“A fool is someone whose pencil wears out before its eraser does.” – Marilyn vos Savant
Planner Quote: December 7, 2015
December 7, 2015
10 Tips for Surviving and Thriving This Holiday Season
December 7, 2015
By Patty Gardner The holidays can be tricky for people who are already on a tight budget with their time, money and stress level. I know I already have more to do than I can possibly do and the holidays just about push me over the edge. But it doesn’t have to be that way. …
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What to Look for When Purchasing Your 2016 Planner
December 7, 2015
If you haven’t purchased your 2016 planner yet, it’s time. By now, you’re already looking ahead to next year—planning events, setting goals, tracking family members’ schedules. Before long you’ll have event details and notes scrawled on any paper or envelope you can find. Save yourself some hassle and pick out your ideal time management system …
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Storage Cases in Five New Colors
December 2, 2015
Your life story is colorful. That’s why you carry your plans in a binder that expresses your style. But what about your storage case—why not store your life chronicles in a case as colorful as the stories it holds? Now you can. Always an essential component of your Planner System, your storage case is designed …
5 Tips for the Holiday Host
November 30, 2015
The holidays are all about togetherness. When you host gatherings at your home, though, you become responsible for the holiday experience of your guests. The two keys to successful holiday hosting are clear communication and impeccable organization, and your FranklinPlanner can help you with both. Here are six tips for successful holiday hosting. 1. Plan …
Planner Quote: November 30, 2015
November 30, 2015“Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death.” – General Omar Nelson Bradley
Out with the Old, In with the New
November 30, 2015
Everything has an expiration date. If your formerly non-stick pans leave black flecks in your food, or if no two cups match, or if your junk drawer is full of assorted replacement screws, a calculator, and a stopped watch, then it might be time to do a clean-out. Donate or throw away (especially in the …
December 2015 To-Do Checklist
November 30, 2015
December is here! Time to prepare for the upcoming holidays and more family time. Here are a few more things to add to your list: December Checklist Pocket Size: JPG PDF December Checklist Compact Size: JPG PDF December Checklist Classic Size: JPG PDF December Checklist Monarch Size: JPG PDF
Planner Quote: November 23, 2015
November 23, 2015
“We need so little to feel loved; all we need to do is begin to notice the multitude of tiny gifts and small miracles that punctuate each day we are alive.” – Wayne Muller
Reasons To Be Thankful For Your Planner
November 23, 2015
With Thanksgiving just days away you’re likely taking mental notes of the things that are important to you—things that you can’t imagine living without—your spouse, your children, dear friends, your faith, a washing machine, dishwasher, microwave…your planner. You would include your planner on that list, wouldn’t you? After all, there are all sorts of reasons …
Have a Happy Thanksgiving
November 23, 2015
With only four days until the big day, it’s time to make some shopping lists. Whether you’re hosting the whole family or making your favorite dish to share, you’ll want to make an organized grocery list. Sort the items on your list into sections: produce, meat, dairy, etc., to help you complete your shopping trip …
5 Weeks to Christmas Countdown
November 16, 2015
There are less than six weeks left until Christmas. For the kids in your life, that seems like forever. For you, though, it doesn’t leave much time to get ready. Here are some suggestions to help you beat the holiday rush, starting now: Five Weeks Out: Affix Postage Here Greeting cards are a fun tradition …
Progress, Not Perfection
November 16, 2015
Sometimes, the holidays breed insecurity. Maybe it’s the incessant abs photos from your fitness friend, or the made-from-scratch gluten-free gingerbread castle picture from Pinterest Mom. If you’re feeling like you don’t measure up, step back and remember that your life is more than just an entry in the social media arms race. If there’s a …
Planner Quote: November 16, 2015
November 16, 2015
“Be so good they can’t ignore you.” – Jerry Dunn
Holiday 2015 Gift List
November 12, 2015
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Whether you have or not, give yourself some peace of mind by having your gift giving organized and in one place. Download this Holiday Gift List and track who you’re giving the gift to, what it is, how much it cost, and its wrapping status! Holiday 2015 …
Using Your Planner to Focus on What Matters Most
November 9, 2015
Time is precious—once spent we can never earn it back. With all that we have going on in our lives, it’s easy to spend days spinning our wheels but going nowhere, and that’s so frustrating. To one degree or another, all of us could improve our focus, and a planner is a powerful tool to …
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Time Management Tips for the Holidays
November 9, 2015
There’s nothing like the holidays to shake you of your daily rut. Here are some tips to make sure that you don’t lose the results of your plans during the festivities: Spend Time with Family: With all of your holiday appointments, be sure to plan some unstructured time with your family. The quiet moments are …
Planner Quote: November 9, 2015
November 9, 2015
“Doubt, of whatever kind, can be ended by action alone.” – Thomas Carlyle
Plan Out Your Calendar
November 2, 2015
From family dinners to company parties to final exams, the holiday season is full of important deadlines. Stay on top of things with the calendar in your planner. Write down new appointment information as it comes in, both on the date page and on your monthly calendar tab. Be sure to use pencil, just in …
Bella Leather Binder
November 2, 2015
Add a new shade to your wardrobe this season. This soft, nappa leather binder comes in some of our softest pastels yet, exploring new areas of our binder palette with Blush Pink and Arctic Blue. With gold details on the magnetic strap closure and gold hardware to match, this binder gives you two pen loops, …
