4 Reasons To Start A Bullet Journal

If you have talked to me at all over the last few months, you've probably seen  the black and white notebook that never leaves my side. Now, even though I'm not keeping a diary or a making a journal of all the things that I hear and see throughout the day that I could turn into a song, short story, or poem, that black notebook is still very important. That's because I've recently put myself into the family of bullet journalists all over the world.

Bullet journaling is a fancy way of saying "I'm making my own planner out of to do lists and trackers". I've given up on Erin Condren  and Lilly Pulitzer for making the best planner, and now I'm doing it for myself.  If you're finding that it's difficult to keep your life on track and regular planners are hard to keep up with, here are 4 reasons why you should start your own bullet journal.

4 Reasons to Start a Bullet Journal

1. You can make however you like

Even though there are general guidelines for bullet journals, ultimately the bullet journal is something you create and work on until you're absolutely pleased with your layout. This is the reason why I love bullet journaling is the aspect of creating your own layouts. I have created the EC Lifeplanner layouts, and the Day Designer layouts and have all kinds of trackers.

2. It's just a bunch of "to do lists"

It is much more satisfying to check off your tasks then just writing your tasks in your planner.

3. You can keep track of anything and everything

I tend to keep of reading lists, meal plans, habits, bucket lists, routines, and cleaning tasks. I also keep track of grocery lists and movies and tv shows that I would like to watch.

4. It will definitely keep you organized

Even though I still you use a planner, my bullet journal also helps me stay organized.

A Quarantine Bucket List: 30 Things to Keep you Busy

I get it. This whole thing being at home all the time isn't the ideal situation for many people, but we might as well make the most of it. Right?

Today's post is all about things that we can do during to keep ourselves busy through this crazy and unpredictable time.

Enjoy these activities with your family and just make the best of this time.

30 Things To Do To Keep You Busy

1. Try out a new skin care routine

2. Read a new book

3. Walk outside for 30 minutes

4. Put together a 1,000 piece puzzle

5. Start and finish a television series

6. Try a new exercise that it outside your comfort zone

7. Facetime with a different friend each time

8. Cook a new recipe, learn how to meal prep

9. have a dance party. These are essential

10. Listen to an uplifting podcast

11. Start a journal or a blog

12. Go through old pictures and share those memories with family and friends

13. Write an actual letter and mail it to a loved one

14. Clean out your closet

15. Clean  all the rooms in your house

16. Take a really long bubble bath and don't even feel bad about it

17. Maybe have a glass wine (or your favorite beverage) with that long bubble bath.

18. Have a game night

19. Start a garden, mow your lawn, pull weeds, just get outside

20. Rearrange furniture in a room to make if feel like a new space

21. Download a meditation app and use it

22. Bake cookies

23. Declutter your make-up drawer

24. Take a virtual tour

25. Start planning a vacation

26. Grab takeout and make a buffet spread at home

27. Deep clean your fridge

28. Host a virtual Netflix watch party with your friends

29. Have a picnic outside

30. Learn a new skill

Remember, we are all in this together! Stay home because it does save lives! 

New Beginnings

I decided to do something scary today, completely start over my blog. Actually I had no choice since I can no longer access the email account that my previous blog was connected to. It's still scary putting yourself out there for all of the internet to see. This time around I plan to take my time setting the blog up, put together a new posting schedule (one that I will stick with this time), and put together an editorial calander.

Scattered Tales of a Stay at Home Mommy will be my little corner of the internet where I will be sharing mommy advice with posts about routines, time management, productivity, yummy recipes, and other mommy related content.

So, please bear with me as I navigate this new space. I might make some mistakes but that's okay. The first few posts will be made public this week. Please stay tuned......