Tomorrow is the day! The good thing is that Monday we don't have classes for the holiday, so we have an extra day to get situated. Then the madness will begin. I have a packed schedule this semester (more classes than I've ever taken any year), but hoping I can handle it! I do have Fridays off, so that will help tremendously! It's just getting back in the swing of things ad finding that new routine.
So I'm off and tieing loose ends here. Don't fret, because you know I'd never leave you without your Friday reading! Happy first weekend in Septemeber (???) and have a great holiday weekend (I will be posting on Monday!).
Monday: Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders
Wednesday: Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread with Maple Oat Crumble
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ There Is Such A Thing As An "Introvert" Hangover
Yes, there is!
+ Adults Should Reconsider The Way They Talk To Children
Um, yes! Don't strip the innocence earlier than need be!
+ Why Life Is A Lot More Fun When We Stop Trying To be Perfect
O, I've stopped a long time ago!
+ Why The Most Productive People Start Their Day At 4am
It's how to make life work!
+ 50 Little Etiquette Rules You Should Always Practice
Manners, people!
+ When Your Best Bet Is Silence
Sometimes you just need to walk away.
+ 19 Things You'll Only Understand If You Suck At Conversations
Bahahaha!
+ 3 Happiness Tips From The World's Oldest Yoga Teacher
Don't you just love her?
+ How To Overcome Your Social Anxiety
Do you struggle with this?
+ 20 Simple Ways To Take A Break
The summer may be ending, but you'll still need breaks!
Fitness:
+ Kathleen Baker's Silver Medel Win For Anyone With Crohn's Disease
An American hero!
+ 7 Reasons You Should Practice Inversions Daily
I've told you many times!
Food:
+ New Research Tackles Carrageenan Safety
Okay. A must read!
Yay!! Bring on the greatest sweetener!
+ Ultimate Guide To Using Different Types Of Kale
All the lovely varieties!
My new favorite starch! So good!
+ The 30 Best Food Documentaries That You Can Watch Right Now
Some of my favorites!
+ Healthy Habits: Planning Lunch
The meal everyone always finds so difficult!
+ Moral Dilemmas In Recipe Writing
Tell me about it! (You should see how I really cook!)
What do you think, guys?
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Celiac: The Illness I Wish I Could Keep Secret
This!
+ It's "Digital" Heroin: How Screens Turn Kids Into Psychotic Junkies
There's a fine line here.
+ Kent State Opens First Gluten-Free Dining Hall
This is so exciting! Progress!
+ Live Dirty, Eat Clean: Robynne Chutkan, MD On Everything Microbiome
This fascinating podcast episode!
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ 6 Simple Tools For Creating GIFs
If I can't handle video, maybe I can handle GIFs!
+ Social Media Keyboard Shortcuts
The problem with keyboard shortcuts is...who ever remembers them?
The other side of creating.
+ 4 Surefire Ways To Really Stand Out On Social Media
Be an influencer!
+ How To Easily Create A Facebook Loop Giveaway
I feel like Facebook would put you in jail for this...
+ Why I Dislike "How To Start A Blog" Posts
1- people only write them for traffic/affiliate income, 2- they all say the same thing, 3- blogging is NOT done that easily.
+ An Open Letter To Mark Zuckerburg And Facebook: In Defense Of Our First Amendments Rights
My blood is boiling reading this. So sick of them!
Career & Business:
+ 9 Wealth-Building Lessons From Billionaires
They aren't always conventional people!
+ The Top 10 Brands According To Millenials
Why do people like Target so much? Seriously?
+ Want To Be Successful? Spend More Time Staring Into Space
Now I don't feel so bad!
Other:
+ The Most Beautiful Spot I Every US State
Let's take a road trip!
+ Ten Useful Strategies For Learning Financial Self-Control
I am one of the most frugal/stingy people you will meet 😛
Just learned about this last year in bio! It's fascinating!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Cherry and Almond Cake. Doesn't this just sound lovely!?
No-Bake Coconut Orange Quinoa Cake. More cake! This is so creative!
Polenta Veggie Burgers with Pesto & Veggies. Polenta burgers! I love this idea!
Vegan Buckwheat Crepes with Maple Sauteed Strawberries. Mmm, my favorite!
Raw Buckwheat Porridge with Grilled Bananas. More of my favorite! Buckwheat!
Matcha Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches. I think I need 10 of these, right now!
Butternut Squash & Coconut Soup. That just looks stunning!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ A satisfying summer (that I'm not ready to leave yet), but hopefully it will propel me into a successful year!
So tell me:
+ Have any special Labor Day plans (or just weekend plans if you aren't in the US!)?
+ How was your summer overall?
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Amanda @ The Kolb Corner
I am so making that homemade cereal!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It looks crazy awesome!
Farrah
I hope your move goes smoothly! Let me know if you need any help?! I mighttt be back in NJ by Monday at some point (that's the plan at the moment!).
Hooray for frugality, and holy crap those buckwheat crepes look effing amazing! :O!!! (And that porridge...and those ice cream sandwiches...and that soup...)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You have to see my apartment! My room is huge!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
Love that list of food documentaries! I've watched quite a few too, but there are some new ones on there I made a note of to check out! Thanks for all the great reads, Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Me too! I've seen a bunch, but still more to watch!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
Hello choc pb cereal - holy moly! I missed your links last week and missed them! Already half way through and the school video made me cry and my kids think I'm crazy now, it's only 8:30 lol!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, you have much catching up to do!!
That cereal...seriously...genius!
That video was really powerful!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
Good luck on going back to school! Hope you have a great year 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks, my friend! Good luck on your last year!
sarah@creatingbettertomorrow
TERRIFIC summer...made lots of splashy memories in the water with our twins...Labor day ....I'm most excited because we have NO plans...and for us that's huge as we've been super busy lately.
Side note - that raw buckwheat porridge...making it asap!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, perfect! Well I hope you have a lovely relaxing weekend with loved ones!