Setting up a new planner can be both exciting and stressful. Exciting because a new, shiny object to covet! But stressful because there is so much to think about and try to figure out. How do you go about setting up and moving into your new planner? When I get a new planner, I gather everything above and put down sticky notes for everything I know. I will set up the first month (July/January) how Read more
May was supposed to be the month to get back on track. I was going to read SOOOOO MANY books and get my reading goal of 52 per year (one per week) all caught up. That did not happen. I may have another low reading year and not make my goal. OR I can try to catch up starting in June… I did read some really great books this month, one for book club and Read more
Do you do reading notes or annotate your books? I’ve never done it consistently in the past but have tried a few times to make notes. I have never been successful. I usually take too many notes and I hate writing in books. Recently I got curious and fell down the Google rabbit hole of book annotation. I love seeing other people annotate books but as I read and researched it, I realized 1. I Read more
Do you ever wonder about the items Amazon keeps recommending for you? Amazon kept showing me the Alohaster highlighters and I saw them “marked down” and decided to grab both packs to test so you don’t have to waste your money! Or maybe so you can find your next favorite item! The Alohaster claim to be mild highlighters that will not bleed. They come in two color packs: Happiness and Youth, with six highlighters per Read more
The excitement of launch season is here! What did the Erin Condren Launch hold? I wanted to order my new planner since I am currently on a July start. I also switched from the Daily Duo to the Compact Vertical. I love the Daily Duo but I only have a few appointments and mostly use it as a to-do list. The compact vertical made more sense for my needs. I thought I would for sure Read more
Curious about the new Archer & Olive Creativity Case? If yes, this blog is for you! I ordered the emerald version, with a tan interior (currently unavailable), and is also available in charcoal with a black interior or mint with an off-white interior. All three options have a herringbone pattern on the outside. The Creativity Case is $45 ( you can get it for $40.50 with my affiliate link and code Runsonespresso at checkout. I Read more
Have you ever stumbled across an online shop like Notebook Therapy and wondered if you should order from them? You wonder, will my order ever show up, or are the items as nice as they seem in the photos? I get it. I’m always a bit skeptical when it comes to new to me online stores. But you don’t have to worry because I’m gonna order from these places first and let you know how Read more
Another slow month for me. Unfortunately, I was struggling with some depression and it made it very hard to read. I wanted to. But every time I picked up a book, I could read a chapter and then I needed to stop. What did you read in April? Share in the comments and inspire others to add to their TBR pile! Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown ☕☕☕☕☕/ 5 What does it mean to really Read more
The Wilkii Planner* claims it can help beat procrastination and boost productivity but can it help those of us with ADHD? *I am an Amazon Associate link and I may receive a commission if you buy through the link. The Basics: Size: A513 weeks, undatedColors: Available in six colorsCover Type: Black – Vegan LeatherColors – Eco Cloth (looks like linen)Price: $32 Inside the box:PlannerGrowth Sticker for your weekly scorePostcard with a QR code to get Read more
Ugh, I had been going strong with reading and then March happened. I did finish one book and it was one from my physical TBR that I really want to get through! I guess that’s a bonus point for me. 😆 I hope your March reading was much more fruitful than mine. Let me know in the comments your favorite book you read this month! Lift Like a Girl by Nia Shanks ☕☕☕.5/5 This book Read more
