It was “birthday week” here (i.e. the lack of post on Wednesday). In the most uneventful way, I turned 22 on June 6th. I told myself I wouldn’t do any work at all, but of course that didn’t really happen. There’s not much to do on a cloudy Wednesday, so I worked on a new recipe, photographed, did some admin work, drafted some content. Productivity is better than doing nothing! When you work from home, that’s the only option since everyone else is out. BUT, there will be some fun things this weekend perhaps to make up for it. It’s scary (weird) to think that I’m 22. 22 is actually my lucky number so maybe….
We’ll be back to “regularly scheduled” programing here on Strength and Sunshine, after the past two weeks of just 1 recipe per week. I may take some more of those 1 recipe weeks throughout the summer though. It’s nice not having to worry about pushing out new content so much in the slow laziness of summer! Stay tuned for a celebratory post later in the month…and if you’re a long time reader, you already know why!
SS Posts from the week:
MY LATEST VIDEOSMonday: Mini Gluten-Free Peanut Butter & Jelly Waffle Sandwiches (Vegan)
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ The Building Blocks Of Personhood
What exactly is “identity”?
+ The Psychological Effects Of Clutter
Too much stuff? Not good.
+ Simple Strategies To Help Your Life Run Smoother
Reduce the stress involved!
+ Why You Should Teach Your Kids To Swear
I’m all for swearing!
+ The Scientific Argument For Mastering One Thing At A Time
Take it slow.
Food:
All these “online” food brands are making pop-up shops!
+ 99 Foods Every Italian American Should Know
Don’t let your ancestors down!
+ The Ultimate Guide To Regional Beach Food In America
LOVE! This is what everyone around the country is eating…right now!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Parents & Schools To Combat Food Allergy Bullying
It has to start somewhere.
+ Filing A Gluten-Free Lawsuit
Something to watch. But this is why I don’t use Bob’s Red Mill GF Oats. They are NOT certified. I know you’ll see a lot of NON-celiac food bloggers use them and claim their recipe as “gluten-free” or recommend using them to make their recipe gluten-free, but please be advised that BRM gluten-free labeled oats are not certified gluten-free.
Blogging & Social Media:
+ Memes Are Losing Their Powder
No more meme millionaires.
+ What Happens In An Internet Minute
Every minute on the internet…wow.
+ The Ideal Social Media Post Length
How long? How short? Here’s your guide!
+ 6 Rules For Writing Good Articles
Take your writing to the next level.
+ How The Instagram Algorithm Works
I’m sure you’ve read up on this by now. Shadow banning is not a thing (apparently).
+ 7 Crucial Do’s And Don’ts Of Using Twitter For Your Brand
Freshen up your Twitter game!
+ YouTube’s Top Creator Burnout Problem
YouTube is its own beast. I see it with the creators I religiously watch.
Design, Tech, & Photography:
I’ve always loved a little exposed brick in interior design.
+ Why Your Makeup Is So Expensive
The production and design of every little piece must be taken into account.
+ Teens, Social Media, & Technology Use
The stats are out for 2018!
Career, Business, & Success:
+ How To Write A Powerful Case Study
Some great examples to look at too.
LOVED this post! It’s so true!
+ How To Make A Living As A Writer
Want to make money with your writing?
+ How To Create Your Personal Brand
14 steps you get you there.
+ It’s Okay If It Doesn’t Make You Happy
Career changes are fine. You can’t ever totally know.
This is SO good!
+ Why Successful Side Hustles Don’t Have To Replace Full-Time Jobs
It’s OKAY to keep it as a side hustle (even when everyone tells you to leave the 9-5s).
Podcasts & Audio:
+ Gary V: Building Your Brand On Social Media “Fireside Chat”
This was amazing! I’m not a fan of his, but this talk…so good!
+ Being Boss: Pitching & PR For Creatives
Just what is PR? You’ll learn it all here!
+ Akimbo – Seth Godin: Blogs And Platforms And Permission
Omg….preach it Seth! If you have anything to do with being online…you must listen.
Other:
+ Best Outdoor Party Game Ideas
Super-sized Jenga!
+ The Musical Diversity Of Pop Songs
Here’s why they all sound so similar.
+ 5 Airbnbs For A Creative Reset
These places look wonderful!
Clickbait!
+ The 100 Stories That Shaped The World
What books made the greatest impact?
+ All The Life On Earth In One Staggering Chart
Humans don’t weigh that much….at all.
Things To Eye & Buy:
+ Perfect semi-formal dress!
+ This simple ribbed v-neck.
+ I am loving this bathing suit!
+ I never thought I’d wear a skort again!
Yummy Recipes To Pin:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Mmm, sounds cozy and delicious!
+ Sprouted Brown Rice & Parsley Chopped Salad
Oooo I would devour this!
+ Copycat Panera Grilled Chicken Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
Eating this all summer long!
That white sauce recipe has me!
+ Salty Smashed Potatoes & Harissa Yogurt
Never met a potato I didn’t love!
+ Jerk Chicken Skillet with Rice & Beans
Weeknight dinner idea to do!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Birthday week!
So tell me:
+ What are you looking forward to in June?
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