FindingFaith: The beauty of a Butterfly & Eating Clean: Crepes 2 ways!

Hello beautiful friends!

It's been a crazy week here in Vegas! After thunderstorms and floods, we had a few of the most beautiful days yet. Almost feels like spring! And what better to celebrate than a trip to the Springs Preserve to check out the Butterfly Habitat. A fun little outing with my step daughter and friends. (aka "framily") Here are some fun pics to check out. I also found some pics I took 10 years ago of a buttery release that I did with my step kids. If you ever have a chance, I highly recommend getting your own butterfly kit. Comes with everything you need to raise your own butterflies. Makes for a great experience with your little ones. (Can't believe how tiny my babies were!) Butterflies are one of my favorite little creatures, what a fitting post for "Transformation Tuesday". I found a quote by Maya Angelou recently that sums it up nicely...

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”

#findingfun

I also have an amazing recipe to share with you that I created in my Finding Faith test kitchen. I have ALWAYS loved crepes. I use to make them ALL the time when I was a teenager. I use to use canned cherry pie filling and whipped cream, here I have made it a clean eats alternative. One savory and one sweet. I even used fresh eggs that I get from my neighbors chickens.

#findingfood

Crepes: 1/4 c Brown rice flour, 4 Egg whites, Water 1/2 c, pinch of sea Salt (Add Stevia for sweet). Filing for sweet is 1 c mixed berries, I like to warm them up and add stevia. Then I mixed together a little cake batter flavored protein powder with water and mixed some in with berries and added it on top.

Filling for savory: chicken and broccoli, with yogurt sauce, which consists of 1/2 c Greek yogurt, a little Dill, White pepper, Mint, Turmeric, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Pinch of sea salt, Spice up with tapatio if you like spicy.

The key to crepes is to get the pan nice and hot, spray with cooking spray, pour a 1/4 c mixture into pan and quickly rotate the pan to coat, turn down to low until it starts lifting (doesn't take long) and flip with a spatula. Or, if you are REAL adventurous, flip it right in the pan with a flick of the wrist (fun to try).

Hope you enjoy your week! OH! And speaking of butterflies, I found this online, and thought it was AMAZING! Check it out, you will be in awe!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/25/butterfly-cloud-monarch-butterflies_n_5878416.html

Creatively yours,

Faith

Thrifters Anonymous Link Up! Come Shopping with us at Salvation Army Fall Essentials! 50% OFF day!

Thrifters Anonymous Member of the  Week is Jo of
Memos in Stilettos

Outfit - $14.99, Maxi Dress - Apricot @ Beales - Gift ,Denim jacket - Thrift - $9.99, Shoes -  Ardene - $5.00, Leather Cuff - JackDawe Leather Craft - Gift, Bead Necklace (Around Wrist) - Clothes Swap - $0.00

I was just saying I don't buy maxi's! I am taller and for some reason I stoped liking them but during this trip I got one! Loving this on you and the pattern is great and always cute with a jean jacket!!! Thanks for sharing and you pulled it off love! Don't forget to tag us on Instagram!!! #thriftersanonymous @colorblindblog .If you missed last weeks Thrifters Anonymous you can check it our HERE! Don't forget to subscribe to my Youtube channel where you can go thrifting withe me...I will be updating videos soon!Don't forget to follow me on INSTAGRAM!!! I always try to post some finds out and about when I can...@colorblindblog

So we went thrifting again. haha WHAT A SURPRISE! You can watch us in action below! We found some awesome stuff and everything was 50% off!!! This location may be saturated at this point but we still managed to find some incredible FALL pieces!

I have been eyeing this on TopShops website something similar and was so excited when I saw it only the second time since Edwina had picked it up the first time!

THIS blazer haha I have the exact same one!

LOVED this color!

Indian Inspired!

I liked this top but I could tell EDWINA loved it

SPORTY, VINTAGE, LUMBER JACK CHIC #THISISWHOIAM haha

haha no

Can you believe she found this sign?

Thsi was actuallyreally pretty by Brooke Shields but I didn't end up getting it

and she didn't get this

or this haha

kinda loved this top

we were onesie crazy!

haha

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 What have you guys thrifted lately??? Love you guys! Don't forget to share!
What are you guys looking for for FALL??

#THRIFTERSANONYMOUS 

@colorblindblog @edwina702

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 Now it is you turn!

 If you have a thrifted item, a sale item, or something you can help others save money or time on from this past week, Link up to Thrifters Anonymous every MONDAY and you will have a chance to be featured! Let's be real folks...who doesn't want to see what others are doing to save money, or even how they are letting their creativity amaze us. Oh and not to mention that it's just a cool club and there are no rules, so I won't punish you if you don't want to post my button...I mean it is anonymous right? Thank you and see you every Monday!

Hi, My Name is {Your Name HERE} I am addicted to Thrifting!

Grab a button and come to a meeting!THRIFTERS WANTED

Here is how it works...

• In the "Link it to" section, leave a link to one specific Thrifters Anonymous post from the past week or week prior...doesn't matter...
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  In the "Title" section, tell me what was thrifted cuz you were super excited about your outfit or new couch . An example would be "Thrifted Belt, handmade skirt, & shoes on sale!
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  That's all...and there is no judgement here...everything is worthy...and believe me once you link up you are officially a Thrifters Anonymous Member...FOR EVA..ha ha ok..or as long as I am doing this madness..
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  If you miss the link up or do not have a blog Link up to my facebook and share! I would love to see your finds and meet you!
You can also check out my Youtube channel for Hauls, stylings, and more!

Come grocery shopping with me at Sprouts! #NEVERSETTLE #EATCLEAN

Here it is! My latest Shopping trip to Sprouts! Enjoy! and don't forget to subscribe and like the video if you want to see more! this helps me know what you guys like and helps spread the word! xoxo

YAMS & Sweet Potatoes

YAMS, Sweet potatoes, The great debate continues as to whether they are what they are. I don't care. I like them all. One week its red, the next it is yellow. These things make me happy. I buy about 6 of them to make 3 oz servings I also make about 6 oz servings for the hubby!

White & Red Onions

I LOVE me some onions...sauteed, raw.. The white are great for my tacos and for some of my stir fry meals, and the red are always fantastic on salads..if you simmer the red they get sweet and add a great touch to an indian inspired dish. GET you some onions!

Turkey Breast Cutlets

Well it is official. I love cutlets. 99% fat free these have changed the game for me. I almost over grill them so that I can stick them in plastic baggies and eat them like jerky. You heard me correct. JERKY TURKEY haha Add some Chipotle salsa or seasoning and WOW. ZACKY. About 3 of them is 4 oz. I eat protein with EVERY SINGLE MEAL. 

Sprouts CHICKEN

Well the chicken is delicious. I have to admit I find myself eating it while I am cutting it for prep. 4oz is about what I eat once or twice a day. I use so many spices if you are ever curious you can check out my EAT CLEAN SPICES video and post, but lately Garlic and no salt 21 seasonings from Costco has been hitting the spot. Grill at 450 super hot 4-6 minutes on each side. PERFECTION. I have a whole video on how I grill it all in my EAT CLEAN PLAYLIST on Youtube!

GREEN BEANS

These green beans are so good. and I secretly love the bag they come in. Like I just went picking at the farm. They are crisp, and sweet and delicious. 1 cup is all I need for each meal. I eat these about once or twice a day.

Brussel Sprouts

Now I know some of you have adverse reaction to Brussels...but made properly they seriously are amazing and when you are eating SUPER clean they kinda mimc steak haha sautee those puppies up to a crisp with some olive oil and BAM.

Cucumbers

Enough said. Cut these puppies up and put them in a plastic bag to snack on or mix it up with tomato and some balsamic SO GOOD.

