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Pilot Juice Up Gel Pen 0.5mm Review

This summer I went on vacation to Japan for the first time, and it was an experience I will never forget. I could not leave without getting stationery since Japan has some of my favorites. While there, I picked up several pens, and one of them was the Pilot Juice Up Gel Pen in 0.5mm. Where to Purchase I purchased this pen in one of the Hands department stores in Tokyo. Jet Pens is a great…

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EnerGel RTX vs. Pilot G2

EnerGel RTX and Pilot G2 are popular gel pens that can be purchased at stores like Walmart and Target. They are praised for their smooth writing, dark ink, and wide variety of colors. Let’s put the two to the test to see which ones are truly the best. In this review, I have tried both the 0.7mm tip pens. The EnerGel RTX is in black ink while the Pilot G2 is in blue ink. Note: The EnerGel RTX in…

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Pilot Juice Gel Pen 0.5mm Review

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Pentel EnerGel Kuro 0.7mm Gel Pens (Review)

Pentel EnerGel Kuro 0.7mm Gel Pens (Review)

Hello everyone! I know I have not posted yet in 2021, but I’d like to start off with new pens that were recently released by Pentel. They are the Pentel EnerGel Kuro 0.7mm. When I saw these at Target I had to pick them up. The EnerGel pens are some of my favorite note-taking pens, so I could not leave these on the rack. Price To start off, I picked these pens up at my local Target. They were…

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DIY Sticky Note Gift Tags

DIY Sticky Note Gift Tags

It’s almost Christmas and many of you may be doing last minute wrapping before the holiday comes. The generic wrapping paper or gift bag is great, but often everything is store bought, including the gift tags. If you’re interested in including something handmade that doesn’t take a lot of effort to make then sticky note gift tags are great. This can be made with just a few materials and they can…

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Bic Atlantis Ballpoint Pens (Review)

Bic Atlantis Ballpoint Pens (Review)

It’s time to come back to reviewing pens. I haven’t done one in so long and thought I’d review some pens I own. Some of these pens I’ve had for a while and some I’ve only tried out a few times. My overall goal is to review more pens and other stationery, so I get a better idea of what things are great and what isn’t in collection. Also, I love sharing my thoughts on stationery with others.

To…

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Sharing Some Music

Today I’d thought I’d share more music I have been enjoying. Music is one of my favorite things, so it wouldn’t be fair for me to not share what I’m listening to. Below are 10 songs I originally found on Spotify, but I’ve posted the YouTube videos for them instead.

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3 Ways to Use Washi Tape in a Bullet Journal

3 Ways to Use Washi Tape in a Bullet Journal

Washi tape is something that many bullet journalers use in their spreads. For those new to it it’s simply a decorative tape that, mostly, comes in paper form. It’s either solid colored or it comes with a design/pattern on it. It’s also known as decorative masking tape (not to be confused with the regular beige tape).

The uses for washi tape are almost endless. Below are three different uses…

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Sharing Some Music

I’ve been blogging pretty consistently since I got stuck at home with the stay at home order in my state. I thought instead of just doing longer posts about stationery and design that I would start putting out some shorter posts for everyone to enjoy. This is just a fun way for me to share more about what I love in addition to my Instagram account that I post regularly on.

For this post I…

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Build a Bullet Journal Starter Kit Under $20

Build a Bullet Journal Starter Kit Under $20

Bullet journaling is something that many of us enjoy doing when we are at home. It’s a nice way to keep track of daily tasks while allowing us to get creative through creating designs, trackers, and other spreads. Avid bullet journal users my have already built up a set of stationery that is perfect for their needs, but for others who are new to it their supplies may be more limited. Plus,…

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4 Activity Books to Try at Home

4 Activity Books to Try at Home

We’ve all been stuck at home for quite a while. The day to day can get quite repetitive, and at times we just need something new to help us relax or get creative. Activity books are one way to do that, and I have a couple that I’ve really enjoyed doing recently. They are such a fun thing to do, especially when spending time alone (like many of us may be doing right now).

There is a huge…

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5 Ways to Organize Daily Tasks in Your Bullet Journal

5 Ways to Organize Daily Tasks in Your Bullet Journal

Daily tasks are some of the most important things within a bullet journal. They are what many of us use to keep track of what we need to do for the day. Sometimes, though, we may have so many that it can be hard to keep track of. The most efficient method of organizing these tasks may not, also, be the method that we are currently using in our journal. For me, I know sometimes I write things down…

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Fabriano EcoQua Dot Grid Notebook (Review)

Since bullet journal has become super popular in the last few years there has been a surge in dot grid journals and notebooks available. On a trip to Blick Art Materials a few months ago, I came across the Fabriano EcoQua Dot Grid Notebooks. They looked like a simple journal that would be great for bullet journaling. I purchased one, as a result, to see just how good they were.

Remember to…

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Is it a Dupe? (Stabilo Swing Cool Pastel vs. Crayola Take Note Erasable Highlighter)

Highlighters are great for marking important information or just for adding color to a page. Stabilo makes highlighters that have become super popular, especially for bullet journaling. In the US, though, they aren’t as easy to find if there isn’t a specialty arts or crafts store, like Michaels or Blick, in the area. Another great highlighter, that’s newer, are the erasable pastel highlighters…

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6 Easy To Create Bullet Journal Monthly Calendars

April is almost here and that means time to make your next bullet journal monthly spreads. This usually includes a calendar spread, so I thought I would share 6 easy to create monthly calendars. Some of these may be ones you already use and some may be new to you either way enjoy.

For each calendar below I have added examples of holidays and events to show what they would be like in use.

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Bullet Journal Showdown (Moleskine vs. Leuchtturum 1917 vs. Exceed)

Hello! Since my last post was so much fun and gained some interest I thought it was time for another bullet journal related post. This time I’m putting three dot grid journals that I have used (one is currently my bullet journal) head to head to see which one is the most worth it to purchase. If your wanting to start bullet journaling for the first time or are in the market for a new one then…

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6 Minimalist Bullet Journal Weekly Spreads

While this pandemic is spreading fast and I am stuck at home (with work closed – I work in a school) I thought it would be a great chance to share some simple bullet journal spreads. These are all super easy to create and most of are ones that I enjoy in my very own bujo.

For some of the spreads below I have combined Friday and Saturday. This is just how I like my weekly spreads sometimes,…

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