This was not the "last week of summer" I expected. We had some issues with the blog this week. A post lost half its content and a few posts lost ALL their comments. We aren't sure why that happened, could have been from the transfer of staging site to live site or when I switched over to https. Really upsetting for me, but I rewrote the one post and there maybe a way to access those missing comments on a few posts. Just when you think things are going smoothly, there will always be a few "blemishes".
My mom and I spent the day together on Monday for one last "hoorah". We just shopped around and hung out, nothing to exciting! I'll be back on the college grind starting Tuesday (first day of classes). FIVE classes, 15 credits, this semester and I am a little freaked out, but there won't be any hard statistics or chemistry classes this year at least! That, my friends, is a HUGE relief! I foresee a lot of writing, but now I'm in the depths of my "major" so the classes will hopefully be engaging and interesting!
As I try to figure out my schedule, as I have to every year, I'm not sure how I'll fit blogging and school together, but I always seem to make it work once things settle down and into place! Cheers to the first day of September and a wonderful weekend! xoxo
SS Posts from the week:
Monday: Classic Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free, Sugar-Free)
Wednesday: Classic Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free, Sugar-Free)
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ Give Yourself Permission To Suck
It will do you good!
+ What You Say Can Change Your Life
It's how you say it!
+ 3 Things You Should Know About The Beliefs That Hold You Back
Don't let them hold you back!
+ How To Escape Information Sickness
As we know...lots of info out there.
+ Why Do We Get So Emotionally Attached To Rules?
Isn't that so true?
Food:
All the different wonderful varieties!
+ Whole Foods Will Never Be The Same
Well now I wish I had one near me!
+ How Much You'll Save At Whole Foods
And a quick look at the new pricing!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Men How Go Vegetarian Are More Likely To Have Depression
Well that's interesting.
+ The Surprising Health Benefits Of Cursing
If you know me in person...you'd know that I curse in basically every sentence I say!
Blogging & Social Media:
+ Instagram Is Influencing Restaurants
To me, that's just sad (and annoying).
+ The Best SEO Influencers & Resources To Follow
Save this list!
+ How To Write A Pitch Letter & Why You Should
Fantastic thorough post!
+ New Google Analytics Data Reports
If you use them...
+ Social Media & The Pressures Of A Modern Mom
So sad that it has to be that way though.
Design, Tech, & Photography:
+ A Quick Beginner's Guide To Drawing
Something I WISH I had the talent for!
+ A Manifesto For Creative People
Creative people of all types!
Career, Business, & Success:
+ 6 Pro Tips For Cutting Your Resume Down To One Page
Mine is two and I'm still in college 😛
Basically...me.
+ The Best Way To Plan A Productive Week
I will be needing tons of productivity!
+ 5 Steps To Get In The Flow & Be More Productive
Another post of great tips!
Podcasts & Audio:
+ ProBlogger: 5 Actionable Tips To Get Better Results On Facebook
From the enthusiastic Rachel Miller!
Other:
+ Suburban Office Parks The New Housing
So funny they mention NJ, which was exactly what I was thinking!
+ Why You Should Move To New Zealand
I would SO go!
Things To Eye & Buy:
+ This has definitely caught my eye!
+ This pretty zip-up romper!
+ This just looks so cozy!
+ Nothing new, but currently crushing boxes of these and jars of this!
+ I just HAD to snag this when I saw it at TJ Maxx!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
This is one refreshing beverage!
Such a feel-good yummy dish!
I've never had one, but these look delicious!
Now that is a delicious light meal!
+ Cauliflower Steak with Orange Tahini Dressing and Dukkah
What a dream dish! All those flavors and textures!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ The GFAF Expo is just around the corner again! The Secaucus, NJ expo is being held October 14-15th this year at the Meadowlands Expo Center and early bird pricing for 30% with the code EARLYBIRD is now through 9/13, and then goes to 20% off with the code ADVANCE through 10/13. Snag those tickets now for a fun gluten-free outing to meet your favorite brands and taste-test all the delicious free-from food!
So tell me:
+ Have anything fun planned for Labor Day and that last summer hoorah?
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Laura @ Fantastically Four
Wow, love that you just shared a ton of amazing articles. I'm new to your blog, but love what I see! Sorry about the blog glitch. Hope you had a great weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Aw, thanks Laura! I'm glad you enjoy the Friday Finisher!
Brynn @ My Sweet Potato Life
Hi Rebecca! I'm so sorry to hear about your website troubles. Your blog is still awesome, though - so fun to read!
Cheers!
Brynn
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Glad to hear it! Thanks!
Ushmana Palmo Rai
Hello Rebecca, I think you are doing great! Managing college and a blog along with a healthy lifestyle is tough but you go girl! Loved your blog, Keep posting! xx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I try my best! Thank you so much!
Bianca / Elephantastic Vegan
So sorry to hear about your blog problems! I've had my fair share of those (and I still have).
Just this week, I've been wanting to make my blog bi-lingual. Tried a couple of plugins, and now I've found one that worked (at least yesterday) and now it's broken again, ugh! Technical problems are the worst. Hopefully you can restore all comments! <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hey, at least I'm able to SEE and comment on your blog once again! Remember that weirdness? Haha!
Bianca / Elephantastic Vegan
WHAT?! Really?! That's good news 😀 I always assumed you'd still have to use a different browser for my blog 😀 Well if the past days learnt me something.. then that I shouldn't be too happy about it, because it can all change in just seconds.
Shelby @Fitasamamabear
Settling into a new schedule is never easy but you'll figure it out 🙂 Sorry to hear about the website issues though. I despise any tech related problem, get's me so worked up lol
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It brings so much stress and anxiety I don't need! I wish I was a tech-wizard, but when you aren't...so hard!!
Thank you! xo
Farrah
It's gotten so darn loud again on College Ave. I'm so sad, hahaha.
I'm sorry to hear about the blogging issues! I hope they work themselves out soon. Totally with you on the scheduling thing--best of luck to you in your classes this year though! <3
I wish we had a Whole Foods near here too, haha. I heard they were building one but that it's been taking forever(??)!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Farrah!
You'd think "rich" NJ would have a ton of Whole Foods, but they always seem to build them in low-income areas...weird...