Why You Need More Than One Planning System
I thought that something was wrong with me because I enjoyed switching planners and systems seemingly every few months. What I realized, is that I use it as a strategic coping method and never took the time to give myself the benefit of the doubt. I was texting...
Dear High School Senior Mom,
We have a lot going on. There is so much pressure put on this year. Our to-do lists are long and it seems like we are adding another urgent item daily. It feels like a firehose of information, deadlines, decisions, and stress. No matter which path your child goes...
Class of 2023 Senior Checklist: Are These 12 Things On Your List?
Getting organized for back to school is my favorite time of year. I love new beginnings. The only thing I love more than new beginnings is being well prepared for them! I have mentioned before that my favorite TV character growing up was Radar on M.A.S.H. I just...
Using Google Calendar with Teens – Back To School Tips!
I. Love. Paper. Planners. I will never stop using one. Call it fierce loyalty if you will. The thing is, I will also always use a digital calendar. Using a calendar that can be easily color-coded and changed allows me the freedom that a paper planner does not. It also...
Customize Your Planner Cover for Free with Canva
Writing your name on your planner can be super stressful! What color do you pick? How thick do you want the lines? What happens if you mess up?! I couldn’t be happier to tell you that you don’t need perfect handwriting or a huge assortment of markers and...
How to Print & Cut Planner Covers for your Discbound Planner
It was only a matter of time before I started to design my own planner covers and I am now sharing those designs with you! Amazon affiliate links are used in this post. Using a discbound planner system is super flexible, but often we are limited by the planner covers...
2022 Hourly Printable Planner Video Walkthrough
The Easy Organized Living 2022 Hourly Printable Planner was created to bring a smile to your face every time you turn the page. Designed intentionally with just enough color to allow you to plan as is or add your favorite stickers. Each section was thoughtfully...
How to Make Clear Dividers For Your Discbound Planner
Creating your own planner from scratch can get expensive. There are several parts of your disc planning system that you can DIY. Amazon affiliate links are used in this post. I started customizing my disc planner by making my own printable inserts and now I am making...
Plan With Me! December 2021 – DIY Disc Planner Set-up
Over the past few months I have only been printing a week, or a few days out at a time. This is for a few reasons, the main one being that I was still finalizing the design of the pieces I was working on. This month I felt comfortable printing out the whole month, so...
January 2022 Printable Planner Inserts are here!
Starting a new year with all its possibilities is always exciting. Being able to control what kind of planner you have and design it to fit your exact needs sets you up for success. We all have different needs depending on what is going on in our lives at the moment....
Printable Christmas Planner Inserts
Plan the perfect Christmas with our printable planner pages. Planning for the holidays can be overwhelming. When designing our Christmas planner bundle, I thought of the key pieces that make up my own holiday experience. Having dedicated Christmas planning pages...
How to be productive when you can’t plan out your day.
“Nobody has more hope and optimism than a planner that has planned out every hour of her day in pen.” You have planned, written things down in pen, and are ready to check those boxes! Super excited about what you have planned out, life comes along and smacks you aside...
How to be happy in the middle of your mess
SO YOUR LIFE IS A BIT OF A MESS. We are not going to go through qualifiers here. If you feel like life is currently a mess, then it is. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have it as bad as someone else. It doesn’t matter if you have been blessed in so many ways. You get...
Hi, I’m Nikol!
I love all things organization, systems, and planning. I’m the friend that always knows the details and also has an extra pen and cute paper for you to take notes at the parent meeting I reminded you about. Here you’ll find fun and functional planner printables, organizational and life tips, and tricks. My goal is to help you stay organized so that you can plan a life you love!