What I like, plus a chic tip
What I like, plus a chic tip<br /><br />The classic size of disc planner is a wonderful size to work with. The downside? Having to re-purchase planners whose dividers are not reusable and whose pages are not designed for my needs.<br /><br />I purchased these dividers specifically so I could have sturdy, reusable, neutral monthly dividers. Opaque plastic is not the most obviously chic of materials, but I found that I could elevate the look by using my brother labeler, clear tape, white font.<br /><br />Adding a beautiful scrapbook paper behind each frosted-transparent divider also helps. It is so easy to bring my divider to the store and try it out before purchasing paper. Or just leave it plain.<br /><br />The two main brands for classic size planners are HP and Park Lane. They are nice for people who love bright and garish  colors, and mottos like "you go girl!" And "you've got this!" Parklane has the edge because they have planners that do not put half of a monthly spread on the back of a monthly tab divider...But they tend to have busy looking patterns also, and not necessarily coordinated ones.<br /><br />So when I found these neutral translucent dividers in the classic size with six tabs each I saw that it was the perfect product for a monthly tab set that could last for years. Yes, they are sturdy, easy to work with, and they can handle common-sense use for multiple years, because they feel just like the ones that I have been using (covers) for years.<br /><br />With a very sturdy cutting tool, it is possible to create a classic sized neutral cover from a larger cover. Laminating a beautiful paper with your aesthetic is another way to create something that coordinates with these lovely neutral dividers. Choosing an HP planner might also work, just peek inside the cover and see if there is a gentle and beautiful interior design and flip the covers to the outside. I have several like that, and while not strictly elegant, I think it really does elevate the look of the planner. These dividers definitely have a cleaner, more neutral look than any that HP or PL can offer (though a little spray glue + pretty paper can create a new look to allow repurposing those, also.<br /><br />Eco tip<br /><br />While I do plan to design my own pages at some point, and I already use a paper trimmer (many are available here on Amazon) to cut scratch paper to size for my different sizes of disk binder. So many pieces of paper used on just one side comes in every day. Since I'm always pre-planning or sketching out ideas, it's great to have free paper to do it on in every size.  I also still have HP and Parklane filler to use up.<br /><br />More chic tips<br />I also recommend the Natalie Rebecca line - I think her dividers are beautiful but I did not select them because her 12 month tabs are grouped as 5, 5 and 2, instead of just one or two rows that equal 12. If that doesn't matter to you, but you love minimal chic, have a look at her various versions of chic minimal pages that are very attractive. Multiple sizes, including classic HP.<br /><br />The main thing is to find/use page layouts that work for you and your life. As a Freedom Filer fan (also on Amazon), that has a system to help people easily and continually keep their files purged almost automatically, I am starting to think about designing my planner with automatic purging, also: monthly spreads are the logical format for long-term storage, to recall events. No more than two sheets per month, max. After 40 years, most people don't want 40 years of weekly and daily pages, but would love a quick flip through of various years' activities. So I will be using monthly calendar/journal pages separate from others. It can sit on my desk so I can look at it as I plan on weekly/daily pages. Undated pages have the ultimate in flexibility and can be a blank slate for page decoration. I loved adding little numerical date stickers to my Park Lane undated monthly spreads. Having these sturdy monthly dividers makes it easy to use and reuse them for decades.<br /><br />Happy planning!
Rating: 5 stars