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April 27, 2026

Intentions for the Week

 

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 18 in 2026

Hello hello! Happy Monday. We made it to Week 18. How are you doing? Did you have a good weekend? Did you take good care of yourself? 

I did a light meal prep this weekend, which included my favorite:

Sol Food Chicken /Pollo al Horno is an amazing baked chicken dish with oregano and garlic. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

 Sol Food Chicken

This weekend I also added a new dance video to my favorite workouts:

 

 

Here are my Intentions this week!

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April 26, 2026

My Everyday Life Week 17

My Everyday Life Week 17- Here’s what this past week looked like: 

 Got my mammogram this week! Everything is OK. YAY. 

My Everyday Life Week 17 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Checking in with my Hobonichi! 

Hobonichi Cousin- Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean/The Handwriting Club

Worked at the Larkspur library.

Got my own study room for an hour. That was fun.

My Everyday Life Week 17 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Looking at a sunset through an office window. 

My Everyday Life Week 17 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Art time on my deck with Neiley. 

My Everyday Life Week 17 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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April 24, 2026

I LOVE LISTS

I love lists // shutterbean//hobonichi cousin by Tracy Benjamin

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. How basketball filming happens with rollerblades.
  2. I want to see a golden print in person.
  3. Things organized neatly.
  4. Let’s learn about Route 66. 
  5. The best foods at Ikea.
  6. Let’s get lost looking at liminal spaces. 
  7. What are heirloom seeds?
  8. Bodega cats of NY.
  9. Here’s a good kitchen makeover.
  10. We used to picnic in cemeteries.
  11. I want to lounge on my deck in this stripey beanbag.
  12. Time travel: vintage photos with people & their dogs
  13. For the Val Kilmer fans.
  14. How these 55 popular songs got their names.
  15. This studio space in Milan is full of whimsy. 
  16. Do you use Apple Reminders? I forgot it existed. 
  17. What’s the best way to store asparagus? 
  18. Which reminds me- I love Asparagus Soup!
  19. I love looking at the trees in architecture drawings. 
  20. If you need meal prep inspo, here’s my Pinterest board.

May include: A black card with the text "MOM YOUR-SELF!" in orange, yellow, and purple lettering.

Need a pep talk? Here are some of the things my Mom used to say when I needed a pep talk. I turned it into a postcard pack- Mom Yourself

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April 20, 2026

Intentions for the Week

 

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 17 in 2026

Hello hello! Happy Monday. We made it to Week 17. This weekend was a busy one. We had junior prom, a baseball game at Oracle Park, an art hangout, and a ton of house chores, including weed whacking.  I didn’t do meal prep, but I did clean out the fridge and make a grocery list. Hooray.

Here are my Intentions this week!

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April 19, 2026

My Everyday Life Week 16

My Everyday Life Week 16- Here’s what this past week looked like:

Big week! Last night, Cooper’s baseball team played at Oracle Park again.

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

It was a long night! We lost 🙁   LOOK AT ALL THE SEAGULLS! 

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

There was a rainbow around the sun in the city yesterday.

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

Baseball ready.

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

 

Went for a walk. 

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

A photo walk! 

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

Walked around our old neighborhood.

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

The city is full of things to take pictures of. 

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

Shadow play.

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

JUNIOR PROM also happened this weekend. 

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

My baby is getting so grown! I wish my Mom was around to see it. 

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

Casey made himself sandwiches while watching the Masters. 

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

I did meal prep! 

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

Catching up on my Tiny Little Joys.

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

What I worked on during Practice Pages this week! 

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

My Spring collage kit came in handy 😉

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

Stumbled upon a vignette. 

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

Hike with Lisa and Neiley.

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

Last week. 

Meal prep helped make this salad. 

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

We had a puffy cloud day. 

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

Rainbow hour. 

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

Huggy included. 

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

Behind me while working: 

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

Plant sale at Indian Valley! 

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

I got some elderberries to grow! 