Tomatoes

Well I used to hate tomatoes. But these small ones are my favorite. LIKE CANDY I tell ya ok maybe not exactly but sweet tarte and I eat these every single night. 

Asparagus

Getting lean is one thing but I LOVE me some asparagus and if you are trying to get your stomach flat eat some of these. haha 4 oz with my protein and carb and these are the ticket. If you sautee them with olive oil soo good if you burn them even better. haha

Zucchini

Slice it up and boil it for the week. Then you can take the pieces and sautee them stir fry them or eat them cold...Plop them in a mixer for your protein pancake or waffle..these are great for you and serve as a great veggie that I don't find to be too bloating like broccoli. Sigh.

Avocados

FAT. WE NEED FAT to live. and if I am gonna choose a fat this would be one of them. Now don't get me wrong I would much rather have it with some fresh tortilla chips but right now that doesn't fit into my goals...we shall save that for the cruise I am going on next year haha Take about 1 to 2 ounces at dinner with your salad or add it to a rice cake with tuna for a great snack. Avocados are our friends as long as you don't eat the whole thing with a margarita. haha 

LEMONS

I feel like lemons get neglected sometimes...limes are more fun right haha lemons are so good in our water but even better on some cod or salmon..I love lemon on my tuna avacado and all kinds of salad concoctions..

Cilantro

If you want your meals to taste like you went to Chipotle or your favorite restaurant add some cilantro. with cumin, with hot sauce on my fish on my chicken...SOOO GOOD

SPINACH

For those asking why my pancakes or waffles are green THIS is why I add about 1 cup to the mix. I LOVE spinach. Not only for the vitamins but it doesn't bloat me and I can digest it waaay better then other veggies. GET IT

Spring Mix

I like to add a bit of this to my salads to add some flavor. Makes it a little richer.

Mushrooms

Another childhood nightmare. I HATED mushrooms and now..now I can't make a dish without a little bit...haha I especially love them with onions garlic sauteed.

EGG WHITES

So, yeah I could buy the eggs and crack them and take the yolk out. but lets face it. I AIN'T got time for that and I like the yolk so I would probably try and sneak it into my mix. So I just buy these cartons. 4 egg whites as a rule of thumb to replace any protein. 

EGG BEATERS

So I had to share this the hubby wanted these. They are still ok but they have WAAAY more sodium because they add spices. That's fine but totally unnecessary. I like to add my own goodness.

Eggs

and I do pick up eggs. I try to get free range cage free. 

Peperoncini

I usually buy these in bulk at Costco but they had them. So I bought them. I will sometimes eat them out of the jar. I like peppers. and hot things. haha 

RICE

These Seeds of Change bags of rice are great for on the go or emergency carb intake. I get these for the hubby.they have all kinds!

SRIRACHA

Do I even have to explain this.

Stevia Leaf Drops

umm. These stupid drops have changed my life. I add them to almost anything and without them I feel like it just isn't worth it to eat it. So far I have tried Vanilla cream, Toffee, Cinnamon, and the regular I will be going back for more. 4 drops in my @1stphorm Waffle or pancake and my life is complete. 

Pecans & Almonds

These are my weakness. I eat these like I would chips. HERE is another FAT that is good for ya. But portion them out haha I WARN YOU. about 10 to 15 per serving. :O)

ROTISSERIE Chicken

Emergency chicken is what it should be called. What a great way to get your protein and man does it taste good. THE KEY. DO NOT EAT The SKIN. That is where the fat is...the not so necessary fat. But I will admit it is also where the goodness is at. So choose your fat then be happy with your choice haha The breast is going to be the place that holds the least amount fat haha AIN'T that the truth

THE END. 

About $150 later I was able to get some of the freshest most delicious goodness for the week. I do change it up so come 

Hope you enjoyed the video and my trip! Let me know if there are any questions or what you would like to see next!!! xoxo

#colorblindFIT #shanaemily #NEVERSETTLE 

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