Happy Sunday, friendly faces! đ¤
Can I tell you a secret? We’ve been having a pretty rainy weekend so far and I kind of love it. I mean, yeah – it was a little annoying not to be able to get my long ride in yesterday – but I used it as an excuse to spend a little extra time in the kitchen and whipped up a handful of recipes that I can’t wait to share with you guys.
That and the gloom and doom made cozying up to my newest obsession (golden milk everything) that much better…
I think today is supposed to be a bit better, so maybe I can sneak some biking in today.
I hope you guys are having an awesome weekend, and I hope you enjoy these links I came across this week!
. fitness .
19 Reasons To Start Strength Training via Greatist.
Some pretty convincing reasons to ease up on the cardio and pick up some weights!
5 Reasons Your Injury Isn’t Healing via Mind Body Green.
Have a lingering injury that just doesn’t want to heal? One of these might be the reason why.
The Best Ab Exercises You’re Not Doing via Refinery29.
Great list of exercises that work your entire core.
. health & beauty .
18 Genius Hacks for Fixing Makeup Mistakes via Woman’s Day.
Even if you don’t wear a lot of makeup, following these helpful tips will ensure that it’s enhancing your features instead of taking away from them.
The Top 10 Nutrients You May Be Lacking via Daily Mail.
Helpful list of important nutrients and the best places to get them!
How To Transform Your Body By Coming From Love Instead of Fear via Tiny Buddha.
“Instead of eating or not eating something because weâre terrified or our body, we can replace this fear with love. If we love our body, because it houses our divine nature, how does that change what we do?“
6 Steps to Free Yourself From The Struggle of Yo-Yo Dieting via Tiny Buddha.
Had to include another Tiny Buddha article in here because it’s a good one, and I know chronic dieting si something a lot of people are trying to free themselves from.
. life stuff .
12 Quotes That Will Bring You Peace When Dealing With Difficult People via Marc and Angel.
Love this! So true -> “Where and how you focus your attention determines your emotional state. When you zero in on the problems youâre facing, you create and prolong negative emotions and stress.“
How To Create Happiness in Zero Easy Steps via Tiny Buddha.
Found myself nodding all throughout this article. -> “We often obstruct thoughts from naturally passing in and out of our consciousness. One of the ways we do this is by resisting them; itâs a way of holding on to them. When we allow them to, they pass through on their own, like clouds in the sky.“
6 Little Ways To Feel More Confident Every Day via Greatist.
I especially like the last one. Definitely a good thing to keep in mind.
49 Brilliant Uses For Your Smartphone’s Camera via One Good Thing.
Some really good ideas in here! Although I’m not sure I’d feel comfortable taking pictures of things like credit cards…
. blogging .
How To Polish Your Blog’s ‘About Page’ via Parent Blogger News.
A handful of helpful questions to ask yourself when writing your about page.
5 Obstacles That Hold You Back From Writing & How To Overcome Them via The SITS Girls.
Amg this is so me –> “My best ideas are the ones that cause me to procrastinate the most. When I get excited about something, I want it to be perfect. I become afraid of not doing my best work and may then freeze up and hesitate to write at all.“
How To Pitch A Sponsored Post and Land It via The Sweetest Digs.
Interesting in working with a brand you love but not sure about how you should approach them? This post has a great walkthrough!
10 Affordable Everyday Food Photography Backgrounds via A Beautiful Plate.
You don’t have to spend a tonne on props to create some beautiful photography! And this post has a great list of things that you might have not even thought of.
How To Deal With Negativity In Blogging via The Blog Market.
It’s a sad fact that the world is full of  cruel people who find joy in spreading negativity. Thankfully you don’t have to let them get you down.
. food .
Farmers Market Hummus via Half Baked Harvest.
Uhm… can we please talk about how badly I want to faceplate into a bowl of thus hummus with my mouth wide open? Holy.snap does it look amazing…
Zesty Orange Cream Paleo Zucchini Bread via Cotter Crunch.
