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April 10, 2023

Intentions for the Week

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 15 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends! Cooper has this week off and we were in Carmel over the weekend. I didn’t get to do my Sunday rituals. Womp womp womp. We had a nice time though and that’s all that matters. 

Anywho! Here are my Intentions for the week!  

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April 9, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 14

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 14

Walking on the beach in Carmel with my boys. I should start saying men…cuz LOOK AT HOW TALL COOPER IS. 

My Everyday Life Week 14 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

=)

My Everyday Life Week 14 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Beach things. 

My Everyday Life Week 14 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I love seaweed texture. 

My Everyday Life Week 14 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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April 7, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

All I want is a place for everything and everything in its place- I love lists - Shutterbean- The handwriting Club

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. Some good news stories to lighten your heart. 
  2. Clean these things when you get to a hotel/rental.
  3. I love when people alter thrift store paintings. 
  4. Let’s look at old photos.
  5. Dear Future Child —- I wrote this to Cooper before he was born.
  6. I wonder what it’s like sleeping here if your flight’s delayed.
  7. A look at fallout shelters from the 50s + 60s.
  8. This rotating camper looks so cool.
  9. This makes me want to draw dotted lines on chalkboards. 
  10. I bet these blossoms are so beautiful in person.
  11. All about matzo! 
  12. I went down a Pee Wee Herman art rabbit hole on Etsy this week. 
  13. The most popular song from each month since January 1980.
  14. Son helps recreate his father’s modeling photos.
  15. How capicola became gabagool. 
  16. Everyday items of the past that are no longer used.
  17. 100 years of Disney video montage.
  18. How the statue of David draws admiration & controversy still.
  19. What’s GenZ’s favorite snack?
  20. Every fast food restaurant’s preference of Coke vs. Pepsi.
  21. I need more mess baskets. 
  22. I need a reason to wear a dress like this. 

 

Are you free April 21-23?

I am attending  this Forage Workshop with creative mavens Alex Cole & Meghan Marsh King  in Sonoma Friday April 21- Sunday April 23 
There will be foraging, painting & writing. I am really excited about it as I am desperately needing to refill my creative battery. If you’re interested in attending, they have offered my readers a huge discount if you want to join in the fun.
 
Use code: FRIENDSWHOFORAGE for $500 off the cost.
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April 5, 2023

Currently March 2023

Currently March 2023- -Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Currently March 2023

March was packed with lots of stuff and RAIN. Lots of rain. So much rain I thought I was living in Oregon again.  Not seeing a clear sky will take the life out of you. Whenever we had a break in the rain and the sun started to shine,  I was once again reminded of how fueled I am by the sun.  This is my 43rd Spring in this body and I am always in awe of how the light changes at this time of year. Seeing the light still out at 7PM brings hope. That and all of the random new plants that have grown on our hill because of all of the rain. 

My Everyday Life Week 11 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Another thing to note- I’ve been on a health journey for about 10 months now and in March, I hit a weight loss milestone- 40 lbs.

 I also went through kind of an ego death as a food blogger because of it so that was interesting. It’s been a lot of work and I’m starting to write about it.

Currently March 2023- -Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

My monthly printable helps me track my exercise! Here’s what the first three months of the year have looked like. 

This month I worked on my Currently Workbook on a live Zoom call. It was fun!

If you want to join in on the next one, sign up for my newsletter and you’ll be notified! 

Currently March 2023- -Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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April 3, 2023

Intentions for the Week

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 14 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends! Started the weekend with a live Zoom call for the Currently workbook. Gave a presentation to a PEO meeting and my boys had another baseball tournament. I introverted at home and caught up on a bunch of housework and reading. I also knocked out my Sunday To DO list!   YAY!  I didn’t take a pic of my meal prep, but here’s what I did. 

Meal prep this week includes:

Anywho! Here are my Intentions for the week!  

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April 2, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 13

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 13

Solo adventure to the beach to get some fresh air. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I needed to waves to reset my brain. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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March 31, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

I will not let you live small! // I love lists Tracy Benjamin of the Handwriting Club

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. Photos of Mt. Rushmore under construction.
  2. Wow. I will be better at washing my fruit. Geez.
  3. It’s totally common for kids to watch two videos at a time now. 
  4. This must be fun to experience in person.
  5. What are some storytelling lessons from Succession? 
  6. Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about saffron. 
  7. See also: Instant Pot Saffron Risotto
  8. Funny evolution memes.
  9. Things that can ruin your garbage disposal. 
  10. Things you can do with dryer lint. Who knew?!
  11. Let’s look at 20th-century architecture photos. 
  12. I am fascinated by former inmate stories.
  13. How noiseless props are made for movies. 
  14. Let’s read about 2023 grocery/food trends.
  15. Movie adaptations that were better than the book.
  16. I walked through the hills of Cinque Terre in flip-flops.
  17. A luxury lakehouse inspired by Minecraft.
  18. I am very excited to see a Freaks & Geeks reunion of sorts.
  19. If you need bedroom inspiration.
  20. Weekend reading: The Trauma Response is Never Wrong
  21. This pep talk generator print is cute.
  22. I have more food journals in the shop! 

 

My Everyday Life Week 8 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com
 
Looking to build your creative practice? 

Let’s have an art date TONIGHT! 

Bring your Currently Workbook  + join in on my live Zoom call! 
 
Here’s the info: 
Friday- March 31, 2023
5:00 PM-6:45 PM PST 
 
(scroll down to find the class. sign on through the alchemy app or website. It will give you a zoom link! xo)
 

Are you free April 21-23?

I am attending  this Forage Workshop with creative mavens Alex Cole & Meghan Marsh King  in Sonoma Friday April 21- Sunday April 23 
There will be foraging, painting & writing. I am really excited about it as I am desperately needing to refill my creative battery. If you’re interested in attending, they have offered my readers a huge discount if you want to join in the fun.
 
Use code: FRIENDSWHOFORAGE for $500 off the cost.

Also!

The Handwriting Club

I have a substack- The Handwriting Club. 

This week I shared the story about the last piece of mail I sent my Mom.