October 6, 2021

Currently September 2021

I’m not going to lie, September kinda kicked my butt. So much to process. We got back inro the swing of things with school, worked on making new routines, traveled to baseball tournaments, outdoor education for Cooper, a business trip for Casey, two mammograms, worrying and trying not to worry- the whole shebang. I did have some really great visits with friends and I am grateful for that!

In September, I learned how important it is to slow down and connect with myself. I am working on paying attention to how I feel in my body instea of distracting myself with outside influsence. I can connect better with others when I connect with myself first.

I had one giant dahlia bloom in September.

All the good things that happened this September!

Data! Did you know that I am an Enneagram 5?

Good things!

Let’s look into September! CONTINUE READING

LISTS

October 4, 2021

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 40 in 2021

Happy Monday, friends!

Big weekend here. Cooper turned 13, played in, and won a baseball tournament. I was away from the kitchen all weekend and didn’t get a chance to meal prep. I hope I can find a few pockets of time to clean out my fridge this week because IT REALLY NEEDS IT. Let’s not waste any time and get down with my Intentions for the Week! Here they are:

my everyday life, Photography

October 3, 2021

My Everyday Life Week 39

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 39

WE HAVE A TEENAGER NOW!!! Cooper turned 13 yesterday!!!

This week Cooper went on his outdoor ed trip for 7th graders!!! This is how I write his name on a bagged lunch. Casey was also gone- in Florida for work.

I had the house all to myself for a few days!

Sending a pic before he left. I missed my guys!

We are now in OCTOBER! I am going to try to do #theydrawtober — drawing some food-related prompts all month to practice my drawing skills.

Coming next month- Intentions for the Week workbook! It’s the calendar system I’ve been using for over a year in a book!

LISTS

October 1, 2021

I LOVE LISTS

Cats in weird places.
A whole bunch of light play.
Hypnotic portraits are tripping me out.
My poke bowl preference said I’m either a Scorpio or Sag. WRONG.
Japanese carpentry is incredible. A life without nails!
New construction isn’t always best.
Pretty dangling earrings: one / two / three / four
What is orange wine?
Don’t say these things to someone who has lost weight.
On the flip side, my Mom grew up desperately trying to gain weight.
Time travel to Victorian home interior designs.
Best snacks/drinks to buy at an Indian grocery store.
Photographer takes photos of two worlds.
This bedroom looks so peaceful.
I wanna make cashew cream for creamy pasta!
Mmmm this eggplant tofu dish looks amaze.
Zero food waste tips for the holidays.
Photos from the astronomy photographer of the year.
These coveralls are on my wishlist!
Weekend Reading: The Road Less Traveled

recipes

September 29, 2021

Zucchini Rice Gratin

New Recipe: Zucchini Rice Gratin!

We almost always have leftover rice in the fridge because my child LOVES RICE and it’s a very adaptable ingredient to have in my meal prep repetoire.

If you take some tomatoes from a friend and some zucchini that didn’t make its way into fritters, you can easily prepare a Zucchini Rice Gratin with the addition of eggs and cheese.

When I served up a bowl, it reminded me of arancini (fried balls of risotto with cheese) but not fried and waaaaay less time-consuming. If you’re a fan of crispy rice and roasted vegetables, this makes an amazing side dish served with your protein of choice (I’d do sausage) or a main dish paired with a salad. Either way, it’s a reminder that rice is one of the ultimate kitchen shapeshifters. No wonder it’s always a staple in the Benjamin household.

LISTS, Uncategorized

September 27, 2021

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 39 in 2021

Happy Monday, friends!

We spent the weekend up in Windsor for a baseball tournament. Unfortunately, it didn’t leave me time to do some meal prep! We were wiped out! Cooper has outdoor education this week (yay Cooper!) so we are spending our Sunday night getting him all packed and ready for that. Time to sit down and write down my Intentions for the Week- Here’s what’s up!