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March 17, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

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I LOVE LISTS 

  1. Inspiring: Feel Good Lunch Ideas 
  2. Real-life photos that look like video games.
  3. What people wore to weddings in the 80s.
  4. UFO shaped clouds.
  5. Fajita sizzles demystifed! 
  6. Stickers: discoball, overthinker, make magic! 
  7. How writers are featured in Wes Anderson movies. 
  8. 30 movies that are turning 30 this year. YIKES! 
  9. Flower pressed art gorgeousness! 
  10. The origins of American breakfast.
  11. How to practice mindful listening.
  12. Ikea + Marimekko! Must go.
  13. What’s the best day to shop for groceries?
  14. Some new food products that are coming to market.
  15. If I could sew, I would make this bag! 
  16. This guy is living the Truman Show irl.
  17. It’s amazing how good camera phones are now.
  18. What’s the most popular dog breed right now?
  19. These little dolls are so cute! 
  20. Weekend reading: Unbroken: The Trauma Response is Never Wrong

Are you free April 21-23?

I am attending the Forage Retreat in Sonoma to rekindle my creative spirit. There will be painting, foraging & writing. 

If you want to join use code SHUTTERBEAN for $200/off 

Also!

I have a substack- The Handwriting Club – right now I’m sharing magic mail but will start to share more of my grief journey through paid subscriptions. 

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March 15, 2023

Everyday Magic 01

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Everyday Magic 01

The only way to keep the spirit of magic alive is to SHARE IT. I’ve been practicing capturing magic in My Everyday Life for the past 12 years so I’ve built up quite a collection.  Even though it’s been a challenge to keep this creative practice, I am so thankful I have a treasure trove of images to pull from when I need to!   I think we could all use a reminder of simple magic that happens every day so I’m starting a new column- Everyday Magic!  When I am in need of gratitude for the magic I have in my life, I’ll share it here. 

So here’s some EVERYDAY MAGIC for you! 

 

Window reflections in juicy watercolors. 

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March 13, 2023

Intentions for the Week

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Intentions for the Week- Week 11 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends!  The weekend started off with a long hike with friends. We had a basketball game and caught up on housework. I also did some meal prep and prepared myself for the week. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Meal Prep this week includes: 

 

Here are my Intentions for the week!  

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March 12, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 10

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CASEY!

My Everyday Life Week 10 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Celebratory linguine & clams. Cooper got regular pasta. 

My Everyday Life Week 10 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Starting to think about Sping gardening plans. 

My Everyday Life Week 10 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

#shutterbeanmealprep this week! 

My Everyday Life Week 10 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I wrote it down in my hobonichi techo. 

My Everyday Life Week 10 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com   

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March 10, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

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I LOVE LISTS

  1. Oh man. #16 was my childhood alarm clock! 
  2. This bubble installation looks so cool. 
  3. Owen Wilson as Bob Ross??
  4. I am always interested in fridge hacks. 
  5. Things your local bakery is probably freezing.
  6. Gum sales are down.
  7. Why Trader Joe’s doesn’t have a loyalty program.
  8. I bet this is amazing to see in person.
  9. The traditional Japanese braiding technique-kumihimo
  10. What to expect when you’re expecting to be a gen-x girl
  11. A guitar made from IKEA furniture.
  12. Reading the checklist for a director.
  13. How AI-generated art impacts the future of creativity.
  14. Fun find: cute cursive template
  15. An animated map of mathematics. 
  16. The name of this plant etsy shop makes me giggle.
  17. Accepting the need for reading glasses.
  18. I want a reason to wear a dress like this.
  19. I think I had one of these pics on my dorm room wall. lol
  20. I am excited for my friend’s book to come out- Unbroken

Are you free April 21-23?

I am attending the Forage Retreat in Sonoma to rekindle my creative spirit. There will be painting, foraging & writing. 

If you want to join use code SHUTTERBEAN for $200/off 

Also!

I have a substack- The Handwriting Club – right now I’m sharing magic mail but will start to share more of my grief journey through paid subscriptions. 

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March 8, 2023

Peanut Butter Oat Muffins

Peanut Butter Oat Muffins are made with oats and no flour! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

New recipe alert!  Peanut Butter Oat Muffins

I haven’t been eating bread since August (I’ll tell you more about that later) and have been on a journey to find something for breakfast that satisfies my muffin/toast craving and here we are!  Peanut Butter Oat Muffins- a recipe that uses oats as a flour base.

  I saw this on Lifehacker last week, had all of the ingredients and I’ve made them twice since. 

Peanut Butter Oat Muffins are made with oats and no flour! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

I’ve been enjoying them warm with a pad of butter sandwiched in the middle for breakfast. 

Peanut Butter Oat Muffins are made with oats and no flour! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

They’re lightly sweet and have almost a cornbread texture and I’m super into them. It’s like a cornbread/muffin/oatmeal hybrid. They’ve already made their way into meal prep. 

That means I’m impressed. 

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March 6, 2023

Intentions for the Week

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 10 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends! We are 10 weeks into the new year. Crazy, huh? Look I did some meal prep this weekend. YAY

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Here are my Intentions for the week!  

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