{"id":9327,"date":"2026-07-20T18:23:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T22:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/?p=9327"},"modified":"2026-07-21T21:38:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T01:38:56","slug":"a-junk-journal-coffee-shop-trip-by-c-alilijah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/20\/a-junk-journal-coffee-shop-trip-by-c-alilijah\/","title":{"rendered":"A Junk Journal Coffee Shop Trip by C.Alilijah"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because junk journaling at the coffee shop with your mom is cooler. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I made custom journals, gathered supplies, and headed to our local coffee shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was such a fun experience to sit, chit-chat, and create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Let\u2019s Get Into It <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a journal <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have the supplies to make a <a href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/12\/how-to-junk-journal-like-a-pro-by-c-alilijah\/\">custom journal<\/a>, DO IT!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or grab your regular journal that\u2019s ready for spreads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t forget the supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1589.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9340\" style=\"width:483px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1589.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1589.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1589.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1589.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1589.jpg?resize=500%2C375&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1589.jpg?resize=1320%2C990&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1589.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1589.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember back in January, I taught you how to make that groovy craft box? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What did I call it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/09\/a-new-goal-setting-diy-to-try-instead-of-vision-boards-in-2026\/\">DIY MOODY TRINKET BOX<\/a>\u201d, full of paper, scissors, pens, and a few embellishments, was really all I needed to transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pick the coffee shop <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My mom had never been to <a href=\"https:\/\/detroitbrewtifulcoffeehouse.com\/\">Detroit Brew-ti-ful<\/a>, so I thought it was a good idea to take her there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They serve classic drinks like brewed coffee, espresso lattes, lemonade, pastries, and sandwiches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I got a salted caramel latte, and my mom got the brewed coffee paired with a ham croissant sandwich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pale-pink-color has-text-color\">Recommended Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/our-first-junk-journal-workshop-was-a-hit-by-c-alilijah\/\">Our first junk journal workshop was a HIT by C.Alilijah<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/20\/a-junk-journal-coffee-shop-trip-by-c-alilijah\/\">A Junk Journal Coffee Shop Trip by C.Alilijah<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/junk-journal-prompts-by-c-alilijah\/\">Junk journal prompts by C.Alilijah<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/14\/be-sure-of-you-by-c-alilijah\/\">Be sure of you by C.Alilijah<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/12\/how-to-junk-journal-like-a-pro-by-c-alilijah\/\">How to junk journal like a pro by C.Alilijah<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stick to tape <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1590.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9341\" style=\"width:536px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1590.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1590.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1590.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1590.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1590.jpg?resize=500%2C375&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1590.jpg?resize=1320%2C990&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1590.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_1590.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of my biggest tips for junk journaling at the coffee shop is leaving the glue at home unless you have a craft mat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While I did bring my mini craft mat, I only used double-sided tape to avoid a mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring a mini trash bag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can find mini trash bags, bring them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I mean super tiny trash bags to toss tape and paper scraps at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s the one supply item I wish I had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Adds to cart* <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Less is more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One magazine can get the job done. It&#8217;s more challenging and exciting to create a spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I didn\u2019t bring a lot of cardstock and stickers either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re creating in a public space, try to limit the mess! 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