A very quick intro today! Busy weekend ahead, much to do and get done. My brother had his smaller graduation yesterday (I'm writing this before I head out the door for it!) and his big full university one on Sunday (the one Obama is speaking at). I'm just hoping the weather cooperates for that one! Security is tight and no bags, bottles, etc. are allowed. I guess I'll be lugging my camera around and praying there is no rain :O Please, Summer...this is when I really need you!
I would never leave you without the Friday Finisher though! So take a few minutes and browse, bookmark, and pin away! Happy Friday and have a beautiful weekend!
Monday: Beet & Leek Cassava Crust Pizza
Tuesday: Freedom Feature: Mistie Blevins "Tanner's Story"
Wednesday: Curried Coconut Grilled Chicken
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
Breathe, breathe, breathe.
+ This Is The Best Way To Improve Every Part Of Your Life
It's about those little things.
+ Chasing Habits Of Rich People Won't Teach You About Success
The truth!
+ Why You Can't Trust Yourself
You may be a wee bit biased.
+ The Day I Decided To Start Choosing Myself Again
If you only read one thing...read this!
+ Stop Pushing Yourself So Hard: Ho To Slow Down De-Stress
Now put these into action!
+ Half Of Your Friends Aren't Actually Your Friend
What is "friendship" anyway?
+ 11 Easy Things You Can Do When You're Not Feeling Yourself
For those days.
Food:
+ Sprouted 101: You Are What You...Digest?
Sprouting...we'll leave it at that 😉 (I still have not sprouted beans since the incident!)
+ Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Is A Waste Of Money
Hahaha! That's why I don't fall for these "trends".
+ 50 Grocery-Store Products Chef's Love
The classics never die!
+ Honest Co. Not Actually Organic
Guess they're not so "honest" 😛
I wish...
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Is That Gluten-Free Product Really Gluten-Free
Just if you're still wondering; no Cheerios are not.
+ Can Foods Labeled Gluten-Free Include A May Contain Statement For Wheat?
More on the muddy water.
+ Genetic Similarity Between Humans And Other Things
Bahahaha! We are 60% banana!
I LOVED this! I had a whole conversation with my mom about it 😛
+ Phytoestrogens - Friend, Not Foe
On the healthfulness of soy.
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
Are you still willing to come back?
IT FEELS SO GOOD! Over the weekend I started doing a major sweep of all the people who make me feel crappy!
+ Brands And "Influencers" Have A Rocky Relationship
This is a bit whiny on the brand perspective.
+ All Your Excuses For Not Making Videos: Shot Down
I'm THIS close to having one!!! I don't have anymore excuses (well I do...but 😉 )
+ Facebook Influence Over The News Cycle And What It Means For Media
Yup. I'm sure you've seen the headlines by now. FB is a bad place...worse than we thought.
Career & Business:
+ 8 Free Ambient Noise Sites That'll Transform Your Open Workplace Into A Private Office
And my favorite, Coffitiviy, it on the list!
+ An Entrepreneur's List Of 17 Techniques For Handling "Haters"
Banish those trolls!
+ Harnessing Happiness To Build Your Career
"Make your own safety net" <-- good stuff!
+ When You Feel Like A Failure Or A Fraud And How To Overcome It
You don't deserve to feel that way!
Other:
+ 15 Stunning Photos Of The World's Most Interesting Cities
Beautiful!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Baby Artichoke Salad with White Beans + Asparagus + Pea Shoots + Burnt Lemon Vinaigrette. Wahh!!! Amazing!
Salted Caramel Banana Bread Muffins. This is some banana bread 😉
Coffee Coconut Quinoa Brulee. Breakfast, brunch, dessert, everything!
Chocolate Chip & Fennel Seed Olive Oil Cookies. That flavor :O
Raw Vegan Strawberry Banana Ice Cream Cake. Is it my birthday yet?
Salmon Burgers with Lemongrass & Ginger. I need to make some homemade salmon burgers!
Cajun Honey Chicken Bowls. Please, I need this now!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Mad recipe testing marathon on Wednesday! 5 recipes tested, 4 recipe wins 😉
+ Coloring!!!! I finally broke in the coloring book I bought! Using my 99 box of Crayola Crayons never felt so good 😉
So tell me:
+ Have you jumped on the coloring bandwagon? I did once I found a perfect book that was $10+! I found a nice one for only $4!
+ Tell me the best thing you ate this week! Grilled chicken <3
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Anya
Those salmon burgers have my heart! Love!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? So good!
Marie
How amazing does that baby artichoke salad look! Omgosh. Yum! I have to say I love my Pink Himalayan salt but mostly because it's so pretty (there is no flavor difference that I can tell). Even if it is totally worthless nutritionally I still really, really want the Pink Himalayan Salt tequila glasses. Those would be amazing. Lol.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well I just don't cook with salt so I never worry about those things 😛
Pamela Shank
Congratulation to your brother..what an exciting weekend. Best of luck to all.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Pamela! It was fantastic!
Jane
Thank you so much for featuring my recipe 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Of course 🙂
Kristy @ Southern In Law
What an exciting weekend for your brother! I hope the weather is glorious and you have a great weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's not going to be, haha!
Michele
Big congrats to your brother! Have a great weekend 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Michele!
Mandy
Congrats to your brother!!!!! And I'm sending all the sunshine-y vibes your way! I'm rushing out the door now, but I need to come back to this post and take a closer look at the links here...always lots of great reading material! Happy Friday! <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you and thank you, my friend! xoxoxo
Angela @ happy fit mama
So many good links! I've been tempted to jump on the coloring bandwagon but I already color with my kids. We've been doing Art Hub and I must say my Frozen characters are coming right along! lol!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hey, whatever works!!! Hahaha! As long as it gets you coloring!
Olena @ candiesandcrunches
Congratulations to your brother! PS. I'm starting a new job in 2 weeks, so career advice is appreciated! Gotta refresh my memory after being on mat leave for 10 months haha!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!! And congrats to you! You'll be fine 😉
Farrah
Congrats to your brother! I'll be headed that way shortly! 😀 We should have a meetup at some point! :]!
Those recipes look awesome, and hooray for coloring, haha. Yay for those recipe wins too! I can't wait to see what they are!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Farrah!
Haha, yes, we MUST!!!
xoxoxo
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
woah 4 recipes in one day!? That's pretty insane, the most I ever made was 3 and that was with the help of my sister! Happy friday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I usually never just do one! That's why I have such a HUGE stockpile!
Nadia
Where do you find all these amazing links? Some are really interesting! Thanks for sharing them with us 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The secrets of scouring the internet 😉
Susie @ SuzLyfe
Um, I need that salted caramel banana bread muffin in my FACE
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, breakfast time!