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May 10, 2023

Mother’s Day Things

My Everyday Life: Week 20

Sometimes when I’m in a wave of grief, I start searching for things on my website or photos on my phone because I like to see where technology leads me.  It’s one of my favorite ways to invite magic into my life and BOY have I left a trail of it!

Yesterday I wanted to see what would come up when I searched for “SHUTTERBEAN MOTHER’S DAY” and because I’m definitely missing my mom and my Dad is getting married next week so my feelings are all complicated and confusing. Grief wave! The oldest post I found was on my first Mother’s Day in 2009.  

wednesday!

2009 Tracy had a garden helper! This was her first Mother’s Day! 

happy mother's day!

2010 Tracy had a toddler with squishy fingers.

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May 8, 2023

Intentions for the Week

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 19 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends!

Taught a meal prep class yesterday for Tammi’s Ray of Light Community and it was so much fun. It blew by so fast. I am going to be doing it again in June. If you want to be alerted for that class, join my mailing list.   I hope your Monday is off to a great start. Here are my Intentions for the Week! 

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May 7, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 18

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 18

Walking around Calistoga with James, Casey & Cooper. 

My Everyday Life Week 18 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

There was a good cloud day in Calistoga! 

My Everyday Life Week 18 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This is our heigh difference!! IT IS WILD TO ME. 

My Everyday Life Week 18 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This is my cat niece, Lilly. 

My Everyday Life Week 18 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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May 5, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

Make Good Habits - i love lists/ tracy benjamin of shutterbean.com

 

I LOVE LISTS

  1. AI has a bias of what college professors look like. 
  2. Look what Costco is bringing back post pandemic!
  3. 20 movies that did not age well.
  4. This kitchenette is very sweet. 
  5. I would like to spend a summer on the east coast.
  6. When humans leave and nature takes over.
  7. How pretty is this moon photo?! 
  8. Let’s look at some architecture fails.
  9. Science Fiction Movie letting treasure trove! 
  10. Ooooh fun: Aerial drone photos of ballet dancers.
  11. Pen-spinning goals. Geez.
  12. How to keep critters out of your garden.
  13. Then/now photos. Wow, time is a beast.
  14. Rules for lap dances from the Magic Mike choreographer.
  15. A taste of 1950s fashion.
  16. How to create & run a writer’s group.
  17. How to train your brain to increase your attention span. 
  18. Chain Steakhouses are more valuable than you thought.
  19. This is the leopard dress I love & you asked about.
  20. Brunch ideas for your Mother’s Day.
  21. Things My Mom Used to Say. 

 

Mom Yourself Postcard Pack image 2

I keep my Mom’s spirit alive by reminding myself of all of the things she used to say. I made Mom Yourself Postcard Pack if you miss the Mom voice in your life too. xo

 

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May 3, 2023

Currently April 2023

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

Currently April 2023

Here’s what I made during the art zoom last Friday. This month in California we have been having super blooms because of all of the rain and it’s GLORIOUS. I’ve been enjoying seeing what the rain has done for our yard. 

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

Happy little accidents. 

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

Playing with paint I brought home from the Forage Retreat. 

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

Overview on my messy desk.

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May 1, 2023

Intentions for the Week

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 18 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends!

We spent the weekend with a double header baseball game situation in Santa Rosa followed by a dinner and overnight in Calistoga. We spent time by the pool and got a lot of sun. Maybe too much.  This week I am going to be teaching a meal prep co

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April 30, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 17

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 17

My mammogram was clear this week. YAY! 

My Everyday Life Week 17 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Going through the week with bits of the Forage Retreat infused into my life. 

My Everyday Life Week 17 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A girl could get used to this! 

My Everyday Life Week 17 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Book club notes! 

My Everyday Life Week 17 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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