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15: November Link List

November 15, 2021 filed under: link love, lists!, NaBloPoMo

I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2021

Around the Interwebs

Looking back: Sexiest men alive- then & now

I used to do that as a teenager a lot, now I wish we had more options in our apartment to move stuff around. 4 Surprising Mental Benefits of Rearranging Your Furniture.

What group narcissism does to society.

Why people can’t teleport. I guess there are a few obstacles.

Should we care about Thanksgiving this year?

The psychology of the to-do list – why your brain loves ordered tasks.

Always looking for good suggestions: Supportive Sports Bras for Running.

Deliciousness

Vanilla Almond Milk Tea. Delightful.

Sounds yum! Cheesy Crispy Cauliflower Gratin

Zwiebelkuchen: The BEST German Onion Pie Recipe. I haven’t had Zwiebelkuchen in forever.

Friendsgiving Food Ideas.

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October Link List

October 25, 2021 filed under: link love

Around the Interwebs

Restorative movements for when you’re run down.

How to be a better traveler these days.

Keep that body moving. Here’s how.

How Doctors Die. Interesting read.

Can you relate? What younger generations will never understand.

Find a new hobby (not that I need more hobbies!).

How to slow the hell down while you are eating. (I live with a fast eater.)

You’re not too sensitive.

If you need some inspiration for Halloween decor. I like #5 (gasp!), #12, and #17, but they’re all pretty awesome. You?

The art of not taking things personally.

What is compassion fatigue?

These are so true. Adult problems we were not prepared for.

Around the blogosphere

How To Organize Your Gmail (To Get To Inbox Zero Faster).

This is how I feel about vaccines (without the swearing LOL).

10 Ways to Be More Confident at Work. Phew, some good advice I needed to hear.

How to Eat Like a Normal Person.

Craftiness/DIY

Modern Free Printable Calendars for 2022.

7 Free Printable Labels to Print at Home.

8 Modern Fall Tablescape Ideas.

For my runner friends

How To Improve Your Breathing Technique While Running. (This is for you, Tanja.)

How to Pace Your Fastest Half Marathon. I took a few of those things to heart for my last half marathon (even though my training hadn’t been ideal), and it worked.

How to increase running speeds without injury. Now, those are some great tips. (Also, simply expect it to take a while.)

Deliciousness

I definitely prefer making my own “fast food”. Try these 15 homemade fast food options.

Detox Crockpot Lentil Soup.

For this winter: low-carb casseroles.

The Complete Beginners Guide To Serving Size.

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September Link List

September 16, 2021 filed under: link love

Around the Interwebs

If you click on one link today, click on this one: Facts are facts. (I looked up the numbers. They’re legit.)

There is such a thing as too much free time.

Talk to your partner about the mental load.

What it means to hold space for someone.

Around the blogosphere

10 ways to make friends as an adult (when the pandemic is over, ha).

Tiny Ways to Simplify Your Life.

What you need to know about investing, retirement planning, and more.

How to organize your phone. I think I should be doing some of this.

Craftiness/DIY

Pumpkin decorating ideas – how fun!

Ready for fall/ 5 Free Fall Embroidery Patterns.

For my runner friends

Excellent post by my blogging friend Kim. Who’s your real competition?

The Relationship Between Physical Exercises and Students’ Academic Performance. My dad, a retired P.E. teacher always stressed the importance of sports as part of the curriculum. Unfortunately, P.E. has become the stepchild in school settings, although it’s so important.

What do YOU think about when you’re running?

Deliciousness

I just baked this German Plum Cake and you should too (before plum season is over).

Healthy Snacks For Athletes.

Next vegetarian dish I want to try: Coconut Curry Lentils.

One Pot Summer Vegetables with Sausage and Potatoes Skillet.

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August Link List

August 23, 2021 filed under: link love, lists!

Around the Interwebs

How to stop people-pleasing.

I’ll go look at this article when I complain again about having no space in the kitchen. Tiny organized kitchen.

U.N. climate change report sounds ‘code red for humanity’.

Let’s talk about financial wellness.

Is it safe to plan fall international travel?

The Problem We’re Now Facing With WFH.

Around the blogosphere

How To Live Your Own Life + Be True To Yourself. Some good tips.

I appreciate that Beth posted a good reminder. We all need to hear it.

Would you rather be cut off or stuck in? That’s a very good question.

Craftiness/DIY

A Massive Crocheted Canopy Provides Shade for a Shopping District in Malaga. Wow.

Free Vintage Canning Labels.

For my runner friends

How To Keep Your Phone Safe While Running. How do you carry your phone when you run?

What is RPE in Running?

How to stay cool exercising in the heat.

Deliciousness

Grilled Scallops with Lemon Aioli and Arugula.

I want to make this lemon blueberry bread.

Coffee with some chocolate biscotti sounds perfect.

