Nature has been for me, for as long as I remember, a source of solace, inspiration, adventure, and delight; a home, a teacher, a companion. —Lorraine Anderson
Get Outdoors
September 19, 2022
Autumn is officially here, bringing with it cooler weather, wondrous colors, and a slower pace. These factors can make it tempting to start spending your days indoors, but this is actually the perfect season to get outdoors and enjoy nature with your family. Now that the hectic days of summer are over, it can feel …
Planner Quote: September 12, 2022
September 12, 2022No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting. —Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
Lifelong Learning – Curating Your Reading List
September 12, 2022
Before the electronic era, everyday reading was a ritual that those who wanted to gain knowledge adapted to. Now that we have the internet, we’ve become so bombarded by information that it can almost seem unnecessary to read an actual book. However, there are many benefits to reading, including: stress reduction, memory improvement, stronger analytical …
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Planner Quote: September 5, 2022
September 5, 2022Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises. —Demosthenes
Celebrating Labor Day
September 5, 2022
The very first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5, 1882 when 10,000 workers took unpaid time off in New York City to march in a parade from City Hall to Union Square. They proposed that American workers should be honored with their own day. Twenty-three other states soon followed their example, and in 1894 …
Planner Quote: August 29, 2022
August 29, 2022This is the precept by which I have lived: Prepare for the worst; expect the best; and take what comes. —Hannah Arendt
Autumn Tools: Preparation Is Key
August 29, 2022
September is right around the corner, which means autumn will be here before you know it. Cold weather can change a lot about how your house functions, so it’s important to make sure everything will continue running smoothly. Here are a few things you should do to prepare your home for the changing seasons. Check …
The Franklin Five: September 2022
August 26, 2022
September brings to our minds and hearts a desire to continue learning and invest in growing our knowledge and talents. As the weather begins to cool down it’s a perfect time to read a book, get outside for a picnic with the family, and plan a season of fun and productive autumn activities. September Checklist …
Planner Quote: August 22, 2022
August 22, 2022No, you never get any fun Out of the things you haven’t done. —Ogden Nash
Summer Sunset – How To End The Summer Well
August 22, 2022
September is almost here, bringing with it cooler weather, a stricter schedule, and the end of summer. Despite this ending looming in the near future, there’s no reason to stop crossing things off your summer bucket list. There’s still time to squeeze in last minute summer activities and make the most of every minute. Here …
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Planner Quote: August 15, 2022
August 15, 2022Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships. —Michael Jordan
Enjoy Habit 6: Synergize
August 15, 2022
In the bestselling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey’s sixth habit is Synergize. This was a fairly popular word in the 90s, especially in the business sphere, but has fallen out of the common vernacular in recent years. Perhaps it’s time to reevaluate the meaning of this word to …
Planner Quote: August 8, 2022
August 8, 2022Whenever I try to recall that long-ago first day at school only one memory shines through: my father held my hand. —Marcelene Cox
Calming Back-To-School Mayhem
August 8, 2022
Back-to-school anxiety is normal and understandable. Both kids and adults may worry about the upcoming school year and everything that comes with it. Unfortunately, this can lead to procrastinating until the last moment, causing an incredibly hectic first morning—starting the school year on a stressful, chaotic note. Instead, use these tips to prepare for back-to-school …
Back-To-School Checklists 2022
August 8, 2022
Check out this year’s updated checklists for Kindergarten through College, in all our Franklin Planner sizes, to help you get organized and start the school year off right. Download and print only the pdfs you want—then trim, punch (for ring-bound), and include in your planner—so they’re with you on the go. Elementary Checklists: E Pocket …
Planner Quote: August 1, 2022
August 1, 2022Quality never goes out of style. —Levi Strauss
Finding YOUR Planner
August 1, 2022
Picking the correct planner can make all the difference in keeping you organized and ensuring you use your planning system regularly. Franklin Planners are especially great for those that are new to planning, like youth and college students, because they teach you to define your values and priorities, and schedule your time wisely, so you …
The Franklin Five: August 2022
July 29, 2022
August often brings on moments of wistful nostalgia—when we remember carefree days of youth, warm summer nights, sounds of laughter, and time spent with family and friends at the ocean or a lake. Creating more of these memories is worth the time and effort of planning and prioritizing. August Checklist Pocket Size: PDF August Checklist …
Planner Quote: July 25, 2022
July 25, 2022A competitive world has two possibilities for you. You can lose. Or, if you want to win, you can change. –Lester Thurow
