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Weekend Reading (New Year’s Edition)

03. January 2013 · Write a comment · Categories: Link Love · Tags: , , , ,

new years resolutions Weekend Reading (New Years Edition)

I like the idea of having one word that you want to live by for the year, a la Clare: Accomplish 2013 & Monthly Goals. Now what should my word be?

I love Elle’s suggestions of choosing mini-resolutions, instead of daunting ones you may never accomplish: Healthier You Mini-Resolution Ideas.

The EveryGirl is another advocate of the dumping traditional resolutions that are bound to fail: Living Well: Ditching Traditional New Year’s Resolutions

But speaking of resolutions, I am a fan of the philosophy of working smarter, not harder. Hence, my interest in My Career Resolution for 2013:  Work Smarter, Not Harder.

From one of my favorites, Yes and Yes: 13 Fresh Starts For The New Year.

And lastly, Angeline shows why focusing on discipline is good if you’re doing it for your own good: Project Discipline.

And a bonus read unrelated to the new year: What I Love About Raleigh, Better not Bigger. Thank you for the shout-out, Mr. Hardison. Go Raleigh icon smile Weekend Reading (New Years Edition)

Weekend Reading [Job Search Edition]

21. December 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Career Development, Link Love · Tags: , , ,

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It’s Friday yet again (pause for cheering) and I have another roundup of links that I’ve compiled throughout the week. Last week freelancing, this week pretty much the opposite- job seeking! But if you’re a freelancer, don’t close your browser yet- many of the same tips and tricks that apply to job searching relate to finding and building relationships with freelance clients.

This week’s star source of inspiration is The Prepary. Founder Jaime had me with the tagline: “Advice for the modern job seeker and professional” and her crisp, sleek website design.

Is December a good time to look for a job? via The Prepary

Weekend Reading {From Cincinnati Edition}

09. November 2012 · 2 comments · Categories: Link Love · Tags: , ,

Weekend Reading {From Cincinnati Edition}
I really relate to Tina’s non-plan. I used to be such a planner in life, but now I’m comfortable seeing what things come my way. It doesn’t mean I have less ambition or drive, it just means I’m not sure of the direction life will take me!

I also relate to these 3 Communications Mistakes You’re Making at Work. My mom used to remind me not to tag a question mark to the end of sentences, because it makes you look less sure of yourself?.

I used to be against mixing sweet and savory together, but now I’m all about it. Case in point: Apple Cheddar Chicken Tartines with Honey Dijon Roasted Potatoes now look delicious to me.

Love these lessons from the Shark Tank: How to Lose an Offer in 15 Minutes or Less.

A really cool example of a business doing good (and I’m sure it will benefit them in the long run- no shame in that): AirBnB Helps Homeless Sandy Victims Find Free Shelter.

Sarah of Yes and Yes always cracks me up. Exhibit A: 13 Things That Are Annoying (Unless You’re the One Doing Them).

And since I’m addicted to soup: Spiced Red Lentil, Tomato, and Kale Soup from Oh She Glows.

And to close: 5 Easy (and Cheap) Ways to Eat Local from The Daily Muse (I’m obsessed).

Several Weeks of Browsing

30. August 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Link Love · Tags: , , , , , ,

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Here’s what I’ve been reading online for the past few weeks:

Classy Career Girl had some great advice on how to follow up with your network. A few great ideas: send them a link or resource, offer to volunteer with them, and send them a link to your blog.

Also for job seekers: CollegeRecruiter shows you how to appear determined, not aggressive and lists some interesting questions you should ask at the end of your interview.

Here are a few recipes that caught my eye: Spinach and feta turkey burgers with sun-dried tomatoes, shrimp and rice casserole, citrus & cilantro quinoa salad, warm quinoa salad with 3-herb green sauce.

I love this simple philosophy on accepting and adjusting when you receive hard news in life and this one on how things could be a lot worse…or a lot better.

Other miscellaneous articles and posts that crossed my path: 25 time-saving freezer tips, how to buy happiness for $5 or less, 20 places every American should see (I’ve only been to five but have a trip to one planned), and Colleen’s funny and relateable piece, “Is It Just Me?”

Weekend Reading

06. July 2012 · 3 comments · Categories: Inspiration, Link Love, Recruiting · Tags: , , , , , ,

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For the recruiting readers: Top 15 Common Talent Sourcing Mistakes and Snag Influence with “Sticky” Recruitment Marketing.

And for employees: Don’t Wait for Layoffs or a Job Search to Update Your Resume. The idea is that during those periods, you’re feeling negative and may forget key accomplishments and skills. Updating your resume periodically ensures that you remember your accomplishments and can highlight them in a beneficial way.

I am definitely guilty of The Busy Trap; how about you? I think it’s partly a by-product of being a Human Services major in college- the program attracted all the students who wanted to save the world!

Here are some inspirational words for your week {or weekend, as the case may be}.

