Yes, schpeel is a word. I looked it up. It’s a word according to Urban Dictionary and I use it a lot.
So here’s my schpeel…. in random order of course.
God is good. He’s answering a lot of prayers, in fact He’s answering immediate prayers. What does that say? That there is power in PRAYER!
Second chances. There are always second chances. If there is a vision, a dream, an inspiration, a hope, there are second chances. The hubs is getting a second chance at healing his knee. We go in for another round of PRP treatment this Monday!! It’s all in that second chance plan, right?
My parents sold the house I grew up in. They move down to Austin tomorrow! They’ve been in that house for almost 30 yrs. and living in Dallas for over 45 yrs. It’s sad to see my childhood house empty, but we are looking forward to having them down in Austin full time. Plus now we can steal their food, right? jk.
Friends…. I’ve got creative friends. Friends that uber talented and want support each others passions. Like this girl, who I hired to make my new Healthy Bites logo(s). I cannot say enough Calee, a creative genius who can read my mind. She is a professionally trained graphic designer who’s working towards her MFA in graphic design while designing, writing and marketing by day at a local university.
Here’s a little preview of her work.
Email me if you want her rates, or just check out her blog!
Speaking of bites, I’m staying busy and therefore not really posting as much. Oh well, it’s all about balance, right?
Here’s a new vegan bite made with pea protein.
Apricot Cinnamon Vanilla.
And then there is other food. Let’s just say I’ve been cleaning out our fridge each night with a hot podge meal.
Can you even tell what that is? Ha! It’s Taco Tuesday.
- sprouted corn tortilla
- organic chicken sausage
- egg
- almond cheese
- sautéed vegetables
- buttered brussel sprouts (cause who doesn’t put brussel sprouts in tacos, right?)
- cultured organic sour cream
- chili powder
Yep, oddly delicious.
Alright, enough of my schpeel, it’s your turn.
Schpeel something!
Cheers,
LC
p.s.
I’d like to put together a post/collage of people enjoying Healthy Bites. If you have ordered from me and have any pictures, please send them my way. Would love to share! Just email cottercrunch (at) hotmail.com. Thank you Tianna for this marvelous idea! See, another creative friend.
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Those vegan bites look so good! I’m not vegan but I might just have to make them
danielle @ Clean food creative fitness recently posted..WIAW and ….It’s a Food Holiday!
I’m not vegan either but i do make them for clients. They are delicious, the pea protein worked!
aww you are too sweet! I’m glad that you like them. I guess that means I’m cool to blog about them? kidding. I want the whole package before I do that!
Glad you’re having fun in the kitchen!
Calee (@chimes) recently posted..Humpday Blog Love: The Lean Green Bean on Banishing Negative Self-Talk
of course!!! go for it. Making your healthy bites this weekend. Any requests?
It always makes me smile to read a new post from you! So so happy to hear the hubs is getting a second chance. I think life is all about second chances. I am crossing my fingers it goes well.
The new healthy bites look delicious as always.
it makes me smile to hear from you!! So grateful! <3
I so wanna try your Healthy Bites SO SO badly!!
God is good in the midst of everything in our lives girl
love ya!
Allie recently posted..There is a time to breathe fresh air right?
oh yes m’am! thank you for that reminder. And yes, you need to try healthy bites. we should arrange that!
O I would LOVE to arrange something!!!
Allie recently posted..There is a time to breathe fresh air right?
we can talk. you need some healthy bites. xxoo
God does answer prayers in odd ways. but none the least it works. Now, if he could just please work with the car insurance company for a speedy transaction.
Love the new healthy bite flavors and logo. Both look great.
And yay! on your family being closer soon enough.
Christine @ Oatmeal Bowl recently posted..Cheryl Brost: Inspiration for WIAW #Crossfit
i’m sayin a little prayer right now for that car insurance! let me know if it works. hehe
Oh I know how it feels when your childhood home is no longer in the family. But that’s so wonderful that your parents will be closer! Yay for Taco Tuesday! Love the new logo designs too.
