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January 15, 2024

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week Workbook by Tracy Benjamin now on sale!

Intentions for the Week- Week 3 in 2024

Happy Monday, friends!

Sitting at my desk on Sunday night typing this with a cup of lemon ginger elixir. Been battling a scratchy throat all day and hoping this helps. Today I did meal prep. Cleaned out my fridge and made a grocery list. Cooper doesn’t have school tomorrow. I’m hoping we can spend some quality time in between work. 

My Everyday Life Week 46 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

 

There are more Currently Workbooks  and Food Journals in the shop! So you can go ahead and get started! 

Let’s get into it! Here are my Intentions for the Week.

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January 14, 2024

My Everyday Life Week 2

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 2

This week I played with my friend’s projector. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I always get excited when I have fun images to play with. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

FUN. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Channeling Weird Science lighting.  Creative battery is FULL. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I was able to put some of my photos into something else I have been working on. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Cooper wanted to play too. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

That beam of light! 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

He is my light. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

And he went back to school this week. YAY. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Meal prepped this week! 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This week I couldn’t get enough arugula. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Drawing meals. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Breakfast of champions. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I wrote down all of the words from the Intentions Workshop I taught with MC in my planner.

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We did some magic spells!

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

What a fun time!

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

For those who couldn’t attend last week, we are going to bring this online in February!

If you are on my newsletter, you’ll hear it first! 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We’re ready to help you bring more intention to your life in 2024! 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Snackage. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Family movie night on the couch. We watched Asteroid City. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Instant Pot Applesauce for the win! 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A wild sky.  The cloud over Mt. Tam caught my eye. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Sol Food Chicken with a baked potato and arugula. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Grandpa’s Christmas cactus at night. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Nighttime workout moods are my favorite. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I found my Mom’s grammar school reunion program this week.  My mom looked like Audrey Hepburn when she was younger.

A fascination beyond reach! 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Hooray for a good avocado week. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Ultimate breakfast sandwich sans meat. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I always sing chopping broccoli in my head when I’m chopping broccoli. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Tiny little joy! RAINBOW on a baking sheet. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I am a badass. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This is how I stand when I’m waiting. I think it comes from doing ballet as a kid. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Coffee at Longway with Lisa. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

In traffic entertainment. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Beaming. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I made egg salad with cottage cheese! 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

It was good! 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Taking over the dining room table again. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A turmeric latte is like sunshine in a cup. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

He’s been very clingy all week and I don’t mind. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I like peeping into the post office. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Albert spotting at a free mini library. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Working in my hobo during movie night! 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

The question:

How do you connect with yourself? I love lists // shutterbean

The answer:

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Saturday morning snugs. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This one has sausage! Thanks, honey.

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

The boys playing video games on their phones. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Burger salad!

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

He loves his setup.

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

They don’t need to be perfect!

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A feather outside our front door. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

HERE'S MORE OF MY EVERYDAY LIFE ON SHUTTERBEAN.COM

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Week 2 in 2022

Week 2 in 2021

Week 2 in 2020

Week 2 in 2019

Week 2 in 2018

Week 2 in 2017

Week 2 in 2016

Week 2 in 2015

Week 2 in 2014

Week 2 in 2013

Week 2 in 2012

Week 2 in 2011

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January 12, 2024

I LOVE LISTS

How do you connect with yourself? I love lists // shutterbean

I LOVE LISTS

  1. I had this desk in college.
  2. Satisfying things are satisfying.
  3. This orange arugula salad looks refreshing.
  4. I wonder if Cooper will love cilantro lime rice.
  5. This must have been cool in person.
  6. RIP, Fruit Stripe Gum.
  7. Ruler washi tape: one/ two/ three 
  8. Taco Bell has new value menu offerings.
  9. I need to make another Everyday Magic post.
  10. Top Housing Markets in 2024. 
  11. Wearable airbags for the elderly. Good idea! 
  12. How’s your grocery store etiquette? 
  13. Farm to table prison food
  14. I bet this place is cozy in the rain.
  15. Bridesmaids styles from the 1940s.
  16. Best canned tuna taste test.
  17. I want a Ranchy McRanch! 
  18. Let this inspire you to clean out your junk drawer! 
  19. Time to see if my Trader Joe’s has vanilla bean paste! 
  20. All my Currently Workbook pages from 2023.
  21. You can get a currently workbook here! 