I have become convinced that the writers over at Tiny Buddha send thought waves or probes into my brain every week and then base their blog posts on my thoughts. Here’s what they wrote for me this week {joke!}: When Friends Fear We May Judge Them and Treat People How They Want to be Treated {the new golden rule}.

link roundup for the week

08. June 2012 · 3 comments · Categories: Gluten-Free, Link Love · Tags: , , , , ,

I love this post from The New Professional on doing what you love or loving what you do {not necessarily the same, but also not necessarily mutually exclusive}.

Yes and Yes has become one of my favorite blogs- I love that it highlights interesting topics, stories, and debates and isn’t just a clone of every other lifestyle blog out there. Check out Let’s Stop Pretending It’s Always Easy and On Privacy, Honesty, Other Bloggers, and Oversharing.

Love this post on changing “yes but” to “yes and”

I need to do this gluten-free Raleigh bar crawl {though I wasn’t crazy about Lilly’s when I went}! And speaking of gluten-free, here is a great post from Gluten Free Girl on some of the lessons she learned from traveling gluten-free. On a related note: I bought San-J gluten-free soy sauce packets to take for on-the-go sushi!

I was really moved by The Freedom of Not Needing to Be Right on Tiny Buddha, where the tagline is “simple wisdom for complex lives.”

Have you seen this image? The words that immediately jump out at you are supposed to describe you. I really hope my first doesn’t describe me but my third word was passionate, which I think is fitting.

Props to Heather on what turned out to be an amazing collaborative photo shoot gone right- I love the pictures!

Here’s some great advice on changing your environment in order to change your behavior from my friend Austin, who is currently in Taiwan.

The new Evernote Food might be my new way to track what I order at a restaurant so I don’t forget for the next time I go!

What did you read on the internet this week? 

link roundup for the week

25. May 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Link Love · Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Straight from The Kitchn: the best way to measure fresh herbs.

Allie of Eat Run Read got to attend a fancy dinner hosted Chobani- all the dishes contained the Greek yogurt. Now that is smart marketing icon smile link roundup for the week I may or may not have my own little Chobani posts in the works icon smile link roundup for the week In the meantime, follow my Chobani updates on Twitter!

Still confused about giving up gluten? Here’s a little crash course.

Be careful not to make these 3 LinkedIn blunders when job searching!

From The New Professional- four questions to ask when you’re lacking direction (this one’s for you, recent grads!).

In the mood to shed a few tears? Check out these 75 day-brightening stories of generosity.

I’m going to be the best party guest ever when I show up with these homemade watermelon mojito popsicles! Maybe I’ll bring these bangin’ shrimp skewers too icon smile link roundup for the week

I stumbled across the Happiness Project awhile back and fell in love with Gretchen’s approach to life- she spent a year “test-driving the wisdom of the ages, the current scientific studies, and the lessons from popular culture about how to be happier.” Here are 7 ways she sparks her creativity {I need these when I’m feelin’ uninspired}.

link roundup for the week

19. April 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Link Love · Tags: ,

{Some of these links may seem a bit outdated since I wait until I have a full list until posting!}

Stephanie from Noshtopia wrote a helpful piece on resources to help you avoid chemical cuisine. While I’m not super strict about what I eat, I agree with her philosophy- staying away from “additives, preservatives, antibiotics, hormones, pesticides, GMOs, pink slime and anything not made by Mother Nature” as much as possible!

Along the same lines, I love Allie of Live Laugh Eat’s list of great gluten-free snacks. She makes some important points though, which mirror what I said here: gluten-free doesn’t necessarily mean healthier and most “real foods” are naturally gluten-free.

Being the semi-Jew that I am, I think it’s time for me to learn the ins and outs of making chicken matzo ball soup!

This whole “What Should We Call Me” meme is strangely addicting- and now there’s one for DC anddd one for GDUBS!

In honor of Instagram’s billion dollar deal, check out 10 cool things to do with Instagram. Also check out 10 totally new ways to play with Instagram.

links from around the web

05. April 2012 · 1 comment · Categories: Link Love · Tags: ,

Yet another clever post from Apartment Therapy- this one is 4 Ways to Use Industrial Restaurant Equipment in the Office.

I stumbled across Don’s post, entitled 100 Days at a Startup, on Freshly Pressed this morning. I love the quote he leads with: “You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of shore.”

When I came across yet another great post on The Everygirl- this one is How to Style a Coffee Table- I literally exclaimed “Yes!” out loud {good thing no one else was in the office yet!}.

Read these inspirational words {from Mother Theresa, via Sarah of Everything Fabulous} and these, via Linnie at Large.

Sunday Suppers combines communal cooking + eating in a Brooklyn loft- so cool, albeit expensive!

I can’t wait to try these roasted cabbage wedges, this simple tuna pasta salad {gluten-free of course}, and this smoky white bean chowder!

Any links that jumped out at you this week? 

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