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Another Two-a-Day on Taco Tuesday
i knew you would appreciate taco tuesday. I also added in some tempeh for me! Reminds me of you every time. And the chioldhood home, well that’s just a weird feeling. LIke i am a real grown up now. ugh.
That taco tuesday dinner had me droolin when I saw it on instagram! I bet y’all had a major yum-fest with that!!
Alexandra recently posted..A Day in the Life [WIAW]
girl it was. and i really enjoyed the brussel sprouts. haha, for real!
HA! I love that you put brussel sprouts in your tacos!! That sounds pretty genius if you ask me
ALSO, those apricot bites look delish!! I cannot WAIT for our order to arrive, hopefully today!! SO needed!! PS. I’ll send you some pics, most of mine don’t have me in them tho – do you want faces in the pics? And when do you need them by? 
Jess recently posted..On willing it (13), visualizing it (13+)
Send me a picture of you and jo with healthy bites if you can. I would love to have your beautiful faces seen with them. And no rush!
there is absolutely power in prayer – something i always need to remind myself of! i’m so happy to hear things are going well! those tacos look amazing by the way!
Ashley @ My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries recently posted..WIAW #42: Food + Fitness
God wants us to not give up on his promises, prayer helps keep me focused, ya know?
I definitely believe in the power of prayer friend! It is immensely helpful no matter what you are going through and gives you peace of mind and spirit for that matter
. I think I’ve already said the new vegan bites look good & I so need to put in a new order. I’ll email ya. I didn’t take any pics w/ the other order… sad face LOL but I enjoyed them haha regardless 
. Thanks for the post & good luck to you & your hubs on his second chance 
next time take a pic, would love to see your face paired with them. And yes, total peace with prayer! well said. xxoo
oh i’m so happy that your parents will be close by for you and james! family is sooo important and i love living so close to mine! (btw, my aunt from austin was just in cali visiting … time for me to visit her!)
those healthy bites look delicious and i’m THRILLED you liked the idea of the collage!
teabagginit recently posted..WIAW Pantry Scrapings
i am excited too! although it will be so weird without a house in dallas. sad. COME VISIT ME!! PLEASE!
LOVE the Healthy Bites montage idea
Yummo…. it WILL make me get food envy though.
Lou recently posted..Bean Sludge – just believe.
please move here and help me with healthy bites! Can you bribe viper?
1. Prayer is SO powerful!!
2. YAY for your parents moving by you!! How exciting
Allie recently posted..Rough trip home
i think they will like being close to everyone now. YEA!!
LOVE the idea of pictures of Healthy Bites for a post! Jess and I will take some this weekend in Maine and send them to you!! I love this message too, yet again. So true! As for your parents, that is awesome news!!
jobo recently posted..On tragedy and resilience.
yes!! i can’t wait to have a picture of you two on there. FUN! SPokesmodels!
Ha! I made a “pizza” once – on a brown rice tortilla with zucchini nooch “cheese” – at a friends house and topped it with brussels sprouts. I swear, you are my food twin.
Katie recently posted..Never a dull moment
yes, i keep telling you that. food and gut twins. bwahahaha
p.s.
today i mixed that cultured sour cream with wasabi mustard and a little brewers yeast. Placed it on top of chicken sausage…. AWESOME!
Aaaa! I am almost out of healthy bites but I have a couple left so I will try and get a pic in there for you.
I am jeal that your rents are moving to Austin. I wish I was moving there too. It seems like such an awesome place. I try to get my parents to move here all the time but they haven’t warmed up to the idea yet. Ha!
I love the new logos!
My schpeel is that my car was towed today. Lame but its happened before so I was super fast about getting it back and moving on with my day. Also hit up Preview a fabric show that has all the latest fabrics coming out. Its always fun. hhmmm that’s about it but loving my new Crazy Sexy Diet book. You should totally read it. I think you would like it.
