November 22, 2021

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 47 in 2021

Happy Monday, friends!

This week is gonna be a busy one. It’s also going to be full of grief. My Mom died during week 47 of 2017. Sigh…. When I read that post it’s such a weird feeling. I can remember that week like it was yesterday and the holiday brings it all back up to the surface again. She loved Thanksgiving and it’s so sad that our holidays are so broken without her.

If you’re grieving during the holiday season too, I just want to take this moment to let you know that you’re not alone. Holidays bring up a lot of feelings. Your feelings are valid and real. I hope you find a way to honor your loved ones and take care of yourself and your heart too. I see you.

It’s a big week if you’re working in the kitchen! Here are my Intentions for the Week-

my everyday life, Photography

November 21, 2021

My Everyday Life Week 46

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 46

The first batch of orders went out in the mail this week! THANK YOU for ordering workbooks and calendars!

Where the magic happens (at my desk).

In every order, I write your name on a postcard and the outside of the package.

You inadvertently help me practice my handwriting. THANK YOU!

Saturday drive up north with my boys.

LISTS

November 19, 2021

I LOVE LISTS

I LOVE LISTS!

These landscape photos make me want to road trip.
What is a barndominium?
This stained class light catcher is beautiful.
Disneyland is a price gouge.
What the heck is Instagram rage shake?
Prom photos from the 1950s.
Some old videos of Albert Einstein in color.
How film set decorators turn back time in cities.
A list of the best documentaries of 2021.
A whole bunch of holiday cooking hacks.
This whole mood!
I love the simplicity of this home.
Gimme this Creamy Mushroom Lasagna!
I actually thought Amoeba Records was older.
How to get your kids to pick up after themselves.
I love how surreal these collages are.
Pretty Stained Glass: one / two / three / four
Let’s what some mushrooms grow!
Weekend reading: The Secret Language of Birthdays
Here are some Thanksgiving Menu Ideas to inspire

My Intentions for the Week Calendar and the Currently 2022 Workbook (US only) are in my Etsy shop. If you’re international, you can buy them from my Blurb shop.

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recipes

November 17, 2021

Sausage White Bean Soup

One of my most favorite recipes from my website is this trusted Sausage White Bean Soup that I posted way back in 2007. I’ve been leading people to that recipe for years as it’s one of my meal prep staples. Bringing it back into the 2020s because I wanted to give the recipe justice with new, better photos. Life is so different 14 years later! I have a 13-year-old child!

Back to my favorite soup. This soup is my go-to when the weather gets cold.

Not everyone in my family likes soup (Sigh…I know…), so I make this soup for MY lunches during the week.

I also make it for company and when I have a Christmas soup party at my house.

Pair with a crusty piece of bread (or my garlic bread!) and sprinkle with Parmesan and I’m a happy lady. I love me some soup weather!

Inspiration

November 16, 2021

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

Hello hello! I have a bunch of Thanksgiving Menu Ideas for you if you’re looking to make something new/different for your feast. We are a little over a week away from Thanksgiving. Let’s look into the Shutterbean archives for some Thanksgiving Menu Ideas!

LISTS

November 15, 2021

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 46 in 2021

Happy Monday, friends!

This weekend I caught up on some work (preparing to ship out all of your calendars and workbooks!). Cooper had his last travel baseball game of the season (we get our weekends back!) and we spent the rest of Sunday watching Yellowstone (love it!). I didn’t get to meal prep this week, but I do plan on making a few things throughout the week to supplement. Let’s figure out our intentions for the week, shall we?!