Organizing

This year Erin Condren has so many great planners out that it is hard to pick just one. In addition to the hourly, vertical, and horizontal LifePlanners, there is also a new DAILY layout, which is known as the Daily Duo. It is really a tough choice. So today, I am going to compare the …

One of the most overlooked pieces of furniture in a small bedroom is the nightstand. This little table can do so much more than just hold your lamp and your phone charger. Get the right kind and you can add storage space you never knew you had. If space is tight in your bedroom – …

Over the years the Erin Condren Planner line has expanded. What started as the LifePlanner has grown into a variety of styles, sizes, and layouts to fit just about every need. With so many great choices – how do you choose just one? Today I will walk you through the options with some reviews, so …

In 2020 I have taken on DIY in a big way. After all, we are spending more time at home – so why not do some of those projects that were on the back burner? Or learn to do something new? It all sounds great – until you try to do ALL. THE. THINGS. That’s …

I have been using the Erin Condren Daily Duo LifePlanner since July and I thought I would share a few of my takeaways with you. Now that we are heading into the last quarter of the year – you might be in the market for a new planner and this one might be on your …

This week’s organizing challenge is something that will benefit you for weeks to come: clean off your home office desk. If your workspace gets cluttered with piles of paper, receipts, and random things that don’t have a home – then it is going to be really hard to focus on the important tasks in life. …

Using baskets is a great way to get organized. The problem is that organization is fluid. So, what works for you today, may not work for you tomorrow. So, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to invest in expensive storage because you may want to change it up as time goes on. Here are …

Disclosure: I received a desk from Autonomous AI for purposes of this review. I have been in search for a good adjustable standing desk for quite some time. So, when Autonomous asked me to review their automated standing desk, I jumped at the chance. UPDATE: Use coupon code ALPRACTI to get 8% off your purchase …

It’s time for back to school, so today I want to show you how to use the Erin Condren Academic Planner. There are so many different ways that you can use this planner but I’m going to outline one way that seems to make a lot of sense to me. Two Planner Versions Before we …

If you are deeply entrenched in the Apple ecosystem, then you should be taking advantage of all the little things your Mac can do to make your life easier. Here are 3 hacks to set up if you aren’t using them already 1. Unlock Your Mac with Your Apple Watch First, I am assuming that …

This is the first year that I started embracing the concept of a planner stack. But the stack that I put together in January isn’t working for me anymore. The world has changed, and I have changed, too. So in July, I am starting fresh with a new pile of planners to see out the …

Disclosure: Product for this post was provided by Erin Condren. All opinions are my own. Take a peek at the new Erin Condren Academic Planners for 2020/2021 in this review. If I had to describe this past academic year in one word – I would say: disruption. It really has been a topsy turvy year …

Disclosure: Product for this post was provided by Erin Condren. All opinions are my own. Exciting news! The all new Erin Condren Monthly Planner (formerly the Deluxe Monthly Planner) for 2020/2021 is launching this week. So, when they asked me to share it with you, I jumped at the chance. This is my review. What …

Depending on the time of year, Erin Condren LifePlanners are usually available in either a 12 month or 18 month option. Traditionally, Erin Condren releases her new designs in April or May of each year. For example, the 2020/2021 LifePlanners came out in April of 2020 and featured 2 different collections: Layers and Flower Power. …

There is no doubt about it, a paper shredder is an essential piece of home office equipment that you cannot do without. I use mine every single day. So, it really surprises me when people tell me that they don’t even own one. Why You Need a Paper Shredder With all of the identity theft …

I just spent a frustrating 10 or 15 minutes trying to figure out how to see my running balance in PayPal. Aargh! Why they keep this hidden – I have no idea. But if you are pulling your hair out looking this information, then here is the solution to your problem. First, let me tell …

Files have a funny way of multiplying. If your home office filing cabinet is overflowing – then consider creating some file cabinet organization categories to keep things under control. However, before you begin, it is a good idea to make a plan. Assess Your Available Space The first thing you need to do is figure …

Erin Condren recently released 2 new collections for 2020/2021 – Layers and Flower Power. In this post I am taking a closer look at the Flower Power LifePlanner design. What I Love About Flower Power I have to admit that Erin Condren blew it out of the park with both of her new designs this …

Don’t you know, it’s the worst when the toilet paper roll runs out just when you need it most. You can make things a lot easier for yourself and your guests if you store your toilet paper within easy reach. And it seems that some of those among us have a lot more TP to …

Erin Condren just released 2 new collections for the 2020/2021 year Layers and Flower Power. Of course these include some coordinating planner accessories including STICKER BOOKS! I thought it would be fun to walk you through both the Layers and the Flower Power books in the post below. The stickers are really pretty and are …