June 26, 2024

Build a Better Binder Workshop

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

Let’s Make Binders Together!

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

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.

You’ll learn how I organize my favorite recipes, create 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.

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.

Let’s Make Binders Together!

LISTS

June 24, 2024

Intentions for the Week

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!

my everyday life, Photography

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?

Breakfast sandwich for husband.

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

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

With less distractions….

LISTS

June 21, 2024

I LOVE LISTS

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

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

LISTS

June 17, 2024

Intentions for the Week

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!

my everyday life, Photography

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!

I am art.

A cute ass card from Helen Jane!

Leftover ahi tuna turned into hand rolls.

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

I shared my Favorite Gardening Tools this week!

Wisteria is growing wild.

We’ve been sleeping together all week.

Went to get new tires.

Met some bulldogs in the process.

We now own paper plate holders. Perfect for outdoors.

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

Husband breakfast.

Looked down while drinking coffee.

Head rest.

Working on it.

Casey made fried rice.

Wednesday was full of creative expression.

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

Ginger ale ice cubes.

So many textures.

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

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

Tri-tip night.

Baby!

DAD!

IN MY FRONT YARD!!!

My uniform.

Caught them being good.

A new visitor!! She matches me.

Casey has named her Laney.

Been doing morning pages in the garden with coffee.

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

Tuna salad at my desk.

This is the BEFORE.

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

Bougs!

My new favorite pen!! Pentel Sparkle Pop!

Went to West Coast Craft Fair!

Met a crow.

Sampled pens!

Hung out with Cam & Neiley.

Found little moments of quiet.

Eye candy everywhere.

Above too.

The displays!

And message throughout.

Sometimes the King is a Woman 😉

What makes a true friend.

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

Week 24 in 2023

Week 24 in 2022

Week 24 in 2021

Week 24 in 2020

Week 24 in 2019

Week 24 in 2018

Week 24 in 2017

Week 24 in 2016

Week 24 in 2015

Week 24 in 2014

Week 24 in 2013

Week 24 in 2012

Week 24 in 2011

LISTS

June 14, 2024

I LOVE LISTS

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

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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.