One Question a Day for couples.

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 Our lives from the beginning were all about our children but now we are officially empty nesters. Even after almost 35 years together we still learn something new about each other almost daily. The journal, One Question a Day to Stay Close & Curious, A Couple's Journal for a Lifetime of Love by Gina Senarighi is a great book for new couples at any time during their relationship. Actually, this would be nice to do at the beginning of a marriage and then updated throughout the marriage to see how the responses might differ over time.

Our marriage has always been pretty strong but it took work. We have had our lows, highs, and tons of twists and turns over the years. We only had a short time of being a couple before children started coming along and even though we took time for date nights regularly we always found ourselves talking about our children. Not much has changed but not every living minute is about our children now.

Now we are filling in all of the little details and learning more about each other. For instance, when Easter came around I knew my husband always liked his big solid chocolate Easter Bunny which was always in his basket growing up and I know he loves pretty much anything Reese's but other than that he always got what our children got. I didn't really know his favorite candies. These are conversations we have now.

Yes, most of our lives are still taken up with our children and grandchildren but we are discovering new things about each other every day. This journal takes us to places where we might not have taken the time to talk or write about but now we have a space for them. There are many we have spoken to each other about but have never taken the time to actually write down in words that we could come back and read at a later time or leave for our children to read when we are gone.

 

For me being diagnosed with 3rd Stage Colon Cancer was a big eye-opener. My whole life had revolved around my family which is not a bad thing, but I really never took time for myself other than a bath while reading, and that was OK, but now that I have time there are things I want to still do in my lifetime and that includes staying close to my husband and leaving something behind for our children. Money, we don't have but knowledge that I can do.

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Amaza Pens 20 mini glitter gel pens

These little pens from AmazaPens are great. I love that they are mini and come in a little case to store them in. The glitter in the AmazaPens is very noticeable which really adds to anything you are adding the ink to, from planners to coloring pages.

Very cute, portable, and super cute idea for gift giving. I claimed these as my own to go along with my planner which keeps our family on track during the year.

I love that I can color code for each family member as for each Season, Holiday, etc. These pens write smoothly from the very beginning and I have as yet to have one run out.




The AmazaPens can be found on Amazon.

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Colourifique Gel Pens

These gel pens write well from the first time. No fighting to get them started so they are really nice to color with. I use these for my planner, as well for coloring in my adult coloring books.

The girls like to use these for their planners as well as writing and coloring too. Great for scrapbooking, journaling, or color coding family members on you calendars.

The colors are bright and I love the sparkle gel pens the best because of they sparkle so well followed by the metallic colors.

The Colourifique Gel Pens can be found on Amazon.



What Colourifique has to say about their product.

Take your adult coloring books to the next level with Colourifique gel pens! Add amazing, vibrant colors to your doodles or Zentangles and embellish your scrapbook pages with some sparkle and glitz. The possibilities are endless with this 36 piece premium gel pen set. Each 36 piece set contains 12 glitter colors (1.0 mm point size); 10 metallic colors (.8 mm point size); 6 neon and 6 pastel colors (.8mm point size) for you to choose from. This set even includes one standard black ink (.6mm point size) gel pen. So many bold, bright, and vibrant colors to choose from... you wont be disappointed. These gel pens are perfect to use for adult coloring, doodling, journaling, greeting cards, arts & crafts, drawing, writing, sketching, scrap booking, and so much more! This set would be a great gift idea for kids and adults who love to color! Turn your doodles into professional pieces of artwork with these colorful gel pens from colourifique!

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United Tapes

Just in time. I am totally in love with Washi Tape which is a cross between painters tape and sticky notes.

With this set of 12 I have a years supply of colors to use in my reminder binder, scrapbooking, as well as journaling.

Very easy to use and can be repositioned if need be on most surfaces. If you like to add color to your life then this is another way to do it.

I combine washi tape with colored pens and pencils to keep our family organized through out the year.

My favorites are the stars and arrows.


The United Tapes Washi Tape can be found on Amazon.



What United Tapes has to say about their product.

• BEAUTIFUL VIBRANT COLORS: Rainbow themed set of 12 rolls of washi tape (15mm wide x 10 meters long). You will find aesthetically pleasing and fun designs within the main theme including dots, stripes, stars, arrows, and geometric shapes. Colors included are red, orange, pink, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, and white
  STICKY AND FLEXIBLE: United Tapes products are sticky and also very easy to peel off and reapply. They can be reapplied many times before they start to lose their adhesive properties. Don't hesitate to use on walls. They will leave no residue behind if you choose to remove them. Great for children.
  DECORATE TIL YOU DROP: Go crazy decorating anything and everything with these washi tapes. They are perfect for calendars, planners, journals, envelopes, folders, or whatever your heart desires.
  SCISSOR-LESS: Don't get stuck having to use scissors to cut through other sellers' washi tape. Scissors are not necessary for these washi tapes. Make your life easier by going SCISSOR-LESS.
  100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: United Tapes are backed by 100% guarantee that you are fully satisfied with your product or receive your money back.

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36 Pack Diamante Tipped Gel Pens

Love that these gel pens have a nice case with them. I like that so that I can keep them all in order at least until my children get a hold of them.

In this set you get 36 gel pens. 12 pastel, 12 glitter, and 12 Neon. Great for adult coloring books, scrapbooking, journaling, planners, or just plain writing.

