Down and out! That’s what happened to me from middle of the night Tuesday through Thursday. I basically lost a whole day of my life Wednesday. I slept the entire day, couldn’t even look at the screen of my phone, let alone promote the blog post I had go up. (If you noticed, I totally disappeared). I never EVER get sick like this…ever! The headache I had was unreal and I had a fever! I think the last time I had a fever was in 2nd grade when I had pneumonia! (Haha!) We’re assuming I caught it from my dad. All I can say now is TGIF! As I haven’t been able to move my body for the last 48 hours, I’m hoping to ease into the weekend and maybe actually act like a human again today.
So I really hope your week was a lot better than mine, but here’s to a great weekend for all of us! And I hope you’ve been enjoying all these circa 2014 recipes I’ve been posting! It’s my mission to get the old ones published before I get to the good new stuff! (Make sure you’re following me on Instagram since that’s where I share all my sneak peeks at what’s to come!)
Monday: Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos
MY LATEST VIDEOSTuesday: What To Avoid With A Wheat Allergy
Wednesday: Cinnamon Cookie Oat Bake
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ How Successful People Work Less And Get More Done
I think we all strive for this!
It’s never going to be that perfect time.
+ The Oddly Obvious Thing I Need To Be Reminded Of
Practice makes perfect?
What would you want? What would you have?
+ 25 Daily Habits That Will Make You Smarter
These are great different ideas!
+ Why There’s No Such Things As Closure
The isn’t, but we can still thrive in life!
+ What Does It Mean To Be Brave
The most bravery comes in the subtle things.
+ 4 Things To Remember When Fear Is Holding You Back
Break that cycle of fear!
+ 23 Pictures That Perfectly Sum Up Trying To Get Your Life Together
Hahaha, me, right now!
Fitness:
+ How Many Steps A Day Should You Really Walk?
The 10,000 steps thing is really just a marketing gimmick.
+ So You Want To CrossFit? 12 Tips To Get Started
I really just want to try it one day, just to see the hype for myself!
+ What An Overhead Squat Assessment Can Reveal About Muscles Imbalances
You really should try this out and get informed!
+ She ROCKS Favorite Back Exercises
I love working the back, but I know so many neglect that area!
Food:
+ The Dos And Don’ts Of Coffee
Welp, I don’t follow all these 😛
+ The Most Important Things To Know About Washing And Storing Fresh Greens
Keep them good and they’ll treat you good 😉
+ The Vegetable Butcher Really Wants You To Give Fennel A Chance
I’ve only bought and used fennel maybe two or three times in my life :/
+ How Do I Know If My Almond Milk Has Gone Bad?
I just use my up and never think twice about it now 😛
+ How To Deal With People Who Give You A Hard Time About Your Food Choices
In the end, it is always your choice, your decision!
+ 10 Totally Heinous Crimes Against Salad That Need To Be Stopped
This is because, I for one, needed a little laugh!
+ 10 Things I Wish Restaurants Knew About Gluten Intolerance
More like Celiac, but these are so spot on!
Health:
A pretty accurate TED talk on gluten!
Great informative post!
+ Nutrition Advice That Drives Me Nuts
Yes! These are spot on and piss me off so much!
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ When It Feels Like Everyone Is Doing The Same Thing
It’s a good thing in ways, but there is a way to stand out with personal branding instead!
+ Being Bigger With Your Blog In Your Own Way
This is so honest and right!
+ 7 Tips To Successful Blogging Content: How To Turn Your Ideas Into Great Blog Posts
You have the ideas, now how do you make it happen?
I have one and only use it when I take crazy yoga selfies in the yard!
+ It’s Okay If Your Dream Doesn’t Look The Same As The People Your Inspired By
It shouldn’t! That’s what it means to be a creative!
+ 10 Writing Prompts For June: Writing About Other People
These would make great free-journal writings!
+ How To Get The Most Value Out Of Your Blog Ads
Hahaha! I have a funny story about this…one day I’ll tell you!
+ 7 Photography Resources That Changed My Blog
My only mission now is to get some good boards! I can’t wait to post all the new things I’m shooting this summer!
+ 5 Steps To A Super Productive Day
These are super helpful!
I don’t even know where to start. This woman is amazing. This is how I’ve felt for so long and I’m so sick of all this “fake community” and cliques. This is why I still feel like I’m in middle school and high school. I guess that just means all this is human nature no matter what aspect of life we’re talking about. But I’m done too and slowing weeding out the things and people I no longer want on my screen or virtual life.
