December winds down the year, encouraging reflection as well as excitement for the future. Engage in celebrations, lighten someone’s load, give the gift of time, foster peace. Then, hope and prepare for an amazing 2024. December Checklist Pocket Size: PDF December Checklist Compact Size: PDF December Checklist Classic Size: PDF December Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
Creating Your Holiday Game Plan
November 13, 2023It’s mid-November, and the holiday season is upon us. If you want to make the most of this season and ensure it’s a memorable win, it’s time to ditch the last-minute scramble and take control of the game. Instead of fumbling your way through important events, huddle up with your planner and your special team …
Ode To a Checklist (National Checklist Day)
October 30, 2023Life is incredibly busy. Between work, school, family, friends, and personal endeavors, you are constantly multi-tasking and dealing with all sorts of distractions. This can make it easy to forget to do certain tasks and create a feeling of sprinting from task to task and hoping you don’t miss an important step in the process. …
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The Franklin Five: November 2023
October 27, 2023November tends to usher in a higher level of busy-ness, so it’s important to be intentional and create a Holiday Season of joy and gratitude—by focusing on the steps and processes that have provided you success all year long. Don’t get overwhelmed. Keep up the good planning and look ahead with confidence. November Checklist Pocket …
Holiday Planning: From Procrastinator to PRO
October 9, 2023It’s early October, and for many that feels unfathomable. How did time fly so fast? It feels like the overwhelming jobs of planning costumes, work parties, travel, hosting relatives, and more… are starting to lurk from the shadows. It’s tempting to wait until at least after Halloween to begin thinking about the many things you …
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The Franklin Five: October 2023
September 22, 2023Hello October, Let’s Optimize! October is a great time to clean up and clear out – from a build-up of physical junk, to old habits and patterns that aren’t serving you anymore. Discover new resources and renew your current systems to optimize your life. Head into those ‘indoor months’ with clarity, vision and passion. October …
The Franklin Five: September 2023
August 25, 2023The Value of a Good Plan
August 7, 2023When it comes to navigating the complexities of life and achieving our goals, having a solid plan is crucial. Whether we’re students, entrepreneurs, community leaders, or individuals managing busy households, a good plan sets the foundation for success. Planning ahead allows us to anticipate challenges, identify resources, and make informed decisions. It provides a roadmap …
2023 Back To School Checklists
August 7, 20232023 checklists are available in all our Franklin Planner sizes, to help you get organized and start the school year off right. Download and print only the pdfs you want—then trim, punch (for ring-bound), and include in your planner—so they’re with you on the go. Elementary Checklists: E Pocket E Compact E Classic E Monarch …
The Franklin Five: August 2023
July 28, 2023August got here quick! Don’t miss out on your remaining Summer bucket list activities. Plan for fun time with family and friends, finish a project, brush up on your golf game (and your joke telling), provide humanitarian service, and make at least one [more] trip to the beach! August Checklist Pocket Size: PDF August Checklist …
May Day
May 1, 2023In many cultures, May 1st is a holiday called May Day. This celebration marks the halfway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. As with many early holidays, May Day was rooted in agriculture. Springtime festivities filled with song and dance celebrated the sown fields starting to sprout. Cattle were driven to pasture …
Autumn Tools: Preparation Is Key
August 29, 2022September is right around the corner, which means autumn will be here before you know it. Cold weather can change a lot about how your house functions, so it’s important to make sure everything will continue running smoothly. Here are a few things you should do to prepare your home for the changing seasons. Check …
Calming Back-To-School Mayhem
August 8, 2022Back-to-school anxiety is normal and understandable. Both kids and adults may worry about the upcoming school year and everything that comes with it. Unfortunately, this can lead to procrastinating until the last moment, causing an incredibly hectic first morning—starting the school year on a stressful, chaotic note. Instead, use these tips to prepare for back-to-school …
Back-To-School Checklists 2022
August 8, 2022Check out this year’s updated checklists for Kindergarten through College, in all our Franklin Planner sizes, to help you get organized and start the school year off right. Download and print only the pdfs you want—then trim, punch (for ring-bound), and include in your planner—so they’re with you on the go. Elementary Checklists: E Pocket …
Back to School Checklists 2021
August 12, 2021Heading back to school this year may mean going back to in-person classes. Kids deserve not to just go back, but to thrive, catch up academically and socially, and have their best year yet. Although regulations will differ depending on the school district, there are a few basics everyone will need. Before you go shopping, …
2020 Holiday Gift List – FREE Printable
November 23, 2020Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Whether you have or not, give yourself some peace of mind by having your gift giving organized and in one place. Download this Holiday Gift List and track who you’re giving the gift to, what it is, how much it cost, and its wrapping status! Pocket size – …
Back to School: Our Top Academic Planners
August 17, 2020As difficult as it may be to admit, summer is flying by. If you’re planning ahead, you’ve already written, “first day of school” on your planners and calendars. It’ll be here before you know it. Consistent planning is sure to help all of us prepare, so no one feels blindsided by deadlines and events. We …
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Back to School Checklists 2020
August 10, 2020This year, back to school feels different than it has ever felt, doesn’t it? The whole world has been jolted. Yet, our students need education and safe social interaction. Whatever your student’s school situation may be, now is the time to prepare! We’ve continued our annual tradition of back to school organization with these helpful …
Spring Cleaning Checklist 2020 – Free Download
April 13, 2020As you prepare to make a fresh start this spring, consider the roles your home plays in your life. Home is where you eat, relax, prepare, create, entertain, listen, and serve. Each room has a purpose, but they often overlap. That means you have books, clothes, cleaning supplies, etc. in more than one place. …
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The Franklin Five: April 2020
March 23, 2020Spring is in the air and so are taxes. Create a system to keep your papers in order and use your planner to track your expenses. Get the garden ready for a nice harvest or summer blooms! Here are a few things to add to your list: April Checklist Pocket Size: PDF April Checklist Compact Size: PDF April Checklist Classic Size: PDF April Checklist Monarch Size: PDF