I’m all for using a weekly planner (obviously!) but not for everything. There are a few things I prefer not to plan in my weekly planner. 5 things I plan (but not in my weekly planner) 1. Budgeting I’ve mentioned before that I use…
7 Color coding mistakes to avoid in your planner or bullet journal
I’ve been color coding my planner for years and in that time have made many color coding mistakes – here are a few to avoid: 1. Using too many colors I’m guilty of buying those pen packs with 20, 30…
5 planner supplies I regret buying
I’ve acquired quite the collection of planner supplies over the years. Some have been great investments, others have been a waste of money. These are the 5 planner supplies I regret buying. 1. Cheap pens I’m sucker for pens. I…
15 Questions to ask yourself at the end of every week (my weekly review process)
Each week I do a review. This isn’t just a quick glance over the week – been there, done that (it wasn’t very helpful – I just kept repeating the same bad habits). Over the past couple of years I’ve…
50 Cleaning task reminders to add to your planner
January means you’re probably setting up your planner for the year, doing your future log for the months ahead etc. One thing I found myself often forgetting to schedule into my planner… definitely not deliberately… was cleaning tasks. Below are…
7 Ways to quickly and easily cover up mistakes in your bullet journal or planner
Some of these are probably obvious but nonetheless, these are the methods I use to cover up mistakes in my planner and bullet journal: 1. Erasable pens & highlighters When drawing up a bullet journal spread I always use erasable…
Weekly Planning with Happy Planner Inserts and no weekly spread
This week was my first week back from almost 7 weeks away in Europe. Since the whole week would be nothing but lists and crossing things off a to do list, I didn’t even bother with a weekly spread, I…
Recollections Mini Weekly Planner Review
One of the last Recollections planners on my list to review is the mini version! Quick facts Size: 4.75″ wide x 6.75″ high. Laminated cardstock cover Coil binding Dates at a glance page 2 page Monthly calendar (starts on Sunday) 2…
12 Solutions for when you run out of space in your planner
I’m trying to answer more reader FAQ’s here on the blog. One of the questions I’ve been asked is what to do when you run out of space in your planner? So here are my suggestions! 1. Sticky notes The quickest and…
7 Quick & Easy Ways to Personalise Your Planner
If you’ve bought a basic planner you want to customise to be a bit less generic and a bit more personal, here are a few quick options: 1. Add your own cover If you have a coil bound or discbound…
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,…
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…