Cathy Diaz

Shopping for yourself or loved ones? Here's my Black Friday list for all. Whether you're looking to furnish a home or give a personalized gift, this living list has ideas to get you thinking. Be sure to look carefully for any associated CODES for better deals. Links below may be affiliate and support my fledgling small business.

Peruse my favorite blogs and bloggers. These are fellow writers and deep divers of their niche topics. Need some fresh ideas for teaching, family or your home? Take a look below.

Are you still in search of your next book boyfriend? #booktok anyone? How's that To Be Read (TBR) going? I got you covered, I read them ALL. Fair warning, my pepper ratings are subjective. This list will has sections to 4 different retailers: Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Walmart, and Target. This list is meant only for those of legal adult age in their country of origin. P.S. always check for free shipping or ship to store when applicable. Also, please note any purchase may result in a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate income goes toward my blogging costs.

This list is meant for people who journal, take notes, or write in any capacity for any reason. I've included items for artistic journaling, tracking , scrapbooking, travel-ready, and digital journaling. Also, please note any purchase may result in a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate income goes toward my blogging costs.

I've compiled a list of journals, mixed media, or memory books for the user. You'll find the range of books fitting quirky to sentimental, self care focused to artiatic outlet. Be sure to browse each one, you never know what would catch your eye! Also, please note any purchase may result in a commission at no extra cost to you, or in the case of one recommendation, is a product I created. Affiliate or product income goes toward my blogging costs.

Sticker books that cause serious sticker envy, you've been warned! I love sticker books, they can be used for journaling, crafting, gifting, or just plain fun. P.S. always check for free shipping or ship to store when applicable. Also, please note any purchase may result in a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate income goes toward my blogging costs.

Does your hair dry out easily like mine? I've used a wide range of products and especially, many deep conditoners. Here's all that I've used that I actually LIKE. Meaning, I would buy them AGAIN, even if they weren't the perfect product. Sometimes knowing a few solid performers is worth more than the quest for perfection. Please note if you choose to make a purchase through the links provided I may recieve a commission at no additional cost to you, which would then go towards my blogging costs. Thank you!

I live in a dry climate and these are products I regularly use. I typically choose items I can afford long term. I'm also open to suggestions, feel free to comment! P.S. always check for free shipping or ship to store when applicable. Also, please note any purchase may result in a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate income goes toward my blogging costs.

These are the tried and true products my family uses for bodycare, across all ages, toddler to grandparent. While we sometimes cycle through brands or try new bodycare products, having these staples on hand has been helpful. Please note the links provided are affiliate links. I may recieve a small commission at no additional cost to you, should you decide to purchase through the link provided. Such income goes towards my blogging. Thank you.

I absolutely adore the Gilmore Girls show. It has mother-daughter leads, romantic subplots, coming of age experiences, midlife changes, witty banter, eccentric community, and a cottagecore town. Below are items to give to a fellow Gilmore Girls lover like me. I personally love themed journals, coffee mugs, clothes, and learning more about the Gilmore Girls Show, which is why I chose the items listed. Do you have a Gilmore Girls item you'd like to share? Put it in the comments! Also, please note any purchase may result in a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate income goes toward my blogging costs.

Fountain pens are fluid instruments that make the writing experience much more enjoyable. I've compiled a list of pens from budget to bourgeois aka luxury pens. This list will fit any dollar amount and shopping preference. If you're an experienced fountain pen user or newbie, please comment! When scrolling, this list is already sorted, low to high. Please note the links provided are affiliate links. I may recieve a small commission at no additional cost to you, should you decide to purchase through the link provided. Such income goes towards my blogging. Thank you.

Looking for autumn-themed journals and supplies? I found pumpkins, falling leaves, and warm cozy drinks. If you're in need for stickers, colored tape, markers or pens, scroll down and take a look. And I even found a fountain pen on sale! Please note the links provided are affiliate links. I may recieve a small commission at no additional cost to you, should you decide to purchase through the link provided. Such income goes towards my blogging. Thank you.

I've compiled a list of winter journaling must-haves. Included are notebooks, journals, stickers, stamps, and pens. If you're looking for versatile craft supplies, I also found stencils, self-inking penguin stamps, and a punching Santa pen! Please note the links provided are affiliate links. I may recieve a small commission at no additional cost to you, should you decide to purchase through the link provided. Such income goes towards my blogging. Thank you.

Here are my Northern Nevada Favorites, from outdoor outings to the best food you can find. I include a wide net of Northern Nevada. If you have a suggestion, please comment! Please note a few of the links provided are affiliate links. I may recieve a small commission at no additional cost to you, should you decide to purchase through the link provided. Such income goes towards my blogging. Thank you.

I loved my short time in New Mexico. There was so much variety, things to see and do, and feels unique in it's culture. And I miss the green chile! These are places and recommendations that come from my time spent in The Land Of Enchantment. If you like this list, please comment! See my other lists for unique recs 🤩

Is your family bilingual? My family is; we're English and Spanish speaking. Here are some baby and toddler bilingual books our family loves. These are books we tend to read over and over or check out at the library multiple times. I also find bilingual kids books to help my learning of the Spanish language and retention. Reading the same words in both Spanish and English has helped me model Spanish for my toddler, as it is not my first language. Also, please note any purchase may result in a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate income goes toward my blogging costs.

My family is bilingual, but growing up I learned and spoke only English. I wish to be a supportive of my husband's culture and to my daughter when learning Spanish. These are the methods I'm trying while learning Spanish myself. Do you have any suggestions? I'd love to know them, please comment! This list may contain affiliate links, of which I would recieve a small commission at no additional cost to you.

I have eclectic tastes, and period shows are included in that. This is a list of period shows I've enjoyed and can recommend watching. Expect to see period dramas with humor, drama, or romance.(I love a good romance!) I also tend to watch well-done action with believable and intense characters. Please note if you choose to purchase or stream through the links provided, I may recieve a commission at no additional cost to you, which would go towards my blogging costs.

OMG I love cookies! I love baking, smelling, looking at recipes, tweaking recipes, you name, I LOVE IT. While chocolate is always my go-to, I've included non-chocolate recipes. Hopefully the variety here hits the mark for all comers. Some cookies could go in more than one section, so be sure to look through them all and don't miss any potential winners! Happy Baking!

I love learning and empowering others when it comes to First Aid. Good Samaritan bystanders can save lives. I believe it's better to be prepared than left scrambling trying to control chaos. I maintain my CPR certification since I was a teen babysitter because of this. The below list is a mixture of videos performed by medical professionals for educational purposes, and also helpful products for those specific first aid situations. Always seek the attention of medical profesionals. This list cannot replace medical advice. Please note a few of the links provided are affiliate links. I may recieve a small commission at no additional cost to you, should you decide to purchase through the link provided. Such income goes towards my blogging. Thank you.

These are all the tools that I love and used while becoming a creator. This list is part learning, part software, part product, and part resources. If its here, I've overused it, and highly recommend it. My creator business focuses on writing, and self-publishing. The resources below are focused on those. Please note some of the links provided may be affiliate links. I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you, should you decide to purchase through the link provided. Such income goes towards my blogging. Thank you.