You know I love grilling. Grilling is my life during the summer. Evidence can be seen here and here and here. I’ve come to realize, however, that grills don’t seem to like me. You may remember last year, my big outdoor gas grill ran out of gas and my mom and I never got it filled. I also told you I have 5 grills. 2 of them that use gas. Low and behold, the main outdoor grill failed to cook the salmon I was making the other day. I thought we ran out of gas again! That was impossible though, my dad had just filled it for me. He was able to look at it this week and realized one of the valves/pipes (something) is broken.
Maybe I’m just a grill killer? It’s sad. Now I need to either set up my charcoal grill (it’s still in the box) or figure out how to hook a gas tank up to my tailgating grill. If I’m cooking fish or chicken, I feel better using a closed grill, not the grill pan, so I need to fix this situation! Woh is grilling season!
While I go try to man-up and set up one of these other grills, I hope you have no grilling problems and heat those babies up all weekend long! Happy Friday my gluten-free friends! (P.S. make sure to take my 3-year reader survey! And make something funfetti on Sunday to celebrate the official 3-year Strength and Sunshine anniversary!
MY LATEST VIDEOSMonday: Caramel Almond Sorghum Porridge
Tuesday: 3-Year Reader Survey & Questionnaire <— “TAKE ME!”
Wednesday: Grilled Green Goddess Wraps
Recently Updated Post: Blueberry Heartcakes
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ I Doubted Everything In My Life…Here’s What Happened
Can doubt be…good?
+ How To Make Potatoes When The Universe Is Out Of Your Control
Thoughts on this crazy analogy?
+ 10 Things To Remember When You’ve Lost Your Motivation
Sometimes it feels so hard to get it back.
+ How To Take Your Brain Off Autopilot + Manifest The Life Of Your Dreams
No more autopilot!
+ Want To Be Happier? Science Says Do These 11 Things Every Single Day
Time for some new “habits”!
+ The Honest Truth About Your “Inner Game”
It’s all up to you!
+ The Importance Of Looking Back
It’s good to get reminiscent.
+ The Difference Between Dreaming And Doing
Big important difference!
Fitness:
+ Closest Thing To A Wonder Drug? Try Exercise
The cure-all (most of the time!)
+ 4 Tips For Getting More Out Of Your Push-Ups
One of the greatest exercises!
+ 10 Ineffective & Dangerous Exercises To Stop Doing
I love weighted bench dips :O
+ What A 24-Hour Solo Mountain Bike Race Taught Me About Life
Very true.
Food:
+ Smoothie SOS: How To Fix A Smoothie Gone Wrong
When your smoothie needs some emergency care!
+ Here’s Why Peanut Butter Might Be Extinct By 2030
Our lives are going to end :O
+ Delicious Living’s 2016 Best Bite Awards
I see some delicious, deserving winners!
Marly just made me change my stance! Wow!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Assessing Health & Fitness Information
Do not believe it all.
+ Should You Trust Food Studies
Not the sponsored ones.
+ Why I Don’t Belive In “Everything In Moderation”
Pet peeves of mine –> “moderation” and “balance”
+ This Is What Actually Happens To Your Body When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep
Sleep, people…SLEEP!
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ 9 Secret Google Search Tricks
Well that’s nifty!
+ 10 Lists Every Blogger Needs
If you like making lists!
+ 11 Simple Yet Effective Edits To Instantly Improve Your Social Media Content
The little overlooked tweaks!
+ 10 Ways To Increase Your Social Media Engagement Like Never Before
It’s all about engagement and relationship!
+ Working With Brands As A Blogger
Some quick rundown tips.
+ If You’re Seeking Fans, It’s Time To Podcast! Here’s Why
I think I’d be embarrassed by how many hours of podcasts/webinars I listen to every day :O
+ Where Blogging Really Went Wrong
That last sentence.
+ How To Handle Critical And Attacking Comments From Blog Readers
Darren nailed this one!
Career & Business:
+ Is Passion A Prerequisite For Success?
Passion/Career/Success? Not all the same.
+ What Productivity Systems Won’t Solve
Productivity is so much more.
#1…WAKE-UP EARLY! Join my 4am club!
+ Why You’re Not Supposed To Know What you Want To Do When You’re In Your 20s
Maybe…but it feels like we do…so hard…but I think I know my direction.
Other:
A little food for thought.
+ Psychologists Recommend Children Be Bored In The Summer
Summer is always “boring”, but the best kind of “boring”.
+ What Cringing At Your Own Dumb Voice Reveals About You
Hahaha! This is so true!
+ Caring For Clothes So They Last Longer
Quality over quantity too!
+ A Mom’s Powerful Statement About Gun Control
Wow…
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Sticky Vietnamese Caramel Chicken. I saw this title and just HAD to check it out!
Fresh Turmeric Mushroom Curry. A healing yummy, tummy curry!
