Best Laid Plans October Q&A: An All-Paper Planner Peace, Paper/Digital Hybrid Tips, Managing a Life with Many Moving Parts, and More EP 272
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Oct 13, 2025 Cynthia shares her planner peace using a mix of various systems, including the Passionate Penny Pincher planner. Kristin reveals how to seamlessly merge Google Calendar with a paper planner for effective planning. Susie discusses the challenge of managing multiple family and school schedules without a unified approach. Listeners ask about handling tentative bookings, with tips on using sticky notes for flexibility. Finally, Midori's unique Double Scheduler gets a shout-out, celebrating its innovative layout.
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Planner Combo That Worked For Cynthia
- Cynthia discovered the Passionate Penny Pincher planner fit her life during chaotic weeks and helped her focus on checkbox routines.
- She pairs it with a smaller PlannerPad at work and a Stalogy notebook for bullet-journal style notes.
Planner Fit Is Personal
- Different planners suit different brains; what feels chaotic for one person can be grounding for another.
- The podcast exists to surface varied planner styles so listeners can find their match.
Print Google Calendar Into Your Paper Planner
- Print your Google Calendar month view and hole-punch it into a disk-bound planner to marry digital sharing with paper notes.
- Update digital entries weekly so shared calendars stay current and then reprint the month view for a fresh paper reference.