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

Our loot! 

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

Find the cat

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

Hung out at The Hivery this week.

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

A good sign, huh?

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

So good to see my friend Kebby!

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

Recipe testing black sesame lattes! 

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

Game in Novato.

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

I picked a zinnia.

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

It’s on my kitchen counter now.

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

Happy Birthday, Camden!  

I went through my Mom’s calendars to see her entries. 

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

I am going through a salami sandwich thing…

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

L. 

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

Proof of salad.

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

I shared this Creamy Beans & Greens recipe this week.

Creamy Beans & Greens is a cozy, budget-friendly vegetarian dinner made with white beans, garlic, and leafy greens in a simple creamy broth. Easy pantry ingredients and perfect for weeknights. From Shutterbean.

My first passionfruit flower!!! 

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

Satisfied a brownie craving.

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

Sun spot.

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

SHE SLEEPS UP THERE

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

Laundry time.

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

Look what’s outside my window!!!

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

MORE OF MY EVERYDAY LIFE WEEK 16: 

Week 16 in 2025

Week 16 in 2024

Week 16 in 2023 

Week 16 in 2022

Week 16 in 2021

Week 16 in 2020

Week 16 in 2019

 Week 16 in 2018

Week 16 in 2017

Week 16 in 2016

Week 16 in 2015

Week 16 in 2014

Week 16 in 2013

Week 16 in 2012

Week 16 in 2011

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April 17, 2026

I LOVE LISTS

hobonichi cousin by Tracy Benjamin of The Handwriting Club

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. Kids weigh in on whether social media is harming them.
  2. Bummer to hear about old Kindles. 
  3. A brief compendium of medical quackery.
  4. Instant espresso, ranked.
  5. I could live in this dress all summer long.
  6. Iconic cafeteria food from the 90s. 
  7. Look at this dream home in Oregon. 
  8. You can buy clothes & props from Sex in the City.
  9. Do you have any sidewalk joy near you?
  10. Chores you need to do once a year. 
  11. Movies with the best cinematography of all time. 
  12. Look what this artist does with graph paper. 
  13. What guests notice when they use your bathroom.
  14. Do you remember these discontinued drinks from the 90s?
  15. 100 most common stereotypes the world can’t shake.
  16. Inspiration to downsize and live in an ADU. 
  17. This makes me want to do some paper marbling again. 
  18. When life gives you limes, make sparkling limeade.
  19. When life gives chefs crappy lemons, they use preserved lemons. 
  20. Weekend Reading: The World’s Worst Assistant

 

Need a kick in the pants to get some project done this weekend? Here’s some Spring Cleaning inspo! 

Practical spring cleaning inspiration to help you reset your space and create a calmer, more supportive home base.

Spring Cleaning Inspiration

 

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April 15, 2026

Creamy Beans & Greens

Creamy Beans & Greens is a cozy, budget-friendly vegetarian dinner made with white beans, garlic, and leafy greens in a simple creamy broth. Easy pantry ingredients and perfect for weeknights. From Shutterbean.

If you’re eating your feelings and want to feel pleasantly full while the world is falling apart, this pantry-staple gem of Creamy Beans & Greens helps. 

Creamy Beans & Greens is a cozy, budget-friendly vegetarian dinner made with white beans, garlic, and leafy greens in a simple creamy broth. Easy pantry ingredients and perfect for weeknights. From Shutterbean.

It’s made with white beans, jarred marinara, garlic, and a big pile of arugula. 

Creamy Beans & Greens is a cozy, budget-friendly vegetarian dinner made with white beans, garlic, and leafy greens in a simple creamy broth. Easy pantry ingredients and perfect for weeknights. From Shutterbean.

We finish with extra Parmesan and a soft scoop of ricotta on top. It’s cozy, budget-friendly, and exactly the kind of simple meal that helps take the edge off the day. Leftovers are great for breakfast the next day, topped with a poached egg! 

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