Planning Blog
The Benefits of Handwriting: Why Putting Pen to Paper Still Matters
In an era dominated by fleeting digital interactions, handwriting offers a much-needed reminder of the beauty of creating something tangible. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the power of pen and paper and why, even in the digital age, we should all make time to write by hand.
Finish 2024 Strong: The Top Benefits of Using Our Dated Inserts
As we kicked off the year, many of us set out to deepen our relationships and enjoy the freedom that comes with mindful living. As we enter the final stretch, it’s time to pause, reflect, and renew our commitment to mindful living. This week, we’ll dive into how Dated Planner Inserts can be a powerful tool in this process.
Maximize Your Productivity With Our Newly Launched Dated Inserts: Get Ahead With These Tips!
It’s halfway through the year already! That means it's the best time to get organized for the year ahead now that our 2025 Dated Planner Inserts are here. We'll be guiding you through everything you need to know so you can choose the perfect planner companion for your unique planning style.
How to Refresh Your Planner and Mental Health
A newly refreshed planner means a clean slate, ripe for opportunity and growth. Why not refresh your mental health as well? We’re diving into tips for refreshing your planner and your mental health at the same time so that you’re set up for success – let’s get prepared for every new era around the bend!
Building Your Family Legacy Through Planning
Did you know that the feeling of being part of a community is linked to overall happiness? Many of us strive to record our legacy within communities we value – such as our families – since it is such an essential part of our lives and happiness. What better way to build your familial legacy than through planning?
5 Self-Care Methods to Try in Planning
Self-care is one of the planning community’s favorite themes, and this is not surprising! Planning in itself is a form of self-care: you’re actively preserving your time and mental wellbeing using organization and self-expression. We’ll be looking at five self-care methods that you can add to your planning to further your self-care journey!
2 Unique Ways to Explore Journaling in Your Planning
Journaling is a relaxing, fulfilling part of planning, and last year we discussed ways to add mindfulness in your journaling. This week we’ll explore new methods for incorporating mindful journaling in your planning routine as we make active changes for the new year.
C&P's Guide to Memory Keeping
One of my favorite aspects of planning is that my planner not only organizes my life, but records it too! As the year ends, we begin to collect our 2021 memories into safe keeping but if you did not have the opportunity to record all of this year's memories, we have created a simple guide to help you begin your memory keeping planning journey in 2022!
C&P's Favorite Mind Mapping Ideas for Creative Planning
Mind mapping is a superb creative method for exploring ideas and thoughts all committed under one purpose. This is done by centering one idea, word or concept in a mind map, then adding branches and sub-branches of thoughts related to this idea, and so forth.
Cloth & Paper's Guide to Bullet Journaling
Bullet journals are a simple, fun, and flexible way to organize your plans while developing a personalized planning style. We’ve curated a guide to beginning your own bullet journal with Cloth & Paper!
Mindful Journaling with Cloth & Paper
Mindful journaling, or expressive writing, allows us to step back and reflect on ourselves and the world around us. It provides a space to freely express ourselves for ourselves. Cloth & Paper’s selection of items for mindful journaling helps us establish a reflective and invigorating start to our day.
Bullet Journaling: 5 Things I Learned About this Planning Method
Let’s admit… at some point in your planning you’ve considered bullet journaling. I’m not an expert but I’ve learned a thing or two and what works best for me while using the bullet journal method. Here are 5 tips I want to share while you start your bullet journaling journey!