crystals Archives - Whitney Victoria

Happy Monday morning!

I’m all about the Christmas vibes already. Got my first holiday Starbucks cup of the season and felt like a tiny child, ready for Santa.

I’ve been meal prepping for the holidays, all geared up to bake all the recipes I can.

I’m in love with these flowers I got at the farmer’s market for $5! They’re cute and just what I want to see when I walk in the front door.

Let’s start things off fresh with some fall-inspired breakfast treats. I wanted pancakes, and I wasn’t feeling my protein versions. They are great most of them time but really don’t compare to the real thing. However, I didn’t feel like eating the original, white flour recipe that only keeps me full for about an hour.

Fuji apples make me drool. They’re always so sweet and crisp and I wanted them in breakfast.

Oh, and I had some brown rice flour I’ve been meaning to use up so they just so happened to be gluten free and fabulous.

These pancakes are soft and fluffy and are the perfect recipe to prep the night before for a Fall brunch or prep for the week’s breakfast like I did. I loosely based mine off this recipe.

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes – Gluten Free

Makes about 6 pancakes

1 cup brown rice flour

1/2 cup almond milk

2 eggs

1 flax egg (1 tbs ground flax seed soaked in 2 tbs water – takes about 90 seconds)

1 tablespoon melted coconut oil

2 tsp honey – I used raw

1 tsp cinnamon

1 chopped apple – I like keeping the skin on but you could peel it!

Whisk eggs together with flax egg
Add milk
Add in melted coconut oil
Add honey, salt, and baking soda
Whisk in flour until there are no lumps
Cover bowl and refrigerate at least an hour or overnight
Spray pan and cook on stovetop at medium heat, flipping once.
Enjoy topped with sliced apples, 1 tsp butter, and 1 tsp maple syrup per 2 pancakes.

This same recipe would be great with blueberries or chocolate chips too! Let me know if you try them, please!

What are you favorite pancake mix-ins?

~Whitney Victoria

It’s okay. I ran today. That’s what I need to share with you guys. It’s tough to convince yourself after weeks (possibly months…whoops!) of not running that it’s a good idea again. I had this moment sitting at my desk that I just knew I needed to get outside. My gear was in my car so I headed to my first choice trail. I always carry pepper spray on the paths and don’t wear headphones. I have more control over my thoughts without music blaring in my ears and I like to be aware of my surroundings. It was just 2 miles but I felt alive and accomplished afterward. Something that helps me with motivation and protection on a regular basis is tigers eye. So….

I’m back with some crystal clarity.

Tigers Eye has been one of my faves when I was little and had a rock collection. There are a few types but I’m mostly referring to the most common today Golden Tigers Eye. It’s goldish brown and has a stripe running through it that looks like the “eye of the tiger.” It’s mystical. That stripe seems to move with the light.

I wear this bracelet probably 5-7 days a week. My mom made if for me and I love the energy infused in it. It’s a little reminder I’m strong and protected everytime I see or feel it.I thought it was a good choice to highlight this stone in October because this month is about stepping into your greatness and getting clear on your true desires.

Tigers Eye

Quick Stats:

Element: Fire
Astrological association: Capricorn
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Message: Embrace your personal power
Properties:
- Good luck
- Protection
- Clarity and inner focus
- Courage and determination
- Prosperity

I love this description. I want to be a Radiant Warrior.

Here’s more insight from Energy Muse.

Use Tiger’s Eye healing properties to focus on your prey, form your strategy of attack, and wait for the perfect moment to pounce. Tigers might be the largest feline in the world, but they still allow lions to be kings of the jungle. Channeling a powerful medicine, Tiger’s Eye crystal healing properties teaches us to live with integrity by encouraging the balance of power. Instead of competing with others to stay on top, Tiger’s Eye allows us to climb that career mountain and aim for the stars on our own terms.

This stone is straight up fierce and I need a little of that in my life. I didn’t realize until doing some research for this post how closely the stone’s name is tied to the animal. I have gained an even greater appreciation for it now. Tigers are so mysterious and beautiful, stalking their prey, waiting for the perfect moment to pounce. They’re rare and terrifying and captivating. Now, you don’t have to “believe” in crystal healing to get something out if this. Maybe you want some new style ideas. I picked a few tigers eye pieces that inspire me.