Web Finds - Saturday 8 November 2025

It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.

Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:

1. Web Finds - 1 November 2025
2. Silent Sunday
3. Highlights for October 2025
4. Free For All Tuesday - No. 770
5. Video Web Finds - Wednesday 5 November 2025
6. Planner peace 2025 - by Anita
7. Free for All Friday No. 887 by Eve

Here are the latest Filofax and other brand blog posts from around the Internet. Don't forget to leave a comment on the posts you enjoyed reading, all bloggers enjoy getting comments.

1. The Very First Planning Layout That Actually Worked for Me (And Why I Still Think About It 10 Years Later) - Planner Fun
2. What are the softest leather vintage Filofaxes? - Filofax
3. Episode #335: Context-based Lists - Getting Things Done
4. Filofax ranger - Filofax
5. Don’t Break the Chain Habit Tracker Freebie - Planner Fun
6. help needed - printing inserts - Filofax
7. How the Right Business Planner Can Help You Thrive - The Fabulous Planner - News
8. Help needed - trying to track down a planner format - Filofax
9. Mindful Planning: Bring Intention to Every Day - FranklinPlanner Talk
10. Friday Felicities for November 7, 2025 - Planner Fun
11. Can you help me tell if this is authentic? - Filofax
12. Slim Compagna release & restock - Blog | Gillio
13. Give the Gift of PLOTTER 2025 - PLOTTER USA
14. I got my dream Filofax setup - Filofax
15. How to Plan a Holiday Sale That Grows Your Audience and Revenue - Strange & Charmed
16. Link Love: My Teef, encore edition - The Well-Appointed Desk
17. Web Finds – 5 November 2025 - Travellers Notebook Times
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Gift Ideas for Planner Lovers

 

I know Thanksgiving isn't even here yet, but it seems like every year around this time people start thinking about the upcoming holiday season and finding meaningful gifts for the people in their lives.

I don't know about you, but my favorite gifts are those that relate somehow to my planning habit. Those of us who carry our planners everywhere know that it’s not just about the binder and the paper, it’s about the little tools and rituals that make planning feel right to us. 

This year, I decided to get ahead of the game and make a list (maybe even check it twice) of thoughtful gifts that a planner enthusiast would actually appreciate, whether they’re a Filofax devotee, a ring-bound minimalist, or someone who just loves good paper or a fine pen. 

So, if you are going to be shopping for a planner lover (or are wanting to drop a few hints for yourself) here are some ideas I came up with:

A Pen That Feels Just Right

Whether it’s a Pilot Frixion Multi-pen, a Kaweco Sport fountain pen, or a humble Pentel EnerGel in a sleek barrel, planners know that the perfect pen can change everything. Bonus points if it actually fits in the Filofax pen loop! If the person you are shopping for is already into fountain pens, a nice new ink is always a nice gift idea as well.

Refills They’d Never Splurge on Themselves

There’s always that one layout or paper type we secretly admire but never justify buying (Cotton Cream, anyone?) A set of luxury refills in their preferred size is both practical and indulgent.

A Vintage Stationery Box

Put together a small box stocked with hole-reinforcers, sticky notes, page flags, book darts, maybe a good quality punch, etc. It’s the kind of collection most of us cobble together over time, but having a curated kit in a nice quality box makes everything inside feel so special.

A Gift Certificate to Their Favorite Shop

A gift card to Filofax, Etsy, JetPens, or Franklin Planner lets them choose exactly what they’ve been eyeing (and you don’t have to worry about getting them the wrong size or color).

A Planning Ritual Kit

A new mug filled with some colored pencils and a tin of tea, a scented candle and a nice notebook, you could even make them a planning-related playlist.  Set them up for a cozy, reflective planning session. Remember… planning isn’t just organization; it’s self-care!

Something Personalized

A custom dashboard, monogrammed dividers, a fancy name plate, or even a hand-lettered page marker makes a planner feel unique. It’s a simple gesture that says, “I see how much joy this brings you.”

The truth is the best gifts for planner people aren’t about stuff, they’re about supporting the little rituals that keep us grounded. Whether it’s turning a fresh page, refilling rings for a new year, or savoring that quiet moment with pen in hand… those are the things that make this hobby so special.

As always on Fridays, feel free to discuss anything ring planner related.

