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June 26, 2024

Build a Better Binder Workshop

 

Build a Binder Workshop- Tracy Benjamin

Building a Binder System- with Tracy Benjamin of The Handwriting Club & Shutterbean

Join me next month for an engaging ZOOM workshop where I’ll share my unique approach to organizing binders for both

FOOD + TIME MANAGEMENT.

Here are the details: 

BUILD A BINDER WORKSHOP

Saturday, July 20th

10AM-12PM

$111

(Both my time management & meal prep pdfs will be included and taught in this workshop. Download at checkout! )

Building a Binder System- with Tracy Benjamin of The Handwriting Club & Shutterbean

In the food component, I’ll guide you through my tried-and-true methods for meal planning and meal prepping, demonstrating how to create efficient systems that simplify your culinary life. I plan on showing you my Mom’s recipe binder and how I built mine.  

Building a Binder System- with Tracy Benjamin of The Handwriting Club & Shutterbean

You’ll learn how I organize my favorite recipescreate pantry + grocery lists, and develop weekly meal plans that save time and reduce stress. My practical tips and personalized advice will leave you inspired and equipped to take control of your kitchen with confidence and creativity.

Building a Binder System- with Tracy Benjamin of The Handwriting Club & Shutterbean

The time management portion of the workshop will be equally transformative. I’ll reveal my secrets for breaking down time into manageable, meaningful segments through a series of rituals and tools. The trick to staying on task is to be CREATIVE with time.  
 
 
I’ll introduce you to two of my tried & true time-tracking tools–the Intentions for the Week Planner and my monthly self-reflection practice with Currently Workbook.  Additionally, I’ll guide you through my yearly intention-setting ritual, a powerful exercise that aligns your daily actions with your long-term aspirations.
 
Building a Binder System- with Tracy Benjamin of The Handwriting Club & Shutterbean
 
Throughout the workshop, I’ll inspire you to create your own reference binders, providing you with something tangible to work on and with throughout the year. By the end, you’ll have a clear, organized system for managing your time and tasks, empowering you to lead a more balanced and intentional life.  Take this time to build a binder that will grow & change with you! Leave a trail of magic for your future self. 
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June 24, 2024

Intentions for the Week

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 26 in 2024

Hi hiiiiii! It’s Monday! Did you have a good weekend? 

I shared my Summer Bucket list last week on my substack. 

My boys were in Arizona last week and are home today so I didn’t meal prep. As much as I missed having them around, it was fascinating feeding just myself for a few days. Feeling much better after being sick too. YAY. 

 Here are my Intentions for the Week! 

CONTINUE READING

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June 23, 2024

My Everyday Life Week 25

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 25

Height check!! Pretty crazy, right?

My Everyday Life Week 25 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Breakfast sandwich for husband.

My Everyday Life Week 25 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I am obsessed with pickle seasoning from Trader Joe’s. 

My Everyday Life Week 25 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This week I am working on morning pages. I made a little station to do so.

With less distractions….

My Everyday Life Week 25 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

CONTINUE READING

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June 21, 2024

I LOVE LISTS

How Did You Get Through That? - I love lists// Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. When you should/shouldn’t use AI at work.
  2. What are the best beach towns in the United States?
  3. Do you really need to rinse off rice?
  4. I want a lunchbox tin for picnics!
  5. Look at this pink house in LA! 
  6. Another way you can use your cheese grater.
  7. Let’s read about the strawberry moon.
  8. This flower garden is inspiring.
  9. Ways to save money on a garden.
  10. There’s going to be a sequel to Spaceballs! 
  11. RIP Donald Sutherland.
  12. A few misconceptions of weather.
  13. How Carl Jung inspired AA. 
  14. The history of super glue.
  15. PEZ was invented to curb smoking habits.
  16. The pleasure of being left alone.
  17. I need to add zucchini fritters into the mix! 
  18. This chocolate cherry smoothie looks yum.
  19. I made this cake this week. YUM TOWN.
  20. Urban planning pics.

I’m teaching a binder class next month! We will be building two binders together based on my meal prep/plan pack & my time management system. Let’s get you organized this summer! 

Build a Binder Workshop- Tracy Benjamin

Build a Binder with me!! Saturday July 20 10AM-12PM

I’ll show you how I manage FOOD + TIME 

(pdfs are included in the class!)

I got my Summer Bucket list together- Here’s what I’d like to do:

 

Summer Bucket List for 2024. (more on my substack!)

