diy editorial calendar for bloggers

Howdy y'all! I recently created an editorial calendar for my blog to keep everything on track, and I am in love with it!! It makes everything so much easier to keep straight in my head, and I think it looks pretty darn cute. Here's how I created an easy, effective, and visually pleasing editorial calendar for bloggers.

For the paper, I just used some kraft wrapping paper that I got at Target, but you can probably find it at most craft stores. My unit of measurement was Post It Notes, so I made it 5X6 with a little extra room at the top to write the month. Making it this way meant that I wouldn't be able to make the days fall right under each other like a normal calendar. I don't mind it, but if you aren't a fan you can always turn the paper horizontally and try it that way.

I did it all in pencil to start with, but when I was ready to make more defined lines, I used washi tape to separate the horizontal lines, and Sharpie to separate it by day. Then I wrote in the dates. I wrote the day of the week on each one as well so I could differentiate since they aren't in columns. To finish off the actual calendar, I hand lettered the month into that space at the top and decorated it a little. I'm not particularly fond of how my lettering came out looking this month, but I love the rest off it!

Finally, just hang it up and get to scheduling! I use post it notes because they're so easy to move around if I need to. If it's a post I just write the post title and what I need to do to get it ready, and if it's an event or social media engagement, like all those #CreativeCoffeeHour post-its I've got up there ;), I write the event or workshop and the time it starts.

That's it! A super easy, effective, and adorable editorial calendar has really been working well to keep me organized, especially when we're in the middle of the busiest time of year. What do you use to keep yourself organized? Also, if you decide to make a calendar like this, make sure to let me know on Twitter or Instagram! I would love to hear from ya'!

Have a great day!

how i organize my week in my planner

Howdy y'all! I recently purchased a Day Designer planner to use during this school year. I've been absolutely loving it, and getting so much done! Here's how I organized it this past week.

The first thing I do when I start to plan my week is to write my top 3 goals that I want to accomplish in the boxes provided. Once I've got that done, I try to plan my week around my goals so I'll actually-maybe, try to work towards them. Then I add in big events that I know are coming up, and things that happen weekly. By day, I write out my to-do list (usually school related-ugh) and any other events I know are coming. If there isn't much of anything happening, I might throw in a doodle or two to fill space. :)

In terms of  supplies, I use Poppin's Magic Markers (similar), which I'm pretty sure have actual magic powers. I also got some absolutely adorable stickers from HelloAshleyAnn, an Etsy shop I found on Instagram. The ones I got were church stickers (similar), and some blog banners and I am in LOVE with them. I also try to pick up fun stickers on the cheap when I see them. Last week I got some Halloween ones in the dollar spot at Target (a.k.a. my home) and they have GOOGLY EYES ON THEM!!!!!! Other than that, I pretty much just doodle flowers and dumb smiley faces. :)

Hope y'all enjoyed this post! Do you have a planner that you love or any super cool supplies you can't live without? Let me know!

Have a great day!

Disclaimer: I am not in any way affiliated with and of the above mentioned companies. All opinions expressed are my own.

how to get through finals week without crying as much as usual

Howdy y'all! Some of you have already finished up with your finals, but if you're like me and still waiting, here are a few tips to get you through testing week.

If your teacher hands you an exam review, do it. No matter what. Even if it is 200 questions long, always do the exam review. Not only will it help you by writing everything down, you'll also have to look everything up and look over it. Also, a lot of teachers end up letting students use their reviews on the test, so getting it done is your best bet for success.

Start studying the week before exam week. That way, when you succumb to all of the stress build up and curl up in a ball and sob when you're supposed to be studying, you'll at least have an idea of what your doing on the next day's exam.

Go the extra mile on projects. If your teachers have been nice enough to give you a project instead of a long, boring test, give them a project to be excited about! And who knows? Maybe you'll get some bonus points. ;)

Make flashcards. Need I say more?

Make little notes for your teachers on the test. If you can write on the test, or if there's a free spot on your answer document, write a little note. Something funny or sweet. Teachers hate finals just as much as students and it will be a nice little surprise for them.

Take breaks. Studying for your test, or during it. This will give you a free moment to close your eyes and breathe. Or, while studying, go for a quick walk, or grab a treat at the drugstore.

PARTAY!!!!!!!!!!!! Once all of your finals are finished, go out for snow cones with your besties and party hardy!

Thank y'all for reading! Let me know how you studied for your finals in the comments.