw. Let the summer eats commence!
Braised Butternut Squash + Polenta. Such a simple meal!
Soccas with Red Bean Cream, Marinated Zucchinis & Roasted Butternut Squash. I don’t know what’s up with all the out of season squash, but I don’t mind!
Mussle Coconut Curry. It’s curry time (it’s always curry time!)
Mall Chicken Teriyaki. This really was middle school mall-hang-out love! (Although we called it bourbon chicken).
Fresh Coconut Limeade. This sounds so good!
Raspberry Rhubarb Muffins. Forget the strawberries, go raspberry!
Crispy Chilli Chicken with Broccoli. Friday “fake-out-takeout”? Yes!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ School is…almost over! (It will be by this time next week!)
+ A very sweet gig I received for the blog over the next 2 months! Be on the look out for that too 🙂
+ Enter the giveaway to win Jules gluten-free/allergy-free pizza crust package!
So tell me:
+ Do you have Snapchat? No…but…apparently my dad does :O He is now sending me his “snaps” via text (since I refuse to get an account). It’s scary…Apparently my brother has an account and my dad spams him as well.
+ On your summer breaks while in college, what did you do? Work, study abroad, intern, chill?
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Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
So many great articles to read and the food pictures look delicious. Lots of reading to do here!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
That’s for sure!
Bianca - ElephantasticVegan says
parents on social media can be weird 😀 Thankfully my parents don’t use any of it. Neither am I on snapchat, I try not to use too many social platforms because I’m spending too much time on them already. Good luck on the last 2 tests ^.^ Yay, holidays 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Hahaha, my parent’s are pretty “hip”. My mom only has FB, my dad only has…snapchat….that’s why it’s weird!
Amen to that! I have enough and I can’t even keep up!
And thank you my friend! xoxo
Michelle @ Vitamin-Sunshine says
I have worked in a school since I finished college… so I still have summer vacations. Sometimes it makes me feel like I never grew up!
Thanks for the great reading– peanut allergy toothpaste is open. Hmm…
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha! My mom always liked when she worked in the shcools because of all the “normal” breaks too 😛
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
Yay for end of semester! Good luck this week!! I have my last final tomorrow (YAY!!)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Wooohoo! Freedom! Good luck Tara! xoxo
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
Another fabulous Friday Finisher! I’m drooling over those Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches- wow! Good luck with your exams 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
They are drool-worthy!
Thank you, dear!
Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says
Congrats on (almost) being done, Rebecca! I can’t believe you get so much done on your blog while going to school. You’re working hard, girl!
I am off to explore all those fabulous dishes you have introduced us to. My mouth is watering in anticipation. Or maybe I need breakfast first, lol. Great post 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, but I never feel like it’s enough!
xoxoxo Have a lovely Sunday, my friend!
Kristy @ Southern In Law says
I hope you’ve had a loveeeeeeeeely weekend! I’ll be thinking of you with those tests this week – I’m sure you’ll ace them! 😉
Why is peanuts in coke a thing? Who does that?! Or that garbage plate….. that does not look edible.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Why would one even think to put peanuts in coke? Like….I love peanuts….but soggy, toxic soaked? Nah!
Mandy says
Yay!!! Congrats are being (almost) done! So true, summers as a kid were the best – no school or work!
OMG. The 25 weirdest foods should be the grossest foods! I about gagged looking through the photos and descriptions…I don’t quite consider Twinkies to be weird…they seemed out of place on that icky list! Anyways, as always, I love these Friday posts – I’m sorry that I’m soooo behind on your blog! Hope you’re having a good weekend <3 xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you Mandy! xoxo
Right? I mean…a twinkie does not compare to nay of those!
Haha, I hope you are too! xoxoxo
Kristina @ Ms.Modify says
I’m new to your blog and so happy I found it! I also have celiac and I blog, so we have things in common! All those food pics are making me hungry, and I just ate! Ha
xo, Kristina
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, thanks, well enjoy Strength and Sunshine!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
Those ice cream sandwiches sound completely incredible! And I definitely remember mall teriyaki chicken. I would venture to say that, addictive as that stuff is, the above recipe is much tastier 🙂 I worked a part-time job last summer and I’m interning this summer. Enjoy the last week or so of your second year!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Hahaha I might agree 😉 We need to make some!
Thank you Ellen!
Jess | Urban Alchemy says
Congratulations on being (almost) done! 😉 And lovely links this week per usual. Thanks for posting! Have a fabulous weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You too Jess!
Sandi (@sandigtweets) says
I had to laugh at the eat a pickle a day…my daughter is a pickle addict. I wish she would limit to just one a day.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
No limits!! Pickles are so good (and good for you!!!) Hahaha! 😉
lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
That fresh coconut limeade sounds very refreshing. Perfect for summer that is just around the corner.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I think it’s been everyone’s favorite this week!
Angela @ happy fit mama says
SO many great links as usual! Checking out the top 25 weirdest foods…hmmmm, I wonder what’s on there? Have a great weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You too!
Sarah says
Yeah for school almost being done! Umm 2 tablespoons for nut butter seriously that is so 1950’s or something because I don’t know anyone who follows that serving size!
Had to giggle at the SnapChat because I don’t have it, I did over a year ago for a brief time but not a fan. My brother in law got the kids signed up on it and yeah I don’t need a million goofy snaps a day but apparently he does. Too bad they only stuck with it for a week and got bored because that would have been sweet revenge for them to be snapping (um is that what it’s called because I figured twitter is tweeting) all day long.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It’s stupid to even put that on a label 😛 Same with cereal, haha! Do you know how small 3/4 cup is!?
Hahahaha! I just don’t understand the purpose 😛 Social media is NOT my thing! I don’t want even more!
Trish R says
I worked on summer breaks from school … and I enjoyed the change of pace every single year. Happy Friday and happy weekend to you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You too!
Allie says
That coconut Limeaide looks so refreshing. As always your pins are drool-Worthy. Have a great weekend and good luck on your test.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Right? It totally does!
Thanks Allie!
EA Stewart says
So many great links to read! Congrats on {almost} being done with your 2nd year of college 🙂 Happy {almost} Celiac Awareness Month!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, thanks, my friend 😉
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
I’m not sure if the coffee xantham gum trick is crazy or brilliant…both probably, but I kinda want to try it. And that fresh coconut limeade sounds lovely, if only I had a coconut! Woohoo congrats on being SOOO close to the end of the semester, summer vibes coming soon!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It sounds pretty nifty!
Have you ever bought a whole coconut? I always see them (by the plantains and yucca) but they’re big brown and scary!)
Thank you!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
Nope. I’ve bough a half coconut one time which was way easier because you don’t have to break it open yourself. And I’ve bought the young thai ones but that is all. I have enough trouble opening the young ones, I can’t imagine hacking into one of the brown ones!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
Glad you’re just about done – great feeling! I worked every summer either at a restaurant, retail, or internship except for a summer before grad school when I taught myself how to cook. Turns out that was a pretty good idea I guess!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Bahaha, yes!!! Sometimes the least likely things are the best decisions!
Farrah says
Yay! Good luck on your tests! 😀 (Non-final finals are awesome. <3) Can't wait to check these out–I need to make my own produce bags! :]!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, thanks Farrah!
Isn’t that such a great idea!?