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March 16, 2022

Current Favorite Pens 2022

Current Favorite Pens 2022! Can you believe the last time I shared my favorite pens was in 2018? Time sure does fly! Since then, my handwriting has greatly improved and I have added a few more winners to the collection.

Let’s dump out my pen case!

These are my Current Favorite Pens!

LISTS

March 14, 2022

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 11 in 2022

Hello, MONDAY!

How’s daylight savings going for you? I’m thrilled we are entering a new season soon. Time to start working on my Spring Bucket List for 2022.

I did meal prep this weekend! YAY

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Meal prep included:

roasted sweet potatoes
washed lettuce
black bean enchiladas
black beans
ranch dip
celery
meatless meatloaf
roasted almonds
kiwi iced tea
orange juice
fruit salad

Let’s figure out what our Intentions are this week. Here are mine:

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my everyday life, Photography

March 13, 2022

My Everyday Life Week 10

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 10

Happy Birthday, CASEY!!!!!!!!!!!

Love language dinner.

Self-care rituals.

LISTS

March 11, 2022

I LOVE LISTS

Drone photography is pretty incredible.
Common mistakes to avoid while using an air fryer.
The science & history behind cardboard.
I want to do some grayscale watercolor paintings.
Drawing with thread.
What is the actual flavor of bubblegum?
Vintage photos of people reading.
Tattoos of scientific studies are very cool.
Daydreaming of a wood-paneled beach house.
Oooh this honeybun cake looks amazing.
I’ve only lived alone for 3 months my whole life.
What happens when actors get too aroused during intimate scenes?
I can’t wait to explore SF gardens this spring.
Relax with videos of jellyfish. Mesmerizing!
My new favorite incense. It smells so good.
I love this idea of a meal in a jar- curry noodles!
Watching Amy Sedaris on Letterman was always my fave.
Photos of life in Ukraine during the war.
Cute sunnies: one / two / three / four
Why your pandemic fatigue is at an all-time high.

If you want to do some meal planning this weekend, my new printable will help! I laminated mine so I could easily fill it in each week without reprinting it. If you don’t have a laminator, you can use a protective sheet and write on it with one of my favorite pens!

recipes

March 9, 2022

Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette

This Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette has been included in #shutterbeanmealprep several times and I always get requests for the recipe. It’s a good one too. It’s a vinaigrette that will make you want to have a salad.

The secret behind the creaminess is soaked cashews. They get blended with shallots, balsamic vinegar, a touch of dijon (I used grainy!).

It definitely gives me an old-school Italian restaurant salad vibe.

It’s so good, I have thought about drinking it…

LISTS

March 7, 2022

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 10 in 2022

Hello, MONDAY!

I can’t believe we are 10 weeks into this year. Whoa. The weekend was filled with baseball, basketball, a block party and we celebrated Casey’s birthday. Baseball tournament meant no time for meal prep. Womp womp! We are about to eat birthday some cake so I am going to keep this short! Let’s figure out what our Intentions for the Week are!

Here are mine: