DONE! Let summer begin (please let it begin!) It's not summer warmth, but at least there is a change after 9 day of no sun, for a little sunshine this weekend! Fingers crossed! Walking out of my last test, there was no celebratory sunshine...but rain. At least I stopped at Starbucks 😉 And my birthday is now exactly 1 month away! I get more "excited" about it the weeks before and then it all falls flat on the actual day.
But this weekend is Mother's Day! I hope y'all have some great plans or treats for your mommas! I always do something a little special for my mom and I have something fun to give her this year. But if you're still looking for ideas I know moms like cinnamon buns, cookies, and pancakes 😉
Now take a few minutes before the weekend starts to browse and catch up with the Friday Finisher! Happy weekend!
Monday: Rustic Gluten-Free Cinnamon Buns
Tuesday: The #1 Thing You Need To Know About Celiac Disease
Wednesday: Sunshine Spiralized Beet Salad
Recently Updated Post: Savory Veggie Quinoa Flakes
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ 5 Things I've Learned From Doing Things Differently
It's better to be a little different!
+ There's So Much Drama Around EVERYTHING
Yes! Why does there have to be!?
+ 5 Radical Life Lessons I Learned From People Over 80
I think I'm going to start laughing when I wake-up!
You really don't need even a quarter of the things you own/want to own.
+ Feeling Sh**ty About Life? Here's An Important Reminder
Stop with the "enough-ness".
What are you going to do?
Fitness:
+ Why You Shouldn't Exercise To Lose Weight, Explained With 60+ Studies
Mmmm yea, share there!
I had no idea this was going one :O
Food:
+ 27 Packaging Fails That Are The Bane Of Our Existence
Bahahaha! So good!
+ Making An Informed Transition To Veganism
Stop, think, and read this!
+ The 8 Biggest Debates In American Food Policy
Not surprising!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Can We Quit It With The "Short Bus" Insult
This always made me feel sick. Kids were always saying it while I was in high school. Not cool!
+ Listeria Outbreak On Frozen Food
Check your frozen veggies!
+ 60 Things To Do To Raise Celiac Disease Awareness
60 spectacular ideas to do this month (and every month!)
+ Know The Difference: Wheat Allergy vs. Celiac Disease
As I've said, very different. "Gluten" is not an "allergen".
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ 31 Days Of Writing Prompts For May
Some good ones this month!
+ 11 Mind-Blowing Copywriting Hacks To Improve Your Website
Mind-blowing, you say?
+ 7 Ways To Take Viral Food Photos
I'm sure this post is going viral 😛
+ I Don't Post On My Blog Because I Am My Own Worst Critic
Don't do this to yourself!
+ Instagram Brand Profiles Are Coming
This is exciting!
Career & Business:
+ 4 Secrets To Taking Career Risks
That won't throw you off the deep end!
+ 12 Ways To Recharge When You Hit That Midday Slump
No caffeine required!
Other:
+ Breathtaking Photos Capture Cuba's Legendary Ballerinas
Stunning <3
Well this was an interesting perspective...Do you say it?
+ 12 Creative Ways To Declutter Your Home
Spring cleaning still needs to be done!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Caramelized Plantain Ice Cream Sundaes. Get out your dairy-free ice cream and plantains
Green Split Pea & Spinach Pizza Crust. That pizza just wins!
Strawberry Corn Quinoa Salad with Chipotle Chia Dressing. Boy, does that sound good!
Roasted Peach and Tomato Gazpacho. Ah, I've never even had gazpacho, but I love the sweet peach!
Eggplant Bowl with Mint + Cilantro Chutney. The chutney!
Easy Coconut Curry Chicken. Yum, yum, yum!
Chicken with Coconut Milk and Asparagus. Okay, and this coconut chicken too!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ This candle! Found it at target and can't get enough of the smell!
+ "Summer 2016" unofficially, officially begins!
So tell me:
+ What do y'all have planned for Mother's Day (or you hope to have planned for you!)?
