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Using Your Planner to Prepare for an Ice Storm
We often think of planning as something we do for ideal days—productive weeks, smooth schedules, and weekends that go exactly as expected. But one of the most powerful uses of a planner is preparing for the days that don’t go as planned.This weekend is a perfect example.Here in Alabama, forecasts are calling for a winter storm beginning Friday night and continuing through the weekend. Temperatures are expected to drop sharply, with freezing rain, sleet, and snow possible. Wh…
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What Does “Digital Planner” Really Mean? (It Depends Who You Ask)
“Digital Planner” Sounds Simple—But It Isn’tIf you’ve ever heard the term digital planner and felt unsure what someone actually meant, you’re not alone. The phrase sounds straightforward, but in practice, it means very different things depending on who’s saying it.This confusion causes people to buy the wrong products, use tools that don’t fit their lifestyle, or assume digital planning “isn’t for them” when it actually might be.Let’s clear it up.Meaning #1: Planning Digital…
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Planning on the Road: How My Planner Keeps Me Grounded While Traveling
Travel has a way of knocking life sideways.This past weekend, my husband and I made a quick trip for his mother’s memorial service. It was one of those trips where the calendar says “short,” but your body and heart know better. A twelve-hour drive each way (including stops). A tight turnaround. A lot of emotions packed into very little space.And yes — my planner came with me.Your Planner Isn’t Just for Normal WeeksIt’s easy to think of a planner as something you use when lif…
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From One Season to Another: Mother of the Groom Resources and Planning Support
As my husband and I travel today for his mother’s memorial service, I’ve been thinking a lot about seasons of motherhood—how quickly they change, and how meaningful it is to show up well in each one.One of those meaningful seasons is becoming a Mother of the Groom.It’s a role filled with pride, emotion, and a quiet desire to do things right—not to take over, not to be forgotten, but to support well. And like so many life moments, it helps to have a plan.The Often-Unspoken Ro…
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The Best Black Pens for Franklin Planner Users
If you use a Franklin Planner, you already know this truth: the right pen matters. A lot. Franklin paper has its own personality, and not every pen behaves well on it.Recently, I asked a simple question in the Franklin Covey Planners PLUS Facebook group:“Do you have a recommendation for a good black pen?”What followed was a goldmine of real-world experience. No marketing fluff—just planners sharing what actually works in daily use. This list comes directly from that conver…
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Why My Email List Might Be the Most Useful Planner Decision You Make This Year
Let’s be honest.Most email lists are… a lot.
Too many emails. Too many sales. Too much noise.This one is different — on purpose.The Planner Fun Plus email list exists for one reason:
to make planning feel simpler, more doable, and more supportive in real life.No fluff. No overwhelm. Just useful things showing up when you actually need them.What You Get When You JoinWhen you’re on the list, you don’t have to hunt things down or hope you didn’t miss something important.First a…
Planning When Your Body is Tired
Some days your mind is willing, but your body is done.
And yet—appointments still exist, meals still need thinking through, bills don’t pause, and life keeps moving.
This post is for those seasons. Not burnout-level chaos. Just real, everyday tired.
When Energy Drops but Responsibility Doesn’tTired doesn’t mean lazy. It means your body is asking for rest.The problem comes when we try to plan the same way we did on high-energy days. That’s when planning starts to feel like fa…
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