How GOOD does the combo of orange and zucchini sound? So perfect for summer.
Easy Vegan Queso via Hummusapien.
You don’t have to be dairy-free to enjoy this super simple and versatile cheezy dip!
Clean Caramel Seven Layers Bars via Amy’s Healthy Baking.
Are you kidding me?!?! I have no idea how she manages to make such amazing desserts that are actually healthy.
Your links…
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Yesterday: ran a few errands, spent some time in the kitchen, and went to see Warcraft.
Today: going to church, hopefully going biking, and having dinner with the fam.
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very good jon admin. very useful to me mersii
It’s sunny and warm here (although not too hot) and I love it because I can go outside with Ave. She loves it out there; it’s really calming for her. Yesterday we went for two walks around the park.
I like rainy days that I can spend inside or when I don’t have a ton of errands.
That golden milk is intriguing. I’ll have to check it out.
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Rainy days are so good for getting work done! The lighting is so pretty too. đ
I need to read that article on writing because that has been my biggest struggle lately. I find myself procrastinating and it is no bueno.
I’ve found that with lighting and rainy days as well. I like them better than super sunny days because it means I can get right up against the window without having to worry about being in harsh light.
I love that link about photography backgrounds- I’m trying to be as creative as possible so I’m not buying new props and backgrounds all the time!
Bummer that you couldn’t ride as planned, but there’s nothing like a rainy, gray day with a cup of coffee and a blank page. Really love these links, especially the strength training one! Have a good week.
Yesterday: did my long run, went to the beach, binged on documentaries,
Today: moved out of my college dorm for the last time, sat outside in perfect weather, watching the penguins right now.
(Yay for the Pens!! đ )
Today I cleaned my living room, did some shopping for the baby (diapers and food, oh boy) and am going to later enjoy hamburgers off the grill. Have a great week, Amanda!
Yesterday: Took my dog to the park, bought half of the inventory at Trader Joe’s, recipe-tested!
Today: Cleaning some of the house, recipe-testing, and maybe starting a puzzle (it’s 1000 pieces of old-school cereal boxes âşď¸)
Ok, that puzzle sounds amazing. It’s been forever since I”ve done one and you’re making me want to give it a go!
It’s funny because we are dealing with the complete opposite here. It’s extremely hot weather with little to no shade!
It was actually drizzling yesterday, haha! I’ve been waiting for the sun too đ but these links are great! I love HBH’s Farmers Market hummus as well!
We had the best stormy/gloomy weather on Friday morning, and I hoped at least one day this weekend would be like that! As weird as that may sound, those days make for the coziest feeling and help add an extra dose of motivation in my life!
For sure! It’s nice to have more of an excuse to relax đ
3 things to do today – get a workout in, do some meal prep, and hopefully head on the lake later since it’s so hot here! Have a great Sunday!
It has been kinda rainy here in MA too! Today is looking like it’s going to clear up. I am working today, then I want to write a blog post later on and get some errands done. Have a great Sunday Amanda!
I have to admit I love the occasional gloomy, rainy day. Perfect excuse to stay in with not guilt. Your golden milk looks fabulous.
The guilt! I hear it. That’s actually one of the reasons I’m always looking forward to fall by the end of summer – I’m worn out and just want an excuse to relax more đ
Today I’m going to church, lunch with my granddaddy, and hopefully swimming. Yesterday I worked, went swimming, and grilled out! I’m loving this warm sunny weather. Rainy days are nice when I’m already tired!
It was gloomy here yesterday and I thought it was going to be the same today but just as I clicked on your post, the sun came out. Hope it’s out at your place today too!
It comes in little burst. But it DID start raining while the sun was shining, so I thought that was pretty awesome đ
I’m also a secret rainy day lover mainly because there’s no pressure! I’d love a day to just try out a bunch of recipes that have been in my head for a while.
That’s the worst part, eh? So much food, not enough time!