Planner peace 2025 - by Anita

Whilst listening to an excellent podcast about meditation, I started thinking about the similarities between meditation, martial arts and my Filofax use (possibly an unusual mix for some people!). When I've written about my version of planner peace here before, I've come to the conclusion that it's not a static goal or objective, so it's definitely a case of 'what is my current planner peace?' I'm not doing any martial arts currently (hopefully I'll return at some point), but when I used to talk about this, it would always be phrased as practice and I've realised that it's the same for when I use my Filofax. 

As I'm using my Filofax every day, that's a practice too as that regular action helps me understand what works or potentially isn't working for me right now. Yes, I have been mainly using my GTD set up for many years, but I suppose I'm not looking for a final and forever more version that has to be perfect and done with, if that makes sense? It's more about what's working for me and sometimes imperfect and being used is better, rather than getting stuck with trying to get it just so. 

So, my version of planner peace right now (here's my 2024 update) is to own two Filofaxes, and if at some point in the future I fancy a change then I will sell one of these. I've recently purchased a lovely vintage one (another post to come), which I love as much as my faithful Kensington, so I'm feeling pretty content right now. In my previous FFAF , I mentioned about thinking about a layout change, but moving into my new to me organiser plus a tidy up and review seems to have done the trick thankfully.

As with my meditation or martial arts practice, my Filofax use has changed over time as I have more life experience or changes to my situation, and I look to consider ways that it can help and support me right now. Sometimes I might open it up and go, "Ugh" and that means it's time for a review, or maybe it's not the organiser at all and I just need to get outside.

Video Web Finds - Wednesday 5 November 2025

I hope you have had a good weekend.

Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.

Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.

1. Fall Binders I'm Obsessed With! - Franklin Planner
2. November Planner Flip - Planner fun and inspiration with Melissa
3. Filofax Gourmet Gift Box Review - Imysworld
4. Peeling Filofax linings? Here's a solution - Flatability 
5. Plan with me || Real time || No Talking - Life With MJB
6. Plan With Me || Franklin Classic || Nov. 3 - 9, 2025 - Sandra Dahl
7. Chatty Plan With Me | Filofax Malden Planner & Wallet Setup - christa david
8. Start Your Holiday Shopping - Franklin Planner
9. Neues vom Esstisch?! | MEEPLUS SLIMPAD | HOBONICHI | INKTOPUS - theplannerjourney
10. VDS A5 Manager JL Argilla Flip Through - Jennifer Plans
11. VDS Parme A6/Journal - StoriesOfVita
12. 2026 Calendar | MeePlus Planner vs. Plotter Planner | A Comparison - 
13. Getting back on track with my planners! Gillio wallet refresh and GM Agenda work planner - MyLifeReBranded
14. October Final Week | Planner Reset & Plan With Me | Gillio Amica Matte Brown Croco | FCC Inserts - My Moxie Dreams
15. Inside the Filofax Market: Why Vintage Binder Prices are Rocketing - Flatability
16. Disc bound DIY divider cover tutorial. Sometimes, the vibe isn't vibing - Plan With April
17. 8 Things I'm Leaving Behind in 2026 | Planning Edition | The Planner Aisle - The Planner Aisle
18. Rearranging my A5 Planners for 2026 - MyLifeReBranded
19. Weekly plan with me…  - Beverly Plans Life
20. Stop Planning in the Morning... Here's What Will Happen - Carl Pullein
21. Flosstube 03 - Paper Planner for Stitching - leto.x.crossstitch
22. My planner’s back! October catch-up in my Filofax Ranger - Sleepynotesclub
23. Planning Ahead x2: Filofax Pocket & Happy Planner - One Crafty Dolo
24. Decorate October with Me | Filofax Personal Planner | No bgm, talking - applebite's diary
25. Time Management 2- How do I assign in organiser/diary/filofax - time under my control - Miss Oz
26. Behind the Scenes: Labelling My Planner Tabs with the Dymo LetraTag - Mariane Cresp
27. Pocket Rings Flip / Vintage Filofax | Autumn 2025 - Samantha Lissette
28. My 2026 Planner Lineup  - Tori on paper
29. November 2025 Chatty Personal Filofax Ranger Flip Through - Cassie Ham
30. Quick chatty flip through of Filofax Lockwood, colour Garnet - plans and pastimes
31. why I love pen and paper ✦ filofax flip-through - merion
32. November Ring Planner Setup - Conversations by Moonlight
33. LV Desk Agenda Cover| Review and Updated 6 Ring Binder Conversion - 2026 Planner Setup - LaWanda Byrd
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