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Home » Friday Finisher » Friday Finisher 9/8/17

Friday Finisher 9/8/17

Published: Sep 8, 2017 · Modified: Apr 3, 2019 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

Well this week started a new school year! 5 classes, 15 credits, this semester, but finally all classes that are essential to my major. This was what kids term "syllabus week" and adding/dropping classes occurs. It's also the week where you feel completely stressed out and all over the place, trying to figure out the new routine and how much time each class is really going to require. It usually gets easier (I hope!) and I'm just trying to say positive and not think to much about all the papers I'll have to write (weekly!)

I still can't believe the summer is over! It just started, didn't it? Fall semester always goes by faster than Spring, so I'll just keep my sights on winter break now, hopefully it will come soon, haha! I'm looking to do a few more "summer" things before the official end of summer in 2 weeks...I'll hold on to every moment I can before the cold weather comes and sun disappears! Cheers to the weekend, gluten-free friends!

Friday Finisher | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 #FridayFinisher

SS Posts from the week:

Monday: Homemade Gluten-Free + Allergy-Free Uncrustables (Vegan)

Wednesday: Easy Gluten-Free + Vegan Pizza Bagels (Allergy-Free)

Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:

Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:

+ How To Fight Discontentment In An Instagram Perfect World

Don't let something like that affect your happiness!

+ The Curated Reality Of Glam Mothering

"Blogs" aren't "real".

+ 3 Ways Camping Helps Your Kids Appreciate Nature

It's so important to get them outside!

+ How To Live In The World (Not In A Bubble)

Burst out of that bubble!

+ What I Did Wrong In College

It's learning from those things that we "did wrong".

+ There's No Such Thing As Being Behind

O I love this way of thinking!

+ 25 Illustrated Ideas That Could Change Your Life

Photos are the new quotes!

+ Surprising Perks Of Unhappiness

Not all unhappiness is bad!

Food:

+ The History Of Tater Tots

Boy, I need to make some now!

+ What Is Fruit Concentrate, Anyway?

It's stripped of the good stuff; basically just sugar.

+ A Guide To Measuring Pasta Serving Sizes

Haha! The hardest thing to measure!

+ 50th Anniversary Of The Microwave

The greatest invention!

+ The Enduring Power Of Pumpkin Spice

It is ALL about that nostalgia!

+ How This Tiny Country Feeds The World

They are leading the way!

Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:

+ The Importance Of Kids Mental Health Days

Just like adults, kids need a break too!

+ "Gluten-Free Water" Shows The Absurdity Of The Trend

All about labels and what's "not" there.

+ The Is Absolutely No Good Science In The Movie "What The Health"

I refuse to ever see it, btw.

Blogging & Social Media:

+ 4 Women Reveal The Joys & Struggles Of Their Instagram-Worthy Lives

The pros? The cons?

+ The Blogging Gap Between What Brands Want And What Readers Want

Wishing there was a better balance!

+ The Best Way To Increase Traffic To Your Website

One word...or 3.

+ Fake Followers Are Ruining Influencer Marketing

And it's so sad that brands are still so ignorant (or turn a blind eye) to it.

+ 17 Of The Best SEO Tips

Fantastic tips for those bloggers who struggle with SEO.

Design, Tech, & Photography:

+ How To Protect Your Online Identity

Stop taking those sketchy "quizzes"!

Career, Business, & Success:

+ These Are The Skills You Should Learn That Will Pay Off Later

Important skills to develop!

+ Redefining Smartness

The pressures that come with being seen as "smart" in society.

+ The Top 200 Global Influencers

Great people to follow to stay up-to-date and in the know!

Podcasts & Audio:

+ SarahFit: On Food Documentaries

Amen! If we believed them all...we'd be consuming only water (maybe).

+ Create If Writing: 3 Reasons Why Your Blog Isn't Growing

LOVE the brutal honestly Kristen has for newbie bloggers.

Other:

+ How To Use Essential Oils Safely

Don't just "jump on the bandwagon"!

+ 7 Easy Ways To Reduce Your Plastic Usage

I for sure could do better.

Things To Eye & Buy:

+ The yellow version of this jumpsuit is everything!

+ When I was home for summer, I was...a bit surprised...to see the toilet light up one night in my brother's room. Haha!

Favorite Pins:

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+ Watermelon Mojitos

Don't let summer end without making some of this!

+ Chili Cheese Granola

Ahh, savory granola!

+ Sweet & Sticky Vegetable Stir Fry

All of the noodles, please!

+ Vegan Caper Pasta

I always forget about capers!

+ Chickpea, Lime, & Coconut Soup

This one looks like a winner!

A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:

+ (Same as last week, but I don't want you to miss out!) 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:

+ What was your favorite summer moment this year?

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  1. Farrah

    September 16, 2017 at 8:10 pm

    I'm glad you get to take classes that are actually essential to your major now! That was the best part of upper division courses-I loved em' all once I was finally done with all the basic sciences and such! :]!

    Looking forward to seeing you at the expo next month if you happen to be going on Sunday! (I'm working a 24 hour shift from Saturday to Sunday. :'(! )

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 17, 2017 at 6:47 am

      No, I only go Saturday (the day you're supposed to go!!!)

      Reply
  2. Bianca / Elephantastic Vegan

    September 11, 2017 at 4:30 am

    Great link list - as always, Rebecca! I enjoyed the post about "being behind" because lately I've been comparing myself with everyone and feeling behind in lots of situations. I would know it better, but it's just really hard to stop comparing. And I really liked the post about bursting out of the bubble and living in the word. While it's such a good idea to add people on social media that have different opinions, I actually had to remove or hide people from my fb feed that are too different. I just don't want to see a whole pig roasting over a campfire or anything motorcycle-thingy bores me to death. I actually felt that, seeing those posts didn't help me at all and it made me sad and angry. I love my bubble 😀
    In the real world, I often have to talk to people who are completely different than me, so I want at least not be confronted with them on social media. Does that sound too mean?! lol

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 11, 2017 at 7:15 am

      I loved that being behind concept! So so true!
      Haha, no, not mean! Choose what you want to fill yourself with...it's YOUR life!

      Reply
  3. Michele Morin

    September 10, 2017 at 6:45 am

    It's so satisfying when classes start feeling more "relevant."
    Blessings to you!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 10, 2017 at 11:15 am

      Yes, satisfying sure is the way to describe it!

      Reply

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