Sarah recently posted..NYCRUNS Firecracker10k
OH Please do!! take a picture in one of your skirts! and yes, i need to get the CSD book! i’ve heard so much about it.
I am not vegan but it all looks so good & love the logo!!!
Jody – Fit at 54 recently posted..Almost Wordless Wednesday-Happenings in the Gym – Rock the Weights!
i am not vegan either, but i like to make these for my clients who are. pretty tasty too!
Love this post, because God is so good! Glad you are seeing some answered prayers. Praying for healing for your husbands knee.
Beth @ Miles and Trials recently posted..Trail run and Bike shopping
oh thank you beth! we appreciate all your prayers!
You are awesome. That is all.
I weirdly really really enjoy cleaning out the fridge! It’s a fun challenge for me as to how much random stuff I can throw together. LOVE IT woman and I will send you a picture of me and healthy bites. Is there a deadline? XOXO
She Rocks Fitness recently posted..Yes It’s Another WIAW…ALREADY!
yes! and take a picture in your sherocksfitness shirt too!! love ya!
Amen! God does answer prayers. I need to keep reminding myself of this as I am in a season of waiting. SO glad your parents are joining you!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..WIAW #8
yes! and these prayers are after 1 yr and a half of praying. diligence, yes? waiting, yes! it’s worth it! xxoo
So happy to hear that your parents are going to be close to you!! I know Dallas is only a short drive away from Austin – but it’ll be amazing to have them in the same town =)
And so thrilled to hear about James. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele @ nycrunningmama recently posted..Posterior Pelvic Pain
thank you michele. we appreciate all those prayers, more than you know!
Loving the look of the Healthy Bites logo! I still need to order them! Which do you recommend for a newbie?
Laura @ LauraLivesLife recently posted..WIAW: (Not) My Birthday Weekend Eats
a variety box is always a good start!
ya!! so excited!
The logo is cute! Ugh, between you Kristina and Heather…I HAVE to have taco Thursday! Looks so good! I’m glad James is on the mend! I always send my thoughts and prayers to you two!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) recently posted..Being Thankful…
how fun that your parents are moving to be close to you guys! i am happy for you and happy that you are working on a logo
healthy bites are taking off and i can’t be more happy for my friend.
kalli recently posted..Vegan Greek Salad
oh i am hoping it all comes to fruition soon! been good busy, ya know? maybe then i can afford a ticket to CA to see you!
Yay for the fam moving to Austin!! so awesome (and I don’t call it stealing their food, I say “Mom, I’m going grocery shopping in your cupboards now”)
even better, is PRP. It helped the first, time, myabe another session will take it down for good this time. I just know it’s going to get fixed, and he will come back stronger than ever.
Bre recently posted..motivation monday…
he was supposed to get a second shot before new zealand but our schedule got this best of us, so this is soooo good! cross your fingers!
oh they are all crossed and my toes too!! soo good.
Bre recently posted..motivation monday…
Those vegan bites look amazing! I hope you have the recipe written somewhere!
Charissa recently posted..Mocha Manipulation Smoothie
not yet! but i do sell them. I should share the recipe, shouldn’t i? hehe
I know the vegan bites will be good, but there’s just something about your flavors that use the whey… so good!
you can use the photos I took last year, I’ll email you the link. I could do another photo shoot for you if you need one…
Kris recently posted..cherry pickin’
i adore you. and basil of course.
Great idea for your healthy bites post! They look so awesome. That is so exciting your fam will be moving near by!! I’m glad things are going well with you right now!
Lisa recently posted..WIAW #16
it will be good to have them so close. But i do feel way to grown up. haha.
Oh…. prayer. So so powerful. So glad to hear about James and his knee. I can’t imagine my parents selling their house. That must be so weird, but so glad they’ll be close to you. It’s all about stealing food from their pantry. Ha. Miss you friend! Glad you’re keeping busy and the new logos are awesome!!! I need to find those pictures of the boys with their healthy bites.
