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May 15, 2023

Intentions for the Week

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 20 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends!

I’m writing this Monday morning with a cup of coffee. I had a nice Mother’s Day. It included a bike ride, a trip to Home Depot, mint juleps and takeout. Didn’t get to meal prep but I’ll probably do pieces of it throughout the week when I have time. 

 Here are my Intentions for the Week! 

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May 14, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 19

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 19:

Last Sunday I taught a Meal Prep workshop for Tammi’s Ray of Light Community over zoom in my kitchen. It was a trip to be teaching in the exact spot I learned how to cook with my Mom. I know she would be proud. 

My Everyday Life Week 19 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Action shots! 

My Everyday Life Week 19 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I am planning on teaching another Meal Prep workshop (or two!) this Summer. If you’re on my newsletter, you’ll get news of that when it’s live! Signup here.

Unbroken Book Club chapter 6 with MC and Sam 

My Everyday Life Week 19 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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May 12, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

How do you feel loved? // i love lists Tracy Benjamin Shutterbean

I LOVE LISTS

  1. I want to go to a licorice obsessed town in Italy.
  2. A way to cover up a cat damaged sofa.
  3. Why the flatiron building is empty.
  4. Mistakes that sabotage good communication.
  5. Imagine reading this headline 20 years ago.
  6. Cute beach coverups: one / two / three / four 
  7. This room looks so cozy.
  8. Flight attendants share things you may not know.
  9. Fun things designed for children.
  10. These photos from glacial caves are dreamy.
  11. I’m curious what a color coded clock would be like.
  12. What are the healthiest fruits to eat?
  13. I like reading about hot dog taste tests.
  14. I wish I could plan a trip with my Mom.
  15. RIP, dooce.
  16. A Star Wars film made in Wes Anderson aesthetic.
  17. Time travel to Atlantic City in the 1970s.
  18. Loneliness damages your health. I believe it!
  19. How to keep your home smelling good.
  20. Things My Mom Used to Say
  21. Weekend Reading: Meal Prep Magic
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May 10, 2023

Mother’s Day Things

My Everyday Life: Week 20

Sometimes when I’m in a wave of grief, I start searching for things on my website or photos on my phone because I like to see where technology leads me.  It’s one of my favorite ways to invite magic into my life and BOY have I left a trail of it!

Yesterday I wanted to see what would come up when I searched for “SHUTTERBEAN MOTHER’S DAY” and because I’m definitely missing my mom and my Dad is getting married next week so my feelings are all complicated and confusing. Grief wave! The oldest post I found was on my first Mother’s Day in 2009.  

wednesday!

2009 Tracy had a garden helper! This was her first Mother’s Day! 

happy mother's day!

2010 Tracy had a toddler with squishy fingers.

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May 8, 2023

Intentions for the Week

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 19 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends!

Taught a meal prep class yesterday for Tammi’s Ray of Light Community and it was so much fun. It blew by so fast. I am going to be doing it again in June. If you want to be alerted for that class, join my mailing list.   I hope your Monday is off to a great start. Here are my Intentions for the Week! 

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May 7, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 18

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 18

Walking around Calistoga with James, Casey & Cooper. 

My Everyday Life Week 18 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

There was a good cloud day in Calistoga! 

My Everyday Life Week 18 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This is our heigh difference!! IT IS WILD TO ME. 

My Everyday Life Week 18 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This is my cat niece, Lilly. 

My Everyday Life Week 18 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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May 5, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

Make Good Habits - i love lists/ tracy benjamin of shutterbean.com

 

I LOVE LISTS

  1. AI has a bias of what college professors look like. 
  2. Look what Costco is bringing back post pandemic!
  3. 20 movies that did not age well.
  4. This kitchenette is very sweet. 
  5. I would like to spend a summer on the east coast.
  6. When humans leave and nature takes over.
  7. How pretty is this moon photo?! 
  8. Let’s look at some architecture fails.
  9. Science Fiction Movie letting treasure trove! 
  10. Ooooh fun: Aerial drone photos of ballet dancers.
  11. Pen-spinning goals. Geez.
  12. How to keep critters out of your garden.
  13. Then/now photos. Wow, time is a beast.
  14. Rules for lap dances from the Magic Mike choreographer.
  15. A taste of 1950s fashion.
  16. How to create & run a writer’s group.
  17. How to train your brain to increase your attention span. 
  18. Chain Steakhouses are more valuable than you thought.
  19. This is the leopard dress I love & you asked about.
  20. Brunch ideas for your Mother’s Day.
  21. Things My Mom Used to Say. 

 

Mom Yourself Postcard Pack image 2

I keep my Mom’s spirit alive by reminding myself of all of the things she used to say. I made Mom Yourself Postcard Pack if you miss the Mom voice in your life too. xo