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August 24, 2020

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 – Week 35 of 2020

Happy Monday, friends!

This weekend flew right by. I did a massive purge of stuff in my office this weekend and went through my bedroom closet too and packed some things up to go. It feels good to let parts of the old me go. BYEEEEEE. It was a great way to channel my stress with the fires around here.

It’s Sunday as I type this. Tomorrow is Cooper’s first day of school! He will be doing distanced learning through a computer for the next few months. PRAY FOR US. It’s going to be a wild ride!  This week we are getting settled into a new school routine, which means I might have some energy to do some meal prep to make life a bit easier. Whatever helps!  Anyways, let’s get to it. These are my Intentions for the Week. 

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August 23, 2020

My Everyday Life Week 34

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 34

Happy Birthday to meeeeee!

This is 41!

All I wanted for my birthday was a day adventure with art and I got what I wanted!

My friend Neiley took me on a birthday picnic adventure.

The weather was perfect on the water. It was so hot inland.

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August 21, 2020

I LOVE LISTS

 

I LOVE LISTS

  1. The girl scout’s new cookie of 2021 is…
  2. Funny animal moments.
  3. Advice on survival for the newly homeless.
  4. I’m going to have to try out this ramen hack.
  5. Who invented the smiley face?
  6. Essential reads on Feminism.
  7. Google is giving people more info on current fires.
  8. I spend time researching vintage cookbooks on Etsy for fun.
  9. The best road trips across America.
  10. The girl scout’s new cookie of 2021 is…
  11. These photos make me miss my grandparents.
  12. The Mythology of Karen
  13. Prepare now for a long winter.
  14. Let’s get lost in a corn maze.
  15. New public restrooms in Tokyo are interesting.
  16. Best grandparents ever!
  17. A good hack to prevent losing pen caps.
  18. I was just wondering what houses looked like inside the Presidio.
  19. Kindness towards people with disabilities is more complicated than you think.
  20. Researching: coronavirus restrictions in the western states.
  21. Added to the shutterbean kitchen: cloth napkins/ potato ricer / tablecloth

If you need to start next week off right, download my Intentions for the Week Printable!

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August 20, 2020

Instant Pot Saffron Risotto

Risotto isn’t really something I make at home. I mean, I’ve made it but it’s not a regular thing. Mostly because I have no time to stand around a pot of risotto, stirring constantly for 30+ minutes.

Do you know how easily distracted I am??

I also don’t make it because Cooper has no interest, so standing over a pot for 30 minutes reaaaaaaally doesn’t seem worth it, you know? I spied this Instant Pot Saffron Risotto from Dinner in an Instant by Melissa Clark and was curious because I happened to have all of the ingredients. 

I’m trying to add some things to the mix to

SHAKE

THINGS

UP

in the food department.  Cooking so much for my family during quarantine has taken a toll! 

It tastes like the risotto I used to order as a kid when my Dad took us out to our local Italian restaurant.

It’s creamy. It’s light. It has so much flavor, WOW!  Casey and I enjoyed some together for lunch during the week.

If only my Italian grandma was around to see this miracle.  I’m sure she would have served it with Osso Bucco. 

I think it would be good companion to my chicken piccata, lemon garlic shrimp,   or baked chicken parmesan.

Welcome to the rotation, Instant Pot Saffron Risotto. I can’t wait to make different flavors combos with your base!

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August 17, 2020

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 – Week 34 of 2020

Happy Monday, friends!

The weekend flew by real fast. We had time with friends, it rained, I got lost doing artwork this weekend while trying to stay cool. 

It’s hot and muggy here in the Bay Area.

There’s electricity in the air. Lightning and thunderstorms. 90F+ degrees. It’s very confusing. What is happening to California?! 

This is our last week before school starts up again. Hopefully, we can find something fun/adventurous to do as a last hoorah. We’ll see what the weather has in store for us…

This week, I am hopping back on my food journaling. It’s been a few weeks. It’s the best way I have to check in with myself. The best part is that it’s always there waiting for me when I need it.  There are more in the shop!  Get one here! 

OK. Time to write down our Intentions for the Week. Here we go!

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August 16, 2020

My Everyday Life Week 33

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 33

Stayed up late to watch the meteor shower with Casey on our deck. It was fun being huddled up together on a blanket watching shooting stars. 

We counted 8 until we called it quits. 

Putting together a reiki chart to follow. 

Blue is my favorite color these days.

Painting session with Neiley on my deck.

My favorite color combo/ a page from my sketchbook.

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LISTS
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August 14, 2020

I LOVE LISTS

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. Cats defying gravity & physics.
  2. Don’t ask/don’t get
  3. Animals practice social distancing too.
  4. What type of fairy would you be? I’m a fairy of the gardens.
  5. Perspective shift: what prisoners think of our world when they are let out
  6. I always wanted leg warmers when I was a kid.
  7. 1960s men’s fashion. So dapper!
  8. I want a big bold closet!
  9. This pen is my jam right now.
  10. I didn’t know that you could freeze tomatoes.
  11. What you need to know if you’re homeschooling this school year.
  12. The irresistible charm of miniature dollhouse food. 
  13. Ballpoint pen portraits always blow my mind.
  14. I can’t imagine what it’s gonna be like to go to the movies again.
  15. Another reason I’m glad I didn’t get into TikTok.
  16. I should do this to a wall in my office.
  17. Homeschool during pandemic weighs heavily on mother’s shoulders.
  18. Edward Gorey designed covers for some classic books.
  19. Cute tops:  one / two / three  / four
  20. You should make simple drop biscuits this weekend! 

If you need to start next week off right, download my Intentions for the Week Printable!

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