Lists are my favorite way to plan the week but since most planners only have small list sections for each week, I opted to use my own printables this week. Before the Pen I went for a random mix of things:…
50 Themes for your planner or bullet journal spreads
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,…
Converting a vertical hourly layout into a categories layout using the Lucky Life Tools Planner
The Lucky Life Tools planner is a vertical hourly planner which I would normally avoid (#teamhorizontal)… however, the way the planner is structured means you can also convert it into a categories layout (using each row for different things). Before…
Ombre weekly spread in the Life Inspired Plans Planner
My favorite planner layout is days of the week on 1 side and list making space on the other so I was keen to try the Life Inspired Plans Planner. See my full review of the planner in this post….
Bullet journaling in the Rhodia Goalbook
After pen testing 8 different dot grid notebooks, the Rhodia Goalbook fared the best with the least amount of ghosting and bleed through so it was next on my list of bujo notebooks to try! Before the Pen See my…
Trying out the Eccolo weekly planner (better than Erin Condren and Recollections?)
The Eccolo planner is similar to the more well know Erin Condren, Recollections Plum Paper etc. but with a more affordable price tag so I figured it was worth trying out! Before the Pen See my review of the planner…
10 Things I don’t put in my planner (and why)
I’ve been using planners for years and finally feel I’m at a point where I have a streamlined system that works well. One of the factors in that was ensuring I have a specific place for each thing I plan,…
10 Planner supplies that will help you plan your week faster
Planner addicts seem to fall into 2 categories: 1) they decorate their planner every week or 2) avoid all decorating and keep it simple. If you’re part of the latter and the reason you don’t decorate is because it takes…
Minimalist planner decorating and color coding using pencils
I like to use a mixture of my own printables and planners made by others. This week, I opted for a printable I’d made – I wanted a spread that suited my exact planning needs for the week and knew…
Why horizontal is my favorite weekly planner layout
I much prefer horizontal weekly planners to vertical and hourly weekly spreads. If you’ve been thinking about making the switch to a horizontal planner but aren’t quite sure if you’re ready yet, here are a few reasons why you should make the…
Planning Tips: 10 Ways to Plan Your Week Faster
We’re all short on time so here are 10 ways to speed up the weekly planning process (while still keeping your planning looking cute!) 10 Ways to Plan Faster 1.Use Planner Stickers Header stickers, checklists, habit trackers and icon stickers…
After trying 52 planners, these were my top 7 favorite weekly planners
So I tried a lot of different ways to plan the week last year – 52 in fact! These were my top 7 favorite weekly planners. 1. Mi Goals Planner This planner was the one where it clicked for me…