Happy Sunday, friendly faces! 😀
I hope you’re having an awesome weekend and enjoying better weather than we’re getting up here in Edmonton…
We had a big annual summer fair (K-Days) kick off this weekend, and I was really hoping to get a chance to go… buuuuuut it ended up raining on and off for pretty much the whole day so I spent most of my time working inside or running errands instead. Womp, womp. Fingers crossed that the skies clear up today, because even though I’m not the biggest fan of amusement park rides (motion sickness), I still love the atmosphere.
Speaking of love… It’s Sunday, and you know what that means! Time to share the links I’ve been loving over the past week 🙂 I hope you guys are having a great day, and I’ll see ya tomorrow with a fun giveaway!
In my head…
. fitness .
How To Do Crow Pose via The Almond Eater.
A great step-by-step guide on how to pull off crow pose successfully!
How To Develop Your Own Effective Fitness Plan via Wholeheartedly Healthy.
Helpful tips for those looking to start a fitness journey and feeling a little overwhelmed about it.
Why Trying to Burn Calories is a Waste of Your Time via Mind Body Green.
Our focus should be on getting healthy, not on trying to burn off that slice of pizza.
. health .
Stalled Weight Loss via Khushboo’s Blog.
A great post outlining the role that stress (including physical stress from overexercising and undereating) can play in weight loss.
7 Reasons to Drink More Water via Mind Body Green.
Our bodies are mostly water, and not drinking enough of it could lead to some serious health concerns.
. happiness .
20 Habits Happy People Have (But Never Talk About) via Marc and Angel Hack Life.
A great list of subtle habits that become second nature to happy people.
Do You Need A Digital Detox via Cotter Crunch.
A great post about the importance of disconnecting from social media and enjoying the world out there…
The Scale via Snack Therapy.
A great post about weight, the number on the scale, and what’s really important in life.
5 Ways to Look Better Without Even Trying via Long Drive Journey.
Love this list! Hint: smiling is one of the ways 🙂
A Mile In My Shoes via The Cookie ChRUNicles.
No one is in a position to judge anyone else — not ever.
12 Practical Steps for Learning to Go With the Flow via Zenhabits.
Great tips on how to relax and let go of that control-freak nature.
16 Unbelievable Acts of Kindness via Buzzfeed.
This kind of stuff just makes my heart melt…
. beauty .
Homemade Clay Mask via Wholehearthedly Healthy.
A DIY face mask using purifying clay.
. blogging .
10 Ways to Stand Out via Army Wife to Suburban Life.
Great tips on how to create eye-catching content, with a strong emphasis on going out and living life.
How to Use HootSuite via The SITS Girls.
A great tutorial on how to make the most of a pretty amazing social media platform management tool.
Why Supporting Other Bloggers Is Good For You via The SITS Girls.
Paying it forward and becoming more active in the community is actually a great way to grow your own audience as well!
5 Mind-Blowing Pinterest Lessons via Pinterest for Business.
Great tips on how to use what’s probably the best platform to drive more traffic to your blog.
For my belly…
Pepperoni Pizza via Cooking Classy.
One of these days I will make homemade pizza from scratch… and this one looks perfect.
Vegan Coconut Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream via Two Peas & Their Pod.
Reason #24876 why I need to invest in an ice creme maker…
Super Seedy Granola Bars via Minimalist Baker.
Absolutely love how hearty and chewy these look! And they’re filled with so many delicious ingredients.
Paleo Double Chocolate Cookie Dough via The Big Man’s World.
Chocolate cookie dough that’s healthy enough to eat for breakfast? Uhm… YES.
Cinnamon Sugar Crunchy Munchies via Fit Foodie Finds.
A deliciously crunchy and healthy snack for when you find yourself feeling snacky.
Coconut Flour Chocolate Chunk Bars via Ambitious Kitchen.
I’m kind of obsessed with coconut flour right now, and these bars look all sorts of ooey, gooey amazing.
Peanut Butter and Banana Granola Bars via Better With Sprinkles.
You guys know I’m all about the homemade bars! And the combo of [almond] butter and banana can’t be beat.
Chunky Cookies and Cream Cookies via Apple of My Eye.
These just look unreal. What’s better than cookies than a double shot of cookies??
50+ Cool Treats via Shugary Sweets.
A great collection of refreshing recipes that’ll help you beat the summer heat.
Your links…
Three things you did yesterday; three things you’re going to do today. Go!
Yesterday: ran errands, grabbed coffee with a friend, and went to see Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
Today: going to church, [hopefully] going to K-Days, and going to my parents’ for dinner.
More places to find me!
E-mail — [email protected]
Twitter — runwithspoons
Facebook — runningwithspoons
Pinterest — runwithspoons
Instagram — runwithspoons
Bloglovin — runningwithspoons
You are always so amazing with your weekly list of links. I was going to try and do something similar on my blog, but it fizzled pretty quickly, as I guess I just didn’t get around to reading enough to find good things to share 🙂
Thanks for hosting the linkup too!
Great roundup per usual! I definitely think I need to take a break from social media, but every time I try I kinda get the sadz; or a combination of the sadz and super anxiety. This, of course, insinuates even more that I should do it.
