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April 10, 2017

Intentions for the Week

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Let’s see what last week was all about:

  • invoice food network
  • return gap order (I have no idea why I haven’t)
  • return library books
  • send out letters
  • paint toenails (can’t deal with chipped polish anymore)
  • put away winter clothes + say hello to spring capsule (slowly working on this)
  • make a list of things I take to baseball practice/games
  • delete 1000 images off my iPhone (I deleted 500 off my computer)
  • work on book project  (Need to get back on track)
  • start mapping out lady portrait wall (make mock up?) (I didn’t have time)
  • backup photos/delete some/ make space on hard-drive
  • figure out if I have one eyebrow or two- act accordingly
  • send out packages to: camden + emma + erin (sent one to Joy too!) (have to finish Camden’s package)
  • drink more water. SERIOUSLY DON’T FORGET. 
  • clean out the back of my car
  • figure out Etsy shop stuff, fall down a CONTACT US rabbit hole. (almost there!)
  • finish S-town (I have 3 episodes to go!)
  • make a video for Instagram- figure out music
  • make ziti/edit photos/write a blog post about it
  • figure out more recipes to add into meal rotation (didn’t get into cookbooks during the week)
  • get caught up on social media stuff
  • go to yoga at least twice
  • take a hike (it rained- boo!)
  • finish laundry
  • work nights doing tax stuff/get caught up on bookkeeping (ugh)
  • rest/regroup/recharge (I tried to take my time. Does that count?)

YAY!! I finally sent off a package to my niece.

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Playing around with packages….

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INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK:

  • take a hike (def need some headspace!)
  • yoga x 2
  • finish S-town
  • finish up tax stuff
  • straighten up bedroom closet
  • call insurance co. for the 6th time re: overbilling
  • catch up on social media work
  • delete 1000 photos from phone
  • finish S-Town
  • figure out the menu for this weekend
  • dye Easter eggs
  • put together Easter basket
  • Etsy shop- keep working on it
  • mail birthday package to Camden
  • library visit – return books/pick up new ones
  • mail letters to readers
  • return GAP order
  • drink more water
  • eat healthier
  • finish laundry
  • catch up on blog work
  • shoot/post recipe this week
  • delete photos from my phone (as many as possible)
  • water plants
  • continue working on the 100 days project/ post

What are some of your intentions for the week?

Leave a list in the comments!

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April 9, 2017

My Everyday Life: Week 14

Here’s what this past week looked like: My Everyday Life- Week 14

April showers are bringing some flowers already.

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Dyed our outdoor tablecloth to get ready for outdoor eating. Then it rained.

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A little meal prep action!

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I forgot to get the Vodka.

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Spending time going through my journal. Recapping March.

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Little thief.

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CAT BOWLS.

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Tuna sandwich and some email sending.

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Sending out a letter to Emily.

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ZITI FONT.

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BAKED ZITI!!

Baked Ziti with Creme Fraiche & Spinach- perfect for a crowd /weeknight dinners. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

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April 7, 2017

I LOVE LISTS

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Welcome to I LOVE LISTS! Here’s a list because I love them:

  1. My hair stylist told me to try sea salt spray for my hair. Here’s a DIY!
  2. Yoga poses to ground yourself.
  3. I love her use of color.
  4. Helpful food hacks. I wish I had this in college.
  5. This test is a lie. I am not a dog person.
  6. This cobbler is bonkers. I had it last weekend!
  7. Artists create book covers of their favorite books. Love this.
  8. Cat photobombs!
  9. My friend Gaby has her own salsa line at Williams Sonoma! YAY!!!
  10. Tartine Manufactory is all the rage. I tried to go, gave up after 30 mins of trying to park.
  11. The second to last one is my favorite.
  12. Wardrobe/snack. This series pleases me.
  13. Abandoned Houses of God.
  14. Why your room is messy.
  15. This dress with these shoes for something fun.
  16. Pixar’s new short film is cute.
  17. This works for me. (not for long though)
  18. These are actual things. I cannot believe it.
  19. World’s Best 50 Restaurants for 2017.
  20. Started doing the #100dayproject this week!! Follow it on Instagram.
  21. Passports from around the world.   <— Ryan!
  22. Success Mantras from strong female leaders.
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April 5, 2017

Baked Ziti with Creme Fraiche + Spinach

Baked Ziti with Creme Fraiche & Spinach- perfect for a crowd /weeknight dinners. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

Make this. Please. Because OH MY GOD, it’s TOO GOOD NOT TO SHARE.