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January 11, 2024

Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024

Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024! - Tracy Benjamin recaps 2023 on Shutterbean

Goodbye, 2023. Hello, 2024!

At our Intention Setting Workshop this past weekend, we said our goodbyes to 2023 and hellos to 2024 together.  

Here’s the template I made for the practice because you know how much I believe in lists! 

 Goodbye Hello List- The Handwriting Club  

I also believe in taking the time to reflect on the past year. Here we are! 2023 in review.

My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

You know that saying:

“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.”

2023 asked a lot of questions.

The only answer I could give was ART.  

This past year was filled with creativity and growth.

My life turned upside down a bit because I focused on healing parts of me that I had been holding back.  The good news is that I have quite a few things to show for the work I put in.

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January 8, 2024

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week Workbook by Tracy Benjamin now on sale!

Intentions for the Week- Week 2 in 2024

Happy Monday, friends!

I kinda dropped off the face of the Earth for a bit and took a break from sharing my Intentions for the Week! I was busy getting ready for the holidays and the Intention Workshop (which went really well!) and I’m ready to get back into the habit. Taking a break and seeing what happens is always a good way to test how much a habit works. THIS ONE DOES CUZ MY HOUSE IS A MESS AND OMG DO I NEED AN ANCHOR. Cooper returns to school midweek and we are ready to get back into the swing of things. 

This weekend I found some extra energy (I have no idea how) and did some meal prep.  I need to find some more energy to clean the house and put our Christmas decorations away. WISH ME LUCK 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Meal Prep This Week includes:

  • sol food chicken 
  • iced tea 
  • croutons
  • applesauce
  • chicken teriyaki
  • hard-boiled eggs
  • chicken tikka masala
  • arugula
  • rice
  • polenta
  • sliced cheddar
  • roasted walnuts
  • roasted brazil nuts
  • guacamole

My Everyday Life Week 46 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

 

There are more Currently Workbooks  and Food Journals in the shop! So you can go ahead and get started! 

Intentions for the Week Planners will be coming soon if you wanna start a new practice. The best part about them is that they can be started at any time. Fill in as you go! 

Let’s get into it! Here are my Intentions for the Week.

CONTINUE READING

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January 7, 2024

My Everyday Life Week 1

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 1

My word for 2024:

My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Speaking of… this week was all about rituals! 

My time management printable pack helped! 

My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I pulled my cards for the year. You can read more about that here. 

My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I took a video of the process. I’ll share that soon. 

My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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January 5, 2024

I LOVE LISTS

Water what waters you- I love lists // Tracy Benjamin

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. Womp womp foods. 
  2. Perfectly organized things. 
  3. I wish my Mom could see Martha now. 
  4. Watch a 13 year old beat Tetris.
  5. Confessions of car salesmen. 
  6. Time travel: high school junior prom 1950s.
  7. The timeline of food trends from 2023.
  8. Twins reunion! 
  9. I don’t understand the appeal of cottage cheese.
  10. These little felted cuties.
  11. Wrist warmer research: one / two / three
  12. I am curious about a sheet pan salad situation.
  13. Saturday morning cartoon downfall.
  14. Reading about the 75 Hard fitness trend.
  15. Have you put cornstarch in your hot chocolate?
  16. Chat GPT is been given a face and it’s weird.
  17. My fave non-alcoholic drinks if you’re doing dry January.
  18. The best fitness goals that are not weight loss.
  19. How I lost 60 lbs. last year. 
  20. What I eat for breakfast/lunch/dinner now.