Next week can't get here quick enough. It's been over 2 months now of doctors, tests, hospitals, ERs, and now college finals...I'm exhausted. I can't wait to have the summer break to really recoup and regroup. Monday is my last final, but then I still have my health to deal with. So thanks again for baring with me. I'm trying to keep my presence and engagement up here and on social media, but there's no denying it is hard! xoxo
BTW: Happy Cinco de Mayo! Go grill up some Mexican Carrot Dogs and Hash Browns!
SS Posts from the week:
Monday: Gluten-Free Hummingbird Loaf Cake (Vegan)
Wednesday: Savory Italian Tigernut Flour Crackers (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo)
Thursday: Missing Out On More Than Just The Gluten
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ It's Okay To Hate What You Love
This couldn't be more true!
+ The Age Of Notifications And Attention-Deficits
There is just too much, all. the. time.
+ The Psychological Importance Of Wasting Time
This will make you happy!
+ Women Who Wish They'd Never Had Kids
Regret? Children are not for me.
+ What I Learned From Working Retail
I would be terrible...It would be a huge learning curve for me 😛
+ Stop Crowing Out Your Happiness
Don't crowd it out! Let it in!
+ A Person Is A Person Through Other Persons
Time to go deep here!
Food:
This blog...recipes and food from books!
+ Why Supermarkets Are Struggling To Source Local
It's more tricky than you think.
+ How To Store Produce So It Lasts Longer
I frown upon food waste!
+ Guide To Shopping For Asian Noodles
All your noodle questions answered!
I LOVE this! If I had read this sooner I would have included it in my final paper for my public policy class 😛
+ What's Your Kitchen Love Language?
Ooo tell me your answer!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ "Mindless Eating" Research In Question
This is the problem with all research. Peer review is not working, statistics are too crazy (I would know!)
+ People Think Juice Is Good For Them. They're Wrong
Fiber killers!
+ Could Your Thoughts Make You Age Faster?
O boy...
Blogging & Social Media:
+ Why Bloggers Should Consider Creating Great Infographics
Everyone loves a good infographic!
+ How To Keep SEO In Mind When You're Blogging
People overthink SEO and that's when they run into problems.
You know my feelings about the IG.
+ How To Look Like A Writer In A Coffee Shop
Just a little humor!
+ 10 Hot Takes About The "New" Instagram
I feel like I'm just missing something big that everyone else knows and I don't.
+ How And Where To Pitch Your Writing
How to get the results you want!
+ Busting Content Marketing Myths
There is no template! Love!
+ How Influencer Marketing Is Superior To Digital Ads
Ads are...not cool.
Tech & Photography:
+ A Guide To The Perfect Portrait
NJ photographers...please come take my picture!
+ 20 Tips For Getting People To Smile In Photos
Gotta get that natural happiness 🙂
+ It's Time To Embrace Slow Technology
It is way past time.
Career, Business, & Success:
+ 3 Reasons Why College Is Still A Lie
It's going to keep moving in this direction.
+ The Next Generation Of Jobs Won't Be Made Up of Professions
Exactly why "college" is going to need to change.
+ 5 Truths I Wish I'd Known About Business, 5 Years Ago
Loved Lisa's lessons after 5 years.
+ 6 Tips On The Future Of Learning
How our teachers need to adapt.
+ Why You Didn't Get Called Back After Your Interview
Slow it down and remove the ums!
+ How I Self-Published And Doubled My Revenue
For aspiring authors...
Podcast Episodes:
+ ProBlogger: Tools For Creating Great Visual Content For Your Blog
This was rich with information! Who knew about Adobe Spark?
Other:
+ The Real Key To Early Literacy
Now I don't feel so bad about my history of atrocious spelling!
+ Why Most People's Favorite Color Is Blue
So weird, but I was just thinking about this. Mine are equally orange and yellow, though 🙂
+ How To Make Foaming Hand Soap
Who else want to try this?
Things To Eye & Buy:
+ This jumpsuit! Just need somewhere to wear it!
+ Does anyone have one of these? Do they work? My poor black thumb needs help!
+ Time to buy some more baby food!
Favorite Pins:
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+ Sprouted Lentil Blondies. The healthiest blondies I've seen!
+ Cashew Hummus with Roasted Garlic and Lime. This calls for some crackers 😉
+ Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. This hummus too! Roasted red pepper is my fav!
+ Herbal Chrysanthemum Tea. This just sounds beautiful!
+ Orange Blossom Water and Honey Sahleb with Roasted Strawberries. Can you imagine those flavors!?
+ Sweet Potato Quinoa Kofte. You may want to look past the frying for this one 😉
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ My own bed. Do you know how uncomfortable hospital beds are? It's like they're trying to put you in MORE pain...
+ The taste of (summer) freedom is SO close!
So tell me:
+ Doing anything fun for Cinco de Mayo?
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Mary
The Marie Clarie article about Women who regret having kids was very eye opening. I’ve had multiple women tell me not to get married to never change my name and to not have kids. I’m always surprised, I know I want kids, I’ve waiting until my mid-thirty to have them. Such an eye opening article Love your Friday's finishers. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Just follow your gut! Don't let others influence your future and decisions either way!
Starr
Women Who Wish They’d Never Had Kids - I'm not surprised that women are regretting the motherhood thing. I think that for many years now, women have been having children because it's expected of them. Personally, I've always known it wasn't for me, and am lucky to have a partner who feels the same way.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea! It is definitely such a culturally ingrained thing, but it is not necessary (our population is too big anyway!).
Farrah
Totally with you on the not having kids thing--I like having my own free time (or at least, I like to tell myself I'll have it someday) + would so rather spend that money on food/my family+friends/a house/travel. 😀
My kitchen love language is quality time! :]
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea! Kids literally drain you of money, time, they add so much stress 😛 No kids for me!
Casey the College Celiac
Glad you made it to summer! Good luck on finals and I'm sending lots of gluten free love and R&R your way!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you, Casey!