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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beth says
There are way too many links on here I want to click! I’m going to get nothing done for the next hour.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Hahaha 😉
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says
Thanks for sharing my blogging post – I think a number of bloggers can identify. LOL
Wishing you a lovely week ahead now!
xoxo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, for sure!
You too Jennifer!
Carolyn says
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!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
These posts are just curated gathered articles for my readers. There is no “reflecting”…
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
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.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I think that’s the goal! Try to be ruthless and get rid of stuff while only packing the essentials!
Mandy says
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
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Like I’ve said many times on this blog, I have recipes still from 2014! I have over 100 to post 😛
Thank you Mandy!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
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 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
We will virtually be suffering through packing together! I started a list…but that’s about it 😛 Haha!
Patricia @Sweet and Strong says
I definitely have to be in the mood to organize. I wish it was something I automatically did when I buy something new.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, when you buy something new, get rid of something old 😉
Emily @ My Healthyish Life says
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!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Once you do get in the groove, it’s hard to stop! Haha!
Girl I’m still stocked with recipes from last year too 😛
Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet says
Those wagon wheels look AMAZING! Love all your fun links! Can’t wait to check them out. Have a great weekend 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
They do look amazing!
You too, Alexis!