November 19, 2020

Currently 2021 Workbook

Hello friends! Exciting news! My Currently 2021 Workbook is available for sale in my Etsy shop!

Since 2016, I’ve been sharing a breakdown of my months in a column I call CURRENTLY.— You can look back at all of them here.

In 2019, I designed my first currently workbook so I could practice my handwriting and creativity WITH my readers. I wanted to spend a little more time offline and this was the best way for me to do it!

And then 2020 came… and I continued writing in it because it was the best way for me to channel my feelings into something productive! Plus, I had a whole bunch of people working on it with me in my private Facebook group. It has BEEN so inspiring to see how other people use it. I’m so grateful for the practice.

It’s what I’ve always wanted- to build a community for self-reflection through creativity.

This is the cover for the Currently 2021 workbook!

Let me show you inside!

In the Currently 2021 Workbook for, you will have a place to write down your WORD FOR THE YEAR as well as map out your Intentions for 2021

Each month has its own spread. You’re invited to color and play in the pages.

This is what my creative journal has looked like in 2020:

With each month, there’s an opportunity to write things down!

Every month has this guide for you to fill in:

Here’s an example of how I fill in these pages:

Each season has it’s own spread & includes a place for you to write out your seasonal bucket list.

There’s a page to fill in whatever inspired you each season. It’s a chance to make a list or draw in your favorite things.

We start with Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter!

I added a section for you to paste self-portraits in your journal.

I print a photo out and place it in the back each month. I like to see all my different hairstyles.

Currently 2021 Workbook by Tracy Benjamin

72 pages total!

Join me in self-reflection in 2021. Buy one for yourself, for your friends and family. Do it with your kids! Make self-reflecting FUN and therapeutic.

Order here

An international option can be found here.

I can’t wait to work with you in 2020.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

You can follow my adventures here on my monthly Currently posts and follow @thehandwritingclub to see my handwriting in practice.

recipes

November 18, 2020

Sausage Mushroom Stuffing

We all have our opinions of stuffing, don’t we? My mom always used packages of bread cubes for her stuffing and while I really enjoyed her version, I didn’t like how mushy it was. She did serve two options at our Thanksgiving table-one batch of stuffing she stuffed in the turkey and the other batch, she baked in a baking dish that had a crispy crust. I opted for the crispy crust version, fighting my brothers over the crispiest edge pieces. This year, I’m making Sausage Mushroom Stuffing and I’m doing it my own way.

As a lifelong lover of bread, I believe that bread needs a little more reverence in the stuffing. I like a stuffing that has a bread pudding-like vibe with crispy toasted bits on top. Have you ever had the bread salad with the roasted chicken from Zuni in San Francisco? Think THAT.

I want something that will hold up to some gravy and give me a little crunch when I need it. So, in the spirit of borrowing from the past, I used my Mom’s secret weapon in her stuffing- breakfast sausage! It provides a nice hit of sage. It’s what makes all the men in my family reach for another spoonful. I also added mushrooms because I’m a fan of sausage and mushrooms. I’ll add them wherever I can!

So buy some good bread, dig into one of the edge pieces and save the rest for this Mushroom Sausage Stuffing at your Thanksgiving table. The leftovers the next day with eggs…oh boy!

LISTS

November 16, 2020

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 47 of 2020

Happy Monday, Friends!

We have a little over a week before Thanksgiving. Are you ready? I put together a list of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes for the holiday if you’re interested! This week we laid low. I got a bunch of work done around the house and did a meal prep! TADA!!!

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Let’s get to list-making! Here are my intentions for the week:

my everyday life, Photography

November 15, 2020

My Everyday Life Week 46

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 46

Checked out the antique fair with Neiley. It wasn’t crowded…all outside… Didn’t really touch anything, Just looked. It made me happy to see old things.

I have been getting sick of looking at all of my things at home. This helped.

I felt especially nostalgic seeing things that my Mom used to have.

She kept these containers in our pantry closet.

Keys to doors that probably don’t exist anymore.

Private line!

LISTS

November 13, 2020

I LOVE LISTS

I LOVE LISTS

favorites, featured, Inspiration, recipes

November 12, 2020

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

How’s your Thanksgiving looking this year? We are having a very small get together with family (possibly outside!) and I know what I’m making. If you’re wanting to make something new/different for your feast, let me help. Let’s looking into the Shutterbean archives for some Thanksgiving Menu Ideas!

recipes

November 11, 2020

Cranberry Rosemary Bars

These Cranberry Rosemary Bars didn’t last long in my house because they were so good and I couldn’t stop eating them. In the course of a week, I made two batches. The second batch was packed up IMMEDIATELY after I took photos because I CANNOT BE TRUSTED.

A rosemary shortbread crust with bits of orange zest for complexity pairs so well with the sweet/tart cranberry filling. I love the walnut bits in the crumb topping.

The fact that they are sweet, tangy, and savory triggered my brain to want MORE.