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February 20, 2026

I LOVE LISTS

Hobonichi Cousin/ Tracy Benjamin The Handwriting Club

I LOVE LISTS

  1. Superbloom sweeps Death Valley! 
  2. Animals with funny names. 
  3. Haircuts that went wrong. 
  4. Olympic mind hacks. 
  5. Lego put out a Monet set! 
  6. I love looking in artists’ homes. 
  7. Have you tried the viral cheesecake hack?
  8. Why do bagels have holes? 
  9. I definitely want to make potsticker rice bowls!
  10. The 25 best movie monologues. 
  11. Time travel: New York, 1950s
  12. I knew Reese’s didn’t taste the same. 
  13. Turkeys vs. UPS driver
  14. I want all the knitwear in this Etsy shop. 
  15. Most memorable happy meal toys. 
  16. Data analysis of women’s sizing.
  17. My favorite journaling supplies are all here! 
  18. Hidden labor from women in modern literary masterpieces. 
  19. Forests in Europe that are out of a fantasy novel. 
  20. Need some vitamin C? Try this citrus smoothie bowl. 

 

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February 18, 2026

Sparkling Limeade

Homemade Sparkling Limeade with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. A bright, sweet-tart citrus drink and easy dupe for Sol Food sparkling limeade.

You would think that after all of these years blogging (19!), I would have posted a recipe for Sparkling Limeade before. Nope. In all of the years of blogging, I have made:

Homemade Sparkling Limeade with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. A bright, sweet-tart citrus drink and easy dupe for Sol Food sparkling limeade.

Sol Food (the same place that makes my favorite chicken) makes an incredible limeade that pairs well with their food. I usually cut it with more sparkling water because I don’t like it toooooo sweet.  This has been a great addition to my weekly meal prep. It helps us bypass buying soda, and that’s a huge win for me! 

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February 16, 2026

Intentions for the Week

 

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 8 in 2026

Hello hello! Did we survive the weekend? Mine started with my talk at the Pacific Art League, followed by dinner with friends. I went on a day date with Casey in Petaluma. We went antiquing. Went out to lunch, came home, and made dinner. Yesterday I hosted Self Check In, worked on collage kits (coming soon!), and did a small meal prep after cleaning out the fridge. It was a FULL weekend, and Cooper has no school today, so hopefully we will do something fun together. 

Here are my Intentions for the Week: 

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February 15, 2026

My Everyday Life Week 7

My Everyday Life Week 7- Here’s what this past week looked like:

I gave my talk this week at the Pacific Art League! 

My Everyday Life Week 07 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

It was so fun! 

My Everyday Life Week 07 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I enjoyed meeting yous! 

My Everyday Life Week 07 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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February 13, 2026

I LOVE LISTS

Hobonichi Cousin- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com/The Handwriting Club

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. A roundup of vintage ads to remind you that times have changed!
  2. Umm. YUM!! Brownie Pudding Cookies
  3. Old-timey ice skating photos. 
  4. Time travel photobooth style. 
  5. Imagine swimming past this statue. 
  6. RIP James Van der Beek. 
  7. I want to make a junk journal like this. 
  8. What are the most educated states? 
  9. Why lunch should be your biggest meal of the day.
  10. Most romantic proposal spots in the world. 
  11. Imagine going to this doctor’s office. 
  12. I want every single one of these cat tins. 
  13. Some people think in words. I do sometimes. 
  14. Imagine climbing a snowy mountain in a corset. 
  15. A simple way to enhance your steak.  (butter is involved)
  16. What store-bought soups are nutritious? 
  17. This dog took a photo every time he got excited. 
  18. Here are some reasons to kiss more. 
  19. I didn’t know some of these Apple Watch fitness features. 
  20. Weekend reading: Fawning

 

Local friends!

TONIGHT, I’ll be speaking at the Pacific Art League Speaker Series this Friday, in Palo Alto.

Here’s their website.

Friday 02/13/26

6 PM-7 PM $20

In this talk, I’ll be sharing how handwriting, routine, and creative practice became my way of slowing down, tuning in, and documenting life with intention. I’ll talk about Shutterbean, The Handwriting Club, and my Currently workbooks, and how all of it grew from a simple desire to show up creatively on a regular basis.

If you’ve ever wondered how creativity and routine can live side by side, this talk is for you!

Check out @pacificartleague for more info!

Valentine's Day Recipes to Woo Your Boo! Tracy Benjamin from Shutterbean.com shares her favorite recipes to make for loved ones!

Valentine’s Day Recipes to woo your boo. 

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February 9, 2026

Intentions for the Week

 

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 7 in 2026

Hello hello!

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Local friends!

I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the Pacific Art League Speaker Series this Friday, February 13, 2026, in Palo Alto.

Here’s their website.

Friday 02/13/26

6 PM-7 PM $20

In this talk, I’ll be sharing how handwriting, routine, and creative practice became my way of slowing down, tuning in, and documenting life with intention. I’ll talk about Shutterbean, The Handwriting Club, and my Currently workbooks, and how all of it grew from a simple desire to show up creatively on a regular basis.

If you’ve ever wondered how creativity and routine can live side by side, this talk is for you!

Check out @pacificartleague for more info!

Also! Valentine’s Day is this Saturday. If you are looking for some menu ideas, I’ve got you covered. 

Valentine's Day Recipes to Woo Your Boo! Tracy Benjamin from Shutterbean.com shares her favorite recipes to make for loved ones!
 

Valentine’s Day Menu Ideas!  

 

 

Here are my Intentions for the Week: 

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February 8, 2026

My Everyday Life Week 6

My Everyday Life Week 6- Here’s what this past week looked like:

Making Valentines with MC & Neiley.

My Everyday Life Week 6 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I made a glorious mess! 

My Everyday Life Week 6 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We use my typewriters.

My Everyday Life Week 6 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I got to cross another item off my bingo card! 

My Everyday Life Week 6 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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