You knew I'd still produce a Friday Finisher for you, even with this slow week on the blog! I'm kind of loving these little groups of a few days off, here and there. You should do it yourself if you haven't been already! When I do step back, it always feels so much harder to step back in...but then it can feel good once you find the groove again. A mix of emotions, but it gives you some perspective on what you want when the slow summer months are over. So if you're still with me, and still on the internet, and still reading posts, I've got some good links and pins to check out as always. I just can't not provide you guys with great content for long!
Happy Friday and enjoy the weekend sun (heatwave here in NJ!)
Wednesday: Frosty Coconut Mint Green Tea Mocktail
Recently Updated Post: Chocolate Raspberry Heartcakes
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
Are you on the right path?
Not too much.
That is a powerful mindset to have.
+ I'm Trying My Hardest To Slow The F*ck Down
Yes, me too!
+ The Secrets To Making Habits Stick
Let's form some good habits!
We always need this reminder...daily.
+ Sensitive Person Like Me? Here Are Five Tips
She nailed it to a T!
Fitness:
+ 4 Easy Inversions For Instant Stress Relief
Being upside down DOES calm me down!
Food:
+ How To Naturally Clean, Deodorize, And Disinfect A Cutting Board
Keep those boards in tip-top shape!
She has a gift...o my goodness!
+ Don't Throw Out Your Watermelon Rinds
I'm telling you, NO FOOD WASTE!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ The Darker Side To Things Like The Whole 30
**Nodding, clapping**
+ This Is How You Can Actually Damage Your Metabolism
Don't fall to this!
+ What I've Learned From A Health Flare Up
All too relatable.
+ The Bizzare Ways Dieting Messes With Your Brain
Just don't "diet"!
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ 31 Days Of Writing Prompts For July
They never fail us!
+ 143 Fatal Mistakes New Bloggers Need To Avoid
This is an amazing post! I've been going through a few each day!
+ Why Disconnecting From The Internet Improves Your Focus
It really, really does.
+ The Ultimate Guide To Making Money With The Amazon Affiliate Program
Amazing for life!
+ How To Tame Your Facebook Addiction
I know I'm not the only one.
+ Pinterest's Updated "Best Practices Guide"
I know you all want to see this!
+ An 8-Step Formula For Blogging Success
I'd say that's pretty accurate!
Career & Business:
+ 9 Successful Female Founders Share Their Best Advice
Gems of wisdom!
+ "Ding, Ding, Ding! You Can Have Fun Now!"
Stop waiting!
+ 8 Times You Don't Owe Anyone An Apology
Stop over apologizing, especially in business!
+ World's Top Employers For New Grads
Better start working on that resume again...
Other:
No excuses now!
+ 23 Of The Worst Things About Shopping For Women's Clothes
Bahaha! So true!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Sesame Squares. These little bars just make me smile <3
Raw Snickers Doughnuts. I keep seeing "raw" doughnuts. I need to make some
Vegan Peanut Butter Caramel Sundae. Why don't we end our Friday nights with this!
Mediterranean Stuffed Romano Peppers. Move over 'ole stuffed bell peppers!
Grilled Lime and Sweet Chilli Salmon. I know I'm not the only one drooling!
Teriyaki Chicken and Shishito Skewers. My favorite peppers!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ This cereal...The Italian's know how to make one of the greatest allergy-free cereals! It's literally like eating a bowl of mini strawberry pop-tarts! I found this gem at King's (which was a totally random stop..but so glad I went in!)
So tell me:
+ Any randomly fun new delicious food finds? Also obsessed with this crunchy almond butter and this peanut butter!
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Liz
It's nice to scale back over the summer! Less time of the computer for bloggers and readers is a win-win! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You too, Liz!
Farrah
I think after the initial onslaught of posts I've scheduled into the future die down, I'm definitely going to be scaling it back (especially once orientation ends!).
Off to check these links out! I want those Snickers doughnuts!!! And that sundae...
Can we just have a huge cookfest!? 😛
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, you of all people should be okay with scaling back!!
That would be the best...and so delicious 😉
Lauren
Thank you for sharing my post sunshine 🙂
Great set of links right there!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Of course!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
OMG the pink dragon fruit jam 🙂 Things do feel slow in blog land but I'm sort of enjoying it! Fall gets intense so we need the break 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Those cookies are just so pretty!
Haha, even when it's slow it's intense!
Elizabeth Johnson
All the recipes look great! Those sesame squares ? Yum! It is hard to get back into the swing of things after a break isn't it! I hope you're enjoying the hot weather! It's raining here in the west coast of Canada!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They look so divine!
Ah, it's pouring right no here too! Summer storm!
kathy patalsky
Thank you so much for including my post on sensitivity! I appreciate the positive feedback and response so much <3 Happy weekend! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Of course 🙂 Happy weekend too, Kathy!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
Totally agree with you on the need to step back now and then -- from whatever is consuming you. A recharge always helps reset me.
And looky there, my weekend just filled up with some good reads! 🙂 And some fun treats too - gonna have to go save those pins! Hope you have a relaxing one!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope your weekend is full of recharging goodness yourself 😉 xoxo
Patricia @Sweet and Strong
This post is making me hungry! lol. I have been trying to make a somewhat healthier dessert every Sunday, I need to try some of these recipes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
There's no lack there!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
So glad that you still posted during this slow week! I literally go through ALL the articles on here and it's the highlight of my friday morning! Have a great week and stay cool!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, I'm glad 😉 What would we do without our morning reads!?
Sarah Zerbe
Thanks so much! Hope you have a great weekend.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy the Friday Finisher!
Emily @ My Healthyish Life
No you're not the only one drooling over that salmon. Looks incredible! And thank you so much for including my post <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
When am I NOT drooling over salmon? 😉
Of course <3
Susie @ SuzLyfe
A new pinterest best practices guide? I should probably look at that--I pin and I pin, and yet NOTHING!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I think there are secrets they're still not revealing 😛