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October 31, 2021

My Everyday Life Week 43

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 43

A reminder to take good care of yourself. 

My Everyday Life Week 43 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Waiting for biopsy results. Growing more gray hair by the minute. 

My Everyday Life Week 43 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I referred to this mantra all week.

My Everyday Life Week 37 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

A massive storm brought a waterfall to our hill. 

My Everyday Life Week 43 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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October 29, 2021

I LOVE LISTS

Don't hope more than you're willing to work // i love lists // shutterbean.com

I LOVE LISTS

  1. I have loved watching this cabin come together.
  2. Stay in a haunted airbnb? I don’t think so.
  3. What do cheese curds squeak?
  4. Let’s time travel to Hong Kong in the 1970s.
  5. Ways to use up leftover rice.
  6. This wooden scrabble board is a beaut!
  7. Some facts about the leaning tower of Pisa.
  8. Things things worn down over time. 
  9. Cat zen garden. I need to do this…
  10. Cozy Scarves  one / two / three / four 
  11. Hello, dream bathroom. 
  12. There are more rats in LA than SF.
  13. The creepiest places to stay in America. 
  14. People who nailed their Halloween costumes. 
  15. I bet these stained glass pieces are beautiful in person.
  16. Spooky Halloween songs from the 1920s + 1930s
  17. Food phrases we need to get rid of.
  18. These dinner rolls are perfection.
  19. Stuffed mussels with pepperoni rice? I want to try! 
  20. The internet is responding to Facebook becoming Meta. 
  21. How good do these cookies look??! Dang!! 
  22. You should totally make my pumpkin spice french toast this weekend!

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October 27, 2021

Vanilla Almond Milk Tea

Vanilla Almond Milk Tea made with oatmilk & republic of tea's vanilla almond tea- Recipe on Shutterbean.com

When I’m not having my afternoon turmeric latte, I’m having a Vanilla Almond Milk Tea.

Vanilla Almond Milk Tea made with oatmilk & republic of tea's vanilla almond tea- Recipe on Shutterbean.com

With the combination of your favorite milk (I use Oatly full fat), Republic of Tea’s Vanilla Almond Tea (not sponsored, just love them!), and a bit of honey, you have my new favorite drink. It’s light, fluffy, and the perfect afternoon pick-me-up!

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October 25, 2021

Intentions for the Week

 Looking to get your head in the game? Tracy from Shutterbean makes a weekly TO DO LIST called her Intentions for the Week. Here's what this week looks like:

Intentions for the Week- Week 43  in 2021

​​Happy Monday, friends!
 
We got a ton of rain (and flooding!) here in the Bay Area. We sure do need it. But we also have a roof that’s leaking so life is getting exciting here. I did some art with a friend, cleaned the house, caught up on laundry, and did some meal prep. 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Meal Prep this week includes:

Let’s figure out our Intentions for the Week 

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October 24, 2021

My Everyday Life Week 42

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 42

We got rain in Northern California. OH MY GOODNESS. 

My Everyday Life Week 42 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

What a delight to see droplets of water on everything! 

My Everyday Life Week 42 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Bits of the sun in between rain. The shadows are changing this time of year. 

My Everyday Life Week 42 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Meal prep in progress. 

My Everyday Life Week 42 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Pumpkin Hippy Bread turned into muffins and they were so good. I baked them for about 18 minutes 

My Everyday Life Week 42 of 2021- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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October 22, 2021

I LOVE LISTS

Discipline is doing / i love lists artwork by Tracy Benjamin

I LOVE LISTS

  1. Impressive Halloween decor! 
  2. Amazing Halloween costumes.
  3. Having a human bird nest looks like a lot of fun.
  4. The best “secret menu” hacks in one place.
  5. Learning how to make exercise part of your routine.
  6. This deconstructed lasagna looks delicious.
  7. There’s a new statue on Wall Street.
  8. How to slow the hell down while you are eating.
  9. This dog is so patient. 
  10. Leopard:  hi tops / wallet / slip dress  / booties
  11. David Sedaris is coming to SF.
  12. Time travel to 1970s Los Angeles
  13. One part house one part skate ramp.
  14. Paypal is trying to buy Pinterest? 
  15. Such a pink London home! 
  16. How to Work Your Way Out of a Food Rut
  17. Tips that could save your life. 
  18. Is it too early to shop for advent calendars? 
  19. Grocery store waste makes me so sad/mad.
  20. Weekend Reading: The Ultimate Air Fryer Oven Cookbook

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October 20, 2021

Artichoke Egg Bites

Artichoke Egg Bites from Shutterbean.com

My Mom’s artichoke squares were always part of our Thanksgiving holiday and with her not around, I don’t want to wait until Thanksgiving to make them. I want them year-round!!  With a little tinkering, Artichoke Egg Bites are going to be in my meal prep arsenal for sure now!

Look!!!  A quick breakfast solution.

Artichoke Egg Bites from Shutterbean.com

Egg muffins filled with chopped artichoke hearts, cheese, and onions. 

Artichoke Egg Bites from Shutterbean.com

Pop two in an English muffin and you have an instant breakfast sandwich.   I personally like to eat them cold.  They make wonderful protein packed snacks too. 

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