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January 26, 2026

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week Workbook by Tracy Benjamin now on sale!

Intentions for the Week- Week 5 in 2026

Hello hello! We are on week 5, and it’s the last week of the month. This month has felt LONG. Over the weekend, I shared pages from my Hobonichi planner in 2025. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I rested this weekend instead of meal prepped. Some weekends are like that. 

Here are my Intentions for the Week: 

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January 25, 2026

My Everyday Life Week 4

Here’s what this past week looked like-

Went up to the ridge to see the northern lights. 

We didn’t see them, but Walter’s glow-in-the-dark necklace made for good photos. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

It cracked me up.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A self-portrait of sorts. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Long exposures.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Art time with Neiley in Loch Lomond. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

The clouds were weird.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

The sparkles were good.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Worked on this spread late monday night.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Adventure to Colma. We got Naan N’ Curry.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I walked around Daiso. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Freee your mind! 

Casey made bulgogi. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I am going through a kimchi phase. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I made some curry coconut soup. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This is a mu shu situation. Casey cooked some pork belly for Cooper.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Trying out Banza pizza. I added pepperoni. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Casey made lobster stock.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Added a heart to the mix.

 My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Words from our Practice Pages hangout.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

It was fun to chat & write them!

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

They ended up in my planner.

I love our chats. It reminded me of a journal page I worked on a couple of years ago. 

All the RE: 

Unexpected mail.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Thank you, HJH!! I <3 you

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A shrimp gumbo thing + trivia. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I am going through a cabbage phase. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

More kimchi…

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

An alternate background.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Sending out good juju.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I love little kids’ handwriting so much.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

If you say so.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Looking down while getting in my car. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Garden magic.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Spice audit in process. 

I just ordered some new ones from Thrive Market. 

(Here’s 40% off your first order if you want to try out the service)

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Note to self for 2026. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Staying with myself.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

The colors I associate with the seasons. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

My everyday life.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Lydia! 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Dog time.

Cat time.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Ring cleaning time. I didn’t realize how many I wear. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Almost midnight.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Almost 5PM. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A tiny little joy. Dog paw prints in concrete. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Goodness gracious? 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Shadow work.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I got to meet Mike! My friend Caley got a new doggo! 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Sending warm thoughts from California.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A crisp evening here.

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I shared some of my planner pages from 2025 on Substack this week. 

My Everyday Life Week 04 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

 

Week 4 in 2025

Week 4 in 2024

Week 4 in 2023

Week 4 in 2022

Week 4 in 2021

 Week 4 in 2020

 Week 4 in 2019

Week 4 in 2018

Week 4 in 2017

Week 4 in 2016

Week 4 in 2015

 Week 4 in 2014

Week 4 in 2013

Week 4 in 2012

Week 4 in 2011

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January 23, 2026

I LOVE LISTS

I love lists// hobonichi cousin- handwriting by Tracy Benjamin of The Handwriting Club

I LOVE LISTS:

  1. Expensive mistakes to not make. 
  2. A light for the pen lover! Obsessed! 
  3. All the James Beard nominees. 
  4. A new way to experience piano music. 
  5. The Top Five Photography Trends of 2026.
  6. How to winter like an Olympian. 
  7. Cabbage: soup/sliders/hash
  8. Imagine having a planetarium in your house. 
  9. David Bowie’s must-read books- a list! 
  10. Misconceptions about seasonal depression. 
  11. How many of these movies did you see in 2025? 
  12. Gratitude practices for the whole family. 
  13. The best deals at Trader Joe’s customers rave about.
  14. David Lynch in his youth.
  15. Inspiration for your Oscar Party.
  16. One day I will own this sweatshirt. 
  17. What’s the best way to cook frozen French fries?
  18. Foods to eat for a good night’s sleep. 
  19. This website is a brain bender- Library of Time 
  20. Weekend reading: Wintering 

Currently Workbooks by Tracy Benjamin

I sold out of Currently Workbooks and I’ve had requests for more to come to the shop. They’re on order and should arrive by the end of the month. I’ll alert you when they’re back in. If you want to get started on it, you can download a digital copy. That way, you can do it on your own terms!  I am so excited to see how this art practice helps your life this year. Thanks so much for your support. 

