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November 25, 2024

Intentions for the Week

 

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 48 in 2024

Hi hiiiiii! Happy Monday, folks! How was your weekend? We laid low and got work done around the house!  I didn’t do meal prep yesterday, but I did use my time in Self-Check-In to map out what we need for Thanksgiving. If you need help planning for the week, I wrote a Thanksgiving Meal Prep post about it! 

Here are my Intentions for the Week! 

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November 24, 2024

My Everyday Life Week 47

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 47

Hooray for quality time with my boos!! I am so thankful I got a quick trip to Oregon in to visit Jessica & Erin. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I really enjoyed folding a tortilla blanket in the room I stayed in! 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

What a time to be alive!

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Glass ceiling. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Out to breakfast with my prettie!

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Checking out an art bar. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Finding fun things that sparkle. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Signs of hope. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Traveling with my hobo. Going through some of my old pages from this year. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

My first Self Check-In on the road! 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I love grocery shopping in another state. We went to a few places and stopped at Trader Joe’s and got some staples. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Girl dinner! 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Fresh air! 

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All lined up. 

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My stickers on our water vessels! 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We journaled and watched Mermaids. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

It’s so nice to work in someone else’s kitchen for a bit. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Leftovers for breakfast. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Erin makes catnip treats! 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Self-care with glitter eye masks!

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We are beverage goblins. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I like this light. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Henry made us dinner! 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Hanging out with Claire!! Kids have amazing light situations in their rooms now. We had glow in the dark stars! 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I made David Bowie a cat bed and he liked it. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Walking through Erin’s neighborhood. I’ve missed Eugene, OR! 

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So much whimsy!

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Prettieeeeeee

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I forgot how magical it is to fly at night and see the bay. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Protein power. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

When I got home it was rainy and I meal prepped. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

RESET! 

Shutterbean Meal Prep

Making magic. Leaving these notes all over the place. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

It is so freeing to wear rain boots and jump in puddles. 

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I put my JUST START sticker on my kindle. It reminds me to START reading.

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Date night at The Guest House! The truffle fries were yum.

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Catching up in my hobo after coming back from Oregon. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Notes from my old horse therapy post. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Spa night in my bathroom. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I leave my jacket on the bench and he snuggles up in it. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Tamales are back in my life this week. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A good cloud situation. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Off to the post office. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I like the names of these movies. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This one grumpy cloud. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Street art inspiration. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Mew.

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Cloud reflections in puddles = favorite. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Thrift art is fun. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

5 mile night time walk. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This tea IS my happy place. 

My Everyday Life Week 47 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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November 23, 2024

Shutterbean Thanksgiving Meal Prep

Shutterbean Thanksgiving Meal Prep- Tracy Benjamin shares what can be done ahead of time! #mealprep #shutterbeanmealprep

Shutterbean Thanksgiving Meal Prep:

Thanksgiving is next week. Are you ready for it?  Are you wondering what can you do ahead of time to prep for Thanksgiving?

I’ll tell you!

Shutterbean Thanksgiving Meal Prep

You must:

MAKE LISTS & GO OVER YOUR CALENDAR. MAP IT OUT. Collect your recipes, and organize! 

Figure out what you can do ahead of time and DO IT so your day of is less stressful. 

I LOVE LISTS - Shutterbean

First, you need to answer the following questions:

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November 22, 2024

I LOVE LISTS

Art by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com / I LOVE LISTS Hobonichi Cousin

  1. Ready to plan some edible holiday gifts? 
  2. I have a small obsession with plastic photobox cases. 
  3. Nature photographer captures an all-black penguin.
  4. Let’s look at some wild hotel rooms. 
  5. Bad tattoos are bad! 
  6. International landscape photographer wanderlust!
  7. Some airport tips from TSA for holiday traveling. 
  8. Your old digital camera maybe worth a lot. 
  9. Tips for photographing a wedding. 
  10. What do dryer sheets actually do? 
  11. These major brands own all the food you eat. 
  12. I am always looking for more ground beef recipes. 
  13. The 25 most important recipes over the past 100 years. 
  14. Van Gough inspired Starry Night inspired this land! 
  15. How to fake storebought desserts for the holidays. 
  16. How to piecemeal Thanksgiving out of fast food. 
  17. How to doctor up boxed mashed potatoes. 
  18. Suncatcher stickers: one / two / three / four 
  19. I like the tile in this kitchen. 
  20. Need some mocktails for the holidays? Here are a few! 

Reclaiming Holiday Joy Workshop- The Hope Circuit

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December 14th 10-12PM PST

More info/sign-up here!

Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of The Handwriting Club + Shutterbean

I have another batch of Currently Workbooks in the shop now! 

Intentions for the Week Planner by Tracy Benjamin- Find more in here etsy.com/shops/thehandwritingclub

My Intentions for the Week Planner can help you get organized next year. It’s what we use to plan our week in my Self-Check-In group on The Hope Circuit. 

Help me help you! Here are some deals! 

Here’s 40% off your first Thrive Market order.  – I saved $450 last year! 

Want extra discounts and cashback on online purchases? I use Rakuten religiously! 

The holidays are coming up! Here are some of my favorite things from my Amazon storefront if you need gift ideas

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November 19, 2024

Intentions for the Week

 

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 47 in 2024

Hi hiiiiii! Happy Monday, folks! Reporting live from Oregon. I’ve had a weekend of hanging out with lady friends from college. It was impromptu and much needed. I am going to figure out how much I can get done on the road this week. Wish me luck! 

Here are my Intentions for the Week! 

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November 17, 2024

My Everyday Life Week 46

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

My little helper!! 

My Everyday Life Week 46 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Outgoing mail! Thanks for ordering a currently workbook! I will have more at the end of the month. 

You can get one through Blurb if you want one now or if you’re international. 

My Everyday Life Week 46 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Keep up the good work! 

My Everyday Life Week 46 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

2025 here we go! 

My Everyday Life Week 46 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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November 15, 2024

I LOVE LISTS

If You Wnat to Understand Something, Try to Change It.- I love lists // Shutterbean

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. There’s no need to bring a camera into the Vatican with this technology.
  2. Sometimes I think about becoming a pet groomer. 
  3. A reminder of art in nature. Let’s make some. 
  4. Layovers at these airports feel like vacations. 
  5. Praise be, Ina. 
  6. This sticker looks like it would be so fun. 
  7. Lego engagement ring box. 
  8. Oh man do I want pecan pie bars,
  9. My cranberry rosemary bars will do!
  10. I want to retreat here. 
  11. Time travel- Marilyn Monroe puts on Chanel No. 5
  12. How to host Thanksgiving on a budget. 
  13. I don’t understand the appeal of a mystery bag at TJ’s. 
  14. All the discontinued McDonald’s items over the years. 
  15. The history behind the Uncrustable. 
  16. What are the most common pie crust problems?
  17. What are the most common passwords? 
  18. How do we feel about these peanut butter rankings?
  19. How to make an epic cheese board!
  20. Weekend Reading: Be Ready for When the Luck Happens

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Use my Party Planning list!