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March 18, 2022

I LOVE LISTS

I am strong and I want to be stronger // I LOVE LISTS artwork by Tracy Benjamin of the Handwriting Club & Shutterbean

I LOVE LISTS:

  1. I love when people do book faces. 
  2. Reading through food hacks makes me happy.
  3. One day I will visit the Grand Canyon.
  4. Snapshots of 2 years of the pandemic for restaurants in SF.
  5. I hope we see more single moms buying houses together.
  6. Let’s look at the beehive hairdo of the 60s.
  7. This would freak me out.
  8. The history behind gummy bears. 
  9. Val Kilmer has always been a favorite of mine.
  10. Better names for foods. 
  11. Lotusland is a botanical dream.
  12. The most expensive Airbnbs in the U.S. 
  13. One day I’ll have a greenhouse! 
  14. These cabins look so peaceful.
  15. Watercolor portraits are incredible. 
  16. We heart Harris’ steak house.
  17. The story behind the bay area’s Sugar Town. 
  18. Positive words that start with letters A-Z.
  19. What your favorite Sad Dad band says about you.
  20. Have you seen all of my current favorite pens?

 

Current Favorite Pens 2022

Shutterbean's Current Favorite Pens- A selection of writing and drawing pens by @Shutterbean @thehandwritingclub

Current Favorite Pens 2022! Can you believe the last time I shared my favorite pens was in 2018? Time sure does fly!  Since then, my handwriting has greatly improved and I have added a few more winners to the collection.  

Let’s dump out my pen case!

These are my Current Favorite Pens! 

Current Favorite Pens- Shutterbean @thehandwritingclub

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March 14, 2022

Intentions for the Week

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 11 in 2022

Hello, MONDAY! 

How’s daylight savings going for you? I’m thrilled we are entering a new season soon. Time to start working on my Spring Bucket List for 2022.  

I did meal prep this weekend! YAY

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Meal prep included:

  • roasted sweet potatoes
  • washed lettuce
  • black bean enchiladas
  • black beans  
  • ranch dip
  • celery
  • meatless meatloaf
  • roasted almonds
  • kiwi iced tea
  • orange juice 
  • fruit salad 

 

Let’s figure out what our Intentions are this week. Here are mine: 

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March 13, 2022

My Everyday Life Week 10

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 10

Happy Birthday, CASEY!!!!!!!!!!!

My Everyday Life Week 10 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Love language dinner. 

My Everyday Life Week 10 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Self-care rituals. 

My Everyday Life Week 10 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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March 11, 2022

I LOVE LISTS

What Makes You Feel Safe? @thehandwritingclub I love lists artwork by Tracy Benjamin

I LOVE LISTS

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

My Everyday Life Week 09 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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! 

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March 9, 2022

Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette made creamy with soaked cashews. No oil and totally vegan. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

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.  

Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette made creamy with soaked cashews. No oil and totally vegan. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

 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. 

Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette made creamy with soaked cashews. No oil and totally vegan. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

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

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March 7, 2022

Intentions for the Week

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

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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