Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life: Week 34
This flower caught my eye and then I saw a bee in there!
On an introvert excursion in Tahoe.
I took myself to a nursery.
Stopped at the side of the road to see what was up.
Donner Lake. I wish I jumped in.
When the light is just right.
Cooper, age almost 9.
Our last night in Tahoe.
We totally missed the eclipse because we were driving home but at least we got to stop for Five Guys. Silver lining?
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this weekend! Stay tuned for a recipe.
(HILARIOUS!!!)
On the last day of our Summer vacation, I started the morning by making these Tahini Cookies and then spent the rest of the day gathering school supplies and getting our household in order with laundry and a whole list of Intentions. It didn’t dawn on me until 3PM that I had only eaten 2 cookies and nothing else. I had gone to Target on an empty stomach and survived! What is that all about???!
Bottom line- These little cookies fueled one of the biggest organizing-fests I’ve had in awhile. Maybe it had something to do with the tahini? Who knows!
They’re sweet and slightly savory with an earthy flavor. They’re like a shortbread meets fudge. Bon Appetit describes them as “grown up” peanut butter cookies and I can totally see why.
They’re a great option for anyone with nut allergies since their made with tahini & sesame seeds. I’m gonna stash some in the cupboard so I can have a moment to myself with them later….with a book…and some tea…
Happy Monday! This week, we go BACK TO SCHOOL.
This week I’d like to take a moment and write some intentions for the school year. It will be a good way to get my head in the game with my journal
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What about you? What do you have going on this week??
Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 33:
Hello from Tahoe!
This is our view this week.
We’re in vacation mode.
I brought some of my favorite art supplies so I can paint in the mornings.
Morning cuddles.
It’s been relaxing!
We met a dog named Luna.
This picture made me laugh.
Papa + Cooper
I re-read the yellow wallpaper
The transition from bright outdoors into dark bars is always weird.
I saw a little heart in the clouds.
Peanut Butter + Chocolate fro yo.
We’ve been playing Pay Day
Snack dinner.
Morning walk.
Working on the backlog of penpal letters.
In the car…plus a sharpie…
Vietnamese in Reno.
Pika pika.
We love playing the quarter game at Circus Circus.
S U P E R
He won almost 1500 tickets.
We went bowling and Cooper and I had orange bowling balls.
Painting + cocktails
I’ve been eating a lot of peanut butter lately.
TACO NIGHT
Chocolate dipped cone!
This is 38! Thank you for all of the birthday wishes.
Mother daughter.
Birthday cocktails.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME
Complete with an ice cream cake from Dairy Queen.
Been waking up early this trip. I am hoping it becomes a new habit.
Every morning, I do word searches
Joy sent my family bagels + lox + cream cheese from NYC for my birthday!
WHAT A TREAT!!!!!
On a morning walk with Casey.
My heart.
It rained in Tahoe today. It smells so good when it rains here!
Rainbow!
Followed by Date Night!
In September, I might do another round of Whole30. Wanna do it with me?
Welcome to I LOVE LISTS! It’s Friday. Let’s surf the internet together!
Don’t forget that Skillshare is offering a Two Month Premium Subscription to Shutterbean readers. You could do some water coloring this weekend!
Also, make some pancakes this weekend and tag me @shutterbean on Instagram! 🙂
I typed pancake recipe in google a few weeks ago and Mark Bittman’s Everyday Pancake recipe from the NY Times popped up first, followed by thousands of other pancake recipes. The internet is just BURSTING with information, isn’t it! Where to start??! A quick glance at the ingredients (no buttermilk! which I never have!) and a 5-star rating made this recipe a no brainer. Made the pancakes. Loved them and my child is so grateful for my google searches, I am sure of it.
A week later, I used the recipe to make pancakes (again!) for Cooper’s sleepover. It’s in the rotation, folks!
The pancakes are light and fluffy. The batter is really so easy to whip up. I don’t know why I relied heavily on pancake mix all of these years when I usually find most of these ingredients in my kitchen.
I’m pretty close to memorizing the proportions and we all know that’s probably the best sign of a well-loved recipe. Make sure you pin this one for the future!
