I think summer may finally be here! It's Memorial Day weekend here in the US and that means grilling, sunshine, and summer fun. But this week has been rainy and gloomy, not May weather. Summer is trying to come, but it keeps getting deterred! I need the healing qualities of sunshine right now and they are few and far between. At least we made it through this week without an emergency trip to the hospital, this time, but it's also slow getting appointments and the tests needed. I haven't really had much more done other than blood work and a CT scan. A new doctor today (Thursday, when I'm writing this) so we'll have to see where that leads us!
Now on to the Friday Finisher and Memorial Day weekend for you all!
SS Posts from the week:
Monday: Gluten-Free Pineapple Fried Rice (Allergy-Free, Vegan)
Wednesday: Chewy Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Allergy-Free, Vegan)
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ Lists To Make When You're Feeling Overwhelmed
List lovers unite!
+ Brutally Honest Illustrations Of Modern Life
Haha! These are so true!
+ The Phrase That's Changing The Way I Think
"It's just not for me."
+ We Aren't Built To Live In The Moment
Weren't expecting this logic, were you?
Wow, these are great insights! I was nodding along.
+ I Don't Have Time For Fake Friends
I sure as hell don't!
+ The First 3 Hours Of Your Day Can Dictate How Your Life Turns Out
The first few hours are critical! I know they make or break me.
Don't get these two confused.
+ The Simple Habit That Can Change Your Life
I just can't get into it.
+ 5 Benefits From Embracing Spontaneity And Disorder
A little disorder is just fine.
Fitness:
+ I Stopped Working Out Daily. Here's What Happened
It's not pretty.
+ Treadmills Were Originally Torture Devices
I knew it!
+ Is Wellness A Fad, And Is It Over?
Not sure what category to put this one under...but interesting...
Food:
+ 6 Of The Most Gorgeous Kitchen Windows In The World
Kitchen envy!
+ 5 Rules For Making An Ugly Birthday Cake
Honestly...this is the best thing about birthdays 🙂
+ 6 Ways To Make Eating In Front Of The TV More A Little More Special
Or in front of the laptop in my case 😉
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Ending Up In Hospital With Avoidable Malnutrition Shouldn't Be First Step To Diagnosis
A big problem we need to address with celiac disease.
+ Restaurants And Gluten-Free Menu Claims
Stay tuned for a post I'm writing about this, ironically.
+ Science Has Begun Taking Gluten Seriously
Lol...obviously?
+ Doctors Thought Bananas Cured Celiac Disease
I kid you not!
Blogging & Social Media:
+ How To Post To Instagram From Your Desktop
It's possible!
+ Debunking The Instagram "Shadow Ban" with Artificial Intelligence
That scary little buzzword.
+ 5 Facebook Updates & Tests This Week
Make sure you're up-to-date!
+ Who Even Reads Blogs Anymore?
At least I'm not the only one.
+ Is Anyone Still Blogging For Fun?
Even though no one is reading blogs (see above), everyone seems to want to start one...for money.
+ 6 Reasons Why Blog Posts Go Viral. No, It's Not Just Luck
This is a great resource!
Design, Tech, & Photography:
+ Save Time With Smart Reply In Gmail
Haha, that's a neat trick!
+ $0 Design Tools To Help You Create Your Next Project
We all love free resources!
+ If You Want To Create, Don't Be Data Driven
Don't let the numbers sway you too much.
+ 10 Easy Steps To Looking More Photogenic
Just in time for all those summer selfies!
Career, Business, & Success:
+ Your Ideal Customer Is A Myth
I agree and disagree.
+ Want To Become The Best At What You Do?
Is that even a question?
+ What Happened To Your Class Valedictorian
Don't worry, no jealousy here!
+ The "Quit Your Corporate Job And Follow Your Bliss" Mantra Is Complete Horseshit
When put with this logic, yes.
Video & Podcast Episodes:
+ ProBlogger Podcast: 5 SEO Tools For Bloggers
Time to get in really deep with SEO.
+ Boss Girl Creative Podcast: Sitemaps & Search Console
Stop everything and set this up correctly, NOW!
+ Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast: Love & Business: How To Make It Work
Great interview with Amy's husband. No matter who you are, you need support for things to work.
Other:
+ Pippa Middleton's Wedding Dress
Are you sick of seeing it? But she looked so gorgeous!
+ Is It Harder To Be A Parent In 2017?
I'd say so!
+ How To Diffuse A Fight With One Word
I bet you've noticed this! True!
Things To Eye & Buy:
+ Think I'll be adding this to my birthday wishlist 😉
+ This is on that list too...
Favorite Pins:
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+ Sprouted Lentil Burgers - These look so good!
+ Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies - These are drool-worthy x100!
+ Spiced Lemongrass Coconut Milk Soup with Yellow Lentils & Roasted Purple Potatoes - This is more than just a soup!
+ Baked Chicken with Turmeric Sauce - You can't go wrong there!
+ Meal Prep Chicken Burrito Bowls - I could eat this everyday!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Silly but, I finally found these! Made my week!
+ I also filmed another video for an amazing "project"! Sharing in June!
+ On to a new book! Not too far in just yet, but it's getting tense!
So tell me:
+ What are your Memorial Day plans? I'm thinking about making some of this, this, o and of course, this!
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Michele Morin
I love that you do these weekly recaps! So diligent!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Great, thanks for reading.