THE IMPERFECT BLOG
Erin Condren Daily Duo Review: The Planner That Won My Work Day
I bought two work planners in June and said I'd see which one stuck. The Erin Condren Daily Duo won. Here's how I use it for an unpredictable work day, what I don't love, and who should skip it.
Laurel Denise Luna Review: Why I'm Switching My Work Planner
I got tired of flipping pages and writing due dates on a monthly view I never looked at. Here's why I'm moving to the Laurel Denise Luna, how I'm setting it up for project tracking, and the one tradeoff worth knowing before you buy.
What Is Planirvana? (The Planning Framework I Built After a Year Off)
Planner peace suggests you arrive somewhere and stay. After a year away from my planner, I built something different. Here are the five principles behind Planirvana and how to start with a single check-in.
My Monthly Planning Routine (and the Trigger List That Keeps Me Sane)
I used to go completely blank trying to plan a new month. Then I built a trigger list. Here's my full monthly planning routine, from the deco warm-up to goal setting to the one free printable that does the heavy lifting.
My Quarterly and Yearly Planning Routine (Loose, Dreamy, and Done Together)
Long-term planning doesn't have to be rigid to count. My quarterly and yearly routine is loose, dreamy, and done with my husband: goals as the anchor, pie in the sky on purpose, and four sessions a year we never skip.
My Daily Planning Routine (and the One Habit I Never Skip)
Morning planning left me frazzled, so I moved my whole routine to the night before. Three quick check-ins, one non-negotiable evening habit, and the sticky note system that keeps my planner working in real life.
My imPERFECT Planning Routine: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Beyond
Just because the perfect system doesn't exist, doesn't mean you shouldn't have one. My full planning routine across daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly layers, built to work with the grain of time.
How to Do a Brain Dump (and Why It Changes Everything)
My weekly planning routine takes about 20 to 30 minutes and works whether I'm feeling motivated or completely depleted. Here's exactly how I set up my week, step by step.
My Weekly Planning Routine: How I Set Up My Week Without the Overwhelm
My weekly planning routine takes about 20 to 30 minutes and works whether I'm feeling motivated or completely depleted. Here's exactly how I set up my week, step by step.
What Is Preplanning (and Why It Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Planning Practice)
Most of us skip the one step that makes planning actually work. It's called preplanning, and it happens before you ever open your planner. Here's what it is and how to do it the imperfect way.
How to Keep Using Your Planner (Even After You've Fallen Off Track)
If you have a stack of half-used planners on your shelf, you're not alone. The problem isn't your planner. It's that most planning systems aren't built to handle real life. Here's how to come back without starting over.
13 Ways to Use the Dot Grid and Graph Grid Pages in Your Laurel Denise Planner
Not sure what to do with the dot grid and graph grid pages in your Laurel Denise planner? Here are 13 actually useful ideas - from brain dumps to bullet journaling to a DIY personal dashboard. No inserts required.
Laurel Denise Scout Large Review: Honest Thoughts After A Year
I tried the Laurel Denise Scout Large. I loved it, but I kept going back to a different planner. Here's what that taught me about who the Scout is actually built for.
Laurel Denise Nancy Planner Review: Small Size, Big Purpose
The Laurel Denise Small Nancy keeps catching people's eye -that compact size, that clean layout. But is it right for you? After 9 months of daily use, here's everything you actually need to know.
Laurel Denise Anne Planner Review: My Honest Take After 9 Months
You've been staring at it on Instagram. You've watched the unboxings. You want to know if the Laurel Denise Anne is actually worth it - for your brain, your budget, and your planning style. I've been using mine since July 2025. Here's everything I actually know. An honest Laurel Denise Anne planner review after months of daily use. Who it's for, who should skip it, and how to save 10% with code IMPERFECT10.
I Don’t Know If I Believe in Planner Peace
Is planner peace real — or is it just pressure in disguise? Honest thoughts on planner hopping, the guilt of changing your system, and why your planning life doesn’t have to be consistent to be valid.
How to Get Back Into Planning (And Actually Stick With It This Time)
If your planner has been collecting dust since January, I'm not going to give you a pep talk. I'm just going to share the three things that actually helped me build a consistent planning habit, because once those clicked, staying consistent stopped feeling like something I had to work at.
5 Game-Changing Accessories to Customize Your Laurel Denise Planner (Plus My Setup Tips)
If you love your Laurel Denise planner but want to make it work even better for your life, these 5 accessories are absolute game-changers. From official Laurel Denise products to clever Happy Planner hacks, here's how I've customized mine for maximum functionality without losing the beauty.
My 2026 Word of the Year: OWNERSHIP (And Why No One Is Coming to Save You)
My husband and I were up late talking about life when he dropped a golden nugget: 'No one is coming to save you.' At first, it stung. But then? It clicked. This year, I'm taking full ownership—of building our dream home, of my own happiness, and of this business. And it's the most empowering thing I've ever done.
How To Plan Your Month As A Mom To Set Yourself Up For Success
Feeling like life’s a juggling act of family, work, and self-care? Monthly planning doesn’t have to be another thing on your to-do list. Learn how to create a flexible, stress-free plan that helps you stay grounded, focused, and ready for whatever life throws your way.
On the Blog
This is where I chat about planning tools that are working (or not working) for me. It’ll be your go-to space for planning tools that actually fit your life—not feel like another to-do. Created for anyone juggling a lot (and sometimes dropping a few things too), Imperfectly Planned offers simple, flexible tools that support you on the messy, meaningful journey of life. We’re figuring it out together. No pressure. No perfect plans. Just what’s working now.
From imperfect rhythms to planning tools that make life lighter, check out the latest posts on planning, productivity, stationery, life, and figuring it all out as we go.