March 11, 2022

I LOVE LISTS

Drone photography is pretty incredible.
Common mistakes to avoid while using an air fryer.
The science & history behind cardboard.
I want to do some grayscale watercolor paintings.
Drawing with thread.
What is the actual flavor of bubblegum?
Vintage photos of people reading.
Tattoos of scientific studies are very cool.
Daydreaming of a wood-paneled beach house.
Oooh this honeybun cake looks amazing.
I’ve only lived alone for 3 months my whole life.
What happens when actors get too aroused during intimate scenes?
I can’t wait to explore SF gardens this spring.
Relax with videos of jellyfish. Mesmerizing!
My new favorite incense. It smells so good.
I love this idea of a meal in a jar- curry noodles!
Watching Amy Sedaris on Letterman was always my fave.
Photos of life in Ukraine during the war.
Cute sunnies: one / two / three / four
Why your pandemic fatigue is at an all-time high.

If you want to do some meal planning this weekend, my new printable will help! I laminated mine so I could easily fill it in each week without reprinting it. If you don’t have a laminator, you can use a protective sheet and write on it with one of my favorite pens!

recipes

March 9, 2022

Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette

This Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette has been included in #shutterbeanmealprep several times and I always get requests for the recipe. It’s a good one too. It’s a vinaigrette that will make you want to have a salad.

The secret behind the creaminess is soaked cashews. They get blended with shallots, balsamic vinegar, a touch of dijon (I used grainy!).

It definitely gives me an old-school Italian restaurant salad vibe.

It’s so good, I have thought about drinking it…

LISTS

March 7, 2022

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 10 in 2022

Hello, MONDAY!

I can’t believe we are 10 weeks into this year. Whoa. The weekend was filled with baseball, basketball, a block party and we celebrated Casey’s birthday. Baseball tournament meant no time for meal prep. Womp womp! We are about to eat birthday some cake so I am going to keep this short! Let’s figure out what our Intentions for the Week are!

Here are mine:

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my everyday life, Photography

March 6, 2022

My Everyday Life Week 9

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 9

March kitchen altar.

The yard is looking very colorful this week!

It’s that time of year!

Bear in the window.

On a hike with Sonia. I love light popping through redwoods.

LISTS

March 4, 2022

I LOVE LISTS

I LOVE LISTS:

Abandoned Olympic venues.
Googly eyes make everything better.
I’m the only person I know who doesn’t like TJ’s pancake bread.
This sliver of light in Yosemite!
How your brain processes reading.
All about David Bowie’s Aladdin album cover/look
What is corned beef anyway?
How to tell if your eggs are still edible.
I want to go canyon bathing.
My front door is blue.
What is sumac?
Airplane passengers as explained by their pants.
Ukraine updates from photographers in the field.
I love these Trader Joe’s reviews.
The best fake vegetarian meat options ranked.
How to be mindful while eating.
Cats peek out of shirt pockets.
Time travel: Rome 1956
Comfy overalls: one / two / three / four
Ways to help Ukraine.
Weekend baking: simple drop biscuits /candied ginger bacon
Spring is coming up! Download a spring bucket list template!

Inspiration

March 2, 2022

Currently February 2022

Currently February 2022:

So much happening in the world in February. We are experiencing some heavy times and then we are also deep in life here (baseball season started!). It was really hard to keep good boundaries with my phone usage. There’s the urge to feel connected (know what’s happening in the world) and the need to be disconnected (to live in the present). I set limits and timers.

My stress/grief/sadness/feelings went into cleaning my junk drawer (much overdue) and I spent a lot of working in my yard and zen garden. Spring is around the corner.

Here are my February pages in my Currently Workbook

Valentine’s always makes me think of my Mom. She showed me what unconditional love felt/looked like and it’s been hard to live without that kind of love. I am slowly learning how to give myself unconditional love.

I used a combo of colored pencils, pens and washi tape for this page.

The spread!

LISTS

February 28, 2022

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 9 in 2022

Hello, MONDAY!

I did meal prep this weekend. Made myself some chicken soup too. Chores happened, house cleaning, family movie night, as well as a basketball game, a funeral, and baseball practice. I have loads of laundry all over my bedroom floor right now but my fridge is organized and that makes me happy. I also had two long phone calls with friends that filled my soul. Life is such a gift.

Look! Here I am doing some meal prep: