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December 24, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 51

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 51

Morning magic on my kitchen counter. 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Real magic. 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

And then this beam right on my fridge. 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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December 22, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

Is it Worth the Work? i love lists // tracy benjamin shutterbean.com

I LOVE LISTS

  1. Winners of landscape photographer of the year. 
  2. Smart cleaning tips from a school cafeteria worker.
  3. The opposite of design fails.
  4. One day I will go to Alaska.
  5. Stories to spark your wanderlust.
  6. How to ripen a banana fast. 
  7. How to soften brown sugar.
  8. A notepad I need.
  9. Facts about American Girl Dolls!
  10. Strategies for scheduling PTO in 2024.
  11. People share their beautiful old house photos. 
  12. How Pantone became the global authority on color. 
  13. Self-checkout still has a long way to go.
  14. Funny homemade Christmas cards from the past.
  15. If you wanna do some shopping, here are my faves! 
  16. Eggnog packaging collection.
  17. How eggnog became a holiday tradition.
  18. The world’s busiest flight routes this year.
  19. I love window seats.
  20. Dolphins are pure magic.

Start the new year with Intention! 

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. 

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

Intentions for the Week Planners are back in stock. They’re designed to be started/stopped at any time.

You fill it in! 

Intentions for the Week Planner by Tracy Benjamin- Find more in here etsy.com/shops/thehandwritingclub

Also! 

The Food Journal- by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com & The Handwriting Club 

I have more food journals if you’re looking to start the new year with a good habit!  The Food Journal was my first on my weight loss journey. It always helps me slow down when I make the time to check in with myself. It helped me learn how to trust that I know how to nourish myself. 

My Everyday Life Week 44 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Join me in self-reflection next year. Let’s work on our Currently Workbooks together! 

Have a great holiday if you also celebrate Christmas! xo

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December 20, 2023

Gluten-Free Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

Gluten Free Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies are made with a combo of oat, almond and gluten free flour! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

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?

Gluten Free Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies are made with a combo of oat, almond and gluten free flour! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

They’re incredible.  IN-CREDIBLE.

Gluten Free Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies are made with a combo of oat, almond and gluten free flour! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

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

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. 
 
tracy illustration long hair
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. ✨️
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December 18, 2023

Intentions for the Week

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

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

 

My Everyday Life Week 50 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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! 

My Everyday Life Week 49 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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.

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December 17, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 50

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

Detour because LIGHT! 

My Everyday Life Week 50 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Morning meditation after dropoff.

My Everyday Life Week 50 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Grateful for a different start to the day.

My Everyday Life Week 50 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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

My Everyday Life Week 50 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Meal prep this week! 

My Everyday Life Week 50 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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December 15, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

Thank you for not going anywhere. // I love lists

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. Photos that show the isolation of a big city.
  2. What to do when you don’t celebrate Christmas.
  3. The best places to stargaze in the U.S.
  4. My mom used to make sherbet punch.
  5. Movie facts you might not know. 
  6. The best places to rent tools & equipment.
  7. Sparkle: bodysuit / joggers / maxi skirt
  8. What a sweet idea!
  9. Meticulous mini buildings.
  10. Pretty paper portraits!
  11. Time travel- Christmas store fronts in the 1960s.
  12. Ina talks about why did didn’t have kids.
  13. The best streets for Christmas lights in the U.S.
  14. The origin of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
  15. Grubhub reveals the trendiest foods in 2023. 
  16. Best Fast Food Items in 2023.
  17. Lost Christmas specials from the 1980s.
  18. On the wishlist: Fuji Instax Mini Camera
  19. Gift a non-alcoholic gift set. 
  20. 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! 

tracy illustration long hair

My Everyday Life Week 46 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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!