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December 17, 2021

I LOVE LISTS

I AM NOT IN YOUR HURRY/ I love lists - Shutterbean.com

I LOVE LISTS

  1. Examples of perfect handwriting. 
  2. Nature is fascinating. So mysterious. 
  3. I think I’d cry if I saw the northern lights in person. 
  4. Spilled coffee artwork. I bet it smells good. 
  5. A reality of our current time/the holiday season. 
  6. Let’s watch a timelapse of butterflies bursting through their chrysalises
  7. Parts of this beach look like Lake Tahoe. So weird! 
  8. A glitch in the matrix. 
  9. Some soups to put on the inspiration list. 
  10. On the lookout for new boots: one /two / three / four 
  11. What it looked like when my parents were playing as kids.  
  12. The true meaning of Bohemian Rhapsody. 
  13. These pencil drawings are incredible. 
  14. Tips on how to cut down on waste this season. 
  15. Let’s daydream about visiting the desert. 
  16. I love sunlight on the tips of mountains. 
  17. My mom would have liked the tree twins in SF. 
  18. A list of the best hotels in the world. 
  19. There’s a cream cheese shortage! 
  20. Give the gift of books! 

The new year is just around the corner! I wanted to remind you that my Intentions for the Week Calendar and the Currently 2022 Workbook  (US only) can be found in my Etsy Shop as well as other prints, stickers & zines! 

 If you’re international, you can buy my workbooks from my Blurb shop. Thanks so much for supporting my small business. Be sure to follow @thehandwritingclub on Instagram. 

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December 14, 2021

Books to Gift!

Books to Gift! Tracy from Shutterbean shares her favorites for the book lovers in your life!

 

I love books. Don’t you? If you have a book lover in your life to shop for, here are a bunch of my favorite Books to Gift!

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December 13, 2021

Intentions for the Week

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

Intentions for the Week- Week 50  in 2021

​​Happy Monday, friends!

It’s raining here. We’ve got a leaking roof (OOF!) and there’s so much to get done in the next few weeks before we close out the year. I’ll keep this short! Here are my Intentions for the Week! 

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December 12, 2021

My Everyday Life Week 49

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 49

I made a wreath from some of our redwood trees this week!

My Everyday Life Week 49 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I also used my dehydrator to dry some oranges that were going bad. 

I think I am going to use them in my gift wrapping. 

My Everyday Life Week 49 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This week I shared Espresso Vanilla Liqueur recipe

Espresso Vanilla Liqueur- make your own with vodka, espresso beans & vanilla. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

I also deep cleaned my kitchen!  And it’s messy again! 

My Everyday Life Week 49 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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December 11, 2021

Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas

Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas- From cookies, candy, bars to nuts, Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean shares her favorite homemade holiday gift ideas!

Hello, magic makers! Are you in need of new Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas? I’ve got you covered!! After sharing recipes on Shutterbean for 14 years, these are my faves!

 

Honey Candied Walnuts

Tell your friends these walnuts are great on salads because we need the encouragement and reminders to balance out all of the cookies and stuff with greens! 

I’m thinking they would be perfect in a beet salad. 

Granola Bark - Shutterbean

Granola Bark

I sure would be happy for a batch of granola bark. Perfect for breakfasts and afternoon snacks. 

Roasted Rosemary Almonds 

Your friends will be happy they have your almonds to put out on their New Year’s Eve cheese board! 

 

 

 

Classic Gingerbread Cookies

A fun activity to do with kiddos!

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December 10, 2021

I LOVE LISTS

Real Generosity- I love lists artwork by Tracy Benjamin

I LOVE LISTS

  1. Winners of the pet comedy photo contest. 
  2. What the most googled questions of 2021 say about us. 
  3. Check for pea crabs in your oysters.  Whoa weird!
  4. I could see Casey and Cooper doing this. 
  5. Most popular cookies- Then & Now 
  6. This mirror wall in Nepal must be cool at the right time of day. 
  7. Top 10 Buildings/Structures that were opened this year. 
  8. This giant phantom jellyfish sure is creepy. 
  9. Being poor is expensive. 
  10. These digital portraits are so colorful and expressive. 
  11. Omg these chewy sprinkle cookies look amazing. 
  12. The most breathtaking small towns to visit. 
  13. A light therapy lamp is supposed to help seasonal blues. 
  14. Time travel and look at 1970s fashion. 
  15. DNA tests bring up a whole bunch of family secrets. 
  16. This glass armonica is the most fragile musical instrument. 
  17. 10 filmmaking tips from Wes Anderson. 
  18. Cool puzzles:  rainbow/ vintage candy/ the 80s
  19. Oooh I wanna make this succulent Christmas tree. 
  20. I am blown away by this paper art. 
  21. Weekend reading: Radical Acceptance 

My  Intentions for the Week Calendar and the Currently 2022 Workbook  (US only) can be found in my Etsy Shop as well as other prints, stickers & zines!   If you’re international, you can buy my workbooks from my Blurb shop.

If you’re looking to gift something from my shop to a friend or loved one before Christmas, make sure to get your order in by December 15th!  Thanks so much for supporting my small business. Be sure to follow @thehandwritingclub on Instagram. 

 

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December 8, 2021

Espresso Vanilla Liqueur

Espresso Vanilla Liqueur- make your own with vodka, espresso beans & vanilla. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

My mom used to call strong coffee “jet fuel.” After tasting this batch of Espresso Vanilla Liqueur, I think this is pretty much that! 

It’s basically cold brew coffee made with vodka (instead of water!) that’s flavored with vanilla, a stick of cinnamon, and some simple syrup to sweeten the deal.  

Espresso Vanilla Liqueur- make your own with vodka, espresso beans & vanilla. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

How can you use the Espresso Vanilla Liqueur?

  • boozy milkshakes/frappe
  • add to your coffee
  • espresso martini
  • pour a shot over ice cream
  • use it to make tiramisu

 If you’re looking for a last-minute homemade gift, this one is good. You need 2 days to complete the task. 

I made some for my coffee-loving friends this holiday season! 

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