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November 6, 2023

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week Workbook by Tracy Benjamin now on sale!

Intentions for the Week- Week 45 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends!

We went out to dinner in the city over the weekend and taught a zoom class with Helen Jane!  It was a busy weekend but I was happy to wake up to a brighter morning this morning. For the past month + it has felt like waking up for an early flight. 

Let’s get into it! Here are my Intentions for the Week.

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November 5, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 44

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 44

Cooper’s LOOT! Will this be his last year trick-or-treating?! 

My Everyday Life Week 44 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

My hair was long enough for BRAIDS so I could do Wednesday Addams this year!

Casey made me a skull and pin for my costume with his 3D printer.  YAY. 

My Everyday Life Week 44 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Cooper was the PB to a PB & J costume. 

My Everyday Life Week 44 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Handed out candy at Neiley’s! 

My Everyday Life Week 44 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

She made her infamous pumpkin which I ADORE. 

Snackage!

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November 3, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

Do the Job Right! I love lists // shutterbean

This is my 400th LIST!!! Thanks for all your support over the years! 

I LOVE LISTS

  1. Some creative Halloween costumes this year! 
  2. See also: celebrity costumes this year.
  3. Next year I’m gonna get a wig from here for Halloween.
  4. Cooper’s been begging me to make caramel apples.
  5. Maybe I’ll make these cookies with his caramels.
  6. People need to learn how to disembark a plane.
  7. I need to make these cheesy potato stacks soon! 
  8. I love looking at old kitchen gadgets. 
  9. Amazing sweaters:  one / two / three / four 
  10. These paper flowers are amazing. 
  11. What’s the shelf life of Halloween candy?
  12. Victorian women dressed up as witches. 
  13. Oddly terrifying photos.
  14. Why you should take Jan 8th off this year. 
  15. Why do some male lions lack manes? 
  16. Do you scoop out your bagels? 
  17. How to sleep on a couch without hurting yourself. 
  18. The history of the ampersand. 
  19. 50 drawing prompts if you need inspo! 
  20. Some ingredient substitutes if you’re in a pinch! 

 

Thanksgiving Prep/Planning Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com/The Handwriting Club

I am hosting a Thanksgiving Meal Prep popup with my friend Helen Jane on

November 5th – 9:30 AM-12 PM PST.

If you need extra support in organizing and making holiday magic, we are here to give you some of our hot tips from many years of experience! Here’s more info! 

 

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November 2, 2023

Currently October 2023

Currently October 2023- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Currently October 2023

October went by faster than usual. I made a video of my pages in my Currently Workbook!

 

Currently October 2023- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I printed out a photo of pumpkins and colored it in with colored pencils & brush pens.

Currently October 2023- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I also covered the pages with black gesso (my favorite!) and added stickers of the date.

Currently October 2023- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Let’s get into it! 

 

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October 30, 2023

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week Workbook by Tracy Benjamin now on sale!

Intentions for the Week- Week 44 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends!

This weekend we had guests. My brother and sister-in-law spent the night. We went to Cooper’s football game. We made a dump run (always the best!) and I did meal prep. 

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Let’s get into it! Here are my Intentions for the Week.

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October 29, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 43

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 43

Project inspiration day with MC! 

My Everyday Life Week 43 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We went to the SFMOMA.

My Everyday Life Week 43 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

What an experience! 

My Everyday Life Week 43 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Capturing the capture! 

My Everyday Life Week 43 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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October 27, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

My Everyday Life Week 41 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. Memes to remind of you of the good ole days! 
  2. Why is it called the placebo effect? 
  3. Pen pals meet each other in person after 43 years! 
  4. Robin Williams’ SF home is for sale.  My mom always loved pointing it out.
  5. Holy smokes! I had no idea Michael Caine is 90!
  6. These retro motor lodges are worth a road trip.
  7. Orange juice is now a luxury item. I feel like chips are too…
  8. Here are a few Halloween myths. 
  9. What’s the best way to store potatoes?
  10. A man describes what dying felt like.
  11. How to use google to fact check images. 
  12. I’d love to live in a mid-century modern home. 
  13. Google maps is getting better with AI.
  14. Are you cleaning your kitchen cabinets wrong?
  15. Ideas if you’re serving a vegan at Thanksgiving.
  16. This pumpkin dutch baby looks amazing! 
  17. Early holiday deals on Etsy!
  18. Time travel: Women posing in front of TVs in the 1960s.
  19. Weekend baking: Persimmon Bars with Lemon Glaze
  20. Weekend reading: The Woman in Me

Thanksgiving Prep/Planning Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com/The Handwriting Club

I am hosting a Thanksgiving Meal Prep popup with my friend Helen Jane on

November 5th – 9:30 AM-12 PM PST.

If you need extra support in organizing and making holiday magic, we are here to give you some of our hot tips from many years of experience! Here’s more info! 

Restock alert! I have more food journals in my Etsy shop. Thanks so much for your support. I’m so glad that it’s helped so many of you on your nourishment journey.

I shared my current favorite pens on The Handwriting Club! Go check it out.