For those of us hosting a Chanukah party (or several), it helps to have a clear, organized place for all those lists. Here is an example of how you can set up a clean and minimal party planning page in a bullet journal. Or download this easy-to-fill-in printable: Of course, you may need a different […]
How to Create a Reusable Packing List in Your Bullet Journal
Packing lists are one of those things that we use again and again, and don’t necessarily change that much from one use to the next. When I realized I was rewriting the same packing list every time I traveled, I figured I should practice what I preach, and make this a reusable spread in my […]
Practical Tips and Tricks to Upgrade Your Bullet Journal
Here are some ideas that can make your bullet journal even more practical and productive. Time Savers Use stencils or printables to help you set up spreads. Stencils provide you with an easy way to make circles, boxes, and straight lines. Printables are sheets with bullet journal spreads already set up. You can print them […]
What is Intentional Living and How Do I Do It?
I first came across this term a few years ago. It sounds very new age, and is bandied about with terms like self care and mindfulness. But if it’s done right, I think intentional living is a Jewish concept. Doing something with intention is basically having kavanah. What is intentional living? Intentional living is what […]
39 Things Jewish Women Can Track in a Bullet Journal
Bullet Journaling is so perfect for frum women because we have a million things to keep track of, and the bullet journal system is flexible enough to handle all kinds of information. I think we don’t realize what we could put down on paper. Here are some ideas of what to keep track of in […]
How Simple Routines Combat Overwhelm
Why is it that we get a feeling of relief after getting back onto a typical schedule following vacation? Even though we enjoyed the break, we all appreciate the steadiness and predictability of a routine. When you have a system in place, you don’t have to waste time or mental energy figuring out what you […]
How to Create a Nighttime Routine in Your Bullet Journal
Why Create a Nighttime Routine? In a life that’s full of hustling, we could all use a routine that helps us wind down in the evening. A nighttime routine can help you: What to Include in a Nighttime Routine Most of us are pretty busy, and don’t have a the time for a long routine, […]
What I Wish I knew Before Starting a Bullet Journal
As I embarked on my journey of learning to bullet journal and become more productive, I learned a couple of lessons. At the point of writing this, I have been bullet journaling for a little over three years, so I hope you can gain from my experience. 1. Don’t overthink it In the beginning, I […]
3 Easy Steps to Planning Your Vacation
If you’re going on vacation this winter (or anytime ever), here is a straightforward method to planning your trip and getting all those details together. Itinerary First, let’s write down the itinerary. Where are you going? What time do you need to be there? You may also want to write down the address for each […]
Do You Have Fear of the First Page?
It’s really common to feel stuck when approached with something new. The blank notebook looks so pristine. The possibilities of messing up seem endless. Here are some things your brain might throw at you: What if I ruin it? What if it comes out awful? (But what if it comes out amazing?) What if I […]