“You don’t win games on optimism. You win games with preparation.” – Monte Clark
The Franklin Five: September 2017 Checklist
August 31, 2017
School is now is session! Take time to learn something new yourself – especially before the hustle and bustle of the holidays approach. Fertilize for fall, get the water valves tested, and prepare for the weather to start changing. September is a great time to for preparation and maintenance updates. September Checklist Pocket Size: PDF September Checklist …
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Bailey Leather Zipper Binder
August 28, 2017
Immerse your plans in color and contrast with this soft, flawless, nappa leather binder. Rich colors are enhanced with monochromatic contrasting hues on the spine, and offset with bright accents that highlight the scalloped details throughout. Bailey offers full leather inside and out with a buttery smooth, supple touch. Stay organized with a gusseted zipper …
3 Questions to Evaluate Your Daily Routine
August 28, 2017
Humans thrive on routine. We’re creatures of habit. So why do we sometimes feel trapped in our day-to-day activities? Why do we lament another routine day—the same old, same old? How many times have you felt like you were in a rut, anxious for a change of pace and a different view? Summer break often …
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Planner Quote: August 28, 2017
August 28, 2017“It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.” – William James
Planner Quote: August 21, 2017
August 21, 2017“There’s no such thing as ‘zero risk’.” – William Driver
7 Ways to Manage the First Day Mania
August 18, 2017
By the end of summer break most of us are ready for the steady cadence of school. We’ve improvised long enough. However, we also realize that we’ll miss the relaxed routine where even our scheduled events have room to slip. School and its associated activities have a much tighter grip on our time. So we …
Planner Quote: August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017“We fail far more often by timidity than by over-daring.” – David Grayson
Meal Planning Around the School Schedule
August 9, 2017
We’ve all seen people stopping by the grocery store on their way home from work to purchase the items they’ll need for dinner. There’s nothing wrong with that—we’ve all done that at some point. But you have to admit; last minute shopping gives you even less time to prepare your meal, and less time with …
Choosing The Right Planner For A Successful School Year
August 7, 2017
Choosing a planner that will get you through the rigors of the school year is a personal decision. What works for one person will definitely not work for another. We won’t begin to prescribe the perfect planner for you. Some people find a planner that works for them and they stick with it religiously, while …
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Planner Quote: August 7, 2017
August 7, 2017“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie
The Franklin Five: August 2017 Checklist
July 31, 2017
School is starting and the summer is coming to an end! Prepare this month’s to-dos as your routine changes. August Checklist Pocket Size: PDF August Checklist Compact Size: PDF August Checklist Classic Size: PDF August Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
Planner Quote: July 31, 2017
July 31, 2017“Others can stop you temporarily, but only you can do it permanently.” – Bob Moawad
Planner Quote: July 24, 2017
July 24, 2017“Let’s give the historians something to write about.” – Propertius
Planner Quote: July 17, 2017
July 17, 2017“Don’t agonize. Organize.” – Florence Kennedy
7 Ways to Help Your Kids Transition to Their School Routine
July 17, 2017
Summer is a great respite for your kids. It gives them an opportunity to do their own thing on their own time frame. But too much freedom can make it difficult to adjust when the new school year begins. Here are some ways you can help your children transition smoothly into their school routine. 1. …
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Help Your Child Discover Their Planning Style
July 10, 2017
Planning is a simple skill with enormous benefits. The sooner a person develops the habit of planning, the better they’ll perform in school and in life. Show your kids how you use your planner. Teach them some basic time-management skills to help them see the importance of taking charge of their choices. Determine together what …
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Planner Quote: July 10, 2017
July 10, 2017“Reach for your dreams and they will reach for you.” – Hana Rose Zadra
Planner Quote: July 3, 2017
July 3, 2017“I am not afraid…I was born to do this.” – Joan of Arc
The Franklin Five: July 2017 Checklist
June 27, 2017
Welcome July! Now that your summer is in full swing, it is time to remember the few things you wanted to get done before the warmth is over. Make sure you plan out a time to finish updating your yard, cleaning out your garage, or taking that vacation you have wanted. It is also important to …
