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Start an Inspired 2018 With a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Giving Journal

October 29, 2017 / BY ria
Planner season has arrived and if you're like me, you've started looking for a new one right now. Good thing there are a lot of options out there, from cheap, no-name brands to those expensive ones you have to pay shipping for. If you're still thinking of options, consider the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Giving Journal. More than getting your delicious coffee and planner fix, you're also helping send kids to school. It's a...

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7 Washi Brands For Your Planning, Journaling, and Crafting Needs

July 12, 2017 / BY ria
I've been journaling and planner-ing for quite a while now, and I've amassed rolls (and samples) of washi tapes and stickers to use. I'm actually running out of bins to store them that I've used empty TWG Tea macaroon boxes (they're a perfect fit!). But what is a washi tape? Strictly speaking, washi tapes are decorative tapes made from natural plant fibers or tree bark, such as bamboo, mulberry, or hemp. What makes them special...

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Book Review: Experiment in Terror Red Fox

June 20, 2017 / BY ria
I thought Red Fox was definitely better than the first book, Darkhouse. Though there are still some annoying little bits in the book, mostly made by Perry. Like venturing off alone and not telling anyone.😒 Or Dex leaving Perry again. Or the fact that they are still denying the truth about what they see even as they are still reeling from the incidents in the first book. I do like the character development in this...

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Save Money on Your Holiday Gifts With Groupon Coupons

November 16, 2016 / BY ria
DISCLAIMER: This is a sponsored post. The opinions expressed here represent my own and not those of my client.  The Season of Giving is here and if you are still thinking of gifts for friends or family, then I've got the perfect solution for you. Not only will it ease the stress of going to the store and picking out a present on the spot, but will also help you save on cost: Groupon Coupons!...

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Blogapalooza Horizons 2.0 Event

November 16, 2016 / BY ria
This is a late post. But as they say, better late than never! For the second time this year, I was lucky enough to get invited to the Blogapalooza. I have been going to the event since  2013, or was it 2014? Anyway, I was excited when I got the invite for so many reasons. First, I will be forced to write a new blog post, which will keep my blog active. Nothing like being...

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