September 23, 2022

I LOVE LISTS

Glamping is such a fun word to say.
We have come such a long way technology-wise.
I wonder what people of the past would think of fashion now.
What too sexy looked like in film in 1928- Pandora’s Box
Banana surprise. Oh wow. That seems messy.
I sometimes daydream of having a tiny home.
Raccoon + Fawn = bff
What is clairsentience?
Time to put hippy pumpkin bread back into the mix.
All of these photos caught my eye.
This sweater would be life-changing, I’m sure.
Let’s learn about the history of cats.
How often do you need to wash your hair?
Cute costumes: bat hoodie / bob ross / skeleton /mermaid
These lights are for pencil lovers.
A new study on food porn.
Do we really need this?
My husband loves watching people restore things.
Here’s your reminder that otters are cute.
Weekend reading: I got Gaby’s new cookbook!

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Want to do a fun activity with the kids? Color in one of my Color Therapy Zines!

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Inspiration

September 21, 2022

Autumn Bucket List 2022

It’s Autumn Bucket List 2022 TIME!

Tomorrow (September 22) is the first day of Autumn. Are you READY?!! I’m ready.

I love Autumn. Mostly because I love soup and sweater weather. I like when my home is cozy and not super hot and gross.

I thrive while covered in a blanket. It’s even better if there’s a rainy day.

Here’s what I want to do this Autumn!

Autumn Bucket List 2022

Play in the rain (let’s hope it rains!)
driving adventure to see leaves changing colors
finish coloring book and put them in my Etsy shop
work on morning pages
revamp closet (put away summer clothes and invited autumn & winter in)
new recipe with apples
read at least 2 books
make chili
pumpkin waffles!
trips to farmer’s market

This year I’ve been working on making illustrations of what’s in season. Writing it down gets me in the mood for cooking in the new season. I’ll be sharing some of my favorite recipes this week.

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If you need some Autumn food inspiration, check out my favorite autumn recipes!

LISTS

September 19, 2022

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 38 in 2022

Hello, MONDAY!

I can’t believe it’s week 38. Geez. This weekend I cleaned house with the family, went to a joint birthday party, did more cleaning, hung out a little bit with my Dad, and ENJOYED THE RAIN! I also read, worked out, and rested. Oh! It’s raining here and I am quite happy about that. My trees need it. We transition into Autumn this week and sweater weather is just around the corner. This is one of my favorite seasons.

Anywho…here are my Intentions for the week! CONTINUE READING

my everyday life, Photography

September 18, 2022

My Everyday Life Week 37

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 37

My manifestation station in my kitchen.

Rainbow hour.

I gave myself good choices this week.

Arugula pesto to put on toast, eggs and in some pasta this week.

LISTS

September 16, 2022

I LOVE LISTS

recipes

September 14, 2022

Falafel Crusted Shrimp

Consider this your warning that I am on shrimp kick. We had my mom’s Spanish Garlic Shrimp recently and now Falafel Crusted Shrimp has made its way into the meal arsenal. It’s shrimp fest in the Benjamin household.

I had Falafel mix from Trader Joe’s sitting in my pantry and I saw this recipe in an old Everyday Food Magazine (my precious) and thought I’d give it a whirl.

This Falafel Crusted Shrimp can turn into a choose-your-own-adventure meal. My family would pick a pita/rice option with a cucumber salad (that I’d make them eat) and I’m in the salad camp. Maybe shrimp and yogurt dip is enough? As I said, choose your own adventure.

LISTS

September 12, 2022

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 37 in 2022

Hello, MONDAY!

Thanks for your well wishes last week. We survived COVID here. I’m testing negative and so are Cooper and Casey. YAY. We only made it one full week of school before this all happened. Keeping a VERY ACTIVE child at home (occupied) and distancing was especially hard. I am giving myself a gold star for that.

I did some meal prep this weekend! Here she is!