+ Are you a candle fan? They used to not be my thing, but over the past few months, I'm obsessed!
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Britney
These recipes look amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
🙂
Amanda
I'm a huge candle warmer fan! It's similar, but its scented wax melts that go into a warmer and are electronically controlled. It warms up the house with the scents we use. Right now we are using fresh apple pie and it smells great!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O that sounds wonderful!
Liz
That quinoa salad is calling my name! I love the wonderful meal you made for your mom a couple years ago---maybe I should start dropping hints to my kids 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I hope your kids spoiled you, Liz 😉
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
That listeria outbreak = SCARY! Especially when I'm pregnant! Good on you for calling that post out and helping make people aware!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Food safety is one of my (nerdy) obsessions! I am subscribed to every food alert system! I NEED to know about all outbreaks! Haha!
Farrah
I miss summer warmth, haha. The weather's been so crazy lately!! I'm off to check out the radical life lessons and holy crud on the drama over everything (so true :[ ).
That roasted peach gazpacho looks amazing! (Did you know it's National Gazpacho Aficionado Month?! :O !)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So much drama...even over the weather! Bahahaha!
It is :O I really need to try some then!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday
Yay for being done! I still have another month, but hey, I pretty much just finished writing my last midterm essay. That counts for something 😛 Have a lovely weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well you have a non-traditional schedule 😉 But it ALWAYS feels good to finish essays, tests, projects, etc!
xoxoxo
Harriet Emily
Happy weekend Rebecca! I hope you have a wonderful mothers day! Really loving all of these friday finisher links as always! <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You too my friend!
Angela @ happy fit mama
That split pea and spinach pizza .... what?!?!! Loads of great links as usual. Thanks for spreading the good news! And happy summer break!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It looks insane!
Jessica Glick
I can see why those are favorite pins, I want to make each and every one!! You must be thrilled to finish your last test (I remember those days and I won't say how long ago, ha) for some R & R. As always, love reading all informative posts...the listeria outbreak had me a little panicky, considering I stocked up on organic frozen fruit for smoothies, but all clear on those. I'm hoping to get a big, fat breakfast in bed from my boys, lounge around and then go for a run to burn it off! Happy weekend 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha thank you!
I'm so glad I don't buy organic frozen veggies 😛 Hahaha!
Haha, welll I hope they spoil you well!
lacey@fairytalesandfitness
Those dishes look tasty. I like candles but I don't like the food ones. It just makes me want to eat something unhealthy.....haha
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Bahahahahaha!
Kristina @ Ms.Modify
Those food pictures are making me hungry!! Also, I need to read those tips on decluttering your house... time for spring cleaning at my house! Happy Weekend! 🙂 xo, Kristina
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I don't think we'll ever get our home under control!!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors
So many things for me to read. i've been insanely busy and really miss reading your blog. I have a few of your recipes this week to catch up on too - they sound amazing. You know I love some beets!! Mother's Day I'm going to go make my mom some pancakes and relax a bit with her before cooking all day long!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I've noticed you've been ultra quiet!
Ahhh, well pancakes and moms...that's a good combo 😉 Enjoy!
Susie @ Suzlyfe
Congrats on being done! We can't really do candles. Zoe has set her tail on fire before.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Omg :O Hahahaha!
Trish
I am looking forward to spending the day with my Mom on Mother's Day. We will eat out together and she will open her gifts. 🙂
I am not a candle fan. I'm scent sensitive and they usually set my allergies off.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That's great! Have a lovely time!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
I'm so glad that my finals are officially over too! I am heading home today for summer and I couldn't be more excited 🙂 Also can't wait to make an epic brunch for my Mom!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Mmmhm! Well I know you can spoil your mom with all the good food! The perk that family members get from us foodies 😉
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
Starbucks helps! It's rained every day this week and just keeps going! Congrats on being done 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
And it's pouring right now!!! UGH!!! This is crazy 🙁
Thank you!
Rachel
I absolutely love candles! Every time I walk into my house, the first thing I do is light a candle.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well that's calming!