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December 15, 2024

My Everyday Life Week 50

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 50

I put the tree up! I almost didn’t but I am glad I did. 

My Everyday Life Week 50 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I pulled out my Mom’s ornament collection. 

My Everyday Life Week 50 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

It brought back SO MANY MEMORIES. 

My Everyday Life Week 50 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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December 14, 2024

Intention Setting Workshops 2025!

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

MC and I are thrilled to announce TWO Intention Setting Workshops next month—one in person and one online!

Get ready for a powerful day filled with art projects, writing exercises, group processing, letting-go ceremonies, and more. We’ve planned some fun experiences to help you set meaningful intentions for the year ahead.

Mark your calendar—it’s coming up soon! Stay tuned for more details. We can’t wait to create magic together!

 
Here are the details:

In-Person Intention Setting 2025

Saturday, January 4th
1:00PM-5:15PM
at CONVERT STUDIOS
306 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 94960
Price: $250
 
There will be long tables, pens, paper, art supplies, tea, calendars, and…..
 
My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com
 
MAGIC!
 
My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com
 
Here’s what our friend Kebby had to say when she joined us at the beginning of 2024.
 
My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Sharing your intentions with others can turn them into reality.

 
Here’s proof!
 
Intentions for the Year
 
And if you can’t make it in person, we are hosting a shorter version ONLINE!
 
Intentions Workshop 2025- In person and on Zoom with Tracy + MC
 
Saturday, January 11
10 AM-12 PM LIVE 
Includes printables! 
 
Buckle up, 2025, we’re coming for you.
My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2024- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

And we’ve got sparkles! 

 
My Everyday Life Week 27 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com
 
Let’s GOOOO!
 
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December 13, 2024

I LOVE LISTS

We Don't Judge People When We Feel Good About Ourselves- Brene Brown - lettered by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. Clean your rusty cast iron skillet with…
  2. I freaking love bouillon base. 
  3. Flight attendants share holiday travel tips. 
  4. The fashion of the 1960s was supreme. 
  5. A guide to Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang. 
  6. New holiday stuff at Trader Joe’s to try! 
  7. Drinkable mayo is my worst nightmare. 
  8. What butter does Martha use for baking?
  9. I wonder what it feels like to swim through fish.
  10. If you need a drink for a crowd- Holiday Rum Punch! 
  11. Churches and their hidden bowling alleys. 
  12. Oregon Trail is going to be a movie?! 
  13. This hotel in Denver has incredible windows. 
  14. Have you seen a drone show? They look wild. 
  15. The best apps of 2024 according to Apple. 
  16. Let’s look at a whale eyeball. Whoa. 
  17. This green robe is on my wishlist. This leopard one too.
  18. Need some gift ideas? Check out my Amazon lists! 
  19. Or you could look through Oprah’s favorite things. 
  20. Weekend reading: The Let Them Theory 

 

things to announce

 

Intention Setting Workshop 2025

Join me and my dear friend and cohost of the Keep Grief Weird PodcastDr. MC McDonald, for another inspiring Intentions Setting Workshop next month to kick off 2025 with purpose and clarity. If you’re looking for time and space to process 2024, we are here to help! 

Intentions for the Year

 

✨ In-Person Intentions Setting Workshop
📅 Saturday, January 4
⏰ 1PM-5:15PM PST

(location: San Anselmo, CA)
Experience connection, reflection, and guided exercises in a supportive environment designed to help you set meaningful intentions for the year ahead. 
 
Intentions Workshop 2025- In person and on Zoom with Tracy + MC
 
Can’t join us in person? Check out our:
 

💻 Online Intentions Setting Workshop
📅 Saturday, January 11
⏰ 10AM-12PM PST (on Zoom)

We’ve got you covered with an online version through our growing online circle community, The Hope Circuit. Create your 2025 vision with us from the comfort of your own space. 
I added some new items to the shop! Currently workbooks coming this weekend! 
 
Thank you -- tracy benjamin @thehandwritingclub
 

Thank You Print 

 
TO DO STICKERS
 

TO DO sticker 

 
 
 
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December 11, 2024

Brazilan Cheese Bread

Brazilian Cheese Bread- made with mini muffin tins. Try this gluten free snack! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo) is a dream come true for anyone who is gluten-free. I first had them earlier this year at a party and found out they were from Trader Joe’s…which led me to search out the recipe, buy tapioca flour, and never make them because life got in the way.  Tale as old as time!

Last Friday night we were going through the freezer, seeing if we could make some franken-meal with whatever was leftover. Into the air fryer went a bunch of random things including three little rolls of Brazilian Cheese Bread. Three little rolls between the two of us weren’t enough so I looked up the ingredients, found out I had them all and 10 minutes later, we had some in the oven. I live for that kind of thrill. 

Brazilian Cheese Bread- made with mini muffin tins. Try this gluten free snack! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

How do we describe the texture?  They are light and fluffy like a popover but kinda chewy like if grilled cheese and mochi had a baby. These are definitely worth keeping a supply of tapioca flour in your pantry. 

(I get mine at our local Asian grocery store)

Brazilian Cheese Bread- made with mini muffin tins. Try this gluten free snack! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

Casey proceeded to take these little breads a step further and gave them a garlic knot treatment.   Brazilian cheese bread tossed in butter, garlic, and parsley? I dare you to not eat the whole batch 😉  They will make you believe in holiday magic again. 

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December 9, 2024

Intentions for the Week

 

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 50 in 2024

Hi hiiiiii! Happy Monday, folks! How was your weekend? I did Self-Check-In yesterday to map out my Intentions for the Week. I also did meal prep yesterday and carried on my Sunday rituals (including pulling cards) and going over my Sunday TO DO List. 

Meal prep this week includes:

Here are my Intentions for the Week! 

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December 8, 2024

My Everyday Life Week 49

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 49

I added a new sticker to my shop! TO DO sticker for your notebooks! 

Hooooraaaaay. 

My Everyday Life Week 49 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Breakfast & checking in. 

My Everyday Life Week 49 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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December 6, 2024

I LOVE LISTS

Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me. I love lists // Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I LOVE LISTS

  1. What gardeners need to do before the freeze. 
  2. Pantone color of the year is one of my least fave colors. 
  3. I would like to bring this instant pot risotto back into my life. 
  4. This upside-down pecan cake could rival my mom’s coffee cake. 
  5. Taco Bell drive thru with a photobooth??
  6. Can you reuse frying oil? 
  7. Buildings repurposed in cool ways! 
  8. How Fight Club taught us to distrust flying. 
  9. A hair-freezing contest sounds fun. 
  10. Brain Rot is the word of the year. 
  11. What’s a reverse gift list?
  12. Apparently owning a home makes you live longer.
  13. 20 Maps that changed the world. 
  14. Amazing northern lights photos! 
  15. The ultimate Christmas trivia list. 
  16. Time travel-Musicians backstage 1970s. 
  17. Why are potato chip bags so shiny on the inside?
  18. Holiday dresses: one/two/three/four
  19. Weekend baking: tahini cookies / lime macaroons
  20. Here are some homemade holiday gift ideas! 

 

 

I posted my Favorite Things for 2024– Did you see?

Shutterbean Favorite Things Gift Guide 2024-by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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