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Word Of the Year: BALANCE


I love selecting a word for the year.  I try to embrace my word and make it part of my world each day. When things get tough I try to bring myself back to my word of the year.  Last year my word was SHINE. This year I selected another word and it's going to be a little more difficult for me to embrace it.  That word is BALANCE.

Most times I get so caught up in work or caught up in daily life and I start to feel completely out of balance.  This year I will try my best to be a more balanced person.

bal·ance
ˈbaləns/
noun
  1. 1.
    an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady.
    "slipping in the mud but keeping their balance"
    synonyms:stability, equilibrium, steadiness, footing
    "I tripped and lost my balance"
  2. 2.
    a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
    "overseas investments can add balance to an investment portfolio"
    synonyms:fairness, justice, impartiality, evenhandedness, egalitarianism, equal opportunity; More
verb
  1. 1.
    keep or put (something) in a steady position so that it does not fall.
    "a mug that she balanced on her knee"
    synonyms:steady, stabilize, poise, level
    "she balanced the book on her head"
  2. 2.
    offset or compare the value of (one thing) with another.
    "the cost of obtaining such information needs to be balanced against its benefits"
    synonyms:weigh, weigh up, compare, evaluate, consider, assess, appraise,judge
    "you need to balance cost against benefit"


These are the things I would like to work on this year:
Before I act, I will try to listen.
Before I react, I will try to think.
Before I criticize, I will try to wait.
Before I quit, I will try.
I will try to forgive more.
I will celebrate myself more.
Give myself more quiet time.

I will keep a monthly journal and will share my journey with you.  I hope you come back and visit.

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tisa's favorite things: day 20

{creative ways to use mason jars}

I love mason jars.  I love their vintage feel and modern ways to use them.
here are a few of my faves!  enjoy

super cute mini pot pies


what an amazing way to package a cupcake.
Great idea!


Mason Jar Garden from Pinerest love, love - love!


How about these cute little banana nut bread made in mason jars - from the girls over at Made From Pinterest


And what about these - the cutest gift ever!
 From Something Turquoise
Head on over and check out the rest of the combos

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tisa's favorite things: day 17

coffee

this is my all-time favorite coffee EVER!  hands down.  
it's only available in January, that is the only thing that sucks about this coffee.
It has hints of citrusy brightness and a lingering cocoa finish…ahhhhh, the best thing ever!

I stock up on this but I do run out - so for the rest of the year I do drink Starbucks Pike Place everyday



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tisa's favorite things: day 15

pens
(this post contains affiliate links, all photos are from Amazon)
I love pens - I'm a pen snob and will only use certain pens.  I'm not sorry about this.
I actually own all of these pens.  when I have a great pen my handwriting is pretty much awesome.  here's the list.
BIC Z4 Roller 0.7mm Black Color 4 pcs./Set








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tisa's favorite things: day 14

{personalized stationery}

I love anything with my name on it...but stationery stills my heart, each and every time.  I wanted to share a few of my faves!

Tiny Prints














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tisa's favorite things: day 13

yoga
I never (ever) thought I would love yoga…but I actually love it now that I'm running.  Or if I'm having a stressful day, I can do a couple of poses after work and it makes me feel so much better.  I'm looking to upgrade some of my yoga necessities…take a look of some of my most favorite things on my wish list.








light pull over                                            yoga pants








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tisa's favorite things: day 12

Tea

 I'm a coffee drinker in the morning but at night I love a nice cup of tea just to help me relax before bed.  Here are a couple of my most favorite

 Zhi:  Sweet Desert Delight
words from the Zhi Tea Website / Photo source :
"We blend our organic red rooibos (pron. "roy-bos"), coconut pieces, cacao nibs, anise pods, cinnamon, safflowers and stevia leaf to create a world-class organic taste sensation. 
This is truly an oasis for the senses. Relish in the heady aroma of the steeping brew.
Inhale deeply. Pour a mug. Savor. Imbibe. Repeat. Indulge. Relax! 
No sugar and no caffeine. Naturally sweet and healthy; from Zhi to you."


 Tazo Berryblossom White
source:  Tazo.com
White tea and blueberry flavor with other natural flavors.
A group of young white tea leaves gracefully perform handsprings and backflips in a field of wildflowers. An audience of ripe, tangy blueberries and mild cane sugar cheers from the sidelines.


Tazo Green Ginger
Source:  Tazo.com
This bright green tea blend has a kick from ginger and a sweet note of pear.
Smooth green tea takes root in the fiery depths of ginger, yet runs lithely through the lemongrass. It pauses only to pluck the juiciest of pears from bowed branches (and to thank you for inviting us in to warm up your daydreams).
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tisa's favorite things: day 10


Planner Accessories 
{this post contains affiliate links}
I love my planner from Erin Condren and while it's colorful (and amazing), I love to add more fun and more colors...these are some of the items I use.



1. Paper Mate Flair PointGuard Porous Medium Point Pens, 12-Pack, Assorted Colors (74423)

2.  Wrapables VPK14 Premium Value Pack Japanese Washi Masking Tape Collection, Set of 6

3.  Creative Impressions Mini Metal Paper Clips 25/Package, Silver/Copper/Brass

4. erin condren planner
new to erin condren?  click here for $10 off your first order

5.  Martha Stewart Color-coding labels

6.  K&CompanySmash Bands, Blue









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tisa's favorite things: day 9

note pads

notepad, journals, notebooks, wrapping paper, gift bags... I love all things paper and I think I have way too many notebook and journals but I can't help it.  love, love and more love...
check these out.  
Sugar Paper



Fancy Black Notebooks


Sushi Memo Block


Do Something Awesome


Gold Chevron






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tisa's favorite things: day 8

water bottles

 I've shared my story about losing weight.  And now I tend to drink lots of water.  I hate carrying  regular water bottles, why not dress it up a bit.  Here are a few of my faves!
Toms / Target - I actually love this water bottle and carry it everywhere


Amazing organization - it's s nonprofit organization building wells and sanitation systems at schools in Africa.  Love this, I plan to purchase this one next.

Target - I've never seen this before - at only $9.99 it's a must have

Kate Spade Glass Water Bottle - the price tag on this baby is $30.  Yes, for a water bottle, I still do love this.  
Infuser Water Bottle - fruit and water!  ahhh, yes!









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