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August 11, 2024

My Everyday Life Week 32

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 32

We went on a little family adventure this week! My Everyday Life Week 32 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

But first!! I spotted my Mom at the DMV. Totally creeped me out in a good way.

My Everyday Life Week 32 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I have been thinking about her a lot! It’s probably because of the podcast! 

My Everyday Life Week 32 of 2024- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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August 9, 2024

I LOVE LISTS

The Quieter You Become, the More You Can Hear- Ram Dass (I love lists //Benjamin #hobonichi)

I LOVE LISTS

  1. Drones in SF fighting crime.
  2. Now I want a pink room.
  3. Reddit is testing AI things out.
  4. Things people have outgrown.
  5. Blueberry: limeade/pancakes/mojito
  6. AI has made gorilla sofas a real life thing.
  7. How do we feel about having AI friends?
  8. I’d like to go to Wisconsin please.
  9. How much gold is in a gold medal?
  10. A bronze statue that makes rainbows.
  11. This photo of a whale! 
  12. Watch out on all that processed plant based stuff.
  13. Divorce salad is an actual recipe.
  14. I didn’t know there was a Burger Queen.
  15. I want to test lasagnas.
  16. Curious to know what these chips taste like.
  17. The history of PNW coffee drive-thrus.
  18. I could probably eat so much of this peanut butter eclair cake.
  19. Why chefs are so particular about tape & sharpies.
  20. I need an excuse to wear this dress again. Birthday??!

 

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August 7, 2024

Blueberry Limeade

Blueberry Limeade is a refreshing drink that's great mixed with sparkling water or spirits! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Blueberry Limeade was a great way for me to clean out the fridge last week! I got a little carried away buying blueberries on sale and wanted something to do with them that wouldn’t require too much effort. 

Blueberry Limeade is a refreshing drink that's great mixed with sparkling water or spirits! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Dun dun dun. Blueberry limeade came to be!  I also had a few limes to use up too…

Blueberry Limeade is a refreshing drink that's great mixed with sparkling water or spirits! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

This batch didn’t last long in my house! I had some with sparkling water and Casey used the rest in some gin-based cocktails. Now that I know limeade is just a blender blitz away, there will most certainly be more batches in the future.

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August 5, 2024

Intentions for the Week

 

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Intentions for the Week- Week 32 in 2024

Hi hiiiiii! It’s Monday! Did you have a good weekend? I had an adventure day, edited photos, worked around the house, hosted Self-Check-In, worked on the computer, moved my body, and gardened.  

 Here are my Intentions for the Week! 

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August 4, 2024

My Everyday Life Week 31

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 31

I didn’t plan on growing tomatoes this year but I got some volunteer sungold tomato plants this year and I’m wildly excited about that. 

  My Everyday Life Week 31 of 2024- A photo project by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Zinnia life!

My Everyday Life Week 31 of 2024- A photo project by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We moved my elliptical machine and bike into the garage this week. 

I got a galaxy light and set up my own workout zone! 

My Everyday Life Week 31 of 2024- A photo project by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

IT IS SO DAMN FUN. 

My Everyday Life Week 31 of 2024- A photo project by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

It’s a spiritual experience for sure. 

My Everyday Life Week 31 of 2024- A photo project by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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August 2, 2024

I LOVE LISTS

If Anyone Can Be Helped with My Expression, Let it Be So! - sark I LOVE LISTS // Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I LOVE LISTS

  1. Let’s do some timeblocking.
  2. Flowers deers won’t gobble up.
  3. This guest bathroom is incredible.
  4. A reminder of how many state parks exist! 
  5. I want leopard pants. 
  6. Someone make me this cake for my birthday please! 
  7. Gas station snacks are the best part of road trips.
  8. A bunch of fancy non-alcoholic sodas on the market.
  9. Women in their kitchens in the 1960s.
  10. Ina’s guide to Paris.0
  11. Holy yum: s’mores blondies
  12. How do astronauts sleep in space?
  13. I want to have coffee here!
  14. Sculptures with hidden angles.
  15. Do you do this straw hack too?
  16. Let’s look at street photography in NYC.
  17. Olympics then vs. now.
  18. Is it possible to eat gluten-free at Taco Bell?
  19. Let’s learn about lavender.
  20. Weekend treat: Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes


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July 31, 2024

Parsley Pesto

Change up your pesto game and make Parsley Pesto! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

Making a simple Parsley Pesto can change the course of your whole week. 

That may sound dramatic but….

it’s TRUE.

BEHOLD!! Parsley pesto! 

Change up your pesto game and make Parsley Pesto! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

I made a batch of this pesto while my boys were out of town and I spent the whole week putting it on EVERYTHING. 

Keep scrolling and I’ll show you!

Change up your pesto game and make Parsley Pesto! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

It’s bright. It’s green! It’s herby. It’s delicious. Here’s proof that you don’t need basil to make pesto.

(basil doesn’t last as long in my fridge as parsley does!)

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