Happy Sunday, friendly faces!
How the heck’s your weekend been? Mine’s been… uneventful. I had plans to get a lot of things done, but my stomach started feeling a little wonky on Friday night and I ended up just hanging around at home for the better part of yesterday. I don’t think I actually came down with anything, but I didn’t really feel up for anything either… ya know? Here’s to today being a better one!
On the plus side, I finally got to indulge in a bit of reading beyond the usual handful of pages that I manage to sneak in before I pass out for the night, so that was nice. And I got to spend most of the night vegging out on the couch with some classic movies, which was super relaxing. Funny how our bodies have a way of forcing us to slow down sometimes…
And speaking of time! I hope you find some to check out these awesome reads I came across this past week. And I’ll see your friendly faces soon!
For my head…
. fitness .
Running Less Can Actually Be Better for Your Body via Popsugar Fitness.
Why it’s not a bad idea to mix up your workout routine rather than just focusing on one type of exercise.
The 10 Best Exercises To Do From Home via The Bodybuilding Blog.
Who needs a gym?! A great list of exercises that you can do from the comfort of your home.
. health .
Simple Things You Can Do For A Healthy and Happy Life via Jill Conyers.
While the finer details can vary from person to person, there are some things that we can all do to be healthier and happier.
What Happens When You Weigh Yourself 15 Times In One Day? via Women’s Health.
A neat experiment that reinforces the idea that we shouldn’t put so much weight on the number on the scale.
An Open Letter To My Body: You Are Perfect As You Are via YourTango.
Let’s be real – our bodies are freaking rockstars for putting up with all the crap that we’ve put them through over the years.
. life .
52 Good Morning Mantras That Will Change Your Life via Marc and Angel Hack Life.
Because everyone needs more positive quotes in their life.
14 Bad Park Jobs That Totally Deserved What They Got via Dose.
😆 Dying. Looks like I need to start carrying around some chalk…
5 Great Lessons A Child Can Teach an Adult via The Unbounded Spirit.
There are times where I swear I was smarter when I was 10 years old…
20 Magic Paths Begging To Be Walked via The Bored Panda.
Tell me you wouldn’t love to find yourself walking on one of these gorgeous paths. I’m smitten.
24 Pictures That Will Make You Feel Better About The World via Buzzfeed.
I seriously love seeing this kind of stuff. Definitely feeling the warm and fuzzies inside.
10 Simple Beauty Hacks That Will Revolutionize Your Routine via Daily Makeover.
I’ve tried #2, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10, and they really do work. Just be careful with #7 😆
. blogging .
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Finding Work-Life Balance via The SITS Girls.
Definitely something that I need to work on more… Multitasking is my biggest weakness.
The Non-Techie Guide to SEO for Bloggers via By Regina.
Helpful tips on how you can get your blog noticed by search engines written in a super simple to understand way.
Time Wasters That Take Away From Your Blogging Time via The SITS Girls.
Great tips for avoiding those things that make us feel all ADD when we’re on the computer and take away from our productivity.
9 WordPress Design Mistakes to Avoid via Angie Makes.
Looks matter! Don’t let a bad design turn people away from your blog!
For my belly…
Healthy Flourless Morning Glory Muffins via Making Thyme for Health.
How perfect doe these look? So fluffy and tender that you’d never guess they were made without any flour!
Chocolate Dunked Salted Honey Nut Bars via Half Baked Harvest.
Sweet, salty, and dipped in chocolate?!?! Somebody hold me…
Sweet and Salty Trail Mix Granola via Clean Eats, Fast Feets.
This could be very dangerous for me. Granola is my kryptonite, and when it’s rockin’ the sweet ‘n’ salty combo? Swoon.
Paleo Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache via The Paleo Running Momma.
Ok. I I didn’t know these were Paleo, I definitely never would have guessed it. Gorgeous!
Your links…
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Yesterday: worked on the blog, did a bunch of reading, and vegged out with classic movies.
Today: going to church, going out for a run, and having dinner with the fam.
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Really helpful article! You really have a great stuff on this topic! Thanks for the valuable information
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My every sunday passes away very busy…
my boyfriend is in charge of our city’s parks…I chuckled after clicking on the “worst park jobs” link and discovering it meant something totally different entirely 😉
I never know where to start on Sundays! Though it’s usually at the bottom where the food is 😉
Loved a few of these as well! I always like posts that are letters to someone’s body <3
The granola! The cupcakes! I have no off switch when it comes to both granola and chocolate ganache. Do you have a Milestones near you? Do you ever go? Have you ever tried their Ganache Torte? I don’t think the USA-ers have Milestones!
Hope you start feeling well soon! I hate those “Is it a cold? What is this thing?” feeling. I’ve been having a terrible time sleeping this past week so have been trying to do what I can to keep my energy and immune system up.
Yesterday I went to yoga, got my hair cut, and had dinner with my family. Today I hung out with my mom while she tried some new recipes this morning, and next up is lunch out and then a BYOB painting class. It’s nice to take a weekend off for a change!
I’m sorry to hear you had stomach wonkiness. That’s no good, and I hope it’s all better today. You are right, the body will slow us down whether we want it or not. It’s usually smarter than we are.
My one neighbor posts pictures all the bad park jobs she spies on Facebook along with the caption, “Nailed It.” It’s pretty funny.
I’m excited for the life lessons I can learn from a child. I think I have a host of them coming my way.
Those walking paths are amazing. We need to put them on our bucket list. Oh by the way, we need to start a walking path bucket list.
Today: I’m going to read about ten more of your links (damn you; blows kiss), have brunch with my friends and then do some shopping for wall scones, and bathroom and bedroom accessories.
P.S. Thanks for including my granola.
Amanda, I am loving this week’s list. The 9 WP Design Mistakes to Avoid is one of my favorite blog posts…great minds and all! I can’t say that I did much of anything. I worked on the blog and social media yesterday (especially cleaning up my Pinterest pins and boards). I’ve been sick all week and just feeling like myself again today for the first time. I also watched a bunch of classics on TCM yesterday…wondering if we caught any of the same movies! Have a great rest of the weekend and week. Thank you so much for hosting Link Love!
Hope you feel better! The stomach flu has been going around lately and it’s pretty darn awful. Thanks for the linkup and happy Sunday!
I was down with a stomach something last week. I actually think it was an allergic reaction but not exactly sure what yet. Sometimes I feel like I’m constantly experimenting to figure things out.
Our bodies are so smart in the way that they force us to slow down when we need to. I’m glad you got some needed rest and hopefully you are feeling back to normal.
Great links Amanda!
That’s how my week has been as well. It was a solid week but I think that has to partly do too the weather not being too crazy. I can take this warmer weather anytime!
Don’t even talk to me about stomachs! glad yours didn’t progress into the virus I had. I am still trying to feel normal and eat normal.Ugh!
We’ve had wonky stomach stuff all week so I feel you! I’m also with you on needing to work smarter and not harder. Why do I keep putting that off? Yesterday I went to lunch with a friend, spent some time on Pinterest (lol) and actually put away technology for a solid 4 hours. Today I’m running long, hopefully cleaning and hosting a kid playdate 🙂 Thanks for featuring my cupcakes!