Creamy Chai Pops. I don’t even like chai…but I like these!
Chocolate Fruity Breakfast Quinoa with Nuts. Breakfast grains <3
Baked Mashed Potato Fries. I think you all know that I have no words for these…no words <3
Sushi Salad Bowl. It’s just so beautiful!
Unicorn Popsicles. I love how whimsical they are!
Green Soba Bowl with Olive & Sesame Yogurt Sauce. These flavors are stunning!
Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes. Growing up I had sloppy joes on potato buns…this is the perfect remake!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ I made the “coolest” recipe…I’ve ever made. I am so excited to share it with you (in July…)
+ Your responses to my reader survey have been SO great, SO helpful, SO unexpected, SO funny. Thank you and keep them coming!
+ Sunday…3 years…maybe I’ll do a surprise post?
So tell me:
+ Am I the only one with so many grill problems?
+ Do you still drink hot coffee/tea in the summer? It’s a mix, but I much rather have everything iced!
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Melissa @ My Darla Clementine says
I love this! Such a great resource and some really cool finds and recipes. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Enjoy the reads!
Anya says
I love grilling too! It’s gotta be one of the best things about summer, right?!?! Also? I love everything in this post, including that Sushi bowl.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, yes!! I <3 everything about grilling!
Farrah says
There there on the grills! :[! I’ve never owned a grill, but I do have a grill pan that I need to use one o’ these days when I’m all settled in!
Those unicorn popsicles look magical. I want! <3!! And hells yes, that sushi salad bowl! <3!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
We should have a grill party instead when we meet up! YES!
Krista says
It is at least nice you have back ups!!! AND a dad that can look at things for you. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, #grillobsession!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
Wow, so many great things in this post! I’m especially loving those Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes and the Sticky Vietnamese Caramel Chicken!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Two beautiful dishes!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
Congratulations on three years!! Very exciting 🙂 Sorry about the grill though… hopefully it’s something that can be easily fixed (but someone else, not by you ;)) And thanks for all the great reading here – my morning just filled up fast! Have a wonderful weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you! xoxo
My dad brought home a replacement one on Thursday night! HAHA!
Enjoy the weekend, my friend! xoxo
Kristy @ Southern In Law says
I am totally impressed that you have five grills… that is serious grilling dedication, haha!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yup.
Mandy says
Mashed potato fries?!??? What?! I need them!! And so funny!!! I pinned those unicorn popsicles last night – they look so magical ☺️ Lots of good reading material here, can’t wait to check it all out. Happy weekend and happy three years!!! I’m laughing at how many grills you have!! I don’t even have one!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
RIGHT!? The woman is a genius!
I love how pastel they are!
You don’t have a GRILL!?
Rachel says
Thank you so much for including me in this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Sure!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
I could spend way too long on your Friday Finishers Rebecca! I am all about that list post and wow, baked mashed potato fries? Sticky chicken? Next week’s menu!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, enjoy!!!
I know!!! So many delicious foods! So many fantastic creative ideas!
Karen says
I am a hot coffee girl in the morning but after that I gotta have my iced tea! Your buleberry heartcake recipe looks so yummy! I pinned to to make for breakfast when my granddaughters spend the night next time.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
All winter/fall/spring I need my hot! But I just can’t seem to have it sit will with me in the summer! I need it iced!!
Thank you! I hope you guys enjoy them! Smiles!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
Hoary for our 3rd blogiversary!!! Cheers to many many many more!!! And yes, I still drink hot coffee in the summer 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, soon! I feel like i need to do something special on Sunday 😛
Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet says
Those chai pops look sooo good! We have been on a grilling spree too, it is the best in the summer 🙂 Can’t wait to check out all your links! Have a great weekend!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Grilling and cold popsicles is what summer is all about!
Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet says
Totally agree! Hey girl, this is off subject, but what comment plugin do you use? We have been having so many issues with ours and I like this feature that sends an email directly to the commenter when you reply. Thanks !! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Comment reply notifications! It’s a MUST!
Just search it in the plugins menu and then, install and it will show up under settings –> discussion…I think.
Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet says
Thanks! I am going to check it out!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
O wait, it’s called “Comment Reply by Admins Notifier”! That’s the exact name of the plugin!
Chelsey says
WOW! 4am club! I’m still adjusting to my 6am club, so kuddos to you!! What time are you in bed everynight?! On another note, some great articles….you’re one of the best at fostering blogger relationships + engaging on social…I’ve learned so much from you! Have a fantastic weekend 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
8:30ish every night!
Well thank you! That means a lot! I try so hard to keep the connections alive!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
I was drooling over that amazing caramel chicken too! So much respect to you for setting up grills, I still get nervous just turning mine on. I think I need to just start grilling every day to get used to it 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
My dad just brought home a replacement grill yesterday! Haha! So now we have 6 :O O boy!