I have such a killer round-up of content for y'all this week! I know you'll be click-clicking away! This will be some great reading tonight while you have the opening ceremonies of the Olympics on tonight! Are you pumped for the games to start (even though soccer already did, which I've always felt was bad karma)? For some reason, I've always LOVED the opening ceremonies with all the countries walking in. Amazing! My favorite events to watch would be gymnastics (who doesn't like it!?), swimming, and weightlifting!
I hate that you can't see everything, and I usually miss everything I want to see, but I'll keep tuning in throughout the duration. But I'm wishing all the amazing athletes good luck and safety (seriously, they have even more bravery this year!) Before I let you go, I have to share this gem I found on the blog from the last winter Olympics! A quick tabata workout from when I still posted about fitness! Haha!
Happy first weekend of August! I'll be taking it even easier than I have been, hobbling around with my boot and crutches (I only use them when I leave the house!)
Monday: Rhubarb Orange Quick Bread
Wednesday: Rainbow Buckwheat Salad
Recently Updated Post: Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ This Year Was Going To Be Different. You Wanted Balance
I'm not so sure there really is "balance".
Embrace YOU.
+ The Art Of Knowing When To Let Go
It truly is an art.
+ What Research Says About Decisions We Regret The Most
It's not what you do.
+ What To Tell Yourself When You Want To Forget Your Past
Don't let the bad things win.
+ Just Because You're Right...
Bam!
+ Identifying What Really Matters
During the different "seasons" we live.
Fitness:
+ Vegan Bodybuilders & Their Favorite Meals
We have a lot in common 😉
Food:
+ 4 Tricks For Keeping Greens Fresh
The entire bottom shelf of my fridge is GREENS!
+ What Athletes In The Olympic Village Will Be Eating
That's stressful!
Hahaha! Nailed it!
+ What's The Deal With The Food At T.J.Maxx
Ever wonder what all the random disarray is about?
+ 10 Best Bang-For-Your-Bite Veggies
Daily, my friends, eat them daily <3
+ Baking 101: How To Frost A Cake
Learn from a master!
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ How To Create A Successful Personal Brand
Fantastic tips!
+ 15 Ways To Improve Your Instagram Engagement
Sara knows her stuff!
+ 31 Days Of Writing Prompts For August
The list!
+ How To Pitch Brands When You Have Low Traffic
It's more about your influence anyway!
+ A Step-By-Step Guide To Writing A Compelling Article Introduction
Middle school, it was all about the HOOK!
+ 10 Ready-To-Go Marketing Spreadsheet Templates
If you actually use these, they can make you feel so "professional!"
+ The 18 Best Writing Tips You'll Ever Read
We can all be better!
+ The Other Side Of A Blogging Break
I always love Jenn's insight! (Make sure you sign-up for her weekly letters! They always brighten my Sunday!)
+ How To Use Instagram Stories
She made it so easy!
Career & Business:
+ The Money vs. Happiness Debate
What's your "choice"?
Mmm, the "hidden blockage!"
+ You're Not Meant To Do What You Love. You're Meant To Do What You're Good At.
It's true
+ How A Lunch Break Increases Your Productivity
Take the break! Give yourself that time!
Other:
Swoon!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Cucumber Ahi Salad with Pickled Onion, Mustard Seed, & Dill. Now that's the most beautiful way to serve Ahi!
Saffron & Vanilla Raspberry Topping. The fanciest bowl of porridge you could make!
Thai Noodle Salad with Glazed Salmon. How could you say no
Vegan Coconut & Rose Petal Ice Cream with Cardamom Crumble Topping. Try to beat THAT, Ben & Jerry!
Real Deal Sesame Noodles. Used to be one of my favorite take-out dishes!
Vegan Hummus Skillet Pizza for Two. Who want sot be my second half?
Penne Ponodora with Vegan Tuna. Such an elegant pasta dish!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ It's finally sunny again! The rain and clouds were crazy since last week!
+ My second attempt at "the 'kraut" is going well! Just a few more days before I taste-test!
So tell me:
+ Favorite event to watch during the Olympics?
+ Summer or Winter games? I thought I liked summer more, but I think I enjoy them both equally!
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Mandy
Boot?! Crutches?!? What the heck happened?! Hope you heal fast! This is one of the rare times when I wish we had cable - I used to LOVE watching the Olympics. I think I like Winter Olympics a tiny bit more ☺️ Goodness, SO many awesome links to check out! Can't wait to dive it later! Hope you had a great weekend, friend! ❤️❤️
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'm doing a lot better! This recovery was much quicker than last year and my other foot!
You can watch online 😉
Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners
I LOVE your Friday Finishers, Rebecca!
"Just because you're right' doesn't mean you have to correct everyone else. Sometimes it means just staying quiet. That is something everyone could learn, lol.
Gorgeous food, inspiring links. You get better, girl!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! I could use that wisdom a bit more myself 😛
xoxo
jane @ littlesugarsnaps
Digging that Saffron & Vanilla Raspberry topping. I can think of endless uses for it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It sounds so beautiful! You could make any meal elegant!
Harriet Emily
Loving all of these beautiful things in your Friday Finisher this week Rebecca! All of the food is making me so hungry right now - love the coconut and rose ice cream!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Isn't that ice cream just lovely!
Nicole
I also like both the summer and winter games equally. I'm looking forward to gymnastics as well as swimming.
As usual, your dishes look so amazing!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I think I just like it all 😉
Farrah
So excited for the Olympics!!! 😀 (Yay for gymnastics! <3!!!)
I'm glad I have a free weekend because it's gonna take me a while to get through these links! So many good ones! :O!) I saw the TJ Maxx article earlier this week, hehe. :] And ah, those farmhouse kitchens!!! *-*
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'm actually going to have to stay up late this Friday to watch 😉 Hahaha!
Enjoy the weekend my friend! xoxo
heather @ life in leggings
I'm excited to watch the Opening Ceremonies tonight! Lots of great reads here. Enjoy the weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! You too!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
Another yummy week and a great batch of reading for my weekend - looks like a lot of uplifting posts! We've got in-laws coming in town, my 3-year-old's birthday party and of course, some Olympics viewing, but I'm hoping to squeeze in at least a few of thee reads 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, well you have a packed weekend, but loads of fun! Enjoy it, my friend!
Debbie Williams
Ready for Team USA - Got the DVR ready.
Great wrap-up.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Woohoo!
Deb Wolf
What a fantastic list! I'm saving this one to reference later! AND I'm honored to be included! Blessings and hugs!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Of course!
Emily @ My Healthyish Life
I always get the chills when Team USA walks in during the opening ceremonies! Excited to watch tonight 🙂 I just had ahi tuna last night but that first pin makes me want a re-do!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha yes!!! Me too! I totally geek out 😛
I've never actually had ahi tuna :O I need!!!