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  • Currently: December 2018 on Shutterbean.com

    Currently: December 2018
  • Favorite Fun Things to Buy for your White Elephant gift exchange picked by Tracy from Shutterbean.com

    Fun Gift Guide
  • Currently November 2018 on Shutterbean.com, a monthly wrap up!

    Currently: November 2018
  • If you're looking to make your own Homemade Holiday Gifts this year, Tracy Benjamin from Shutterbean.com shows you all of her favorite ideas.

    Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas
  • Shutterbean's Favorite Things (Gift Guide!) of 2018

    Favorite Things Holiday Gift Guide 2018
  • Host a Homemade Holiday Gift Party with the help of Nugget Markets! Find the recipes to sugar scrubs, infused vodka and vanilla extract on Shutterbean.com!

    Homemade Holiday Gift Party
  • Thanksgiving Menu Ideas from Shutterbean.com!

    Thanksgiving Menu Ideas
  • Currently: October 2018 on Shutterbean.com

    Currently: October 2018
  • Currently September 2018 on Shutterbean.com

    Currently: September 2018
  • Take Bullet Journal Classes on Skillshare. Tracy from Shutterbean.com shares her favorite classes!

    Bullet Journal Classes with Skillshare
  • Currently: August 2018 on Shutterbean.com

    Currently: August 2018
  • Get Ready for the New School Year with some tips from Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com!

    Get Ready for the New School Year!
  • Tracy from Shutterbean shares her current Favorite Pens! See what's in her pen case!

    Current Favorite Pens
  • Currently July 2018 on Shutterbean.com

    Currently: July 2018
  • Currently June 2018 - a monthly recap from Tracy of Shutterbean.com

    Currently: June 2018
  • Tracy from Shutterbean shares some of her favorite Fun Summer Project Ideas!

    Fun Summer Project Ideas
  • Tracy from Shutterbean shares her Summer Bucket List for 2018. You can make yours too!

    Summer Bucket List 2018
  • Currently May 2018 - a monthly wrap up on Shutterbean.com!

    Currently May 2018
  • Art with Kids on Skillshare! See more on Shutterbean.com!

    Make Art with Kids on Skillshare
  • Currently April 2018 - a monthly recap from Shutterbean.com

    Currently: April 2018
  • Currently March 2018 on Shutterbean.com

    Currently: March 2018
  • Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean shares her favorite recipes if you're looking for What to Eat in Spring!

    What to Eat in Spring!
  • Looking to get your head in the game? Tracy from Shutterbean makes a weekly TO DO LIST called her Intentions for the Week. Here's what this week looks like:

    Intentions for the Week
  • Currently February 2018 on Shutterbean.com

    Currently: February 2018
  • Happy Valentine's Day from Tracy of Shutterbean.com

    Happy Valentine’s Day
  • Currently January 2018 on Shutterbean.com

    Currently: January 2018

  • Intentions for the Year
  • Looking to get your head in the game? Tracy from Shutterbean makes a weekly TO DO LIST called her Intentions for the Week. Here's what this week looks like:

    Intentions for the Week
  • Make More Art in 2018 with Skillshare! See more on Shutterbean.com

    Make More Art in 2018

  • If you’re doing the Whole30
  • Top 20 Posts of 2017 on Shutterbean.com!

    Top 20 Posts of 2017
  • Looking to get your head in the game? Tracy from Shutterbean makes a weekly TO DO LIST called her Intentions for the Week. Here's what this week looks like:

    Intentions for the Week

  • Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

  • Currently: October 2017
  • Looking to get your head in the game? Tracy from Shutterbean makes a weekly TO DO LIST called her Intentions for the Week. Here's what this week looks like:

    Intentions for the Week
  • Currently September 2017 on Shutterbean.com

    Currently: September 2017
  • Looking to get your head in the game? Tracy from Shutterbean makes a weekly TO DO LIST called her Intentions for the Week. Here's what this week looks like:

    Intentions for the Week
  • Looking to get your head in the game? Tracy from Shutterbean makes a weekly TO DO LIST called her Intentions for the Week. Here's what this week looks like:

    Intentions for the Week
  • What's in My Bag? Take a look inside Tracy's bag on Shutterbean.com!

    What’s in my Bag – 09/2017
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Just remember, the more you look for #tinylittlejo Just remember, the more you look for #tinylittlejoys the more you’ll see them. #apeptalkforwhenyouneedone
Doing this made me think about my mom who loving d Doing this made me think about my mom who loving dyeing eggs with her grandkids. Happy Easter, if you celebrate ✨ #keepgriefweird
Spent our Saturday learning how to make dim sum @c Spent our Saturday learning how to make dim sum @cavallocookschool What a fun day date! The perfect 20th anniversary wedding gift. Thanks, husbean❤️🫶🏽
My love language is homemade croutons. Leftover s My love language is homemade croutons. Leftover sourdough will help us make Caesar salads this week. #shutterbeanmealprep
Dinner inspo! Chicken cutlet, arugula salad with p Dinner inspo! Chicken cutlet, arugula salad with pickled onions tossed in blue cheese dressing. I usually cut up the chicken and mix it all together! #shutterbeandinner #shutterbeansalad
Looking for a creamy dressing without dairy? You s Looking for a creamy dressing without dairy? You should try cashews! This creamy balsamic vinaigrette is in the #shutterbean archives and it’s a perfect addition to your weekly #mealprep #shutterbeanmealprep
The Trader Joe’s dolmas are one of my favorite p The Trader Joe’s dolmas are one of my favorite pantry staples. I usually keep some in the fridge cuz I like them cold. They help bulk up a salad. 🥗 I did a whole post about my favorite #traderjoes pantry staples on shutterbean. I’ll leave link in my stories today. ❤️ #shutterbeanmealprep
What I mean when I say I’m sending you love & li What I mean when I say I’m sending you love & light. #apeptalkforwhenyouneedone

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  • Cantaloupe Lassi
  • Julia Child’s Butter Braised Carrots
  • Lunch Ideas- ROUND TWO!
  • I LOVE LISTS
  • Cheesy Potato Stacks
  • Currently: June 2017
  • I LOVE LISTS
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  • Discover my favorite things for 2025! This Shutterbean gift guide is packed with creative tools, kitchen essentials, cozy self-care picks, and thoughtful gifts that spark joy. Perfect for holiday shopping, inspiration, and treating yourself. Save this for later and shop the full guide on Shutterbean! ✨

    Shutterbean Favorite Things 2025
  • Easy Back-to-School Dinner recipes that keep the whole family happy—even on the busiest school nights.

    Easy Back- to-School Dinners
  • Tracy Benjamin, the creative mind behind Shutterbean and The Handwriting Club, shares her must-have essentials for working remotely. From her favorite pens to a trusty notebook, each item in her bag helps her stay organized, inspired, and ready to create anywhere. Take a peek inside and see what fuels her creativity on the go with her On-the-Go-Office Bag Essentials post on Shutterbean.com

    On-the-Go Office Bag Essentials
  • Recipes for When You're Sick- Tracy from Shutterbean shares a list of recipes that will help you get well soon!

    Recipes for When You’re Sick
  • Shutterbean Favorite Things Gift Guide 2024-by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

    Shutterbean Favorite Things 2024
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