Friday Finisher 5/5/17

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:

+ In Literature

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!

+ Buying The Farm

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.

+ Instagram Created A Monster

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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