Only 2 more weeks, guys :O I need to start packing, or at least making a list I can go through and check off when the time comes. No matter what, it’s unavoidable, I’m sure I’ll be over-packing. When you pack, it’s also a good time to look at all you “stuff” and get rid of some things like clothes, food (you accumulate a lot as a food blogger; not to mention appliances!), random things that I didn’t even know I still had. My closet is still a black hole of all things forgotten. My closet is about the size of my room, but with a slanted ceiling so most of the space can’t be fully utilized, which may be a good thing! I literally climb over mounds and mounds of “stuff” and hope i don’t break anything important when I need to get back in there…which only needs to be done in times like these!
These are the things I should have done over the summer, but it was always just too tiring to even think about! We’ll just have to make due 😉 I’m typing this up and polishing up the Friday Finisher on Thursday and it is pouring right now, still in the midst of our crazy heatwave! Which means today is a good day for the slow cooker (which I’m about to prep!) I hope you have a dry, sunny, not too hot weekend ahead! Cheers!
Sunday: How-To Be Bold In The Face Of Change & Uncertainty
Monday:Â Gluten-Free S’mores Pancakes
Wednesday: Virgin Banana Daquiris
Recently Updated Post: Pumpkin Cornbread Mug Cake
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
I loved this story! It’s true!
+ The Upside Of Getting Annoyed
Haha, okay, I see how it works!
+ The Simplist Way To Get And Stay Happy
What we all want.
+ Single Most Important Success Metric: Joy
Absolutely!
+ Life Is Short, East Dessert First
Amen!
+ How To Help Your Kids Handle Transitions
And big kids too!
+ Designing Your Life Starts With Designing Your Days
One small thing, repeated everyday.
Fitness:
+ We Are Nowhere Close To The Limits Of Athletic Performance
It is pretty incredible!
Just want to give this girl a hug!
Food:
Potatoes <3 Well, some potatoes!
+ 9 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Chopped’
Are you a Chopped Fan?
Omg! It’s better than the spork! (How American ruins other cultures <3)
WAHHH!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ 6 Ways To Take Good Care Of Your Microbiome
See! I need that garden!
I’m sure there really will be a way soon enough!
This is really fantastic, though!
It’s scary to think about. Will we be able to remember anything soon?
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ 4 Things Killing Your Creativity
All of them but #2.
+ Snapchat Or Instagram Stories? The Best One For Your Blog
I’m actually loving Instagram Stories!
+ Why You Should Stop Calling Yourself A Blogger
I HATE the word “blogger” and cringe anytime I say it 😛
+ 3 Simple Ways To Fall Back In Love With Blogging
It takes a bit more than that, but it’s a start!
+ 10 Tricks To Make Yourself A Google Drive Master
I really need to organize my drive…it’s a scary mess!
+ 10 Reasons Why Blogging Is Ruining My Life
Haha, yea!
+ Does Pinterest Make You Happy?
Never alone!
Career & Business:
+ What Successful 20-Somethings Do In Their Spare Time
Let’s take some notes!
+ Is All Our Hard Work Killing Our Future
I could see this getting out of control in a few years. No rest.
Other:
+ What Abandoned Olympic Venues Look Like
So creepy (and wasteful)!
I always felt like it was and refused to count them as a book read when I was younger 😛
+ The Tyranny Of Simple Explanations
We make things WAY more complicated because complicated is good…right?
+ 5 Ways To Declutter By Reckoning With Your Mortality
Bahaha! Dark, but so good!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Raw Wagon Wheels. These look amazing!
Thai Ginger and Garlic Noodle Bowl. You mean bowl of YUM!
Raw Vegan Coconut Cakes. These are so pretty!
Gluten-Free Vegan Pizza Crackers. O, these are so good! Like pizza Goldfish!
Kimchi Tuna Rice. Give me all the kimchi!
Chocolate Chunk Beet Ice Cream. This is just beetastic!
10-Minute Potato Spaghetti Alfredo. My potato -loving heart!
Orange Peel Chicken. Just…amazing <3 No one passes up orange chicken!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Not sure if I really “love” it, but I finished all the recipes I wanted to shoot before school starts :O I won’t run out!
+ When you get to stock up on THIS!
So tell me:
+ Overpacker, underpacker, just right?
+ Do you like to organize? I do if there’s a place for everything! I had a secret dream job of hosting the old HGTV show “Mission Organization”. That show was the BEST!
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There are way too many links on here I want to click! I’m going to get nothing done for the next hour.
Hahaha 😉
Thanks for sharing my blogging post – I think a number of bloggers can identify. LOL
Wishing you a lovely week ahead now!
xoxo
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom recently posted…How Admitting Mistakes Can Make You a Better Mom
Haha, for sure!
You too Jennifer!
It’s such a great idea to recap the week – the recipes you posted look delicious. I like the idea of reflecting on what the week brought, and trying to figure out what else needs to be focused on. Thanks for sharing!
These posts are just curated gathered articles for my readers. There is no “reflecting”…
I used to refuse to count audiobooks, but they’re all the reading I’m doing that’s not for school right now, so… they count 😉
Good luck packing! I’m also an overpacker, but I’m making a conscious effort to purge some of that stuff as I go this time.
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday recently posted…Five Friday Favorites 08/19/16
I think that’s the goal! Try to be ruthless and get rid of stuff while only packing the essentials!
Wow, I’m impressed! I can’t believe you finished all the recipes for the school year…amazing! And I can’t wait to see what you’ve got! I am notorious for overpacking, but I’m getting better…I think 😉
Enjoy the last bit of summer, Rebecca! xo
Mandy recently posted…RECIPE: Spicy Chickpea & Kale Salad
Like I’ve said many times on this blog, I have recipes still from 2014! I have over 100 to post 😛
Thank you Mandy!
You just reminded me that I need to pack! I hate packing and I’m terrible at organizing so that’s gonna be so fun lol. Anyways I need to make those pizza crackers 🙂
rachel @ Athletic Avocado recently posted…Friday Favorites: Dark Dog Organic Review!
We will virtually be suffering through packing together! I started a list…but that’s about it 😛 Haha!
I definitely have to be in the mood to organize. I wish it was something I automatically did when I buy something new.
Patricia @Sweet and Strong recently posted…Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe
Haha, when you buy something new, get rid of something old 😉
I love organizing when I get in the mood. Some days I’m all about it, other days it’s too overwhelming haha. So impressive that you shot everything for the school year!
Emily @ My Healthyish Life recently posted…Thoughts From the #Glutened Life
Once you do get in the groove, it’s hard to stop! Haha!
Girl I’m still stocked with recipes from last year too 😛
Those wagon wheels look AMAZING! Love all your fun links! Can’t wait to check them out. Have a great weekend 🙂
Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet recently posted…Friday Favorites- A Beautiful Rainy Week
They do look amazing!
You too, Alexis!