1- Frugal Girl (Kristen) is starting her RN orientation! It has been absolutely amazing and inspiring to see her build her nursing career from scratch in her 40s. I think her personality is SUCH a perfect fit for nursing and I know she will be amazing.
2- Elisabeth started a Patreon page where she’s going to share more interactive content, more personal content, and the like. I joined!! Excited to see what she shares there.
3- It really is (the very start of) Planner Season, and I am here for it. I am getting the itch to do a few more old school planner reviews on BLP this fall. Is there a brand I haven’t hit recently? I have my eye on Colibri and I am probably due for a more complete review of Laurel Denise. Another interesting contender: the Japanese brand NOLTY which seems to be more widely available each year.
(Related note: I am very nervous about how the smaller planner businesses will do with the tariffs this year. Prices are definitely going to go up, but that is not under their control.)
4- RANDOM: I was going to buy a new Apple Watch because mine (from 2021) seems to run out of charge around 6 pm every day (and having the ECG feature available is really important to me now!). But then I realized I could probably just have the battery replaced! I don’t see DIYing it but apparently there are local places offering this service for a fraction of the cost of a new watch. Will report back on this much cheaper endeavor.
5- I need to plan Q4. This weekend, I think I might re-watch my own old Planning By Season video from 2024 and do it with . . . myself. (I mean, this would also be for research reasons — see what I’d like to change, etc.)
6- BONUS #6 — I mean obviously I’ve been following the TS news!! I haven’t listened to/watched the podcast she recorded yet as I was saving it for a treat this weekend.
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Yes to getting batteries replaced on electronics! I’ve done it for iphones and Macbooks, and it is a game changer. You just drop your device off at the store for a few hours and then you get it back in like new condition. There are a million places that offer this service.
Thanks for the battery idea! I’m still using my 2019 AW but sometimes run into the same issue (depends how often I use it on a particular day). Last week I thought it had entirely stopped charging but it turned out it was a charging cord issueso I’m back to using it. I’m going to look into battery replacement — I hadn’t considered that!
Planner season! I’m here for your planner reviews. I’ve been happy with my At-A-Glance planner this year, but it doesn’t feel very… luxurious. I mean, it does everything I need it to do but I think I would have more fun with slightly higher quality.
I have yet to formally plan Q4. I can’t fully plan until I get dates from other people, sigh. It’s hard to get everyone on board- certain family members can’t understand why I would be asking them about dates in September and October. IT IS COMING RIGHT UP, PEOPLE.
I listened to the TS podcast and loved it! I may watch it as well—it was such a cool insight into her life, and I appreciated the insight she gives. Also can’t wait for the new album! Sounds like quite a collaboration.
Thanks for the latest podcast on back to school. Just what I needed to think through our next few weeks. Hope the transition is going well for your family!
I second watching it! Her relaxed nature and smiles and interactions with Travis and Jason were such a treat to witness.
Yes! The visuals added so much. “This is my first podcast!”. I honestly sat there rapt for the whole 2 hrs.
SAME!
Let me know how the battery replacement goes. Mine tends to die if I run or do a lot of walking during the day. The more active I am, the worse it is for the battery. I have only had that issue in the last couple of months and I think I got mine back in 2023!
I’m looking forward to listening to the TS podcast as well!
The podcast is worth watching if you have the chance. So excited for the album!!
I am watching now and LOVING IT!!!
I have been wanting to watch/listen to that podcast. Life is hectic for the next few days but that will just make the anticipation all the more exciting.
Thanks for the shout-out for my Patreon. I’m excited to see where it leads and you’ve been such a huge motivator, role model, and supporter since I started this whole blogging thing! <3