March 15, 2023

Everyday Magic 01

My Everyday Life: Week 11 on Shutterbean.com

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.

LISTS

March 13, 2023

Intentions for the Week

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:

Ginger Brew
Jasmine iced tea
sliced cheese
baked chicken
meat sauce
romaine lettuce (washed)shut
red peppers
brussels sprouts salad

Here are my Intentions for the week!

my everyday life, Photography

March 12, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 10

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CASEY!

Celebratory linguine & clams. Cooper got regular pasta.

Starting to think about Sping gardening plans.

#shutterbeanmealprep this week!

I wrote it down in my hobonichi techo.

LISTS

March 10, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

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

recipes

March 8, 2023

Peanut Butter Oat Muffins

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.

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

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.