December 20, 2023

Gluten-Free Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

New Post! Gluten-Free Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

Hi, it’s me coming to you with a VERY LASSSST MINUTE (we love those) baking project- Gluten Free Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies! I was feeling a little bah humbug this year about making holiday treats cuz I don’t partake in them much these days (big sigh) but then I saw this recipe from Liz Prueitt (Tartine!) on Instagram and changed my mind. My house needed to smell good.

I mean… I had all of the ingredients (except cardamom!) so why not?

They’re incredible. IN-CREDIBLE.

They’re spicy. They’re just the right amount of sweetness (I cut the icing in half from the original recipe) and I love the texture so much that I want to take a whole stack and bite into them all at once.

For my next trick, I will make an ice cream sandwich with some!

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December 19, 2023

Intention Setting Workshop 2024

I’ve been putting together an Intention Setting Workshop for you with my friend MC! We’ve got so many exciting things planned for this day – art projects, writing exercises, group processing, letting-go ceremonies, and more.

We would love to ring in the new year with you!

It’s coming up! Here are the details:

SELF-CHECK IN: Intention Setting 2024

(it’s an in-person thing)

Saturday, January 1:00PM-5:15PM

CONVERT STUDIOS

306 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 94960

Price: $250

There will be long tables, pens, paper, art supplies, a typewriter, tea, calendars, and MAGIC.

We will map out our goals for 2024 together!

My Everyday Life Week 3 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Buckle up, 2024, we’re coming for you.

My Everyday Life Week 27 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

And we’ve got sparkles. ✨️

LISTS

December 18, 2023

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 51 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends!

Meal prepped this weekend! It rained. Also saw a friend sing live, watched Elf, cleaned the house, worked out, and caught up on sleep. Everyone is getting sick! I am trying to stay healthy. I hope you are too.

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Meal Prep This Week includes:

iced tea

Persian soup

applesauce

polenta

washed lettuce

pineapple (for freezer)

banana (for freezer)

cucumber sesame salad

potato chorizo egg bites

roasted acorn squash

chicken breast (prepped to cook!)

teriyaki chicken

sliced cheddar

I’m hosting an Intention Setting Workshop with my friend MC McDonald, Ph.D. on

Saturday afternoon – 01/06/24

1-5:15 PM at Convert Studio in San Anselmo.

We will be processing the past year and saying goodbye to 2023 together! Let’s get ready to start the new year with intention. There will be paper! There will be pens! There will be lots of tea and your favorite mugs. There will be light!

One last thing!

I am shipping out Currently Workbooks this week! So you can go ahead and get started!

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

my everyday life

December 17, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 50

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 50

Detour because LIGHT!

Morning meditation after dropoff.

Grateful for a different start to the day.

This week! You can read more about my tarot pulling ritual here.

Meal prep this week!

LISTS

December 15, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

Photos that show the isolation of a big city.
What to do when you don’t celebrate Christmas.
The best places to stargaze in the U.S.
My mom used to make sherbet punch.
Movie facts you might not know.
The best places to rent tools & equipment.
Sparkle: bodysuit / joggers / maxi skirt
What a sweet idea!
Meticulous mini buildings.
Pretty paper portraits!
Time travel- Christmas store fronts in the 1960s.
Ina talks about why did didn’t have kids.
The best streets for Christmas lights in the U.S.
The origin of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
Grubhub reveals the trendiest foods in 2023.
Best Fast Food Items in 2023.
Lost Christmas specials from the 1980s.
On the wishlist: Fuji Instax Mini Camera
Gift a non-alcoholic gift set.
Speaking of non-alcoholic, did you see my new shrub?

At the beginning of January, I’m hosting an Intention Setting workshop with my friend MC.

We will process 2023, head into 2024 with intention & send you home with new tools, practices, and a little magic to set you up for a brand new year.

MORE INFORMATION HERE!! Let’s do it together!

I have another batch of Currently Workbooks in my shop. I’ll be getting more Intentions for the Week Planners on the 20th!

Thanks for your patience!

recipes

December 13, 2023

Cranberry Ginger Shrub

This Cranberry Ginger Shrub is a real treat if you’re looking for a mocktail situation this holiday season or if you’re entering the new year alcohol free!

How would I describe it? You know those jars of concentrated bouillon paste? Think that for this shrub concentrate but change the flavor profile to that of kombucha. Take a spoonful and mix it with sparkling water and you’ll think you’re drinking cranberry kombucha.

(I hope you also like kombucha)

Mix it with ginger ale (or better yet, cranberry ginger ale!) and you’ll be shocked there’s no alcohol in it. You can feel part of the party with your own drink!

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December 11, 2023

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 50 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends!

A few things to announce!

I made a time management printable pack!

You too can join binder life! It’s now in my Etsy shop and you can get your calendar situation started at any time!

Also!

I’m hosting an Intention setting retreat with my friend Dr. MC McDonald, Ph.D. on Saturday afternoon – 01/06/24 in San Anselmo. We will be processing the past year and saying goodbye to 2023 together! Let’s get ready to start the new year with intention. There will be paper! There will be pens! There will be lots of tea and your favorite mugs. There will be light!

Details will go out in my newsletter this week. We’re keeping it intimate and local. Please join us!

Look, Mom! I did meal prep.