Planner Haul | Daiso Japan

OMG everything you see here is $1.50 each!

I've gone to Daiso before to buy mugs, kitchen items, candies... etc. ya know, just stuff and who doesn't know this place for their super affordable prices? Never have I ventured into the Stationary section so last week I went to the Daiso in Cupertino just to look around and maybe get a few things for my planner... uhh ya right... FAIL! I left the store with a bag full of #kawaii ---

 

 



Page flags, folder clips, sticky memos, adhesive memo sets, message cards, letter sets

 

 

 Pens, more folder clips, scissors, pencil case, paper craft puncher



Washi tape, sticky note set, wooden clothespins

Here's how I got started with my planner:
Planner Decor and Basics for Beginners

Early January I purchased a spiral bound Mead planner at Target (spiral Sugar-Paper planners were all SOLD OUT) but haven't started decorating it till the 3rd week or so. I wanted to keep this one  simple since I will be bringing this  with me  to work and at appointments, pretty much my get-up-and-go planner. I am currently waiting for my order  of the  kikki-K Texture Leather Personal Planner in Mint, this will be my main planner and will remain at home. I will put up a blog post as soon as I receive my new Swedish designed planner! I'm so excited! 

 

Happy decorating!

On-A-Budget Christmas Gift Ideas and Stocking Stuffers

November is practically over and most of us have already gotten majority of our shopping done. Now a days it takes weeks or even months of planning ahead, taking note of who wants what, what gifts are appropriate for who and at what age, gifts based on need or necessity, buying items that friends and family are obsessed with like movies, games, beauty products, accessories...etc. Some people have gifts ready by October because you have within 90 days (for most stores) to return or exchange an item - remember to keep your receipt and always ask for a gift receipt as well.

For those last minute online shopper, here are some things to keep in mind: 

• ETA - when will the item arrive
• Coupon Codes - there is always Groupon and Living Social but Instagram is also one of the best sources for various discount codes. If you follow certain companies or products then for sure they are posting all kinds of #blackfriday or #cybermonday discount codes. 

 Gerard Cosmetics, Jordana, Bare Minerals  

 

ItsJudyTime Eye shadow palette 2 for $ 13.95

Bright festive color bags are great to use when you're short on time for wrapping.

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Aldo Adeanna gloves - reg. $15.00, SALE $7.50

BH Cosmetics ItsJudyTime eye shadow palette 2 for $13.95

Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick 3 pack for $30 via Instagram @mannymua733

Jordana Easyliner for lips $2.19 ea.

Bare Minerals Lipspectacular 6pc set for $26.00 (values $50+)

There are still those last minute gifts out there that you can get at your local grocer or nearby mall (depending if you get there as soon as it opens). Sometimes it could be hard to think of something for a friend or family member, but you can never go wrong with tea paraphernalia and coffee mugs. Nearly everyone loves tea or coffee!! Here are some of my suggestions for those beverage lovers out there --- 

cute HIS and HERS coffee mugs

Teavana Perfect Tea Maker and Canister

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HIS and HERS coffee mugs from Walmart $4.95 ea.

Teavana Perfect Tea Maker $25.00

Teavana Canister $10.95