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. link love 2/8 .

February 8, 2015 by Amanda @ .running with spoons. 134 Comments

Happy Sunday, friendly faces! 😀

Welcome to this week’s edition of Link Love, and a special edition at that. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen me post this little gem right here…

Love Os

Those would be the new Love O’s from Love Grown Foods — limited edition boxes of heart shaped strawberry and chocolate Power O’s that are [almost] too adorable to eat… but too delicious to resist. They’ll only be available for the first few weeks of February in a few select stores (see graphic below), so be sure to stock up when you see them! Or… you can enter today’s giveaway for a chance to win a box of your own!

Love Os Giveaway

All you have to do is leave a comment letting me know whether you love your cereal dry or with milk, and I’ll randomly pick a winner tomorrow morning. Yup! This giveaway will only be running today, and is open only to those living in Canada or the US (sorry international friends!). Good luck and happy Sunday! 😀

Giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Kristen D!

Link-Love

In my head…

. fitness .

How to Avoid and Recover from DOMS via Popsugar.
Some helpful tips on how to prevent sore muscles after your workout.

Building Muscle: The Do’s and Don’ts via Fitness Perks.
Lots of great info about the importance of strength training and what to do/avoid while you’re at it!

Workout Safety for Cooler Temps via Fix.com.
Helpful tips on how to stay safe when taking your workout outside in the winter.

23 Things That Inevitably Happen When You Start Getting In Shape via Buzzfeed.
So.very.true. It really does set your life on a whole different track.

. health .

6 Healthy Bedtime Rituals That Will Make Tomorrow Awesome via Popsugar.
Good practices to keep before bed if you want to have a good night’s sleep.

Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder via Fix.com.
A handful of helpful tips on combatting the winter blues that can hit around this time of the year.

Natural Honey Citrus Syrups for Coughs and Sore Throats via The Yummy Life.
Forget cough drops and cough syrups! Whip up your own cold-killer at home!

. life .

10 Powerful Ideas That Will Change the Way You Work via Marc and Angel Hack Life.
Some pretty helpful tips on how you can boost productivity and creativity without overworking yourself.

9 Things You Should Be Able to Say About Your Life via Marc and Angel Hack Life.
Life is short… Live well today so you won’t regret it tomorrow.

33 Reasons You Will Want to Visit New Zealand Right Now via The Planet D.
As if I need any more reasons to want to visit this place…

26 of the Coolest Hotels in the Whole Wide World via Earth Porm.
I tried to pick a favourite, but I couldn’t do it. All of these look amazing.

25 Awkward Situations Every Person With Long Hair Knows All Too Well via Buzzfeed.
I’m pretty sure I’ve dealt with each of these at some point in my life…

. blogging .

Blog Content and Writing via The Wetherills Say I Do.
Blog success depends a lot on good content. These practical tips will help you with future content.

8 Ways to Boost Your Blog Presence When You’re Bored via I Can Build A Blog.
Got a bit of downtime? Spend it doing some of these to give your blog a little boost!

8 Steps to Advertising On Your Blog via Singing Through The Rain.
Helpful info about the ever-confusing realm of blog advertising.

For my belly…

Banana Smoothie Breakfast Bites via The Big Man’s World.
Helloooo my idea of perfection in a bite-sized ball. You need these in your mouth 😉

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cookies via Two Peas & Their Pod.
Loving the combo of fruit and chocolate in these delicious melt-in-your-mouth cookies.

Nut-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Date Bars via Chelsea’s Healthy Kitchen.
All my favourite things stuffed in one delicious bar. And they’re allergy-friendly too!

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Greek Yogurt Banana Bread via Lovely Little Kitchen.
You guys know how much I love using yogurt in baking, and this quick bread looks phenomenal. 

Flourless German Chocolate Quinoa Cupcakes via Making Thyme for Health.
I can’t even handle how delectable these look. Cupcake perfection.

Blueberry Banana Soaked Oat Muffins via Clean Eats, Fast Feets.
Hello sneaky prep method to take these muffins up to the next level. Love it.

Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes via Minimalist Baker.
I’m pretty sure these should be titled “How to Make People Fall In Love With You.” Gorgeous.

Your links…

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3 things you did yesterday; 3 things you’re doing today. Go!
Yesterday: went for a run, spent some time planning a vacation, and had a friend over to watch movies.
Today: going to church, doing some studying, and going over to my parents’ for dinner.

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  1. Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out

    February 8, 2015 at 7:59 am

    Love you links, always! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Anna

    February 8, 2015 at 7:45 am

    I almost always eat cereal with milk -sometimes Greek yogurt.

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  3. Ali

    February 8, 2015 at 7:43 am

    With milk in the morning and dry at night!

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  4. Jen

    February 8, 2015 at 7:38 am

    I like my cereal with milk or yogurt!

    Reply
  5. Kendra

    February 8, 2015 at 7:36 am

    With milk, every time! But by the looks of it I could eat this one either way!

    Reply
  6. Danielle

    February 8, 2015 at 7:35 am

    Cereal with almond milk! But I’m super creeped out by people who drink the leftover milk after the cereal is gone! haha.

    Reply
  7. Melissa

    February 8, 2015 at 7:27 am

    I definitely love my cereal with milk!

    Reply
  8. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets

    February 8, 2015 at 7:24 am

    The 23 things which happen when you start working out was hysterical. I can absolutely attest to the monkey love and better sleep. Also, I may have felt my own muscles from time to time. Tell no one.

    Forget the treehouse. I want to go to Kenya and pet the giraffes or we could go to the better treehouse in South Africa. Maybe we can catch a safari while we’re there. It’s on my bucket list.

    The cold and cough syrups are quite interesting. I’ve always added lemon juice and honey to my tea which is similar to this method, although I suspect you get more out of everything because you let them soak all day. I like it.

    Long hair problems: cut it all off I say. You’d be ravishing with a pixie…those cheek bones would pop!

    And last but certainly not least, I eat most of my cereal with milk, although if I were to win these, I’d make Lindsay Cotter’s healthy bites with them.

    Happy Sunday!

    Reply
  9. Tricia

    February 8, 2015 at 7:19 am

    Lately I’ve been making a trail snack mix to eat at work I add dried berries and almonds and pumpkin seeds Throw in a handful of mini chocolate chips too. Would lobe to try this cereal looks delicious!

    Reply
  10. Mackenzie

    February 8, 2015 at 7:13 am

    Whole milk! One of my favorite 5-second meals. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Jen @ SavedbytheKale

    February 8, 2015 at 7:13 am

    I really home I can find those Love O’s at my Kroger! Will look tomorrow! I like my cereal dry and with milk but if I had to choose I would go with milk! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Addie

    February 8, 2015 at 7:10 am

    For me, it goes either way. Right now, I am munching on a bowl of cereal with milk, but on other days you will find my hand shoved into a cereal bowl and my mouth waiting for some dry crunchy goodness:)

    Reply
  13. Margaux

    February 8, 2015 at 7:09 am

    I love cereal on its own and with everything! It’s a great topper forge eek yogurt, oatmeal, even icrecream…I have never had. love grown cereal and would love to give these a try!

    Reply
  14. sarah

    February 8, 2015 at 7:09 am

    Has to be with milk, unless I’m making bars or a crust with the cereal.

    Reply
  15. meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles

    February 8, 2015 at 7:09 am

    This cereal has great crunch, doesn’t it? I love it with chocolate chips and a drop of milk. Especially since the milk gets all chocolately.

    Reply
  16. BROOKE@SWEETNSWEATY

    February 8, 2015 at 7:05 am

    I like my cereal with Almond Milk soaked for just the right amount of time to make it slightly soft yet still crunchy, but I am not picky or anything! Happy Sunday!

    Reply
  17. Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl

    February 8, 2015 at 7:02 am

    I love my cereal with almond milk and have recently started using cashew milk too. It’s pretty great for a change up. Thanks for hosting the link up- I’ve had my eyes on those cupcakes from Minimalist Baker ever since they posted them!

