September 12, 2022

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 37 in 2022

Hello, MONDAY!

Thanks for your well wishes last week. We survived COVID here. I’m testing negative and so are Cooper and Casey. YAY. We only made it one full week of school before this all happened. Keeping a VERY ACTIVE child at home (occupied) and distancing was especially hard. I am giving myself a gold star for that.

I did some meal prep this weekend! Here she is!

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Meal Prep this week includes:

Anywho…here are my Intentions for the week! CONTINUE READING

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September 11, 2022

My Everyday Life Week 36

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 36

Watching the moon with Rosie.

Evening rituals.

Morning rituals.

I spent a lot of time in my office this week. Both Casey and Cooper had COVID so I kept my distance so I wouldn’t get it too.

So far so good. Cooper is now testing negative. YAY.

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September 9, 2022

I LOVE LISTS

I didn’t realize you could make cinnamon toast in the air fryer.
I can’t wait to go back to Big Sur one day.
Let’s get lost in some underwater photography.
Accidental surrealism.
Can you imagine if you found a baby seal in your home?
Let’s bring back 1930s swimwear.
Danny Devito reviewing tattoos of himself.
What do Ancient baths look like reconstructed?
How Better Call Saul uses images to tell a story.
Some of the best drone photos this year.
Recipe videos are getting weird.
What is the male gaze?
Beach art made with rocks!
Airplane food is about to get better.
8k footage of the Titanic. So creepy.
Easiest ways to open a can without an opener.
I am going to do this with my oatmeal leftovers.
Woodstock ’99 looked like a nightmare.
Star dresses: caftan/sheer dress / tulle dream
I got a new denim shirt this week. I’m in love.
I hope I get to play with a Moog one day.
Weekend reading: Of Water and Spirit

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LISTS

September 5, 2022

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 36 in 2022

Hello, MONDAY!

It’s Labor Day and I’m writing this from my couch. This week is going to be a little weird around here. Cooper has COVID so we adults are keeping our distance while caring for him and trying not to get it too. He’s got cold symptoms and low energy. Wish us luck this week! He’s gotta stay away from school; 🙁 Anywho…here are my Intentions for the week! CONTINUE READING

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September 4, 2022

My Everyday Life Week 35

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 35

After being here for 10 years, I finally have a hold of this part of our yard. It’s filling in nicely.

Hammock time is the best time. This time of year serves the BEST LIGHT.

Cooper agrees. He was trying to wrangle Beans to sit with him.

It is happy golden hour for sure.

LISTS

September 2, 2022

I LOVE LISTS

Some new Trader Joe’s food reviews!
A street photographer captures loneliness in NYC.
Let’s daydream about going to Greece beaches.
Some interesting pictures to look through.
Grocery halls around the world comparisions.
I want to see waves in person. It’s been too long.
When AI matches an image to a song lyric. SO COOL.
This magic castle in LA looks like it’s got a lot of spirits.
There’s a demand for silver because of photography!
Nostalgic sounds from my childhood.
Black & White photo award winners.
I’ve been enjoying watching the evolution of this room.
A cute way to upcycle a jar of salsa.
Let’s look at 1990s prom style. OH MAN!
These scones looks good.
A gratitude practice.
It’s going to be time to start making applesauce again.
I’m curious to try this vegan cream cheese recipe.
More caftans I dream of: one / two / three / four
Weekend reading: Of Water and Spirit

Inspiration

September 1, 2022

Currently August 2022

Birthday month was a busy one!

I sold out of my Magic Kits in the same day I released them (on my birthday!). (THANK YOU!!!) I had been dreaming of doing this for a long time and I’m so happy with how it all turned out. Seeing them in your hands (thank you for sending pictures!) has been very gratifying. I’ll be putting more in my shop soon. Just waiting on some more supplies. I send an email out to my subscribers first. Subscribe here!

August was filled with family visits and sleepovers. I also worked on a lot of healing. August usually brings up a wave of grief because it’s hard to see another year without my Mom. She sent me so many good signs on my birthday and I felt so blessed with the love that I received. I feel grateful for the people in my life who make things feel as special as she did.

Here’s what my spread looked like in my Currently Workbook.