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January 18, 2026

My Everyday Life: Week 3

My Everyday Life Week 3- Here’s what this past week looked like:

This week, I prepped for my Self Check In 2026 workshop on Zoom! 

We made lists together, processed 2025, and set our Intentions for 2026.

self check in with TRACY!

I also shared how choosing a word for the year can change how the year unfolds.

In the process, I looked over all of the times I tracked workouts in 2025 using my monthly template.

Monthly Tracking Template- Tracy Benjamin of The Handwriting Club

I meal prepped too! 

Shutterbean Meal Prep- Tracy Benjamin

Cleaned out my fridge in the process. 

Shutterbean Meal Prep- Inside Tracy Benjamin's fridge after meal prepping.

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January 16, 2026

I LOVE LISTS

Hobonichi Cousin- I Love lists // Tracy Benjamin

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. Don’t give me Coke Zero if I want Diet Coke. 
  2. Let’s look at Manhattan from above. 
  3. Professionals give you a different perspective on their work. 
  4. I want to make these brownies with tapioca flour. 
  5. These are my favorite new pens- acrylic paint pens!
  6. Designer fails!! 
  7. Time travel: Victorian times- outdoor portraits
  8. Things in 1970s kitchens that have since disappeared. 
  9. Why clutter affects your mood. 
  10. TikTok cooking hacks that will save you time. 
  11. 8 films that use color to manipulate your emotions.
  12. 21 Lessons from 14 Years at Google. 
  13. Ooooh there’s a new camera that prints! 
  14. Ways to find inspiration offline. 
  15. See also: Keeping Your Creativity Alive
  16. Weekend treat: Simple Drop Biscuits
  17. How to refresh your home for the New Year 
  18. The Best David Lynch quotes. 
  19. I want to live in this house for a bit. 
  20. I am excited to work on The Joy Reset Book Club this year. 
things to announce
 
 
 
 
 

Join me for the Self Check-In 2026 Workshop on Zoom.

TOMORROW!!!! 

Saturday, January 17
10:00 AM–12:00 PM PST

We’ll slow down and do some intentional New Year processing and rituals together.

Bring your Currently Workbook, and we’ll work through it side-by-side, in real time.

If you don’t have a workbook, that’s totally fine! There are some printables included in the workshop that you can fill in. 

SIGN UP HERE

My Everyday Life Week 15 of 2025- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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January 12, 2026

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week Workbook by Tracy Benjamin now on sale!

Intentions for the Week- Week 3 in 2026

We are easing into the year here. How about you?  This weekend was filled with thrift adventures, house cleaning (I took down our tree), and MEAL PREP!! 

Shutterbean Meal Prep - Tracy Benjamin

Meal prep this week included:

things to announce

Join me for the Self Check-In 2026 Workshop on Zoom.

Saturday, January 17
10:00 AM–12:00 PM PST

We’ll slow down and do some intentional New Year processing and rituals together.

Bring your Currently Workbook, and we’ll work through it side-by-side, in real time.

SIGN UP HERE

 

Here are my Intentions for the Week: 

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January 11, 2026

My Everyday Life Week 2

My Everyday Life Week 2- Here’s what this past week looked like!

Gave my planner cover a new life thanks to paint pens and black gesso. 

Hobonichi Cousin- Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean/The Handwriting Club

My brother and sister-in-law were in the city for a day. They were visiting from London. We went into the city to have a “Christmas Eve” together.  The headlights twinkle in the rain! 

My Everyday Life Week 02 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

My husband pointed out that I’ve been cooking in my Mom’s kitchen for almost 30 years.

My Everyday Life Week 02 of 2026- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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