Hey there, fellow planners! In a world full of fancy gadgets and high-tech apps, let’s take a moment to appreciate the simple things that can make a big difference. Today, I want to talk to you about the amazing power of sticky notes in your planner. These little colorful squares are like magical helpers that can seriously level up your planning game. So, let’s dive in and discover why they’re so important and effective!
Sticky Notes: Your Planner’s BFFs!You know those days w…

Affordable and Effective: My Review of Mr. Pen’s A5 Planner

I often change my planner layouts and types in my planning routine. Recently, I moved from using a digital planner since November to wanting to switch back to my paper planner. It’s interesting how these changes can happen suddenly. I enjoy the creative process of setting up a new planner, selecting new inserts, and finding the perfect accessories.When I was homeschooling, I used a half-size planner. However, once my children graduated, I switched to a smaller, compact-sized…

My Minimalist Landing Page: How I Create an Organized and Productive Digital Planner

Since 2014, I have been a fan of planners. After homeschooling and using a lesson planner for a few years, I realized it would be helpful to combine the two. Though I learned about digital planners a few years ago, I couldn’t imagine using one as I love physical paper planners. However, as a tech enthusiast, when my son gifted me a tablet, I decided to give digital planning a try and instantly became a fan.When I first started creating my digital planner, I was excited to ma…

Your Daily Planner Routine Needs a Brain Dump

Have you ever heard of the term “brain dump”? I know it sounds a bit funny, but it’s actually a very useful technique that you should consider adding to your daily planner routine.What is a Brain Dump?A brain dump involves taking all the thoughts, ideas, to-dos, and everything else that is crowding your mind and getting it down on paper. The goal is to clear your mind of clutter and free up mental space for more important things. Don’t worry about the details, like how long …

How to Easily Insert Pages and Customize Your Planning System

At first, I was hesitant to use a digital planner because I like to switch up my inserts and layouts frequently. The challenge of maintaining the hyperlinks in a digital format added to my reluctance. As I continued to use my planner, I gradually picked up various tips and tricks that come with experience. Today, I would like to share with you how I learned to add new inserts or a set of inserts to my digital planner without compromising the digital planner hyperlinks.Here’s…

From the Archives: 18 Ways to Use a Notepage with Your Daily Page

My preferred daily planner format in my Filofax is a two-page spread per day. While I have utilized Franklin planner inserts, I have also created my own. I like having my tasks and appointments listed on the left-hand side. A dedicated note page on the right-hand side.

As I considered if I needed a two-page spread every day, I explored the different ways to use a second page. I did a lot of research and kept a running list of ideas. Here's what I learned. 
On church day, t…