We’re in the season where Fridays feel like they last about seven minutes.You turn around, and somehow candle-lighting is in an hour. And for many of us, the rush leaves us entering Shabbos in a mood that feels… not very Shabbosdik. Until the days start getting longer again, we need habits that support us — […]
Let’s Plan for Sukkos Together
Follow along as I create a simple spread to plan for the next hectic week of our lives. All you need is a notebook, a pen, and optional markers or highlighters. We’ll start with a blank page, as one does. First, divide the spread into 6 columns. I counted about 8 boxes per column. Don’t worry about […]
Take Control of Your Summer with this Bullet Journal Schedule
At the beginning of the summer, I always think of a list of things I want to do. There’s something about summer that feels like it’s the perfect time for extra projects and going on trips. If you’re like me, then unless you write down your ideas, they don’t happen. Below is a simple bullet […]
How to Keep Your Bullet Journal Organized (And Colorful)
If you use your bullet journal to keep track of many different types of tasks, it’s important to have a system of keeping it all organized. You don’t want to spend all day searching through each page to find what you’re looking for. You want to be able to flip quickly to the page you […]
How a Bullet Journal Can Help You Make Decisions
Everyday, we make thousands of decisions. They range from small decisions that happen in an instant to big decisions that weigh heavily on our mind. On the one hand, we think about what to wear, what to eat for breakfast, and how to respond to that email. On the other hand, we wonder whether or […]
Your Chanukah Party Printable Planner
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 […]