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How to attach Hemlock & Oak monthly tabs to your planner

Learn how to attach your monthly tabs to your planner and get a free tab ruler.

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Why Buy Canadian

Learn some of the benefits of buying Canadian products, as well as some tips on identifying Canadian-made products while shopping for everyday products and groceries. We also share some Canadian bu...

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What is vision planning?

In this blog, we will explore the difference between goal-setting and vision planning, why vision planning leads to deeper fulfillment, and how you can start creating a life that aligns with your v...

Guides7 Tips for Effective Daily Planning

7 Tips for Effective Daily Planning

It's common in today's fast-paced world to need to balance many responsibilities every day. Effective daily planning not only boosts productivity but also reduces stress and enhances overall well-b...

GuidesThe Definitive Guide to Planning: 2025 Edition - Hemlock & Oak

The Definitive Guide to Paper Planning (2025 Edition)

Using paper planning can make a big difference in your journey to being organized and mindful. However, if you're feeling a intimidated by the idea, you're not alone. This 2024 edition of "The Defi...

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How to Choose a 2025 Planner that Works for You

Choosing the right planner layout can make all the difference when it comes to staying organized and productive. Whether you're juggling a packed schedule or simply looking for a creative way to ke...

How to Best Use a Horizontal Layout Weekly Planner

How to Best Use a Horizontal Layout Weekly Planner

In this post, we're diving into the horizontal weekly planner, and giving you ideas on how to make the most of this versatile layout.

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How I Use Mandala to Reduce Stress and Find Inner Peace

In this article, I share how drawing mandalas helps reduce stress and bring mindfulness into daily life. I also recommend the my favorite Sketchbook for creating intricate designs and invite reader...

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Self-Care Strategies for Students to Reduce Stress

Being a student can be stressful, and self-care practices can be difficult to maintain when juggling school responsibilities. We've put together some strategies to help reduce stress and maintain ...

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How to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle as a Student

Student life can get busy, making it difficult to balance academics, extracurriculars, and personal relationships. We've put together a series of blog posts for students, with strategies to manage ...

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Effective Time Management Strategies for Students

Time management is a common challenge students face. Here are some helpful strategies to help you manage your time more effectively as a student.

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How to Plan as a Student

Student life can get busy, making it difficult to balance academics, extracurriculars, and personal relationships. We've put together a series of blog posts for students, with strategies to manage ...

PlannersHow Can Planners Improve Your Life? - Hemlock & Oak

How Can a Planner Improve my Life?

Using a planner is an effective way to stay organized and manage your time in a healthy and productive manner. By setting goals and prioritizing tasks, an age...

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What is Time-Blocking?

A brief explanation on the benefits of time-blocking, with a step-by-step guide on how to use time-blocking as a time management tool.

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How to use the Printable 2025 Daily Planner

The 2025 Daily Planner from Hemlock & Oak is designed for individuals seeking a full-page layout for each day. This planner includes an hourly schedule (5 AM to 11 PM) perfect for time-blocking...

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How to use the 2025 Weekly | Free Planner Download

Is a weekly planner right for you? Download our 2025 weekly planner for FREE and try it out! Plan your week & goals, track habits, and stay organized with this printable planner from Hemlock an...

PlannersPrintable Weekly Planner from Home, ready for your own inserts or more

Free 2025 Weekly Planner Download

In this blog, you’ll discover how to download a free 2025 weekly planner designed to help you stay organized, reduce stress, and align your goals with your personal values. This printable planner i...

Benefits of Using an Undated Planner

Are you tired of constantly buying a new planner every year, only to find that you don't use it as much as you thought you would? Or maybe you struggle with the pressure of filling in dates and fee...

What is better: A Bullet Journal or a Planner?

Are you struggling to decide between a bullet journal and a traditional planner to help you stay organized? With the plethora of planning systems available, it can be challenging to find the best ...

Is a digital or physical planner best? A brief guide

It might be tough deciding whether physical or digital planners are better for you. Do you prefer the act of opening a physical book and settling down away from a screen, or do you prefer to get it...

How to Review Your Year (Free Year-end Review Printable)

How to Review Your Year (Free Year-end Review Printable)

Table of Contents Memories and Gratitude Reviewing Challenges Celebrating Achievements What Five Memories do you Want to Cherish? Who or What are you Grateful for? Reviewing Values and Intenti...

Planners13 Inspiring Ways to Repurpose Your Unused Agenda - Hemlock & Oak

13 Inspiring Ways to Repurpose Your Unused Agenda

Feeling guilty about that untouched agenda from January? Don't let that pristine notebook go to waste; there are countless ways to transform it into something creative and unique. So, gather up you...

PlannersBeginners' Guide to Undated Planners - Hemlock & Oak

Beginners' Guide to Undated Planners

Are you tired of constantly buying new planners every year, only to find that your planning needs change and you stop using it? Unlike traditional planners, which come pre-dated for a specific year...

PlannersHow to Stay Consistent with Your Planner - Hemlock & Oak

How to Stay Consistent with Your Planner

No one likes a planner that stays empty. We are all aware that the key to success with almost anything is consistency— this includes using your planner effectively every day! Unfortunately, no ma...