+ How To Backlight In Food Photography
This is such a great resource! Bookmark it!
+ 6 Powerful Tips On Food Blogging
Some tips from successful food bloggers.
Other:
+ DIY Beauty Products To Stop Buying + Start Making
I really do want to try making some of my own!
Hahaha! Go ahead and use it!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Tomato and Strawberry Gazpacho. Sounds like the perfect summer soup combo! Sweet and savory!
Banana Dandelion Pancakes. These beautiful cakes make me swoon 🙂
Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Vinaigrette. It’s all in the sauce…and those grill marks!
Chocolate Caramel Cookie Sundae. There are no words for this.
Maple Glazed Chicken. This looks like a stellar chicken dish! So easy too!
Broad Bean, Pea and Mint Dip. I just love the intense green and fresh mint!
Every-Thing Free Cinnamon Cupcakes with Applesauceting. Haha! These are genius!
Moroccan Chickpeas with Beet Noodles. Don’t tell me you don’t want to try this!
Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies. These may just be the perfect cookies!
Mixed Berry Press In Tarts. These are such a beautiful summer treat!
Oven Baked Tater Tots. Omg! I miss these so much!
Mushroom Sang Choy Bow. This is the kind of dish that makes me love cooking!
3 Ingredient Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Popsicles. Summertime bliss on a stick!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ My cookbook collection increased by at least 12 new books over the last week or two. My cookbook addiction….it’s a beautiful thing!
+ My Hamilton Beach food processor (the new one) was sent to me, after my old one just broke on the second use. I hope this one actually…lives.
+ Here’s to a much better next few days for health and happiness!
So tell me:
+ When’s the last time you totally got smashed with flu/virus/sickness and were just out of total commission? Um…never…except this time. :/
+ Favorite thing to snag at a Farmer’s Market? Random, but the only food that didn’t make me feel nausea looking at or thinking about this whole time was the perfect sweet dark red lovely strawberries awaiting me in the fridge (and now…they weren’t from a farmer’s market..bu I digress!) I hope to get to a market soon!
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Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
Thank you so much for including my backlighting post in your list!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Welcome!
Linda @ Veganosity says
I’ve FINALLY caught up with my blog reading! Where do I begin? I totally agree with the “Dear Bloggers, I’m Done” post. It’s so frustrating to be faithful to a blogger and not get much of anything in return. I also loved the “F” word post. I never cursed until my kids became adults, now I say the “F” word way too often. Maybe it’s reality TV?
I hope you’re one hundred percent by now. I’m so glad you’re home and your mom could take care of you. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
(Wait till next week, there’s a follow up to that blog post! I caused a lot of commotion for the other blogger! Haha!)
Sometimes the word is just the only thing that can get all the pent-up emotion out!
That was the only plus! Being home! Thanks Linda!
genevieve @ gratitude & greens says
Those mixed berry tarts are lookin good!! My favourite things to snag at the farmers market right now are local Ontario strawberries. They are so juicy and fresh and just so yummy! As for the last time I was sick… I had an awful stomach flu that had me hurling for three days. That was awful. When I recovered, I felt so grateful to be healthy again! Hope you had a beautiful weekend <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I know! Strawberries are like the greatest fruit to me right now! Yum!
Thank you love! I hope you do too! Health and happiness!
kimmythevegan says
Yikes! Hope you feel better!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Harriet Emily says
Omg Rebecca! Thank you sooo much for including my Sundae! 🙂 this has made my day! I’ve been ill too – so I’m seriously feeling your pain, I only just managed to blog again today since Wednesday :(. My wisdom teeth are causing me agony. I hope you’re feeling better now!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I’m starting to feel a lot better today! Friday night was so bad (but I wrote this post before then!) haha! I hoping next week will just be all around better!
Take it easy girl! My wisdom teeth didn’t bother me in the least…until 7 months later when I found out I had an infection! Haha!
Niki @lifewithniki says
I seriously hope you feel better soon! I absolutely love how much time and effort you put into this round up type posts. All the recipes make me drool and all the links make me think or smile :). My favorite thing at the farmers market (besides the infinite samples) are the farm fresh eggs <3. I love eggs with orange yolks, they're my favorite!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you so much sweetheart!
Haha, well I can’t agree on that one 😉
I just really hope I can visit one soon! A good one FULL of beautiful food! That I have ever yet to find!
Nicole says
Oh my, I’m so glad you’re starting to feel better!
