March 18, 2019

Intentions for the Week

Happy Monday!

This weekend was a busy one! We were away overnight and came back last Sunday morning. Casey spent the afternoon making stuff in his workshop, I worked outside in our yard while Cooper was at the movies with Pop Pop. I’m starting the week off with a cleaner inside of my car and a trunk filled with stuff to donate. Feels good to do some spring cleaning already. I did an informal meal prep last night to clean out my fridge before I made my grocery list for the week. I love the creative challenge it brings me every week.

Also!

I’m on day 3 of using this water bottle.

I love it because it has a marker for what time I should drink water by- 7 am to 9pm. It’s very motivating! I love being able to check in on my progress throughout the day. It keeps me accountable.

Time to figure out my Intentions for the Week!

my everyday life, Photography

March 17, 2019

My Everyday Life: Week 11

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 11

The sun is out! Spring is on its way!

Sending out magic this week. Thank you for the food journal orders!

I’ll have more in the shop soon!

My friend Sonia has the most beautiful driveway.

My wedding flower.

My pen pal Christina from Kansas sent me $5 for coffee in one of her letters. Her intention was to buy me coffee!

I forgot I had it in my wallet and used it.

My almond milk latte cost $5 exactly!!! Thank you, Christina. That was a magical moment.

Excited about my new shoes.

LISTS

March 15, 2019

I LOVE LISTS

Can clearing clutter help you lose weight? I think so.
Everyone around you is grieving. Go easy.
This is my Pinterest board that inspires my creativity.
What I’d like to eat for St. Patrick’s Day.
Use this gif to breathe better.
How to Marie Kondo your personal relationships.
I used to watch Rosie when I came home from school every day.
I LOOOOOOOVE looking through retro health food cookbooks.
I never even thought about what all the nighttime bathroom visits do.
This bowl of goodness is something I’d eat every day of the week if I could.
I enjoyed reading through Lindy West’s Beauty Uniform.
People are rethinking the idea of open floor plans.
Clothing goals: Modern Hippie
This must be really cool in person.
How to schedule your day when you work from home.
Mark Twain had a thing for cats.
Why digital detoxes don’t work.
Hotels that failed. #7 made me LOL.
Things cut in half. Whoa.
Convertible backpack research: one / two / three / four
Technology plays a big role in children’s mental health.

Butcher Box (the monthly meat delivery service we’re using right now!) has a new promo this month. 2lbs. ground beef FREE for LIFE! You’ll get that with every future shipment (for free!). Your future self will be happy you’ve got stuff in the freezer to pull from when you don’t feel like cooking. TRUST ME.

Oh, and there are few spots left for my Food Photography Workshop in Santa Fe in May. Thank you to the people who signed up to play so far! I can’t wait to make photos with you!

Inspiration

March 14, 2019

How to Work Your Way Out of a Food Rut

I have been through several food ruts in the past year (hello, grief!) and I thought I’d write a post that will help me when I need help again. See also Keeping Creativity Alive.

OK, here we go.

Hello, Tracy. I’m glad you’re here. Here is:

How to Work Your Way Out of a Food Rut.

First, you must interview yourself. Ask yourself the following questions.

How do you know you’re in a food rut?

and

Why are you in a food rut?

Right now, you know when you’re in a food rut when food isn’t exciting.

You’ve been eating the same thing, you’ve lost your ooomph in the kitchen and have no idea what to cook/eat.

YOU ARE BORED WITH FOOD and the pace of the internet and this idea of making NEW! EXCITING! GROUNDBREAKING! recipes can take the fun out of eating/cooking. The kitchen needs cleaning (AGAIN) when you cook and sometimes you just can’t add that to your plate after working all day (sometimes in the kitchen). Having to feed two other people who have different tastebuds/likes/dislikes can feel uninspiring. When you’re trying to be healthy and good food choices, it can be so difficult.

How do you work your way out of a food rut?

MAKE CHANGES!

Remember what your Mom always used to say:

Shock your system by making something new.

LISTS

March 11, 2019

Intentions for the Week:

Happy Monday, friends!

We are on the 11th week of 2019. Let’s get into it. I just typed 2018. I really thought I would be over that by now! This weekend I had time with friends, we had my brother in law spend the night and my family came over for dinner last night. The weekend blew by so fast, I’m wishing for one more day. We were supposed to be away for baseball but the weather got in the way, so it was nice to have so many impromptu adventures in the weekend. Plus, having company over made us clean the house at warped speed together and for that I am grateful!

Oh! And while I have your attention, here’s a quick reminder that I’m teaching a food photography/food styling workshop in Santa Fe in May! There are a couple of spots left if you’re interested! Check out more info here.

Sunday Meal prep will help us make some healthy lunches things week. Here’s what I made after I cleaned out my fridge yesterday:

Meal Prep this week includes:

cut up celery
turkey white bean chili
tuna salad
instant pot applesauce
radishes
rice
cooked chicken
maple olive oil banana bread
lettuce
meatballs
cornbread (do you have a good cornbread recipe??!)
cut up carrots

Let’s take a look at my Intentions for the Week!

Intentions for the Week:

laundry
finish up tax stuff
order more books
grocery shop
send out the last batch of food journals (they’re sold out!!)
track what I eat in my food journal
prep for conference call
catch up on social media
work through inbox
make a new recipe/post
clean up office
research travel to SF
trip to the post office
get exercise/go to the gym
hike with Casey
drink enough water
write a few letters
wear my FitBit and track steps
keep organized with my bullet journal
pull cards and work in sketchbook
carve out time for brainstorming
work in the yard
date night with husband!
delete photos on the phone
research Italy trip
get enough sleep
finish online class

Last Week’s Intentions:

~~laundry~~
~~post Currently February wrap up in my Currently workbook~~
~~have a date with the calendar~~
~~grocery shop~~
~~celebrate Casey’s birthday/make his favorite meal & cake~~
trip ~~to Target/pick up RX~~
~~package up food journal batch. THANK YOU for your orders this weekend! WOW!~~
trip to post office*
~~call doc~~
~~clean out car~~
~~paint nails~~
~~do a facemask~~
~~eat more salads/greens in general~~
~~drink water- this bottle is helping me!~~
~~track what I eat in food journal~~
~~wear my FitBit and track steps~~
~~keep organized with my bullet journal~~
~~pull cards and work in sketchbook~~
~~carve out time for brainstorming~~
make chicken piccata (cooked the chicken in my meal prep!)
~~make a new recipe for the blog~~
~~dinner with friends~~
~~figure out logistics of handwriting workshop for the school auction~~
promote Photography Class in Santa Fe (a few spots left!)
~~work in the garden/get more soil~~
~~exercise 3 times this week~~
~~replace microwave light~~
~~work on taxes/bookkeeping~~
~~catch up on social media~~
try to delete some photos on the phone
~~prep for baseball~~
~~think about what spring cleaning I’d like to get done around the house~~

Pump Jam for the Week:

Mantra for the Week:

I hope you have a fantastic week! If you’re feeling lost, don’t forget to write down your Intentions for the Week! It will help hold you accountable to ACTION!

Sending sparkles,

Tracy