June 20, 2025

I LOVE LISTS

Have you experienced one of these soda machines? Theyre wild.
What a photographer sees vs. shoots.
Time travel: Club 57 in the 1980s.
I’ve been doing this foil hack for grilling for years!
Let’s look at things under a microscope.
If you need help learning how to cook a steak.
How to pick out a pineapple.
Hello, dream home in Sonoma.
A list of the world’s best restaurants.
Why following our fixations makes our creative work better.
Size comparison photos!
Teaching dogs to communicate with button boards.
Do you kill the spiders in your house?
I bet this lit-up checklist would be very motivating.
Landscaping decisions that affect a home’s value.
Let’s see how we can make dates taste like Snickers.
Movies to watch before your next road trip!
I wish they had elastic shoelaces when I was a kid. They’re amazing.
Picnic Food Ideas and Picnic Packing Essentials
Weekend treat: Cherry Pie Crumble Bars

I’m hosting a Half-Year Reset Workshop on Saturday, June 28th on Zoom!

Together, we’ll:

Reflect on what’s been working (and what hasn’t)
Reset your goals and intentions for the rest of the year
Refresh your systems for organizing time + meal planning
Go over my Sunday rituals that help me stay grounded
Make planning feel fun (not like another chore!)

This is your moment to reconnect with yourself with grace and structure.

Check out my summer bucket list on Substack-

Half Year Reset Workshop 06/28

Hiiiiiii. Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year?

If you’ve been feeling a little off-track, overwhelmed, or just ready for a fresh start, I’ve got something for you!

I’m hosting a Half-Year Reset Workshop on Saturday, June 28th on Zoom!

Together, we’ll:

Reflect on what’s been working (and what hasn’t)
Reset your goals and intentions for the rest of the year
Refresh your systems for organizing time + meal planning
Go over my Sunday rituals that help me stay grounded
Make planning feel fun (not like another chore!)

This is your moment to reconnect with yourself with grace and structure.

I’m here to show you how I turn maintenance into magic. ✨
You’ll walk away with tools to keep yourself accountable, supported, and inspired.

Included in the workshop:
-Downloadable PDF template pack
– Live Q&A
– Playback access to revisit anytime

SIGN UP HERE

Time: Saturday 06/28 11:30AM-1:30PM PST

Cost: $99

(if you’re a paid member on my Substack, there’s a discount code in our chat on Substack)

Can’t make it to the live workshop?

You can still get the tools! My Meal Prep & Planning and Time Management systems are available for download on Etsy, so you can reset on your own time. They can also be turned into digital planners if you’re into that sort of thing!

LISTS

June 16, 2025

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 25 in 2025

Hi hiiiiii! Welcome to week 25! How was your weekend? We had friends over, I caught up on chores, cleaned my car (long overdue) and we celebrated Casey yesterday. I am so thankful my child has such a good dad!

Did you have any time to yourself? (I had a few hours)

Did you get to rest? (We rested yesterday!)

Did you do meal prep? (I cleaned out fridge)

Do you know what’s for dinner tonight?

Need to check in with yourself and regroup to finish the second half of 2025 with intention? Come to my workshop Saturday, 06/28. We’ll check in together. I’ll show you all of my tracking tools (including my Time Management system and my Meal Planning Pack!)

Half-Year Reset Workshop!

20% off for paid Substack subscribers (check our chat for code!) 🙂

Here are my Intentions for the Week:

my everyday life, Photography

June 15, 2025

My Everyday Life Week 24

My Everyday Life – Week 24 | A Weekly Photo Journal by Tracy Benjamin

I gave my Buddha a paint job this week!

I love how it sparkles during golden hour.

Beans seems to like it too.

LISTS

June 13, 2025

I LOVE LISTS

A concert at the Hollywood Bowl looks fun.
I want some cozy cottage vibes.
Speaking of, these kitchens are so charming.
The top three states for retirees.
Orcas Island is on my bucket list for sure.
Let’s learn a little bit about regional soft drinks.
These frosting piping skills are amazing.
Cadbury chocolate bars, ranked.
A tip for microwaving a potato.
This is exciting news for Spaceballs fans.
Is dad a gardener? He might like my favorite gardening tools.
Picnic plans? I’ve got you covered from packing to food!
Cute outfit dress/ heels / sunglasses
Something to ask when you’re buying a house.
I studied Metropolis in college.
Classical art collaged into real life.
A little secret about Trader Joe’s flowers.
This restaurant in Brooklyn has quite a past!
Moodboard: planner life
Weekend reading: Mother Sauce

If you need a boost to get re-motivated for 2025, join me next month for a Half-Year Reset Workshop.

Here’s your chance to pause, reflect, and realign your routines so the rest of 2025 feels more intentional and energized.

Half-Year Reset Workshop!

Inspiration

June 12, 2025

The Ultimate Picnic Packing List

After many years of tinkering, I finally created what I consider the Ultimate Picnic Packing List to reference whenever I pack a picnic.

As always, I separated my list into

Must Haves/ Do You Needs?

If you are planning any type of picnic adventure, go to the START here section of The Ultimate Picnic Packing List!

Uncategorized

June 9, 2025

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 24 in 2025

Hi hiiiiii! Welcome to week 24! How was your weekend?

Did you have any time to yourself? (I did! YAY!)

Did you get to rest? (I could have used more sleep)

Did you do meal prep? (I cleaned out the fridge!)

Do you know what’s for dinner tonight? How about sriracha mac & cheese?

Need to check in with yourself and regroup to finish the second half of 2025 with intention? Come to my workshop Saturday 06/28. We’ll check in together. I’ll show you all of my tracking tools (including my Time Management system and my Meal Planning Pack!)