Kristin @ STUFT Mama recently posted..Survival Skills, Self Sabotage and a Giveaway
oh i think i have one your pictures with the kiddos. Send me more if you can. Miss you! You amaze me each day with all you do, and with such a beautiful smile.
amen amen amen.
Miz recently posted..Breaking down breakfast.
Do you ship to Canada?! I want all of your healthy bites!
Kierston recently posted..High On Bikram Yoga: 5 Reasons to Love It!
love loveeeee your healthy bites logo! she did such a fabulous job
such great colors too. yay & apricots are so tasty! i think its so bitter sweet about your parents selling the house you grew up in – but like you said benefits of stealing food! woo hoo!
i think i might bribe them to take me to whole foods first! ha
HB – how exciting! WOW, that makes it even more official-official.
Austin is an upgrade – how great for the fam:) Good luck with the moving.
And prayers to the treatment, hang in there I know it’s for the long haul but you are both endurance athletes!
Nichole recently posted..Today’s Motivation: Apply Yourself
Mmm the vegan bites look sooo good! Obviously I am not a vegan, but there are plenty of people I know that are and would love something like this, and I would too of course, but you know what I am trying to say
Tessa @ Amazing Asset recently posted..WIAW- Doing It Anyway
i’m not vegan either , but i make these for my vegan clients and i have to say, theyre pretty tasty! good combo, ya know?
Was just praying for you and James last night wondering how you were doing. I am so glad to hear that God is showing you His divine power and love!
How awesome to have your parents down your way!! That added support will be so wonderful! BTW, that meal looks kinda like what we’ve been eating around here. Tomorrow is grocery shopping/payday, halleluiah!!
Nicole
Nicole recently posted..And the Winner Is…..
will go to the store for me too? haha. and nicole, i adore you. Your prayers are not only felt, they are heard! thank you!
I am loving the design for Healthy Bites!! The apricot vanilla flavor sounds absolutely amazing too. It’s great to hear that James is getting a second chance, I’m praying for that knee!!
Tara recently posted..Blueberry Greek Yogurt Pie with Love Grown Granola Crust
thank you tara! your prayers are working! how are you healing? feel free to email me!!
I like your Optimism. As a gal that has chosen to stay away from organized religion, I often find that religious pick me up I need from your blog. Yay for the hubs and a second chance. Sorry about the childhood home but having your parents near is awesome. I’m pushing 40 with a family of my own, and still take food from my mom’s house
this means more than you know! I appreciate you sharing that with me. And i hope we can continue to share.
p.s.
Glad i am not alone with the stealing parents food. haha.
So happy business is flourishing for you and loveee the look of the new designs and logo too! Keeping busy, that’s a good thing!
katie @KatieDid recently posted..Java Almond Butter
yes a very good thing! how’s your summer friend?!
That’s awesome that your parents are moving closer! I can understand the bittersweeness of it, though. When my parents move (from my childhood house) I’ll be a bit sad, too!
Paige @ Running Around Normal recently posted..Thursday Things: I Realized…
i know, they just left today! it’s sad. but i guess it is part of growing up, right? bummer
love the new logos! and Taco Tuesday is the best.
Alysia @ Slim Sanity recently posted..happy hour, arms & abs
totally! taco tuesday is a must in TX! haha
Mmm… Taco Tuesday sounds amazing! I love when we do tacos – so delish!
Rach recently posted..Oreo’s Birthday Details!
totally! it’s a weekly must!
the power of prayer is ROBUST! Makes me feel so good to know others feel and believe the same. I’m sure after I get my order of healthy bites I will have plenty to say…I will be in touch!
Cinnamon @ eatpraytri recently posted..Guess what?
oh bummer!! i thought they would come today! keep me posted, k?