Over the years I’ve switched from pen and paper to digital for planning some things: Budgeting Annual overview (especially for blog & shop stuff) Reminders The common theme – I prefer to use digital planning if it saves time, is easy to use…
10 Different ways to do a monthly goals review in your planner
Monthly review. An oh so critical element to take a few minutes to celebrate the things done that month, identify mistakes, areas to improve and re-prioritise whether those things you didn’t get around to are actually worth scheduling for the next…
Why I won’t use Goodnotes for Digital Planning
Planning using Goodnotes (and other digital apps) seem to be all the rage right now but I just can’t see the appeal. I’ve had a few people email me asking if I’m going to make planners for Goodnotes for my…
7 Planners that include a weekly habit tracker
I prefer to use monthly habit trackers but if you want to habit track on a weekly basis instead of re-writing the same tasks, using planner stickers etc., here are 7 planners that include a built-in habit tracker on the…
MAMBI Happy Planner Mini vs. Classic vs. Big: which size is right for you
If you’re not sure what page size planner is right for you, this post will give you some things to consider. I’ve used the Happy Planner for reference as it comes in the 3 main sizes you can find most…
How to print printables at Plum Paper planner size from your home printer (step by step tutorial)
A question I get asked all the time, is whether my printables can be printed at Plum Paper Planner size. The answer is… yes! You can use this same method to print pages at the MAMBI Happy Planner, Erin Condren, Limelife Planner, Day Designer, personal…
Why I Switched from paper to Excel spreadsheets for budgeting
I faithfully used paper for budgeting for many years. I enjoyed using planner stickers and colored pens… but I outgrew it a few years ago, switched to Excel and haven’t looked back! I did a post back in 2017 about…
Using an editable printable for weekly planning (explanation of how editable printables work)
Over the years many people have asked me how editable printables work? What does it mean? Can you leave the PDF saved on your computer? So here’s an explanation of how I used an editable printable to plan my week:…
7 Bullet Journal Supplies I Don’t Use
I’ve done plenty of posts talking about my favorite planner supplies, but not many about the planner supplies I don’t use. With so many pretty / clever / expensive / functional / decorative planner supplies available nowadays it can be a bit…
How to make a printable chore chart using Microsoft Excel (including video tutorial)
If you’ve never made printables before then Microsoft Excel is a simple, quick & easy to use software to start with. In the video below I show how to make a children’s chore chart but you could turn it into a…