Best Laid Plans

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2022 Planner Stack! EP 74 Dec 27, 2021

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Here it comes! In this episode, Sarah goes through each and every planner she hopes to make good use of in 2022. These include a surprise last minute edition, an old standby, 2 potential reading journals, and more!

Products mentioned in this episode:

Full Focus Planner (use SARAH10 for 10% off)

Hobonichi Techo Cousin

Hobonichi Weeks

Hobonichi 5-Year Journal

Cultivate What Matters PowerSheets

JMB Living Journal

My Reading Life: A Book Journal by Anne Bogel

Bibliophile Reader's Journal by Jane Mount

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Two Journals for Gratitude and Reflection: Oprah Planner + JMB Living Quarterly EP: 73 Dec 20, 2021

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In this episode, Sarah reviews two books that cross over the space between planner and journal, including the JMB Living Quarterly Journal and the Oprah "The Life You Want" Planner (though despite the name -- it has more of a structured journal feel to it!).

Both are beautifully illustrated, with some similarities and some differences! She delves into both, including the types of pages included, paper quality, and the content. Both have wonderful features and would make great adjuncts to anyone still rounding out their 2022 planner stacks and looking for a structured journaling tool :)

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Current Planning Obessions + Listener Tips & Questions EP 72 Dec 13, 2021

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This episode opens with a discussion of Sarah's current obsessions, including the Hobonichi Weeks as a wellness planner as well as the listmaking app ToDoist.

She then answers a listener who is looking for gender-neutral kid planners, and shares some listener tips on focusing for obligers, a new routine-based resource, and a free end-of-year planning resource.

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Trello Life Management & More with Anandi Raman Creath EP 71 Dec 06, 2021

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In today's episode, Sarah chats with fellow planning enthusiast Anandi Raman Creath!

Anandi is a paper lover and loves the Passion Planner and Nuuna notebooks, but in the past year or so has come to embrace Trello has her main life management system! Learn how she does it and listen for the fun planner chat between two paper + systems devotees :)

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Q&A: Wellness Planners, Planners for Kids' Activities, and a Few Gift Ideas EP 70 Nov 29, 2021

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Today's episodes includes a Q&A segment, a fun gift-y product rec, and some musings on moving.

In the Q&A, a listener write in asking for ideas for a wellness planner to track water, exercise, meals, and more. Then, a busy parent asks for a planner to help track kids' activities & babysitter schedules.

Sarah shares one fun holiday gift find - the Messy & Bright box from Archer + Olive, and then ends with some thoughts on moving and all of the organization that it requires!

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Few Planner Updates + Deep Thoughts on Instagram/Social Media EP 69 Nov 22, 2021

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Sarah opens with a few updates -- she discusses Hemlock & Oak as a non-Tomoe River Paper alternative to the Hobonichi Cousin Weekly Layout, plus the large-sized Portfolio Planner release from Full Focus.

She also mentions the MakseLife 2022 release - finally available for purchase!

Then, the episode focuses on social media (or more specifically, her current feelings on her Instagram experience) with a deep dive into pros, cons, and future directions.

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Planner Review Episode: 2022 Sprouted and Curation Planners EP 68 Nov 15, 2021

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In this episode, Sarah takes a close look at two smaller/newer brands that you may not have seen yet. The first is Sprouted, a spiral-bound planner with both weekly and daily options.

Sprouted is a small company based in the US with emphasis on intention and connection. The second is Curation, a planner by the Australian company Saint Belford. This is a bound weekly planner with a focus on wellness, goal-setting, and habits.

Finally, Sarah ends this planner-focused episode answering a listener question about the Hobonichi vs Jibun Techo.

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Reflection Season, Planner Pad Review, and an Etsy Find EP 67 Nov 08, 2021

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In this episode, Sarah discusses ways to make the most of the next 2 months (Quintile 5 = Reflection + Celebration season!). Then, she dives into a planner review of the Planner Pad -- which is not really a "pad" per se, but does have a die hard following! Then she discusses an Etsy find that offers daily, weekly, and monthly pages in one book. Episode Sponsor is PrepDish! PrepDish is offering listeners a free 2-week trial to try it out. Check out PrepDish.com/plans for this amazing deal!

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Planning Retreats: Personal, Work, Couples and More! EP 66 Nov 01, 2021

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In this episode, Sarah opens with a discussion of planning tips for Obligers, inspired by a listener comment. Then she moves to a discussion about planning retreats -- how to devote an entire day (or more!) to planning, whether it is for work, personal, or with one's partner. She shares her experiences recently helping her husband plan as well (hopefully he will be a guest soon!). Finally, she answers a listener planner matchmaking request - two pages per day PLUS a weekly layout? Not an easy find!

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Launching Her Own Stationery Shop with Karina from Honeypress! EP 65 Oct 25, 2021

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In this fun interview episode, Sarah has a chat with Karina about the origin story and launch of her stationery shop, Honeypress! They also discuss some of her latest releases, including the Kokuyo Jibun Techo lineup, and Karina delves into her plans for 2022. Check out her shop at honeypress-nc.com!

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