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November 12, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 45

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 45

Silent Disco at the DMV! 

My Everyday Life Week 45 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

What a trip to dance where I got my driver’s license. 

My Everyday Life Week 45 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

The whole parking lot to ourselves! 

My Everyday Life Week 45 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A week ago I was teaching the Thanksgiving Meal Prep popup workshop with Helen Jane! We had a blast. 

My Everyday Life Week 45 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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November 10, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

Have Faith in Your Ability- I love lists // shutterbean

New Print in the Shop! Have Faith in Your Ability! 

I LOVE LISTS

  1. Why it feels so good to chop off your own hair. 
  2. Cleaning before/after pics to get your motivated.
  3. RIP, Aubrie. You were a real-life fairy. I’m blessed to have known you. 
  4. Helicopter gets an almost full circle rainbow.
  5. Cool theaters to check out around the world. 
  6. All about shallots.
  7. Martha’s hosting gems.
  8. This sweet potato recipe has me curious!
  9. What is the origin of the word “meme”? 
  10. This restaurant in Paris is stunning.
  11. Some Britney Spears facts.
  12. 10 Rules of Being Human
  13. All the new holiday things at TJ’s. 
  14. See also: the best appetizers from TJ’s. 
  15. This makes me want to visit Hudson Valley.
  16. How Rocky Horror became a cult classic.
  17. The psychology of color in film.
  18. To make: Citrus salt for holiday gifts. 
  19. A new cookbook I have my eye on.
  20. Pretty mugs: one / two / three / four 

 

My Everyday Life Week 33 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Need to get your head in the game? My Meal Plan/Prep Pack might help! 

I wrote about my weekly tarot practice on my Substack for paid subscribers this week 🙂

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November 6, 2023

Intentions for the Week

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 45 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends!

We went out to dinner in the city over the weekend and taught a zoom class with Helen Jane!  It was a busy weekend but I was happy to wake up to a brighter morning this morning. For the past month + it has felt like waking up for an early flight. 

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

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November 5, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 44

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 44

Cooper’s LOOT! Will this be his last year trick-or-treating?! 

My Everyday Life Week 44 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

My hair was long enough for BRAIDS so I could do Wednesday Addams this year!

Casey made me a skull and pin for my costume with his 3D printer.  YAY. 

My Everyday Life Week 44 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Cooper was the PB to a PB & J costume. 

My Everyday Life Week 44 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Handed out candy at Neiley’s! 

My Everyday Life Week 44 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

She made her infamous pumpkin which I ADORE. 

Snackage!

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November 3, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

Do the Job Right! I love lists // shutterbean

This is my 400th LIST!!! Thanks for all your support over the years! 

I LOVE LISTS

  1. Some creative Halloween costumes this year! 
  2. See also: celebrity costumes this year.
  3. Next year I’m gonna get a wig from here for Halloween.
  4. Cooper’s been begging me to make caramel apples.
  5. Maybe I’ll make these cookies with his caramels.
  6. People need to learn how to disembark a plane.
  7. I need to make these cheesy potato stacks soon! 
  8. I love looking at old kitchen gadgets. 
  9. Amazing sweaters:  one / two / three / four 
  10. These paper flowers are amazing. 
  11. What’s the shelf life of Halloween candy?
  12. Victorian women dressed up as witches. 
  13. Oddly terrifying photos.
  14. Why you should take Jan 8th off this year. 
  15. Why do some male lions lack manes? 
  16. Do you scoop out your bagels? 
  17. How to sleep on a couch without hurting yourself. 
  18. The history of the ampersand. 
  19. 50 drawing prompts if you need inspo! 
  20. Some ingredient substitutes if you’re in a pinch! 

 

Thanksgiving Prep/Planning Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com/The Handwriting Club

I am hosting a Thanksgiving Meal Prep popup with my friend Helen Jane on

November 5th – 9:30 AM-12 PM PST.

If you need extra support in organizing and making holiday magic, we are here to give you some of our hot tips from many years of experience! Here’s more info! 

 

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November 2, 2023

Currently October 2023

Currently October 2023- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Currently October 2023

October went by faster than usual. I made a video of my pages in my Currently Workbook!

 

Currently October 2023- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I printed out a photo of pumpkins and colored it in with colored pencils & brush pens.

Currently October 2023- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I also covered the pages with black gesso (my favorite!) and added stickers of the date.

Currently October 2023- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Let’s get into it! 

 

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October 30, 2023

Intentions for the Week

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 44 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends!

This weekend we had guests. My brother and sister-in-law spent the night. We went to Cooper’s football game. We made a dump run (always the best!) and I did meal prep. 

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

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