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April 3, 2022

My Everyday Life Week 13

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 13

I had a 24-hour reset trip to Pt. Reyes with Emma this week. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

It was fun to getaway!

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

It was so nice to wake up in a different place for a change. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We went on three long walks. Found a bench for John. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Abalone shell sculptures in town. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Afternoon cocktail. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Foraged on property. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Art time! 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We had a bunch of things to play with. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

It rained and then the clouds were marvelous and the sun came out. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Emma made an incredible lentil soup and naan. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We watched Object of My Affection- remember that movie? 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Avocado toast with pickled onions, sausage, OJ, and coffee. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

1 2 3

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Farm newsletter. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Morning dew on spiderwebs. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Checking out an old barn.

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Another realm. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A cute art studio. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A potato vine grows through the window. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A walk to the beach.  Puddle party!

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Reflection!

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Headrest. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Helping me finish up taxes. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

JESS WE CAN!! 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Total mood. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Ready to plant!

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Planted!

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Going through the past. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

He is taller. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Yellow!

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I’ve been sorting through the photos my dad dropped off. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

The family historian lives in grief. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I’ve been enjoying looking at things from the past. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Before I was born and after. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Always a ball in my garden. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

BOBCAT on our deck! 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Beans in the overhang. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Zen garden currently. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Our couch is always covered in blankets and cats. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Found a rainbow on the counter. 

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

And one in my hand!

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Golden hour.

My Everyday Life Week 13 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

 

Here’s more of My Everyday Life Week 13:

Week 13 in 2021

Week 13 in 2020

Week 13 in 2019

Week 13 in 2018

 Week 13 in 2017

Week 13 in 2016

Week 13 of 2015

Week 13 in 2014

Week 13 in 2013

Week 13 in 2012

Week 13 in 2011

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April 1, 2022

I LOVE LISTS

Get Back Into Your Self Care Routine! I love lists // Tracy Benjamin of The Handwriting Club & Shutterbean

I LOVE LISTS:

  1. I am an internet veteran. 
  2. These plants exist. 
  3. New trader joe’s reviews. 
  4. How to Stay Organized in the Kitchen
  5. There are some new Instagram messaging features. 
  6. Why digital cameras have shorter lives than film cameras. 
  7. Aerial photos of solar power plants. 
  8. Aerial photos of greenhouses in Spain. 
  9. What food banks never need. 
  10. Pool floats: cassette tape / cheeseburger  / alligator
  11. I love bathing suits from the 1950s. 
  12. Your mental speed stays the same until this age. 
  13. Italy has a bunch of ghost towns. 
  14. Abandoned churches in Italy.
  15. These watercolor paintings have so many details. 
  16. This is happening to SF. I’m looking forward to it.
  17. It would be fun to be in a giant net. 
  18. Cleaning tips from midwestern grandmas. 
  19. Black cat sings the blues.
  20. Keep Going! 

Want to get organized meal-wise for next week? Here’s my Meal Prep Planning Sheet! 

If you want a high-functioning to-do list for the week, get my Intentions for the Week printable! 

Here’s $80 off Imperfect Produce orders- It helps me with sourcing my food for meal prep. 

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March 30, 2022

How to Stay Organized in the Kitchen

How to Stay Organized in the Kitchen- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean shares her tips & tricks.

how to stay organized in the kitchen

When I say that I don’t feel like cooking, what I am really saying is that I don’t feel like cleaning the kitchen (again and again). Staying organized and cleaning as you go can make cooking less of a daunting task. It can also help you prevent mistakes, burnt appendages, huge messes, and failed recipes. Don’t feel like cooking? Let me show you How to Stay Organized in the Kitchen so you’ll be more likely to WANT to cook. 

Here’s my number one rule…

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March 28, 2022

Intentions for the Week

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 13 in 2022

Hello, MONDAY! 

I read something in my horoscope that my house is going to be a mess but I’m making progress in other things and AIN’T THAT THE TRUTH. I am having a hard time dividing my energy with all of the things I need to do and the places I need to be. We were out in the world over the weekend for a baseball tournament and I forgot how many people are around! This new world and life is taking time to adjust. People aren’t wearing masks here and sometimes getting too close.  

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

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March 27, 2022

My Everyday Life Week 12

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 12

Wisteria season has arrived! 

My Everyday Life Week 12 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

It’s popping this year. 

My Everyday Life Week 12 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Jasmine too. It makes the air so perfumey. 

My Everyday Life Week 12 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Afternoon sprinkler action makes a good mood. 

My Everyday Life Week 12 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

New life. 

My Everyday Life Week 12 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Erranding outfit. 

My Everyday Life Week 12 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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March 25, 2022

I LOVE LISTS

 

Leave Everything A Little Better Than You Found It- @thehandwritingclub

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. Some tricky ways restaurants get you to spend more. 
  2. Make a packing list after your trip? 
  3. Whoa check out this Star Wars hotel. 
  4. I made a bunch of plans when I was 31. 
  5. Omg #5 made me lol.
  6. Lost and abandoned subway stations in NYC.
  7. Timelapses of cacti blooming = wowwww
  8. Time travel- women engineers during WWII 
  9. I’ve never had White Castle.  
  10. Some meal prep shortcuts. 
  11. Pictures of animals that cannot be explained.
  12. Ballpoint illustrations amaze me.
  13. This makes me want to go back to New Mexico.
  14. I heart these beans. 
  15. Cute dresses: one/ two / three / four
  16. Tips from a professional organizer. 
  17. Peeled cardboard art.
  18. This kitchen is so charming.
  19. Time to bring this citrus smoothie bowl back into my life. 
  20. This TikTok crinkle cake looks amazing. 
  21. A whole roundup of bad logo designs lol. 

Want to get organized meal-wise for next week? Here’s my Meal Prep Planning Sheet! 

Here’s $80 off Imperfect Produce orders- It helps me with sourcing my food for meal prep. 

 

 

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March 24, 2022

Spaghetti Pie

Spaghetti Pie is a great way to shake up your weeknight pasta game! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Have you had spaghetti pie? If not, what are you waiting for?

It might be the next thing to get you out of a WHAT’S FOR DINNER??!! food rut! 

Spaghetti Pie is a great way to shake up your weeknight pasta game! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Check that out! It’s a slice of spaghetti pie! 

Spaghetti Pie is a great way to shake up your weeknight pasta game! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

The base is a spaghetti cheese situation bound together with egg. On top of that, there’s marinara and dollops of herbed ricotta topped with melted cheese. It was so good that I ate leftovers COLD standing in my kitchen the other day.  Couldn’t even be bothered to reheat it. 

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