If you need to plan work and personal and are fed up with switching between and carrying around 2 planners, here are some planners you could try to keep everything in the one place. 1. Horizontal 2 sections Some planners…
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…
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…
Guide to Discbound Planners & Frequently Asked Questions
Discbound planners are my all time favorite type of binding. The disc binding means you can add, remove and rearrange pages as often as you please so they’re perfect for making a DIY planner using printables. What are discbound planners?…
Hardbound versus coil bound planners (pros and cons)
Most planners seem to fall into 2 categories these days: 1. Hardbound with stitched / sewn binding 2. Coil binding If you’re trying to decide, here are some things to consider! Hardbound planners I classify hardbound planners as those that…
10 Reasons why I hate traveler’s notebooks and will never use one
I’ve been getting a few messages from readers asking if I’ve ever tried using a traveler’s notebook (the answer is no). A few people have also asked if I make printables already at traveler’s notebook (TN) size. The answers is no and…
10 Things people often forget to check before buying a planner
As we near the end of the year, you’re probably on the hunt for your planner for next year. Before you pick one, make sure you check these 10 things first! 10 things people forget to check before buying a…
Minimalist Undated Daily & Weekly Planners (Roundup)
Still searching for a planner? Or reading this post partway through the year after realising you haven’t found the perfect planner? Why not broaden your search? There are tons of undated planners that offer unique layouts and since they’re undated…
Answers to 50 Frequently Asked Planner Questions (Planning FAQ’s)
I’ve received many emails from readers and customers over the years with questions about the best planners, pens, planner stickers, making printables, printing printables etc. So here are answers to 50 of the most common planner questions I’m asked! (Apologies…
Weekly planning using only a printable to do list (Week 51 of the 52 Planners in 52 Weeks Challenge)
For week 51 of the 52 Planners in 52 Weeks challenge, I was short of time. I had a ton of things to get done before going on a 2 week holiday. So rather than attempting to allocate tasks to…
Finding planner peace: 18 things to check before choosing a planner
If you follow my blog you’re probably also on a quest to find planner peace. Part of that is trying different planner spreads. But before you go dropping a lot of money on a bunch of planners, make sure you…
10 Quick planner hacks you need to try (planning tips & inspiration)
Been using your planner for a while and want to mix it up a bit? Here are 10 quick planner hacks you need to try! Laminate If you don’t own a laminating machine you need to buy one! Laminating will…