Pip Tip Tuesdays & January Planner Giveaways

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 the giveaway of an awesome planner. 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.
 Make time to plan.
Whether you are planning your day-to-day, setting goals, trying to cut down on sugar, planning an event, or 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, and 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 yourself 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 announced Monday, January 16th and will be contacted via email or social media. Contest Terms & Conditions Good luck! I can't wait to hear from you! xo Mo p.s. ban.do Planner Review  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 :)
Share on:

Comments

Jane Graikowski

- April 09, 2024

My only tip: Never feel guilty about filling the pages up! My past planners were filled with a bunch of scribbles of plans and of little things I’d like to remember. Treating my planner as a journal too has made me value the wrinkled, stained pages even more! It’s like looking through a time capsule when I open previous years.


Katy

- April 09, 2024

One thing I need a lot of help with is keeping my morning routine streamlined and focused. I have found that when planning days ahead, it helps a lot to write out a list of things to pack and get ready the night before at the bottom of each day – like gym clothes, lunch, books to return, etc. Then I’m not scrambling to remember and find everything in the morning.


Kristen

- April 09, 2024

I have learned that color is a must! The more colorful, the more attention I pay to what I’m supposed to be doing that day. I use color with pens, post-its (I’m addicted to those too!), and stickers! I have multiple calendars at work, home and on the go, and I find that by writing things down in multiple places…it’s easy to remember what’s going on!


Carole

- April 09, 2024

I use sticker flags to help me find the page I need as well as color-coded flags to help me pull cards (e.g. insurance or membership cards) out of my wallet – you know, instead of having to pull out EVERY one before I get the right one! ;) I like to color code my calendar in terms of WHO has a particular appointment – Red for All Play, purple for me, green for my son, blue for my daughter, etc. Color can be a great visual shortcut!


Janny Lemay-Normand

- April 09, 2024

Lots of stickers, lots of post-it, colored pens… I use 2 planners, 1 little I keep with me all te time, 1 big I use as a diary… I ´m thinking of buying another one for my weight loss tracking.

Connect with us!
@lovepipsticks
icon recharge heart pizza dragon star star radio
car heart coffee-cup heart unesco star star sun star-rainbow

Stay In the loop

Join our HappEmail for free printables, fun interviews, and loads of creative inspiration.