Organization

How I’m Tracking Entertainment in My Passion Planner

April 10, 2020

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There’s a lot of talk going around about how to ~*~be productive~*~ during quarantine. And while that’s well and good, plenty of us (myself included) are struggling to just be. Let alone be productive.

That being said, I get such a confidence boost when I feel productive, even if it’s all in my head. That’s why I use my Passion Planner to track my entertainment… whether we’re in quarantine or not.

Because every time I get to cross off an episode or season of the TV show I’m binging or the next milestone in the podcast I’m working my way through, I get a little boost. And who doesn’t need an extra boost right now?

Plan With Me: How I’m Using the Passion Planner and Passion Planner Daily Together

December 27, 2019

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When Passion Planner announced the Passion Planner Daily this fall, I wasn’t super into it. I wanted to be into it, because it’s a Passion Planner product, but I didn’t see how it would fit into my life. I had already bought a 2020 Passion Planner, so I’d need to use them together, and I already have a to do list going in the Notes app on my phone. Did I really need a second planner?

But then I printed out the sample pages to test them out… and fell in love with them. A few days later, I ended up ordering my set of four Passion Planner Dailies (I went with Tranquil Tones!) on Kickstarter and began testing out how I would use them in conjunction with my regular Passion Planner.

I have the feeling this will evolve over the next year, but I wanted to share my current set up in case it inspires anyone else currently struggling to balance the two!

DIY Souvenir Keepsake Boxes

December 18, 2019

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One of the very first things I pinned when I first got a Pinterest account was a set of souvenir boxes from Martha Stewart. I loved the idea, especially because I’m a borderline hoarder when it comes to things like ticket stubs and brochures.

The thing that always tripped me up was the style; my favorite color changes so often, I couldn’t bring myself to commit to a paint color. I ended up buying some boxes from Michaels to put my souvenirs in… and then left them blank and unmarked for five years and three moves before finally finishing them!

24 Things You Can Design for Your Blog in Adobe InDesign

May 14, 2019

With so many amazing tools out there for bloggers to use, it can be hard to know which ones to invest in. But there’s one tool I will always pay for because of its high value and usefulness: Adobe InDesign.

I won’t lie, Adobe programs aren’t the cheapest things in the world. So when you make the decision to invest, you better know it’s going to be worth your money!

To illustrate just how useful Adobe InDesign is to bloggers, here are 24 different things you can design for your blog in Adobe InDesign.

How to Start a Blog: 11 Actions You Can Take to Kill It at Blogging Without Getting Overwhelmed

February 12, 2019

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Often, it feels like it’s “too late” to start blogging. The market is already so saturated, how is anyone supposed to start something new?

The good news is, it’s absolutely not too late. In fact, you can kill it at blogging right from the get-go, as long as you keep your goals relative and your organization system in check!

4 CoSchedule Hacks to Get More Out of Your Editorial Calendar

January 22, 2019

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I’ve talked about my love of CoSchedule many times before. It’s no secret that my blog would be far less organized without it. But the price has been increasing since I first signed up back in 2014. So a question I often get is… is it still worth it?

Back when it was $10 per month ($5 per month if you wrote a review), it was a lot easier to justify paying for it for the editorial calendar alone. But with it now reaching $40 per month for the cheapest plan ($20 per month if you write a review), you better be exploring all of the other amazing features CoSchedule offers!

That was one of my projects for my 101 in 1001 list—I’m spending a lot on my editorial calendar, so I might as well utilize everything it has to offer! And I’m so glad I looked into more features, because it has made the investment that much more worth it.

If we’re honest, I’d still spend the $20 per month on CoSchedule for the editorial calendar alone. But these extra features make that pill a lot easier to swallow.

Plan With Me: How I Set Up My 2019 Passion Planner

January 10, 2019

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As much as I love digital tools for keeping myself organized, I’m a sucker for paper planners. And for the fourth year in a row, I’m using the Passion Planner!

I first started using it in 2016 when my friend Angela recommended I try it out. I had been using a cheap planner from Staples up until then, and I’ve been a loyal member of the #pashfam ever since!

How to Balance a Job, a Blog, and Your Family

September 25, 2018

I’m a big supporter of having a blog as a side hustle and keeping it on the side rather than trying to turn it into a full-time gig. But when you work full-time, blog on the side, and have a family and social life, it can be really hard to balance everything.

Over the past few years as my life has evolved and my responsibilities have changed, I’ve learned some things about balancing a job, a blog, and a family. It’s not an easy task, but when you keep a few main things in mind, it gets much easier.

The Ultimate Spreadsheet to Keep Your Blog Organized

February 22, 2018

When it’s more than a casual hobby, it’s critical that you keep your blog organized. Your blog files should be organized, you should have a to do list system in place, and you should have one go-to spot for all of your important information.

Over the last four years as a blogger, I’ve noticed trends of what information I’m always reaching for. And thanks to my love of spreadsheets, I decided to make one master spreadsheet with all of my blogging information in it. And I just couldn’t keep it to myself any more!

When you sign up for the Herd, the And Possibly Dinosaurs weekly newsletter, you’ll get instant access to a master Google Sheet that you can save to your Google Drive (or download the Excel file for, if that’s more your style) and customize for your needs. Here’s everything that’s included in it to keep your blog organized!

How to Use CoSchedule to Plan Awesome Content WAY in Advance

May 2, 2017

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There’s nothing worse than sitting down at your computer, knowing you need a blog post for tomorrow, and having no idea what to write about.

Luckily, there’s a way to avoid this: planning content way in advance.

Great idea, but how the heck are you supposed to do that? And how are you supposed to remember it all? It’s easy! With one of my absolute favorite blogging tools: CoSchedule.

How I Make My Blog Graphics in 15 Minutes or Less

April 11, 2017

When you're a blogger with a full-time job, your time is valuable. So, how can you blog productively? Design productively! Here's how I make my blog graphics in 15 minutes or less so I can get back to the important things in life.

Hey—want some one-on-one help getting this set up? Book a 20-minute consultation and we can work through it via video chat!

When you’re a blogger who works full-time, productivity is a huge priority. (Okay, who are we kidding? Productivity is a huge priority for everyone.)

One easy way to be more productive is to speed up the amount of time it takes for you to create your blog graphics. Here’s how I create my blog graphics in 15 minutes or less, without sacrificing on quality or design.

How I Stay on Top of Tasks for My Job, Blog, and Life

March 21, 2017

As a career-focused woman with a side hustle, I’ve got a pretty big to do list.

I’m currently working full-time, running my blog, planning a wedding, and, you know… existing in the world. So I’ve got graphics to design, blog posts to write, cat boxes to clean, clothes to wash, and flowers to pick out.

Yikes.

With all of these things in my life, how does one expect to say on top of tasks and not let everything fall through the cracks? Well, I’ve been working on that for the past few years, and I’ve got some tips to share.

Organization

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