This was perfect in helping me catch up in the blog world! Mark as read was pretty much my best friend these past two weeks, but it’s nice to be back and find out what’s been going on 🙂
……..but rollercoasters are AMAZING.
Fail, Spoons.
It is so freaking hot here, that your rain makes me think of cooler weather, and I’ll take it!
Thanks for the link love lady!
i used to get really terrible motion sickness when riding in the car. never on roller coasters, oddly enough. nowadays, my back seems to sense ever little bump of amusement park rides. makes me feel so old 🙁 haha
I loved that 16 acts of kindness Buzzfeed article! Brought such a smile to my face. 🙂
3 things I did yesterday: lazed around all morning, went to the gym, and went out in Toronto for JZ’s birthday with a bunch of his friends
3 things I did today: went out for brunch and lazed around in bed all afternoon with a hangover… I can’t even think of a third thing I’ve done today haha. 😛
I just sat here for like 10 minutes wondering, WHAT IN THE F DID I DO YESTERDAY?
I went to Calgary to buy houseplants & house stuff, cooked dinner with a friend, and went for a walk in the forest.
Today: climbed a mountain, went grocery shopping and took a 30 minute hot shower. It was glorious.
Thanks for the link love Amanda 🙂 Xoxox
Motion sickness is the worst! Like you said, I love the atmosphere at amusement parks but, I’m usually the one walking around solo or holding my friends stuff as they ride roller coasters or other rides I can’t go on haha.
I really enjoyed your blogging links! For years, I’ve sat behind my computer in awe of other bloggers work (silently. I never commented or interacting with them) but I’ve finally decided it’s time for me to get out there. I’m still learning but it feels good to be a part of a community that shares my passion. Thanks, Amanda 🙂
It took a while for me to de-lurk and step out of my shell as well, but it really is such an awesome group of people to connect with 😀
Yesterday: went waterskiing, saw a bald eagle, and ate ice cream
Today: driving home from Maine, treated myself to a new Oiselle bathing suit, and eating ice cream!
I’m sitting inside while it is raining cats and dogs outside!! Hope you will get to see the sun today love!
i used to love amusement parks. but now it make me get vertigo. Sad. But the atmosphere is a blast!! Hope you get to go
Found more great articles thanks to your link love! Have a great weekend!
So many great links, but that Paleo Double Chocolate Cookie Dough recipe is calling my name!
Yesterday – Partner wod at CrossFit, went to my first ever It Works body wrap party, and made a new delicious Paleo Coconut Lemonade cocktail.
Today – Going hiking and then having lunch at Blooming Beets, a Paleo restaurant in Boulder, and then I’ll spend some time dong my meal prep for next week.
Yesterday: ANOTHER garage sale, tried the first recipe from new cookbook Afro-Vegan (delicious wheat berry salad!), and watched the 3rd Harry Potter movie… just cause 🙂
Today: riding, shopping (Nordstrom anniversary sale!)and filming a new beauty video.
Hope you have a great sunday!
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It rained on and off all day yesterday which fit my mood perfectly. I embraced it.
I loved the unbelievable acts of kindness link. It helped my mood. 🙂
Thanks for including my post love!! I love rides…it’s weird though. Give me the craziest roller coaster ever and I’m happy, but anything that swings (like a swinging ship…or…you know…regular swings) make me so incredibly nauseous.
Yesterday: groceries in the rain, went out for dinner, went to see a local show downtown.
Today: vacuuming, going to a festival downtown….and…ugh…probably watching TV at some point?
I hope the weather clears up for you! I love little local festivals so much. I’m not really sure why, either. Maybe it’s all the local flare?
Yesterday: Went for a run, got Chipotle for dinner (always a highlight), and saw Sex Tape.
Today: Uhm… possibly baking a peach upside down cake… err, or something with peaches, local orchard to get ALLTHEFRUIT, and possibly hanging out with a friend.
You always make me jealous with your Chipotle trips… when you inviting me along?!?! 😛
Ah you are so lovely- thank you for including me in this link round-up..it’s always such an honor ☺! Hope you are having a super Sunday. So far mine has included a lot of reading, attending a baby shower and going to a friend’s place for dinner in a few hours!
I think I pinned basically all of those food links this week, too! Hoping the weather clears up for you.. it’s been so gross here!
Yesterday: 16 miles in the rain (but with friends!), went to the office (boo!), FaceTimed with J (yay!)
Today: Made a delicious breakfast quesadilla, hopefully hitting up the mall (Nordstrom anniversary sale!) and yoga tonight.
Thanks for the link lovely! The weathers been a bit odd here as well, hope you are able to get to the event 🙂
Thanks for sharing my link – like for real, always so honored….I need to read that link to the hootsuite stuff – you know how technology and social media overwhelms me!
You and me both! I Just like to pretend I know what I’m doing and hope no one notices 😉
That digital detox sounds like a great idea to me. In fact I spent last Sunday unplugged from the computer!
Oh man… sorry the weather’s not cooperating! Heading over to check out the blogging links! Thanks for hosting, as always. 😉
I feel for you on the motion sickness. I went to Disney world last year for a week and last 1 day with rides. My body or brain or something couldn’t take it. I never used to feel funky on rides. Must be old age!