You didn't think the giveaways ended just because the holidays were over did you? I know I've said this a few times, but I'm bound and determined to get SUPER organized this year (if I keep saying it, it will happen, right?).
Now, just because my organization game could use a little love, don't think that I'm not well prepared! I've had a small planner addiction for quite some time and am here to pass that addiction on to you this month (for those of you fellow addicts, consider me your personal enabler!).
We're giving away some of my favorite planners all month long...
Welcome to January's giveaways and the start of Pip Tip Tuesdays! Every Tuesday look for a post with some fun tips and theΒ giveaway of an awesome planner.Β Follow along all month for a chance to win the January Grand Prize (keep your eyes on social media for the reveal later this month)!
Today's #PipTipTuesday
I'm gonna start with a basic one here, but it's one that I think is super important and if you actually DO IT, you're half way there...and then the fun part comes.
Β Make time to plan.
Whether you are planning your day-to-day, setting goals, trying to cut down on sugar, planning an event, orΒ just doing your best to make good use of that super cute new planner you bought (lol), setting one time of the week to do it is important.
With everything that I've got going on, this totally won't happen unless it's ingrained in my schedule. So, just like my Saturday afternoon nap (which is set in stone and everyone who knows me KNOWS not to call between 2-4pm!), I set 30 minutes every Sunday night after the kids are down, andΒ plan out my week.
A nice cup of tea, glass of wine, or sparkly beverage definitely helps too (maybe that's it's own tip, haha)!
Today's Giveaway: ban.do Planner
I'm in love with this green planner from ban.do - much like all of the other bando planners! The swirly design with hints of pink, white, & silver make me swoon and feel really classy all at the same time.
It's good, right? Well, today it can be yours!
How do you enter to win this ban.do planner?
Like our Instagram or Facebook #PipTipTuesday post (with a picture of this ban.do planner), tag your planner bestie on the post, and give us a tip in the comments on how you keep yourselfΒ focused!
Don't have social media? Not a problem, share some tips in the comments below and I'll make sure you're entered to win!
Contest ends at 12pm PST on Friday, January 13th.
Winners will be announcedΒ Monday, January 16th and will be contacted via email or social media. Contest Terms & Conditions
Good luck! I can't wait to hearΒ from you!
xo Mo
p.s. ban.do Planner ReviewΒ Β and January's VIP Raffle Prize
UPDATE: Congralations Jane Graikowski!! We drew your number, girl, and you've got a shiny new Bando planner in your future :)
In order to stay focused, I need peace and quiet. A checklist of some sort also helps a lot. I also use Post-Its to write down my most urgent priorities, and that helps me stay on top of them day-in and day-out.
Shiree Shaffer
- April 09, 2024
Oh yeah, and thank you for the giveaway and for allowing us who do not use social media to have an alternative way to enter. I love that. I find out that I miss out on a lot of giveaways because I choose not to use social media, but I still want to be involved in my favorite brandsβ giveaways & promotions. #PIPTIPTUESDAY
Shiree Shaffer
- April 09, 2024
I take my Carpe Diem planner literally everywhere I go! I have a small notebook inside and I create a brain dump every time I need to, which happens to be a lot. My brain is constantly thinking of every little thing, so I find this helps me remember what my thoughts wandered to periodically throughout the days. Plus it helps me βshut upβ my thoughts long enough to actually get work done. Then on Sunday evenings I record all of the items on my brain dump pages in the appropriate place in the planner itself. I find this all to be my most helpful tip for remembering almost everything.
Cynthia
- April 09, 2024
My biggest tip? Use washi and stickers!! to make your planner personalized and creatively activated so you want to check it out and fill it out. Start each week by planning the following week, putting your personal creative stamp on it, and that will bring it to life so you are excited to stay with it week after week. Have fun!