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Friday Felicities for December 12
Friday Felicities Friday Felicities is a weekly reminder to pause and celebrate the good things—big or small—that make you happy. It started years ago as a fun meme by my sweet friend Nattie, who always encouraged us to count our blessings. Though Nattie has been in heaven since 2007, her joy still inspires me today. If you’d like to join me, I’d love for you to share your own list of happy things on your blog, Facebook, or favorite social platform. Leave a comment with…
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A Planner Hack That Might Change Everything
I came across an idea recently that stopped me in my tracks because it’s so backwards, it might actually work. I haven’t tried it yet—but I’m honestly tempted to because it hits a nerve in all the right places.Here’s the concept: Pick one day each week and literally seal that planner page shut with a binder clip. Not metaphorically—physically. Clip the edge of the page so you cannot open it ahead of time. You’re not allowed to write anything for that day until th…
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The 7-Minute Planner Reset: Why Short Bursts Work Better Than Long Sessions [FREEBIE]
People often sit down to plan, get lost in stickers or formats, flip back over past days, rewrite lists, and then finally close the planner because now they’re behind. Planning becomes a production—and that’s where overwhelm starts. It’s quick, practical, and shockingly effective. In less time than it takes to preheat the oven or start a load of laundry, you can regain control of the day. Why Seven Minutes?Seven minutes is long enough to think, prioritize, and write cl…
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5 Things Every Mother of the Groom Should Know Early On
Being the Mother of the Groom is a special role, but it can also feel a little unclear. You want to support your son, honor his bride, and help shape a meaningful wedding day—without overstepping or adding stress. Here are five things every Mother of the Groom should know early in the planning process. 1. Your Role Is Support, Not Control Your main job is to support your son and his future wife, not to run the show. Ask how you can help, offer ideas gently, and …
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Coming January 5: Planning in Real Life with Michael Diaz-Griffith
On January 5, I’ll be sharing the first post in a new series called Planning in Real Life. The idea is simple: I’m asking people how they plan, what they use, and what actually helps them get through their day. No perfect systems—just real planning in real life. What This Series Will Show Everyone has a different way of keeping life organized. Some use a paper planner, some use apps, and some use a mix of everything. But in every case, something has to hold the pieces tog…
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Friday Felicities: Sick-Week Edition for December 5
Friday Felicities Friday Felicities is a weekly reminder to pause and celebrate the good things—big or small—that make you happy. It started years ago as a fun meme by my sweet friend Nattie, who always encouraged us to count our blessings. Though Nattie has been in heaven since 2007, her joy still inspires me today. If you’d like to join me, I’d love for you to share your own list of happy things on your blog, Facebook, or favorite social platform. Leave a comment with…
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8 Smart Ways to Use a Three-Column Master List Insert (and Why It Belongs in Your Planner)
I made this insert awhile back to collect some information for a project I was working on, and it did the job so well that it got me wondering: what else could this layout be used for? I asked my assistant for ideas, and—no surprise—he came back with a whole list of possibilities. Today I’m sharing the best ones, because this simple three-column page has far more potential than you might expect.1. Create Category-Based Master Lists The divided sections make the pa…
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The “Plus” reflects the heart of this space—mostly planners, but also the occasional personal story or helpful extra worth passing along. My Etsy shop follows the same rhythm: primarily planner printables, with the freedom to create a few “plus” items whenever inspiration hits.
Real conversations with real planners. First interview drops the first week of January 2026.
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