If your planner or bullet journal spreads are getting too same-same, here are some ideas! Colors Using a multi-colored washi tape is a great prompt / done-for-you color schemes. Highlighters can convert a plain spread into colorful. 1 color, 2 colors,…
How to make printables in Microsoft Word
Learn how to quickly and easily make your own printables using software you already have on your computer: Microsoft Word! From reader requests, I’ve put together a beginners’ course to teach you how to get started making your own printables…
How to resize any printable for any size bullet journal
The number one question I’m asked is how to resize printables. You can resize any printable to fit any planner, notebook or bullet journal. Since all bullet journals are different page sizes I’ve included a reference list further down this…
8 Ways to use highlighters for Bullet Journal Spreads
Being a stationery hoarder I have plenty of highlighters but found myself not really using them… so set about trying some spreads with highlighters! 1. Highlighted Lines Stands out more than just leaving the pages blank: The best highlighters for…
My 10 biggest planner pet peeves
One of the most common things people comment on this blog is that I’m rather critical of planners in my reviews… which is true. I’ve become quite picky over the years… here are 10 of my pet peeves when it…
30 Purposes for Your Planner
If you have a planner with half empty pages or you need an excuse to use more than 1 planner (no judgement here, I’m so indecisive I use a different planner just about every week!) here are some ways to use…
50 Reminders to Put in Your Planner or Bullet Journal
I’ve had readers ask what else they should put in their planner if they were only ‘temporarily’ using one during a season of their life (while moving house, renovating, planning a wedding etc.). So if you’ve never really used a planner or…
10 Functional Ways to Use Washi Tape in your Planner
Washi tape lasts a long time but that doesn’t mean you should let it sit there gathering dust! Here are 10 functional ways to use washi tape in your planner. Functional Ways to Use Washi Tape 1. Adding durability Especially…
How to choose the right horizontal weekly layout for you
After reviewing so many planners there seems to be about 10 common layouts for horizontal weekly planners. If you like horizontal spreads but fancy a change up, try one of these: 1. Horizontal with sidebar This layout is ideal for separating tasks from…
7 Cheaper alternatives to popular (but expensive) planner supplies
If you’re hanging out for pay day, here are some cheaper alternatives to more well-known but expensive planner supplies: 1. BLOT versus Papermate pens I’ll be forever faithful to the Papermate Inkjoy Gel 0.7mm pens but… The BLOT gel pens…