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May 23, 2021

My Everyday Life Week 20

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 20

My bougainvillea at night! 

My Everyday Life Week 20 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I am a label maker. 

My Everyday Life Week 20 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Fancy snack dinner courtesy of my husband. 

My Everyday Life Week 20 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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May 21, 2021

I LOVE LISTS

Hope is putting faith to work // I love lists by Tracy Benajmin of Shutterbean.com

I LOVE LISTS

 

  1. It’s time to clean your fan.
  2. Products being slammed by inflation.
  3. Doctors sharing facts they wish patients knew.
  4. The underwater world is so fascinating.
  5. Let’s remember what the first cellphones looked like.
  6. Chinatown facts! 
  7. Yumm:  Pretzel Rolls / General Tso’s Cauliflower /Twisty Cinnamon Buns
  8. Church organs fascinate me.
  9. I’ve always wanted an Egg & Ball chair.
  10. Nature is incredible.
  11. What American sections look like in other countries.
  12. We had a bear visitor here in Marin! 
  13. Cardboard artistry! 
  14. Father’s Day Gifts:  fire pit / DIY gin kit / love letter blanket
  15. A bunch of Airbnb rentals to drool over.
  16. Check out this private oasis in Manhattan.
  17. I’ve always wanted to make an ice cream sandwich cake.
  18. Let’s learn about constellations! 
  19. Trader Joe’s best freezer finds.
  20. I love looking through people’s garage conversions.

 

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May 19, 2021

25 Vegetarian Dinner Ideas

25 Vegetarian Dinner Ideas - find inspiration from Shutterbean.com

The other day I did a poll on my Instagram stories to see what kinds of recipes people are looking for these days. I was happy to see that a lot of you have been also wanting more vegetarian recipes. Awesome, me too! Do we like eggplant?  I’m hoping to bring a grilled eggplant situation soon. In researching what I’ve already done, I found 25 Vegetarian Dinner Ideas to get you started!  Here’s what I think you might like: 

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May 17, 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 20 in 2021

Happy Monday, friends!

This weekend we had some baseball. We were supposed to have Casey’s Mom visit but her trip got delayed. Womp womp. Cooper had a sleepover. I finally slept until 7:30AM – which is the latest I’ve slept in months. I did some meal prep:

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Meal Prep This Week includes:

We are probably going to be making pizza this week while my mother-in-law visits so I am got some toppings prepped in advance. Let’s take a moment and write down our Intentions for the Week- Here’s what I’ve got going. 

 

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May 16, 2021

My Everyday Life Week 19

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 19

Caught the light on Mother’s Day!

My Everyday Life Week 19 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Flowers from my Dad that have to be outside cuz of cats. Still PRETTY!!

My Everyday Life Week 19 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Thank you, boys.My Everyday Life Week 19 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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May 14, 2021

I LOVE LISTS

Doubt Kills // I love lists Tracy Benjamin

I LOVE LISTS

  1. Things that have poorly aged. 
  2. Yummy: maximalist potato salad / tahdig
  3. Inside David Hockney’s sketchbooks. 
  4. This painted marble countertop turned out great! 
  5. Actors who gave up acting.
  6. Today I learned…
  7. London, 1969.
  8. Look at this cat!
  9. Helpful life guides. 
  10. Did you see this spaghetti trick? What a mess!
  11. The great toilet paper debate Over vs. Under is settled. 
  12. Bennifer is back?
  13. Whoa. Check out this bookstore.
  14. Super cute cat stuff: cat ring / bumper sticker /mug /pen
  15. Mosaics in cracks in the streets. 
  16. Some facts about Salvador Dali.
  17. My cousin drinks coffee before naps.
  18. Teenager moves into senior living complex. 
  19. This hotel in Mexico looks beautiful.
  20. Restaurants opening up in SF.
  21. Weekend reading: How to Do the Work 

 

My Everyday Life Week 15 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Wanna get your week organized? Write down your Intentions for the Week every Sunday as I do! 

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May 12, 2021

Broccoli Fritters with Chipotle Yogurt

Broccoli Fritters with Chipotle Yogurt

“This actually makes eating broccoli enjoyable,” said my husband after finishing the last of the Broccoli Fritters with Chipotle Yogurt I made last week for lunch.

Broccoli Fritters with Chipotle Yogurt

 I’ve been desperate for a way to get my family to eat greens, so this recipe from my friend Jessica’s latest cookbook,  Everyday Dinners could not have come at a better time!

Broccoli Fritters with Chipotle Yogurt

Broccoli is bound together with cheese, eggs, and flour and served with a chipotle yogurt dip. I’ll definitely be adding this to my meal preps because they’re so delicious for breakfast/lunch. 

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