 

There’s a new episode of Keep Grief Weird!  This week MC and I talk about Disenfranchised Grief- What happens when you have grief that goes unrecognized??    Follow us on Substack! Thanks for listening. 

Leo Zodiac Collage Kit image 2

Have a Leo in your life? Send them a LEO collage kit from my Etsy shop for their birthday coming up. 

 

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June 17, 2024

Intentions for the Week

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 25 in 2024

Hi hiiiiii! It’s Monday! Did you have a good weekend? 

I am getting over COVID right now. Stay safe. Mask up. Wash your hands. 

In other news, SUMMER officially starts this week. I am going to be working on my Summer Bucket List! 

 Here are my Intentions for the Week! 

CONTINUE READING

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June 16, 2024

My Everyday Life Week 24

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 24

Going to be hosting a workshop next month to get you back on track! I’ll send more info in my newsletter this week! 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

I am art. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

A cute ass card from Helen Jane! 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Leftover ahi tuna turned into hand rolls. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

I made another batch of buckwheat pancakes. This time with berries in the batter. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

I shared my Favorite Gardening Tools this week!

Tracy Benjamin from Shutterbean shares her Favorite Gardening Tools!

Wisteria is growing wild. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

We’ve been sleeping together all week. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Went to get new tires. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Met some bulldogs in the process. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

We now own paper plate holders.  Perfect for outdoors. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

The pickle seasoning from Trader Joe’s is my new favorite. I put it on gf wasas with cream cheese. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Husband breakfast. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Looked down while drinking coffee. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Head rest. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Working on it. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

 

Casey made fried rice.

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Wednesday was full of creative expression. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

I did a bunch of research into having a Northern Noder Virgo in the 12th house astrology-wise. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Ginger ale ice cubes. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

So many textures. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

On this week’s episode of Keep Grief Weird, we talk about THE STUFF!  The stuff that you’re left with when someone dies. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

What’s one of my favorite kitchen items that belonged to my mom?  Her peeler!

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Tri-tip night. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Baby!

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

DAD!

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

IN MY FRONT YARD!!!

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

My uniform. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Caught them being good. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

A new visitor!! She matches me. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Casey has named her Laney. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Been doing morning pages in the garden with coffee. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com  

Our Nutribullet is used at least twice a day. I made a triple berry situation.

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Tuna salad at my desk.

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

This is the BEFORE.  

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

With a spray-paint session, here’s the AFTER! 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Bougs!

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

My new favorite pen!! Pentel Sparkle Pop! 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Went to West Coast Craft Fair!

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Met a crow. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Sampled pens!

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Hung out with Cam & Neiley.

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Found little moments of quiet. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Eye candy everywhere. 

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Above too.

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

The displays!

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

And message throughout. 

Sometimes the King is a Woman 😉

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

What makes a true friend.

My Everyday Life Week 24 -Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean.com

Let’s get you back on track! We are halfway through the year. 

Let's Get You Back on Track! - I LOVE LISTS // Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

 

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June 14, 2024

I LOVE LISTS

Let's Get You Back on Track! - I LOVE LISTS // Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. Every woman deserves to go to Summer camp in France.
  2. Cat meme nation.
  3. This chocolate chip cookie delight looks dangerous.
  4. I appreciate other maximalists. 
  5. Crows can count. Counting Crows.
  6. Paper + famous landmarks. 
  7. Old photos of women being naughty.
  8. Quirky casserole dishes- I love hidden images! 
  9. Let’s read some Trader Joe’s history.
  10. How do you get over jet lag?
  11. Video of Tennis balls being made in 1961.
  12. I want to go over to Amy Sedaris’ place.
  13. This is MY NEW FAVORITE FUN PEN!! 
  14. Some movies you probably shouldn’t watch with your kids (yet).
  15. Mustard grilled– try that at IN & OUT. Report back.
  16. We were obsessed w/ recording things thanks to Home Alone. 
  17. Infrared photos fascinate me.
  18. I put together a compilation of cute sundresses. 
  19. World’s largest book sorter.
  20. Did you check out my Favorite Gardening Tools?

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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A post shared by Tracy Benjamin + MC McDonald, PhD (@keepgriefweird)

There’s a new episode of Keep Grief Weird!  This week MC and I talk about THE STUFF that’s left behind. I talk about some of the things I’ve kept that belonged to my Mom that have a lot of meaning for me. Follow us on Substack! Thanks for listening.