Our Favorite Tools

Is there anything better than digging into a brand-new planner? Whether you’re starting your journey with a paper planner or building a digital one, we recommend investing in the following supplies.

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Binding

Ringbound Binding


These sturdy notebooks use a ring binding instead of a disc, but still allow for easy adding and rearranging of Brainbook Library planning inserts. Use a Letter size binder for more spacious planning or select a more compact A5 or Half Letter version!

  1. Choose a Notebook
  2. Buy Quality Paper + a Punch
  3. Add Dividers to Organize
  4. Add Accessories (optional)

sophisticated design

budget friendly

32lb Paper

Swingline PUNCH

padfolio

5-Tab Dividers

high quality dividers

binder pocket

  1. Choose a Notebook
  2. Buy Quality Paper + a Punch (or buy Pre-Punched Paper)
  3. Add Dividers to Organize
  4. Add Accessories (optional)

bright designs

Vegan Leather

splurge worthy

a5 paper

pre-punched

a5 punch

durable dividers

6-tab dividers

  1. Choose a Notebook
  2. Buy Quality Paper, Trimmer, + a Punch (or buy Pre-Punched Paper)
  3. Add Dividers to Organize
  4. Add Accessories (optional)

secured binder

dividers included

32lb Paper

adjustable PUNCH

paper trimmer

5-tab dividers

pre-punched

HP Office Jet Pro 9015e Printer

Home printers are not as popular as they use to be, but we recommend investing in one if you’ll be printing your own planner pages. Printing at Staples of Office Depot is an option, but depending on how many copies you need, it could get pricey!

The HP Office Jet Pro 9015e prints every planner page crisp and clear. The tray is also easily adjustable to any planner page size. Most important? This printer doesn’t use a ton of ink!

Check it out

Digital Planning


You can use our Brainbook Library planning inserts to create your own digital planner! Grab an iPad and import your favorite pages into the Goodnotes app. Then use a stylus to “hand write” directly on the page. If you mess up, you can easily click “undo”!

9th generation ipad

ipad case

apple pencil

pencil case

goodnotes app

Paper-like screen protector

Discbound Binding


Available in multiple sizes and price points, the discbound system allows you to quickly add and remove Brainbook Library planning inserts. You can even flip the notebook back on itself for easier writing! Choose the tab of your preferred planner size for recommendations on what to buy.

  1. Choose a Notebook
  2. Buy Quality Paper + a Punch (or buy Pre-Punched Paper)
  3. Add Dividers to Organize
  4. Add Accessories (optional)

splurge worthy

BUDGET-FRIENDLY

32lb Paper

ARC PUNCH

pre-punched

5-Tab Dividers

12-month dividers

Zip pockets

  1. Choose a Notebook
  2. Buy Quality Paper, Trimmer, + a Punch (or buy Pre-Punched Paper)
  3. Add Dividers to Organize
  4. Add Accessories (optional)

splurge worthy

good quality

Budget Friendly

32lb Paper

paper trimmer

ARC PUNCH

pre-punched

5-Tab Dividers

Labeled dividers

zip pockets

  1. Choose a Notebook
  2. Buy Quality Paper, Trimmer, + a Punch
  3. Add Dividers to Organize
  4. Add Accessories (optional)

bright designs

Exotic borders

32lb Paper

HP PUNCH

paper trimmer

12-month dividers

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Lined Paper

  1. Choose a Notebook
  2. Buy Quality Paper, Trimmer, + a Punch
  3. Add Dividers to Organize
  4. Add Accessories (optional)

bright designs

Transparent

32lb Paper

HP PUNCH

paper trimmer

frosted dividers

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clear pocket

HP Office Jet Pro 9015e Printer

Home printers are not as popular as they use to be, but we recommend investing in one if you’ll be printing your own planner pages. Printing at Staples of Office Depot is an option, but depending on how many copies you need, it could get pricey!

The HP Office Jet Pro 9015e prints every planner page crisp and clear. The tray is also easily adjustable to any planner page size. Most important? This printer doesn’t use a ton of ink!

Check it out
exculsive offers

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Enjoy these exclusive offers at some of our favorite planning shops, just for being a member!

Use code THEBRAINBOOKLIBRARY for 15% off

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