When I was a ten I loved to write in different colors. It was fun and super colorful. These are great to pull out on a rainy day in the summer or even during the winter, you know cabin fever days.

These also make a great gift. I love the way they write very smooth.

The GL-Sail(TM) 36 pack gel pens can be found on Amazon.

What GL-Sail(TM) has to say about their product.

1.NO REPEATED COLORS: 36 gel pens set Includes 12 Glitter,12 Neon and 12 Pastel, no repeated color in the case(0.8-1.0 mm Fine Tip).
2.UNIQUE DIAMOND DESIGN:The ornament with diamond tip on pen cap makes these colored pen more elegant.
3.UNIQUE PACKAGE: Transparent plastic case keeps your colored pens with its own special pen hold in organized order, which is easy to recognize the colors.
4.NON-TOXIC&ACID-FREE: More important,you can safely use these non-toxic&acid free gel ink pens for all age group, choose the best gel pens for your beloved one.
5.100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: G-Sail guarantees Free Replacement or a Full Refund If you aren't satisfied with pens set, please contact our customer care team, and let us make it right.

Draw cute and adorable stuff to decorate your photo when you DIY your photo album;
Use wonderful colors to decorate cards for inviting friends and family to join in a birthday party, wedding ceremony and so on;
Could be used as painting pen for most popular coloring book, the Secret Garden;
Underline and mark the important sentences or words on your notebook with these super gel pens, which make your notebook clearly.
Try to make full use of your imagination, this world only unexpected, something not possible.

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Washi Tape

I have been wanting to try this tape out for quite some time. I love that I could pick from several sets to mix and match with my projects.

I was very surprised by the stickiness as well as the repossionalbilty of this tape. I am mainly going to be using this for scrapbooking as well as in my daily planner, so excited.

I love this tape so much I am going to order more sets as soon as I can.


This Washi Tape can be found on Amazon.

Best Washi Tape Stylish Set of 5 Rolls. High Quality Creative, Decorative, Adhesive, Masking, Re-positional, Multipurpose Tape for Arts and Crafts, DIY Project, Scrapbook, Gift-wrapping. Set Summer Fun

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

• FINALLY!!! Your search for the BEST Washi Tape is OVER!!! L'artisant washi tape is not only STRONG, but very CREATIVE, DECORATIVE and FESTIVE. It helps you carry a PROFFECIONAL or a
  PERSONAL message. Just imagine the bright, eye-catching designs on your gift-wrap, invitation, birthday card, calendar, planner, scrapbook, notebook, laptop, phone,door, wall, vase and much more. The possibilities are endless. GREAT for ANY occasion.
  
  BEST-SELLING washi tape set features 5 unique patterns. Each roll is wrapped with plastic and is 1.5 cm wide and 10 miters long. It will last you a while. The set comes in a nice plastic box with a lid.
  
  FUN AND EASY for ALL ages!!! Watch kids' or adults' creativity come alive with the L'artisant washi tape. Our Washi Tape is much BETTER then the regular old tape. It will easily transform your boring project into a fun and exciting activity.
  
  FAll IN LOVE with our L'artisant Washi Tape. It's SUPER easy to use. Just PEEL IT, TEAR IT, STICK IT. Even the clean up is a BREEZE. It does not leave any residue. ENJOY IT EVERYWHERE!

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Journaling

This is a really nice book with lined pages from Northbooks which is great for journaling, keeping recipes, appointments, daily activities, thoughts, etc.

I love that it has rounded pages and is a plain looking book will fit in nice with our other books on the bookshelf.

A great book for the writer, poem lover, dreamer, and thinker. Makes a great gift anytime of the year.

With it being 5 by 8 this fits in your purse, backpack, brief case, tote bag, etc.


This Journal can be found on Amazon.


What NorthBooks has to say about their product.

• Elegant Minimalist Design: Featuring a linen bound hard cover, our notebooks are a refreshing, sophisticated alternative to cheap imported brands. They make the perfect casual gift.
  High-Quality, Sustainably Sourced Paper: Inside paper is thick, smooth & acid-free so it stands the test of time. Ink won’t bleed through.
  Practical & Versatile: Forget the gadgets and get back to the simple joy of writing again! Our notebooks are great for daily planning, note taking, journaling, or capturing ideas and inspiration on the go.
  Lays Perfectly Flat: Smyth sewn binding enables our hardcover notebooks to open and lay perfectly flat. Superior to a typical glued binding, and much more durable. Makes for fuss-free writing/reading.
  Proudly Made In The USA: As a small business based in New York, we take tremendous pride in designing and manufacturing our notebooks right here in America.

Rediscover the simple joy of writing by hand with Northbooks notebooks! Made proudly in America, Northbooks deliver an

• EXCEPTIONAL WRITING EXPERIENCE that’s ideal for everything from campus note taking to travel journaling. Our notebooks feature a durable hard cover made of
  ELEGANT COATED LINEN wrapped around 192 college ruled pages. No matter what utensil you’re using, writing in them is a pure delight! We use only the
  FINEST QUALITY PAPER—so you never have to worry about ink bleeding through. This paper is also
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  GREAT GIFT FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY who enjoy writing! Click Add to Cart to BUY NOW!

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