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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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!
- Choose a Notebook
- Buy Quality Paper + a Punch
- Add Dividers to Organize
- Add Accessories (optional)
sophisticated design
budget friendly
32lb Paper
Swingline PUNCH
padfolio
5-Tab Dividers
high quality dividers
binder pocket
- Choose a Notebook
- Buy Quality Paper + a Punch (or buy Pre-Punched Paper)
- Add Dividers to Organize
- Add Accessories (optional)
bright designs
Vegan Leather
splurge worthy
a5 paper
pre-punched
a5 punch
durable dividers
6-tab dividers
- Choose a Notebook
- Buy Quality Paper, Trimmer, + a Punch (or buy Pre-Punched Paper)
- Add Dividers to Organize
- 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!
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.
- Choose a Notebook
- Buy Quality Paper + a Punch (or buy Pre-Punched Paper)
- Add Dividers to Organize
- Add Accessories (optional)
splurge worthy
BUDGET-FRIENDLY
32lb Paper
ARC PUNCH
pre-punched
5-Tab Dividers
12-month dividers
Zip pockets
- Choose a Notebook
- Buy Quality Paper, Trimmer, + a Punch (or buy Pre-Punched Paper)
- Add Dividers to Organize
- Add Accessories (optional)
splurge worthy
good quality
Budget Friendly
32lb Paper
paper trimmer
ARC PUNCH
pre-punched
5-Tab Dividers
Labeled dividers
zip pockets
- Choose a Notebook
- Buy Quality Paper, Trimmer, + a Punch
- Add Dividers to Organize
- Add Accessories (optional)
bright designs
Exotic borders
32lb Paper
HP PUNCH
paper trimmer
12-month dividers
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Lined Paper
- Choose a Notebook
- Buy Quality Paper, Trimmer, + a Punch
- Add Dividers to Organize
- 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!
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