And seriously though…

Baked Ziti with Creme Fraiche & Spinach- perfect for a crowd /weeknight dinners. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

INVITE PEOPLE OVER because you are going to want to eat the whole pan.

Baked Ziti with Creme Fraiche & Spinach- perfect for a crowd /weeknight dinners. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

What’s in this dish?? Baked Ziti with Creme Fraiche and Spinach. There’s also Italian sausage in there too! It tastes like lasagna and the edge pieces and crispy ziti bits are just so amazing I can’t even handle it. You’re definitely gonna earn some brownie points with this recipe.

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April 3, 2017

INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK:

Intentions for the Week is a list of things to do this week from Tracy of Shutterbean.com. All good work starts with a good list!

This is an experiment.

If I share my list of intentions for the week on my site, will I be more motivated to accomplish them?

I think I will!

Let’s help hold each other accountable for what we intend on accomplishing this week.

I’ve been really dragging my feet on sending out packages, so MARK MY WORDS.

THREE PACKAGES WILL GO OUT THIS WEEK.

INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK:

  • invoice food network
  • return gap order
  • return library books
  • send out letters
  • paint toenails (can’t deal with chipped polish anymore)
  • put away winter clothes + say hello to spring capsule
  • make a list of things I take to baseball practice/games
  • delete 1000 images off my iPhone
  • work on book project
  • start mapping out lady portrait wall (make mock up?)
  • backup photos/delete some/ make space on hard-drive
  • figure out if I have one eyebrow or two- act accordingly
  • send out packages to: camden + emma + erin
  • drink more water. SERIOUSLY DON’T FORGET.
  • clean out the back of my car
  • figure out Etsy shop stuff, fall down a CONTACT US rabbit hole.
  • finish S-town
  • make a video for Instagram- figure out music
  • make ziti/edit photos/write a blog post about it
  • figure out more recipes to add into meal rotation
  • get caught up on social media stuff
  • go to yoga at least twice
  • take a hike
  • finish laundry
  • work nights doing tax stuff/get caught up on bookkeeping
  • rest/regroup/recharge

What do you have to do this week?

TYPE IT OUT in the comments so we can help each other be accountable for this week! 

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April 2, 2017

My Everyday Life: Week 13

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 13 was a good one!

The Over Easy Book Tour stopped in San Francisco this week. Maj-time!

Thank you for the beautiful photo, Jon! 

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Pretty eggs….that must have been a pain in the neck to cut.

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Blood oranges are so pretty.

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Checking out the SF Farmers Market for Joy’s demo.

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Cobbler prep.

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Joy in action!

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We got to taste her strawberry rhubarb breakfast cobbler. It was soo good!

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A mother at the baseball game brought an umbrella today.

Note to self: bring an umbrella next week.

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SELF PORTRAITS:

Tracy, Age 37 /   Tracy, Age 5

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March 31, 2017

I LOVE LISTS

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Happy Friday!! Let’s celebrate with a list because I LOVE LISTS:

  1. #3 made me snort.
  2. Looking at old photos on Etsy. This one caught my eye.
  3. New podcast I’ve been hooked on: S-Town. Have you listened to it?
  4. Whoa. SCIENCE!!!!!!!
  5. This makes me want to be more organized.
  6. Fun with paper!
  7. If you wanna feel old.
  8. I want to hang this up in my house.
  9. Home decor styling tips from a stylist!
  10. Don’t get kicked off a plane.
  11. Spring look: This dress with these shoes and these earrings.
  12. Hand salad. That’s a thing!
  13. OMG I WANT THIS.
  14. April Fool’s is this weekend. What are you gonna do?
  15. Adult friendships are hard.
  16. Most unique items left in ubers.
  17. All the new emojis being released.
  18. Embroidery amazingness.
  19. I really really need to go to Yosemite.
  20. Breaking composition rules to make your photos better.
  21. You can eat a succulent.
  22. Anthony Bourdain trivia facts.
  23. Apparently, I’m kind….according to how I blow money at Target.
  24. How about adding these pretzel rolls into your weekend plans?