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April 21, 2025

Intentions for the Week

 

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 17 in 2025

Hi hiiiiii! Welcome to week 16!  How was your weekend? 

Did you have any time to yourself? (I had like an hour to myself)

Did you get to rest?  (I spent the weekend doing family things) 

Did you do meal prep? (I didn’t- because EASTER!)

Do you know what’s for dinner tonight? 

I think we are going to have burger salads: 

Tracy Benjamin from Shutterbean shares are favorite Burger Salads on her blog! All gluten- free options!

 

Here are my Intentions for the Week: 

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April 20, 2025

My Everyday Life Week 16

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 16

Weed whack weeeeeek. 

My Everyday Life Week 16 of 2025- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Weed whack fit.  You can see more about my gardening situation here. 

My Everyday Life Week 16 of 2025- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Hooray for hammock time. 

My Everyday Life Week 16 of 2025- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Oops.

My Everyday Life Week 16 of 2025- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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April 18, 2025

I LOVE LISTS

Is this who I want to be moving forward? // I LOVE LISTS by Tracy Benjamin

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. I had ChatGPT turn my cats into humans. Very fun. 
  2. How much more do you pay for organic produce?
  3. Some egg dyeing hacks.
  4. I forgot about malted milk powder. 
  5. The 5 Best John Hughes movies. 
  6. Trees with white flowers. 
  7. How TJs bags became a status symbol in Japan.
  8. Every state’s favorite Easter candy. So many peep lovers!
  9. What’s Ina Garten’s favorite side dish?
  10. Why are the birds so loud right now? 
  11. Squiggly lines help stop speeding?
  12. Restaurant chains are making changes in 2025. 
  13. People enjoying the beach in the 1900s. 
  14. Astrophotography is amazing. 
  15. How Chinese characters work.
  16. Why do Canadians say eh?
  17. The best ways to clean your dutch oven.
  18. I love seeing women embrace their gray hair!
  19. Here’s some brunch inspiration for your Easter. 
  20. Weekend baking: Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake 

 

Tracy Benjamin, the creative mind behind Shutterbean and The Handwriting Club, shares her must-have essentials for working remotely. From her favorite pens to a trusty notebook, each item in her bag helps her stay organized, inspired, and ready to create anywhere. Take a peek inside and see what fuels her creativity on the go with her On-the-Go-Office Bag Essentials post on Shutterbean.com

Come check the pens I keep in my pen bag on Substack! 

 

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April 14, 2025

Intentions for the Week

 

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 16 in 2025

Hi hiiiiii! Welcome to week 16!  How was your weekend? 

Did you have any time to yourself? (I had a little)

Did you get to rest?  (I had good sleep!) 

Did you do meal prep? (I didn’t- I went to the flea market & did gardening)

Do you know what’s for dinner tonight? 

Alice Waters' Simple Caesar Salad is a weeknight staple. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

I am planning on Simple Caesar Salad + Pasta 

I did clean out my fridge, so there’s that! 

Here are my Intentions for the Week: 

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April 13, 2025

My Everyday Life Week 15

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 15

Thanks for capturing me, Neiley.

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

I gathered sand for a project.

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

Hanging out with Reese & Ronnie.

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

Hanging out by the fire pit, throwing in rosemary. 

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

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April 11, 2025

I LOVE LISTS

Hobonichi Cousin by Tracy Benjamin of The Handwriting Club + Shutterbean

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. I don’t understand the Trader Joe’s bag hype. 
  2. Are you panic buying? 
  3. What are the best Val Kilmer movies? 
  4. I had ChatGPT turn me into an action figure this week. 
  5. Our chips are getting beefy here in America.
  6. Let’s look at incredible weather photos. 
  7. This is why I like having friends over to make art. 
  8. I would love to play around in these light installations. 
  9. Did you see how much you can see of the Titanic now?? WOW.
  10. Do you also like optical illusions? 
  11. How to tell if your eggs are bad. 
  12. Why do professional painters wear white?
  13. I can’t believe we had torpedo bras. 
  14. Pins for your book loving friend: one / two / three
  15. Are you following food trends? 
  16. A TJs employee discusses the best products of all time. 
  17. Here are my favorite Tjs staples & beauty products. 
  18. Did you get into sourdough bread during the pandemic?
  19. I even started making sourdough pizza! 
  20. Weekend treats:  Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding 

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I am also still running Self-Check-In. I moved it over to Substack! If you need accountability and a dedicated time/space to complete work for the week ahead, join us! We meet Sundays 9-10:30AM PST! 

 

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April 10, 2025

Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding

Easy vegan Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding made with coconut milk and chocolate syrup – a creamy, gluten-free treat for breakfast or dessert! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

This Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding made its way into my #shutterbeanmealprep rotation this year, born from the dregs of homemade chocolate syrup left in the jar.

Easy vegan Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding made with coconut milk and chocolate syrup – a creamy, gluten-free treat for breakfast or dessert! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Paired with a can of coconut milk (thanks, pantry staples!) and some chia seeds…

Easy vegan Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding made with coconut milk and chocolate syrup – a creamy, gluten-free treat for breakfast or dessert! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

We now have something that can be a snack, breakfast, or dessert!  I’ve been known to eat it out of the jar with a spoon while standing in front of the fridge… no toppings necessary!

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