PPC Blog

Welcome to Practical Paper Co's blog! In today's post, we're diving into the world of organization and productivity. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your to-do list or struggled to keep track of your commitments, a planner can be a game-changer. In this step-by-step guide, we'll explore how to use a planner effectively to regain control of your life and stay organized. Set Your Goals and Priorities: Before diving into the planner, take a moment to clarify your goals and priorities. What are the most important areas of your life that you want to focus on? Whether it's work, personal...

Wow, spring is HERE!!  We love this time of year.  Here in the mountains, the robins reappear, sunrise comes earlier, and the snow finally melts!  Whatever your spring looks like, it's always a good time of year to reassess and refresh. Although everyone likes to talk about spring cleaning, without a strategy it can feel a bit overwhelming.  That's why we created this pretty printable just for you.   Use it to pre-plan a spring cleanup, assign chores, or keep track of what's already been done! Our checklist is formatted to fit on 8.5"x11" paper, and will scale nicely to A4...

Last summer, we noticed a small shrub in our parking lot that appeared to be covered in plums.  We investigated (and Googled!) and decided they were plums, and we ate them!  Delicious.  A few days later, we discovered a large plum tree, covered in ripe plums, growing in a hidden corner.  (Right behind the dumpster enclosure...so scenic!) Y'all, I was so excited!  Those of you who live in less extreme environments are probably wondering how we didn't already know about these plums.  We live at 7,000 feet, in a high-alpine environment, where the winters are long and the springs are...

Valentine's Day is so fun!  Whether you're sending love to friends and family, or celebrating a special someone, it's a lovely opportunity to help someone smile.  We've created a set of cute, flirty, and sassy card printables just for this day!  There are eight total designs, four sassy and four sweet, and they are all FREE to download and print. The files are set up to print on an 8.5x11 piece of paper (or cardstock) and already include crop and fold marks.  It's our special way to send a little love to YOU!  Simply click here to download the printable...

  It always seems like the first few weeks of the new year are full of optimism and motivation, which quickly give way to the same ol' routine.  That's why we created this lovely Goal Tracker to keep you moving forward. WE BELIEVE IN YOU! Simply download and print one for each month.  Set a goal, give yourself a motivational quote, and give yourself a gold star whenever you take a small step forward. Our tracker is designed with the best science of goal achievement in mind.  Take small steps, give yourself rewards, and create a visual map of progress. ...