I hope the calendar is wrong and we aren’t really in the middle of July already! That’s just insane! But I’ve been keeping busy, running around (uh, driving around), going crazy in the archives and reshooting so many old recipes so I can continue updating one a week even when school starts back up, drinking so much iced coffee, and enjoying every bit of summer (storms and all!). It’s really just a lazy summer, but that’s okay. I have a feeling this coming school year will be crazy. Must enjoy the “no responsibilities” mindset while I can!
I’ve also been meeting up with my mom on Thursdays during her lunch hour for a little “coffee date”. We usually go and get some DD, go for a walk, talk, etc. I always look forward to stopping by for a little quality time every week (yesterday I brought some Enjoy Life chocolate chip muffins for the office!) before I have to go back to school and “leave the nest” again!
On to what you came (clicked) here for…the links! Happy Friday and have a fabulous summer weekend! xoxo
MY LATEST VIDEOSMonday: Blueberry Yogurt Banana Bread
Wednesday: “Better Than Carvel” Homemade Gluten-Free Vegan Ice Cream Cake
Recently Updated Post: The Ultimate Banana Pancakes
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ 9 Common Sayings That Are Actually Total Nonsense
Yea, sorry, money does buy happiness!
+ I’m Not Looking At Your Shoes
O, so good!
We all need to be okay with ourselves.
+ A Manifesto Against “Parenting”
Love the gardening analogy!
+ The Nourishing Benefits That Silence Has On The Brain
The beauty of utter silence.
+ Effort
It’s not about “working hard”.
Fitness:
+ The Evolution Of Exercise In 10 Iconic Fitness Trends
Hoola-Hoops and Jazzercise! I bet in 30 years we’ll be like, “CrossFit?? TRX??”
+ The Mind-Boggling Bull Shit Of Health And Fitness
I always love what she has to say! The truth!
Which is best?
Food:
+ Eating Fruits & Vegetables Is The Key To True Happiness
More reasons!
+ The Complete Guide To Making Roast Chicken At Home
I’ve never made a whole chicken myself…yet.
+ Which Is Worst? Sugar Or Fat?
Eat your nuts!
+ The Horrifying Reason Why Your Baby Should Not Be Vegan
…here comes the backlash!
+ Half Of All US Food Produce Is Thrown Away
So angry!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Can’t Sleep Through The Night? Maybe A Siesta Is The Answer
I could get on board!
+ Why Gluten-Free Is A Waste Of Your Time & Money
Except for the 1% of us.
+ Dr. Peter Green: Going Gluten-Free Is Essential For Some, But Just Trendy For Most
From the #1 authority!
+ There’s A Simple Reason Why People Ignore Nutritionists’ Advice
Interesting.
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ How To Promote Your Blog: The Ultimate Guide
Something you may want to bookmark and save.
+ Scheduling An Expiration Date For Facebook Video
For time-sensitive offers, perhaps?
+ Making a Facebook Video Secret
Or for view of only a few!
+ 4 Proofreading Tricks That’ll Help You Catch More Typos
Or just use Grammarly! (I LOVE it!)
+ How To Create Worksheets & Workbooks In Canva
Fantastic guide!
+ A Letter To The Writer Who Feels Her Words Don’t Matter
O, but yes they do!
+ 5 Ways To Maintain Your Professional Boundaries Online
It can be a bit tricky!
Preach it!
+ Social Media Reference Guide For Summer 2016
This seems super helpful!
+ How Do Food Bloggers Decide Their Content?
What type of food blogger are you? I think I’m a mix of 1 and 3…
+ Why My Blog Is Breaking Up With Pinterest
So sad and true. Pinterest sucks now, plain and simple. I never go on the platform.
Career & Business:
Anyone else feeling this?
+ The Secret To Climbing The Ladder When No One’s Telling You How To Do It
You don’t need anyone to tell you!
+ How To Make Yourself Work When You Don’t Want To
I think we all feel this in the summer!
Other:
+ Budget-Friendly Kid Activites
I think I’m just going to say I’m a kid again!
+ 24 Reasons You Should Never Feel Useless Again
Bahahahaha!
+ Six Tactics To Keep Your Kids From Becoming Too Materialistic
Important values to instill!
Polar Bears are my second favorite animal after cows!
Bahaha! I thought this was rather funny 😉
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Balsamic and Fig Vegetable Stir Fig. The most beautiful stir fry I’ve seen!
Asian Chive Pancakes. These look and sound so good!
Salmon Fried Rice with Green Onions. Need this for dinner!
Middle Eastern Gluten-Free Wraps with Sun-Dried Tomato Pate. It’s lunchtime!
Watermelon Seed and Chocolate Chip Freezer Bars. You guys know you want one!
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes. The simplicity of the chocolate cupcake!
Strawberry & Pistachio Chia Oat Bars. Loving this combo!
Roasted Hakurei Turnips & Radishes. These just look so comforting!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Even with no AC in our cars and a failing AC in the house…I’m still so grateful for the summer heat!
So tell me:
+ What are you up to this weekend?
+ Any good reads or recipes to share?
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Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says
Loved the social media etiquette article, Rebecca. More people need to read that! Your choice of beautiful dishes has left me absolutely starving even though I had a big breakfast, lol. No fair! Have a great Sunday 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I loved that post!
Haha! Well I hope you enjoy a beautiful Sunday night dinner later, my friend! xoxo
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
I know, I can’t believe it’s July already! Another great round-up and a few I can’t resist clicking over to! Cleaning and girl time this weekend, maybe a little reading 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Ooo that sounds good! A little productivity mixed with relaxation 😉
Ellen Renee says
I have a question about a comment you left on Tina’s blog…carrotsncake…about tazo passion tea bag in bottle of water and freeze. I love that tea and am intrigued. What is the purpose of the freeze? I am assuming you defrost it at some point and drink it. Sorry!!….being nosy! LOL
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Then you can have like a slushy! I smash the bottle on the counter a few times to break up the ice and it is glorious! Haha!
Emily says
That is funny to think about the fitness trends. If we laugh at hoola-hoops and jazzercise now, it will be interesting to see what current trends get made fun of in the future. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I know! Haha! Some of the crazy things we have now… 😛
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
I’ve always wondered about the “darkest before the dawn one” lol. And I agree money can buy happiness and no money = toll on happiness! That said i’ll have to check out the budget friendly kid activities 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha 😉 Have a fab weekend, my friend!