You’ve probably heard of Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop. I get many questions from readers asking which software is better for making printables. So here are some of the things to consider and which software I think is best for…
Lined, dot grid, graph or blank: what paper type is right for your bullet journal?
Notebooks tend to come in 4 different page types these days: lined, dot grid and blank. Having tried them all, here is my take on what is best for what! Lined paper is best for List making Brain dumping Multiple…
How to choose the right habit tracker for your planner
Habit trackers are one of my favorite tools for saving space in my planner, color coding and saving time. If you’re tired of using the same style of habit tracker or you’ve decided to start using one, here are some…
20 Bullet Journal Weekly Spread Ideas (One Page Layouts)
My favorite setup for a weekly spread is 1 page for the days of the week, rather than the usual 2 pages. For me, the spread almost always ends up half empty. So if you prefer to work off a…
ARC by Staples versus MAMBI – Which discbound system is better?
Since publishing this detailed guide and FAQ to discbound planners, I’ve been getting a lot reader emails asking which discbound system is best. There are quite a few discbound systems to choose from these days (list is in this post). For this…
How to resize printables for the MAMBI Happy Planner (tutorial)
One question I keep getting asked is how to resize printables for the Happy Planner. If you’re deciding what size Happy Planner is right for you – see this post. Since the classic page size seems to be the most…
DIY Tutorial: How to Print and Assemble Your Own Planner
If you’ve looked everywhere and can’t find the perfect planner for you – it’s time to DIY your own! 1. What printables do you need? Some of the printables you might want to add to your planner: Budget printables Checklists…
How to make planner printables using Microsoft Word: An Introduction
Many, many years ago I made my first printable using good ol’ Microsoft Word. Photoshop seemed too intimidating at the time (how wrong I was), I didn’t have any graphic design training, I was a poor university student that wanted a…
How to choose the right bullet journal notebook for you (10 things to check)
With bullet journaling becoming increasingly popular there are more and more notebooks to choose from! Here are some things to check before choosing a notebook. How to choose the right bullet journal notebook for you 1. Binding style For me, the…
7 Mistakes to avoid when setting up a new planner
So you’ve bought a new planner… now don’t make these mistakes! 7 Mistakes when setting up a new planner 1. Planning the same way everyone else is You’ve probably seen those pretty, no white space, lots of color and ‘stuff’ happening…