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July Link List

July 29, 2021 filed under: link love

Around the Interwebs

Why the two-party system is effing up the U.S. democracy. So what are we going to do about it?

Let’s call it what it is: a climate emergency.

Do you realize these are signs of privilege?

Facts that could save a life. Good to know, I guess.

Time blindness exists. This explains a lot, doesn’t it?

How to search through Instagram comments.

Finally, a Secretary of Interior to be excited about again.

Cancel Amazon Prime.

The high cost of vaccine hesitancy. Interesting take. While it doesn’t make sense to me personally, “for the willfully unvaccinated, it may be easier to accept the preexisting risk of contracting Covid than to embrace the small but unfamiliar risks posed by the vaccines.”

What vaccinated people should really know about their risk from the delta variant.

Around the blogosphere

The squiggly line effect. I absolutely believe when Kath says that “maintaining a healthy weight is not solely ruled by a mathematical formula that you must adhere to perfectly every day”.

Oh, so cozy. 15 Decor Ideas for Small Outdoor Spaces.

I liked that my friend Kate shared how she takes breaks during the remote workday.

Simple tips for a healthier life.

Craftiness/DIY

DIY Plant Markers

Summer Dollar Store DIY: Macrame Hanging Shelf.

So cute. Felt Outer Space Hanging Mobile.

For my runner friends

I currently don’t listen to Ali’s Podcast as often as I used to, but I’ll definitely listen to her interview with Peloton instructor Matt Wilpers. I love his classes and coaching style!

I am pretty boring when it comes to how I wear my hair for running, but I like these 5 Simple Summer Hairstyles for Runners.

Time Vs. Distance – Should you Run in Minutes or Miles?

What are The Main Differences Between Running and Jogging?

Deliciousness

I’d love to make my own fresh gnocchi sometime. These sound so good: Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi.

I’ve been cutting peaches wrong my whole life. How about you?

Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Milk Bread. Mmmh!

I love me some Lemon Zucchini Bread.

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June Link List

June 17, 2021 filed under: link love, lists!

Around the Interwebs

If humans were perfectly rational creatures, we would be able to calculate the costs and benefits of every activity well enough to accurately weigh the value of everything we do against everything else we could have been doing. Why do we spend time on things we hate?

Sleeping in a treehouse is on my bucket list.

We should give out more compliments. Here are 99 compliments you can give (that are not about appearance!).

Real-Life Cheat Codes. Very much agree with #1, #8, #12, and #27, need to practice #18, using #31.

The age of reopening anxiety, or “relearning how to socialize”.

The tyranny of time. A new way to think about the clock.

The Instagram Memorial of Anthony Bourdain.

So much truth though. 15 shower thoughts to break your brain.

Eight secrets to a (fairly) fulfilled life. What do you say?

Related to the previous article, one of the most fundamental yet still under-appreciated truths of human existence: Everybody is totally just winging it, all the time.

Around the blogosphere

What is plant-forward + why it’s the next best thing. I think I’d like to move toward a plant-forward diet, but I won’t give up on meat or dairy completely.

How to support small businesses without spending a penny.

Some great tips to live more environmentally conscious. Zero Waste on a Budget.

I tried all of Trader Joe’s coffee so you don’t have to. (We tried our fair share of TJ’s coffee – we regularly buy the Fair Trade Organic Bolivian Blend and Jon likes to keep a jug of the (regular) Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate in the fridge for a quick iced coffee.)

Here’s another article ranking Trader Joe’s coffee beans.

Craftiness/DIY

Such a pretty summer decoration. Paper Honeycomb Suns.

26 ways to decorate a plain tote bag.

For my runner friends

How long should you train for a race? Laura shares some guidelines.

Did you know 28% of runners began during the pandemic? So that means I was cool before the pandemic started (ha!), but hey, I welcome every single person to the running community! It’s amazing to have you!

5 reasons to become a morning runner. I agree with all of them 100%.

How to find your sweat rate (and how to determine how much to drink).

Deliciousness

Simple, but useful food hacks. Some of these are so clever!

Ten shortcuts for better cooking.

Summer Smoothies. A great way to start your day during the warm months of the year.

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May Link List

May 19, 2021 filed under: link love, lists!

Around the Interwebs

Interesting, but controversial take. What do you think? The Liberals Who Can’t Quit Lockdown.

Languishing vs. flow. Do you know the difference?

Missing hiker found safe after posting a photo of his feet. Amazing story.

At what age are people the happiest?

I am childfree by choice, but because of circumstance. Doesn’t matter. These things all apply. 10 women who are childfree by choice.

A once-in-a-lifetime chance to start over.

Around the blogosphere

How to break up with your phone. I am trying to implement some of these habits, e.g. I don’t have notifications turned on for anything but texts and calls, and I use the don’t disturb mode.

Welcome to the social media panopticon. Worth your time.

5 ways you can use your phone to improve your mental health. I am good at number 1.

The pandemic isn’t over yet. I feel Angela on this.