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April 5, 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 14 of 2021

Happy Monday, friends!

We spent the weekend with family (yay!) during Cooper’s break. It has been really nice to cook in a different kitchen all weekend. I feel very grateful for a chance to get away from home. A fresh perspective and a different routine for a few days help feed my creative brain. Time away from my phone helps too. Let’s figure our Intentions for the Week! Here are mine:

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April 4, 2021

My Everyday Life Week 13

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 13

Wildflowers everywhere!

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

So many fun colors popping out of the grass. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Went on a walk with my favorite doggo.

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Hims found a mud puddle. 

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April 2, 2021

I LOVE LISTS

Be Happy! // I love lists Shutterbean

I LOVE LISTS!

  1. Childhood through a photographer’s lens. 
  2. Tomato paste tiktok hack.
  3. People share things that shouldn’t exist.
  4. Neglected household items that need to be cleaned.
  5. A love letter to Asian Americans. 
  6. Mark Bittman thinks the Instant Pot is terrifying. 
  7. Weight loss success inspiration. 
  8. How COVID can change your personality. 
  9. Birkenstocks are cool: one / two / three / four / five
  10. That strange tower on telegraph hill. 
  11. Martha’s favorite soup recipes. 
  12. The history behind Easter candies. 
  13. Ahhhh the magic of movie theater carpeting! 
  14. Can you imagine writing at one of these desks? 
  15. Things women deem normal are really messed up. 
  16. People sharing their biggest regrets. 
  17. Yums: orange bundt cake/ cinnamon sugar wonton crisps
  18. Stop motion baking with legos. 
  19. This looks like a fun way to grow tomatoes. 
  20. I can’t wait to see art in person again. 
  21. Best cleaning hacks!
  22. Brunch menu ideas for your Easter weekend.

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March 31, 2021

Brunch Menu Ideas

Brunch Menu Ideas

Hi. It’s me. I’m here to remind you that we can celebrate things like Easter with BRUNCH. Are you looking for Brunch Menu Ideas? Cuz I’ve got your Brunch Menu Ideas!  The biggest question I have… Are you team SWEET or team SAVORY for Brunch? Can you guess which one I choose?

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March 29, 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 13 in 2021

Happy Monday, friends!

The weather here in California was beautiful! We were able to spend a lot of time outside and I am thankful for that! Cooper has Spring break this week and I am starting the new with some #shutterbeanmealprep

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Meal Prep This Week includes:

  • lemon iced tea
  • creamy balsamic
  • celery
  • rice
  • pineapple salsa
  • cooked potatoes
  • guacamole
  • pineapple
  • cooked salmon
  • marinated salmon
  • carrots
  • pasta with marinara
  • cooked sausage

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March 28, 2021

My Everyday Life Week 12

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 12

Nature is DELIVERING here in California. 

Went on a walk with Casey and it was dreamy!

Strawberry season is here too!

What carried us through the week + stuff from the freezer!

Slow cooker pulled pork meat nachos!

And Tacos.

I also made black beans in my Instant pot and had burrito bowls!

What I accomplished last Sunday.

I brought this plant back to life in the front.

Trouble awaits.

GROWING!

Sparkles on the water. It’s pretty magical!

I am also going through a breakfast burrito phase…

Checking on my wisteria.

A canopy of Japanese maple leaves.

On a walk with Neiley. 

Lemon Garlic Roasted Shrimp for the win!

Zeppelin!

I am so fascinated by how dogs greet each other. Every exchange is so different.

The only way I can make my legs look longer. 

Night night boo boo. 

Had lunch with Heather!

Mrs. T was one of my childhood heroes! 

Research at Annie’s. 

WOWWWWWWW

This color was magical. 

Wisteria bloomed this week!

And we’re getting these tiny purple wildflowers all over. 

Write yourself a note on the mirror. Fill it in with shower steam. 

And suddenly everything starts greening up. 

San Anselmo is cute. 

Hunting for treasures. 

TREASURES. 

Sad I didn’t leave with this. 

Convert Studio tag sale!

Trying to decide what to drink..

Thank you for the beautiful earrings you named after me, Ella! 

Lemon Garlic Roasted Shrimp

A corner I stare at when I’m sitting on the couch. 

A reminder we all could use right now. I’m glad I randomly opened to this page. 

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Week 12 in 2013

Week 12 in 2012

Week 12 in 2011

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March 26, 2021

I LOVE LISTS

We Only Have What We Give // I love lists Tracy Benjamin

I LOVE LISTS:

  1. A whole bunch of resume tips. 
  2. Welcome to your 40s. 
  3. Tell-tale signs a man is insecure. 
  4. Habits to help you become a “clean-as-you-go” person. 
  5. These photos won awards.
  6. Tunic tops I have my eye on: one/ two / three
  7. Surprising things you can put in an air fryer!
  8. What an inspired space to work in!
  9. A look at how the trash in NYC is processed. 
  10. How to do better with self-imposed deadlines.
  11. This hotel in Tokyo looks amazing. 
  12. 1971 changed food forever.
  13. Yum: strawberry rolls/ spicy crunchy tuna tartare / sumac fries
  14. A celebration of typewriters. 
  15. DIY macrame hanging plant holder.
  16. Sketches of buildings with lighted windows.
  17. People who ended up looking like giants thanks to optics.
  18. It’s amazing how you can capture light through photography.
  19. Origins of common culinary terms. 
  20. Weekend reading: Keepers + Simply Julia