The first official weekend of summer is upon us, my friends! Every moment counts now and it's time to soak it all up! This week flew by in the Strength and Sunshine household, but productive in my eyes. Except for the bad omen that occurred on Monday. I was going out to the car to make a quick 5 minute trip to the bank to deposit a check. As I'm about 2 minutes away from my house, I look down on the upper corner of the hood of my car. There...right there...is a dead baby bird! I started screaming, but just kept driving, not really knowing what to do. I parked far away from all other cars when I got to the bank, ran in, ran out, jumped back in the car, averting my eyes (trying to) from that area of the hood, and drove home. I was hoping the bird would fall off as I drove, but no luck (it was super hot that day too, I think the baby was melted to the hot hood). I park my car under some huge trees and there are birds nests up there certainly. The baby bird must have fallen? I'm not sure...but it was horrible and now I feel like that's some sign of (even worse) bad luck to come...ugh!
As I try not to be superstitious...I hope you enjoy your weekend, free of birds and with this fantastic Friday Finisher!
SS Posts from the week:
Monday: Triple Chocolate Brownie Chunk Ice Cream Sundae (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Wednesday: Classic American Macaroni Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ Life Is Not About Your Preferences
Time to look at the bigger picture.
+ 48 Tiny Habits That Will Make You Awesome
Who doesn't want to be awesome?
From out happiness expert!
+ Stop Looking For Perfect And Embrace What Is
So beautifully true!
+ Discovering Your Unique Purpose & Forming A Plan For The Future
Ways to really unlock that passion!
+ How To Make Progress On The Goals You're Tempted To Give Up On
Not so fast! Hold on!
+ Expiring vs. Long-Term Knowledge
What's really important? Why is it hard to remember this stuff?
Food:
+ Why Amazon Scooped Up Whole Foods
The biggest news on the block!
+ What You Need To Know About The Dairy Pride Act
This is just laughable!
+ The Man Who Can Make Or Break A Cookbook
This is intense!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
These are great unique tips!
+ Many Operations Could Be Unnecessary
The big 'ole placebo!
Unnecessary, too much...hm.
+ Why Is Gluten-Free Still Our Only Option?
We need more research and funding!
+ Should We Have A "Celiac Safe" Label?
Yes.
Blogging & Social Media:
+ Your Favorite Influencers Aren't Writing Their Own Content
Don't worry, you'll always get my beautiful storytelling! Haha!
+ 100 Free Tools To Make You A Better Social Media Marketer
This is such a fantastic resource!
Great insight here!
+ Writing Captions That Connect
Make those captions meaningful with these thought starters!
They are and I need more of them.
+ How To Get Traffic To Your Brand New Blog
I hear this question all the time!
+ 4 Insider Secrets On Working With Brand Collaboration
Tips from the other side!
+ How To Collect Data From Any Webpage
Such a perfect trick to know!
+ How To Write Clickable Post Titles
That title...so important!
Design, Tech, & Photography:
+ 5 Tips For Perfect Self Portraits
Ugh, those self portraits!
+ How To Make DIY Wooden Photography Backdrops
Summer project!
Career, Business, & Success:
+ Why You Should Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time
Where are you spending your energy most?
+ Want More Time? Get Rid Of The Easiest Way To Spend It
Or this take! 100% agreed!
+ Where To Find Work From Home Writing Jobs
All that freelancing.
+ 7 Things You Have To Stop Believing To Live A Successful Life On Your Own Terms
Stop doing these things!
+ If You Can't Explain Something In Simple Terms, Then You Don't Understand It
That's true! You need to know it inside and out!
+ What Are The Habits Of Highly Successful People?
I couldn't love this more!
+ Stop Living Small: Combating The Imposter Syndrome
Kick those feelings to the curb!
+ A Remix Of A 2000 Year Old Message
Sage wisdom.
+ Talking About Money Is A Gift To Everyone Around You
Let's normalize it!
Podcast Episodes:
+ Being Boss Podcast: Committing To Your Passion Project
I love this journey!
Other:
+ 7 Common Myths About Traveling Africa
One day!
+ 16 Places You Need To Visit When In Italy
Guys, I would never leave!
This will make you messy people feel better 😉
Haha! Have you seen any of these?
+ The Best Horror Movies Of 2017 (So Far)
Must see all of these!
+ 10 Things You Can Do Right Now To Save Money
Don't waste your money, kids!
Things To Eye & Buy:
+ This flowy casual summer dress is on point!
+ My love for higher necklines on dresses is real.
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
+ Beet and Strawberry Gazpacho
I still have never made any type of gazpacho!
+ Healthy Black Velvet Cookie Dough
Not your average cookie dough!
Why not combine the two summer favorites?
+ Chocolate-Dipped Sprouted "Raweos"
The only "Oreoes" you'll ever need!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ So much cooking this week! I love when those bursts of creativity come and I just spend all week in the kitchen testing out new recipes!
So tell me:
+ What's on the first "official" summer weekend docket for you?
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