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October 13, 2021

Hippy Pumpkin Bread

Hippy Pumpkin Bread - Shutterbean

We all know and love Hippy Banana Bread right?? Now that it’s Autumn, let’s shift gears and make Hippy Pumpkin Bread!

Hippy Pumpkin Bread - Shutterbean

What’s better than warm Autumn light hitting a cup of coffee and a slice of pumpkin bread???! 

My Everyday Life Week 40 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

In this new iteration, we have

oats!

pepitas!

dried cranberries!

pecans!

With just the right amount of sweetness this 42-year-old woman desires (hint: NOT TOO SWEET!).  Let’s get to baking!

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October 11, 2021

Intentions for the Week

 Looking to get your head in the game? Tracy from Shutterbean makes a weekly TO DO LIST called her Intentions for the Week. Here's what this week looks like:

Intentions for the Week- Week 41  in 2021

​​Happy Monday, friends!

My niece spent the night this weekend. We had a great time hanging out!  There was no baseball and I was able to attend a watercolor party with lady friends! It was very restorative but I missed out on getting ahead of the week with some meal prep. WOMP WOMP. Let’s get down to business. Here are my Intentions for the Week! 

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October 10, 2021

My Everyday Life Week 40

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 40

Celebrating Cooper’s birthday with Pop Pop at Buckeye. 

My Everyday Life Week 40 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I always order the brick chicken. Thank you, goodbye.

My Everyday Life Week 40 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Got to see my niece, Camden! YAY!

My Everyday Life Week 40 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Waiting in the car with Cooper while Casey gets ice.

My Everyday Life Week 40 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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October 8, 2021

I LOVE LISTS

 

What are you neglecting? // I LOVE LISTS

I LOVE LISTS

  1. I totally thought Eminem’s restaurant was a joke. Oops
  2. Some kitchen counter styling inspiration.
  3. 10 years worth of moon.
  4. Those times you feel old…in memes. 
  5. See also: relics from our 80s childhood.
  6. Ted Lasso reimagined as a horror movie. 
  7. Disney is opening up a Star Wars hotel.
  8. Everything looks better in reverse. 
  9. Truths nobody wants to hear.
  10. My grandma put a ton of black pepper in her taralli.
  11. Trader Joe’s pumpkin stuff reviews.
  12. A whole bunch of low-carb casserole recipes.
  13. Little Free Art Galleries! What a cute idea.
  14. The geometric beautiful of abstract architecture photography.
  15. How to keep a bundt pan from sticking.
  16. Robes to lounge in:  one / two / three / four
  17. Today, I learned.
  18. Hello, dream home.
  19. Shutterbean Pumpkin:  french toast / biscottimaple bourbon butter
  20. The world’s best restaurants 2021.
  21. Flowers in Lebanon.
  22. Weekend reading: The Road Less Traveled

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October 6, 2021

Currently September 2021

Currently September 2021- in Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Currently September 2021

I’m not going to lie, September kinda kicked my butt. So much to process. We got back inro the swing of things with school, worked on making new routines, traveled to baseball tournaments, outdoor education for Cooper, a business trip for Casey, two mammograms, worrying and trying not to worry- the whole shebang.  I did have some really great visits with friends and I am grateful for that! 

 Currently September 2021- in Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

In September, I learned how important it is to slow down and connect with myself. I am working on paying attention to how I feel in my body instea of distracting myself with outside influsence. I can connect better with others when I connect with myself first. 

Currently September 2021- in Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I had one giant dahlia bloom in September. 

All the good things that happened this September!

Currently September 2021- in Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Data! Did you know that I am an Enneagram 5?

Currently September 2021- in Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Good things!

Currently September 2021- in Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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October 4, 2021

Intentions for the Week

 Looking to get your head in the game? Tracy from Shutterbean makes a weekly TO DO LIST called her Intentions for the Week. Here's what this week looks like:

Intentions for the Week- Week 40  in 2021

​​Happy Monday, friends!
 
Big weekend here. Cooper turned 13, played in, and won a baseball tournament.  I was away from the kitchen all weekend and didn’t get a chance to meal prep. I hope I can find a few pockets of time to clean out my fridge this week because IT REALLY NEEDS IT.  Let’s not waste any time and get down with my Intentions for the Week!  Here they are: 

 

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October 3, 2021

My Everyday Life Week 39

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 39

WE HAVE A TEENAGER NOW!!! Cooper turned 13 yesterday!!! 

My Everyday Life Week 39 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This week Cooper went on his outdoor ed trip for 7th graders!!! This is how I write his name on a bagged lunch.  Casey was also gone- in Florida for work. 

I had the house all to myself for a few days!

My Everyday Life Week 39 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Sending a pic before he left.  I missed my guys!

My Everyday Life Week 39 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We are now in OCTOBER! I am going to try to do #theydrawtober — drawing some food-related prompts all month to practice my drawing skills. 

My Everyday Life Week 39 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Coming next month- Intentions for the Week workbook! It’s the calendar system I’ve been using for over a year in a book!

My Everyday Life Week 39 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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