When a post I wrote for the Daily Mail received some negative comments from people who don’t understand the planner craze, I thought it needed to be addressed in a blog post. So if you’ve got a friend that likes…
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…
Making a DIY printable planner with a flexible layout (52 planners in 52 weeks – week 18)
For week 18 of the 52 planners in 52 weeks challenge I opted to make a simple weekly planner with an open-ended flexible layout. I printed 2 copies of the page – I shared the tutorial on how I made…
Color coding your planner: how to choose which colors to use
I love color coding my planner – it makes the weekly spread nice and colorful and makes me more productive 🙂 If you want to try color coding your planner, here are some things to consider: How many colors should you use? I recommend…
6 Ways to color code your planner to increase productivity
Color coding is a great way to plan a balanced week so you don’t spend too much time on 1 area of your life and neglect others. By using different colors you’re able to quickly see at a glance what you…
Using a simple, 1 page weekly planner with only 3 sections (52 Planners in 52 Weeks – week 14)
For week 14 of the 52 Planners in 52 Weeks Challenge, I kept it simple with a 1 page weekly planner that had only 3 sections. I originally made this planner page back in 2015 when I designed the rainbow…
Ultimate list of the best planner pen brands and how to choose colors for color coding
If you’re a planner newbie or you’ve been part of the planner community for a while, you may already have your favorite pen brands sorted. But if you’re anything like me you may have a slight pen addiction. So not…
How to make a scallop border in Photoshop (step by step tutorial) plus free printable color coded note paper
Following on from yesterday’s post with the free printable checklist planner insert, in this post I’m sharing how I made the scallop border for that insert. To enlarge the screen of the video, click the square icon in the bottom right hand…
Favorite color coding planner supplies under $5
I’m an avid fan of color coding my planner and have accumulated quite the collection of col0r-coding planner supplies over the past couple of years. This post is a roundup of my favorite color coding supplies (each costing less than…
How to organize and store small planner stickers using a receipts folders
I previously shared how I organize sticker sheets using a binder. Binders are ideal for large sticker sheets such as printables. But for smaller sticker sheets I prefer to use a receipts organizer. Related Post: Which planner stickers are right for…
Simple spreadsheets to keep track of business income and expenses for tax time
Bookkeeping, accounting, tax preparation. Fun, fun fun.. not! Unfortunately it’s an unavoidable part of doing business 🙁 I originally used my Etsy Business Planner to keep track of income, expenses, fees, payments, bills etc. but when I hired an accountant…
FREE Printable To Do Checklist Planner Insert (For Erin Condren or Any Planner)
If you’re anything like me, you have a never-ending to do list – and often more to do’s than will fit in the daily writing spaces of your planner. If you need a place to jot down all of your…