There are way too many things I need to pin and try out from this list. Why must you overwhelm me :), lol! Thanks for sharing!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Haha, it’s my job 😉
Kimberly/TheLittlePlantation says
Another awesome list!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Okay, thanks!
Ariana says
I hope your sickness is on its way out and you start to feel better ASAP! I haven’t been totally knocked out by a cold, but the last few months I definitely over-worked myself and ignored all the warning signals of burnout. I paid with a cold and a sprained ankle in the same week and ended up having to take the week off to recharge.
I think that article about how successful people work less and get more done is going to be super helpful! 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks Ariana!
No, this was a virus! I wish it was a cold! I can knock those like that (I have a whole get-well remedy that always works!)
Yea, I’m trying to look on the bright side of total rest for 3 days, although, it’s hard to call that rest when you come out of it so weak!
Yes! It’s good to know it is possible!
Emily says
Those popsicles look like something both my little sister and I would LOVE! :)) My favorite thing to snag at a farmer’s market is probably fresh peaches or pears, because Colorado produces some of the best from the Western slope. Last time I had a cold was about a month ago. I figure a cold is usually just a way of making my body slow down and relax.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Send me some 😉 (Pears are the best and I eat the year-round, but they are kinda tricky right now…out of season!)
I guess I’m on of those people who either gets very ill, or not, colds don’t ever get to me!
Michele says
Hope this passes quickly for you, had no idea you were sick 🙁 I’ve felt disconnected this week since school is finishing up and already thinking ahead to our Seattle trip next Friday. I love reading all your links while relaxing on my couch each Friday! And you seriously find the best pins!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks Michele!
Hayley says
Thanks so much for mentioning my post! I also really loved the prompts from Hello Neverland!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
So welcome Hayley! XOXO
She is such an awesome woman, always thinking up the best prompts!
Cristina @Faithfully Social says
Thanks for including me again!!!! And that post by Kim was SO good. I’m so glad she wrote it (for the rest of us).
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, so welcome!
I know! That woman is my idol now, haha 😉
Shannon Peterson says
That post on migraines was perfect timing! I have a killer one and can’t seem to get rid of it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I wish my headache was a simple migraine!
Farrah says
Urgh. :[ I’m sorry you got so sick, but I hope you get to feeling better really soon!
I’m curious about crossfit and would like to try it at some point too… 😛
All thta food looks amazing! (I have a major cookbook addiction too. ._.)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks Farrah <3
I'm surprised you haven't!!
I want to fill a library full of cookbooks one day!
Natalie @ Feasting on Fruit says
What a week! I hope you feel better ASAP, sick times that involve headaches are the worst! 🙁 🙁 🙁 Thank you for including my cupcakes, and I hope you can get back in the kitchen soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Me too 😉 Thank you Natalie!
Amelia @ Eating Made Easy says
Those grilled sweet potatoes are calling my name! Hope you are feeling better today, I was dealing with two sick kiddos last week. I feel your pain.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks Amelia!
Debbie says
I don’t usually get sick but I did this year. It sucks! Glad you’re feeling better. Good thing it’s Friday. Checking out all those links will take all weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks! Happy reading!
Brandi H. (@supergirlsaving) says
I know your pain, this was the first year that I’ve been sick in years. I’m glad that your slowly feeling better, and I see some recipes that need some pinning. Take care. Brandi
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you Brandi!
Wendy@TakingtheLongWayHome says
I have to tell you that I absolutely love your Friday Finisher posts. So much info packed into one handy dandy post. Thanks for all you do!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, my pleasure! I really love sharing these so much! I’m glad so many people enjoy them!
Elsie @ Sharing Healthiness says
Oh gosh! I really hope you are feeling better but still it is amazing how our bodies can recuperate from something like that so fast. Good nutrition and sleep cures it all 😉 I actually like it all about farmers markets, right now I am all over peaches! That “Dear Bloggers” post is gold! Have a great weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I’ve had one white peach so far….they still haven’t seemed to great at the store!
Kristina @ Love & Zest says
awwww— wishing you energy and health today.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you dear!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Oh no! Being sick is the worst 🙁 I hope you’re able to rest up and recover this weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks Liz!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
Oh no! So sorry to hear you were so ill – I am hoping you are feeling much better today – and will feel even better over the weekend! xx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Same here Shashi! Thank you!
Emily @ My Healthyish Life says
Sorry to hear you were sick! It’s been a few years since I was really sick (knock on wood). Glad to hear you’re better in time for the weekend 🙂 That maple glazed chicken looks amazing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks Emily!
I’m just hoping today, food will be fully appetizing again!