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January 2, 2026

I LOVE LISTS

I love lists//hobonichi cousin by Tracy Benjamin of The Handwriting Club + Shutterbean

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I LOVE LISTS:

  1. I need a digital decluttering method.
  2. How I created a workout routine.
  3. Young women’s fashions of the 1960s.
  4. What a psychologist says about people who skip breakfast.
  5. The psychology of people who love staying at home.
  6. This woman painted murals all over her house.
  7. Time travel: old photos of celebrities in bed
  8. Abstract photos of fireworks.
  9. Some sweet holiday moments <3
  10. I forgot about Golden Delicious apples! 
  11. Drive-thru behavior Starbucks baristas hate.
  12. This pressed flower art glass is gorgeous.
  13. New Year’s resolutions that reconnect us. 
  14. I’d love to stay in a houseboat for a bit.
  15. What were the best audiobooks of 2025?
  16. A brief history of Dry January.
  17. I am excited to play with my new camera this weekend!
  18. 97 ways the world got better in 2025.
  19. Weekend Baking: Oatmeal Raisin Bars 
  20. Weekend Reading: A Year in Practice 

If you need help processing the past year and planning for 2026, I’m hosting a workshop later this month. 

Save the Date ✍️

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

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December 29, 2025

Intentions for the Week

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 1 in 2026

FIRST WEEK OF THE YEAR!  How are we feeling about the new year this week?  I have so much to do! 

things to announce

 
May include: A collection of black and white stationery items. One sheet reads "It's Currently 2026" in bold lettering. Another says "The Handwriting Club" with a pencil illustration. Additional sheets include "intentions for 2026" and "This is my word for the year."

The Currently Workbook is also available as a downloadable PDF for anyone who wants a thoughtful, screen-free way to check in with themselves.

And if you need help processing the past year and planning for 2026, I’m hosting a workshop later this month. 

Save the Date ✍️

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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December 28, 2025

My Everyday Life Week 52

My Everyday Life Week 52 – Here’s what this past week looked like!

We were in Idaho for the first half of the week. This is my sister-in-law’s tree! 

Say hello to Lauren in the corner! 

My Everyday Life Week 52 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We spent a lot of time working on a very hard puzzle.

My Everyday Life Week 52 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

The cousins were involved. 

My Everyday Life Week 52 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Uncle James too!  (they finished it after we left)

My Everyday Life Week 52 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

CONTINUE READING

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December 26, 2025

I LOVE LISTS

I love lists//hobonichi cousin - Tracy Benjamin of The Handwriting Club + Shutterbean

I LOVE LISTS

  1. The art of photography in children’s books. 
  2. What’s the deal with oat milk?
  3. Christmas photos that went wrong.
  4. I love funny cat memes 
  5. 10 alternative Christmas movies. 
  6. What are the best food-related movies?
  7. Iconic things that are turning 50 in 2026. 
  8. The best Trader Joe’s foods of 2025. 
  9. A geometrical shape that can only be achieved in space. 
  10. Let’s learn about historic Christmas recipes. 
  11. Blast from the past: 90s junk food. 
  12. Muppet versions of Christmas movie posters. 
  13. What are the best food souvenirs to get in Paris? 
  14. Time travel- winter photos from the 50s + 60s
  15. Gathering in Times Square.
  16. Nightgowns to live in: one / two / three 
  17. What went right in 2025?
  18. This NY hotel is so elegant.
  19. What’s the best cracker? 
  20. If you’re currently sick, here’s what to eat. 

Check out my Winter Bucket List on The Handwriting Club! 

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December 22, 2025

Intentions for the Week

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 52 in 2025

Hello! Week 52. The last week of the year! Wild, right? I am typing this from my in-laws’ house in Idaho. It’s been a fun trip. Cooper is enjoying cousin time, and we are having lots of yummy food. I hosted Self-Check-In on the road and all worked out well! 

UPDATE FOR WORKSHOP- I had to switch the date due to scheduling conflicts. 

Save the Date ✍️

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.

More details soon. I’d love to have you there.

 

Here are my Intentions for the Week: 

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December 21, 2025

My Everyday Life Week 51

My Everyday Life Week 51- Here’s what this past week looked like: 

Hotel view at night. 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2025- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Driving through Tahoe at night during a rainstorm is not for the weak. Especially when some trucks drive like maniacs in the left lane! 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2025- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

All you can eat sushi in Reno. 

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2025- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We made a good dent.

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2025- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

SAY WHEN

My Everyday Life Week 51 of 2025- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

CONTINUE READING

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December 19, 2025

I LOVE LISTS

I love lists/Tracy Benjamin- The Handwriting Club #hobonichi #hobonichicousin #thehandwritingclub

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. When restaurants try to get too creative. 
  2. Photographers play with light. 
  3. The biggest food recalls of 2025. 
  4. Speaking of, look at how beautiful street photography is. 
  5. Have you tried Ina’s fudgy brownie pudding? It’s trending. 
  6. I had no idea that barge cruising was a thing. 
  7. Need some non-alcoholic beverage ideas? I got you! 
  8. 100 Years of the Photobooth- an exhibit in London.
  9. People share photos of their work. 
  10. I’ve never seen It’s a Wonderful Life. 
  11. How famous chefs do/did the dishes.
  12. The best New Year’s Eve movies. 
  13. Hello, dream home. 
  14. The best restaurant trends of 2025. 
  15. Why coffee gets you “going.”
  16. Costco is planning some changes next year. 
  17. Chipotle is rolling out a new item, too. 
  18. Imagine lying in a marinara sensory deprivation tank. 
  19. Here’s how I keep track of my life- Tracy’s Tracking Tools
  20. Shop my favorite things on Amazon! 

 

 

This week on The Handwriting Club Substack, I shared how I decorate the month pages of my Hobonichi Cousin.