planners!

It is now time when stores stock up on new planners for 2012-2013! I remember growing up that mid-summer was when all the kids would receive school supply lists from their teachers. Shopping for school supplies was so exciting! I can still smell the crisp scent of Crayola crayons straight out of the box...

Since my school planner ran out in May, I needed to get a new one right away! My summer internship was beginning and I needed a place to organize my schedule. I bought a plain pink 2011-2012 one from a lackluster leftover selection at Staples (booor-ing, I know, but at least it's pink!) but am in the market for a pretty one for 2012-2013!

Click links to shop: Target, Lifeguard Press, May Books, Amazon

I think any of these planners would add a touch of fun to a busy schedule - and brighten up a dreary day during the winter months!

xo-ally

highlighters

I am a visual person when it comes to organization. I like to have all of my lists laid out and color coded if possible. Each of my classes has a different designated highlighter color in my planner, and the same goes for work and other activities outside of school. Color coding is a visual way to look at how much needs to get done for certain things.

Here are some great highlighter options. My preferred brand is Sharpie, but there are some other good highlighter brands too!

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Simple. To the point. Extra colors in case the first one dries out. I bought a pack of these this school year and they are wonderful.

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I got a 2-pack of these recently. They are great for highlighting notes! The small Post-It flags are very convenient and I am currently sticking them in some library books I am using for a research paper. The Post-Its will bookmark the page and won't leave a rip when I take them out to return the books.

Lilly Pulitzer (left) and Jonathan Adler (right) brand highlighters! The fun prints will brighten up the un-lively task of taking notes.

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I found these Dylan's Candy Bar highlighters on the same website as the Pulitzer and Adler ones above. These highlighters not only come in fun prints, but are scented too! It's like the grown-up version of Mr. Sketch Scented Markers.

Highlighters are a great way to color code notes, lists, calendars, and schedules. They're also fun to have on hand if you go to a neon or black light party! ;)

Enjoy the rest of the semester!

xo