    Reply
  18. Dee Fedor

    February 8, 2015 at 7:01 am

    Dry, seems more like a snack. Anyway–I hate milk!

    Reply
  19. Alexandrine

    February 8, 2015 at 7:01 am

    These look so GOOD!!! I always eat my cereals in a “parfait” form. In a tall glass, i alternate between layers of greek yogourt, fruits and obviously cereals! This way, every spoonfull is a new flavor and texture for me to enjoy!

    Reply
  20. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment

    February 8, 2015 at 6:54 am

    Almond milk! Three things I did yesterday were training a client, workout and watch True Detective. Three things today are church, meal prep and more True Detective. 🙂

    Reply
  21. Kim @ FITsique

    February 8, 2015 at 6:40 am

    YUM!!! I love my cereal on my yogurt actually!

    Reply
  22. Kate B

    February 8, 2015 at 6:31 am

    I love my cereal with unsweetened almond milk- such a good flavor!
    My day looks a lot like yours- church, family, and way too much studying. 😀

    Reply
  23. Shannon Brown

    February 8, 2015 at 6:30 am

    Cereal WITH milk!!!! YUMMY!!!!

    Reply
  24. Michael Clare

    February 8, 2015 at 6:29 am

    Cereal and milk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  25. Maeve

    February 8, 2015 at 6:28 am

    With coconut milk!

    Reply
  26. Amy

    February 8, 2015 at 6:24 am

    I prefer my cereal with milk.

    Reply
  27. Jena

    February 8, 2015 at 6:22 am

    I love my cereal with almond milk and a little vanilla protein powder for an added boost!

    Reply
  28. Christine

    February 8, 2015 at 6:21 am

    Wet! With a blend of milk and runny yogurt – divine!

    Reply
  29. Jayne

    February 8, 2015 at 6:18 am

    Lately, I’ve been just putting cereal in a little Zip-Lock bag and taking it to work with me as a snack 😀 most cereals are pretty good dry!

    Reply
  30. Anna

    February 8, 2015 at 6:11 am

    Does blended in smoothies count??! You got me HOOKED!

    Reply
  31. Liv @ Healthy Liv

    February 8, 2015 at 6:06 am

    Ooh, yummy giveaway! I like my cereal with almond milk 🙂

    Reply
  32. Ashlee

    February 8, 2015 at 6:05 am

    Dry!!! I love all cereal 🙂

    Reply
  33. kelsey

    February 8, 2015 at 6:03 am

    I like my cereal with milk…or on top of smoothies, yogurt, or anything really

    Reply
  34. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    February 8, 2015 at 6:00 am

    With unsweetened almond milk please!

    Reply
  35. Nikki

    February 8, 2015 at 5:55 am

    I’ve been seeing this giveaway floating around blogs. Looks so yummy! I love my cereal with almond milk!

    Reply
  36. Michele @ paleorunningmomma

    February 8, 2015 at 5:49 am

    Cereal with almond milk is the best I think. Two of my kids can’t stand their cereal with milk and the other must have his milk. People have strong preferences on this for sure!

    Reply
  37. Kaila @healthyhelperblog!

    February 8, 2015 at 5:47 am

    FLOURLESS GERMAN CHOCOLATE QUINOA CAKES!? I don’t think I’ve ever clicked a link so fast. 🙂

    Reply
  38. Tina Muir

    February 8, 2015 at 5:45 am

    oh man, I love ANY kind of cereal…..it is definitely my addiction, I usually have both dry and with milk during the day at some point. I have been known to make “uhmmmm, yumm….oh this is amazing” sounds when I am eating cereal…..okay, every time I eat cereal 😉 Haha

    Have a wonderful day friend!

    Reply
  39. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious

    February 8, 2015 at 5:36 am

    Dry cereal for sure! If I won, I’m not sure I could eat them they’re so pretty! Happy Sunday!

    Reply
  40. Arman @ thebigmansworld

    February 8, 2015 at 5:34 am

    Can we tell the world you’re coming to Melbourne now 😉

    Racist giveaway again.

    Reply
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