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Web Finds - Saturday 27 December 2025

I hope you have had a wonderful week. 

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 - Saturday 20 December 2025
2. Silent Sunday
3. The Transformative Power of a Planning System
4. Free For All Tuesday - No. 777
5. Video Web Finds - Wednesday 24 December 2025
6. Christmas Eve in Filofax Land
7. Free for All Friday No. 895 by Nan

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. Reusing old calendars - This Bug's Life
2. mini as wallet - Filofax
3. Using Your Planner to Remember Christmas (Not Just Plan It) - Planner Fun
4. Episode #341: Capture Clarify Reflect - Getting Things Done
5. The Power of Reflection - FranklinPlanner Talk
6. How to Set Goals for 2026 You’ll Actually Follow Through On - Strange & Charmed
7. Refill identification? - Filofax
8. A One-Page Christmas Eve Planner Setup - Planner Fun
9. New Year, New You: really! - Lime Tree Fruits
10. The Franklin Five: January 2026 - FranklinPlanner Talk
11. Episode #342: David Allen and Dan Pardi - Getting Things Done
12. How do restocks normally work? - Filofax
13. All I want for Christmas is... a MIA CARA -  Blog | Gillio
14. What Often Ends Up in a Planner on Christmas Eve - Planner Fun
15. Been setting up my Filofax for next year and found these - Filofax
16. 10 Tips for using stencils in your bullet journal - All About Planners
17. Yes, You Can Still Use Your Planner on Christmas Day—Here’s How - Planner Fun
18. Link Love: Celebrate the Holidays - The Well-Appointed Desk
19. Web Finds – 24 December 2025 - Travellers Notebook Times
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Free for All Friday No. 895 by Nan

For the next week or so, with the bulk of the winter holidays behind us and a new year on the horizon, the last few weeks, we've had a few posts dealing with planning for 2026. The next few quiet days, I'd like to take a look back as well. 

We can take a moment and note blessings we've been grateful for in 2025, challenges met, new friends made, old friendships strengthened, difficulties overcome, goals accomplished, and most importantly lessons learned!
 

Of course, these are personal matters, so instead of sharing in the comments, you may wish to set aside a page in your organizer to review the past year. 

I would like to take this time to extend my best wishes to everyone in the Philofaxy community. 

And as always on Friday, all discussion of organizer-related issues is welcome in the comments!

Christmas Eve in Filofax Land

By Christmas Eve, the Filofax Personal Organiser factory hummed with a very specific kind of panic—the tidy, colour-coded panic of elves who loved lists but were running out of time.

The night shift clock chimed 23:47, and the bell above the factory floor rang cheerfully, as if to say, You are only thirteen minutes behind schedule.

“Right!” shouted Tinselwick, Head of Personal Planning and Mild Stress. “Final checklist! Everyone consult your organisers!”

A thousand tiny Filofaxes snapped open at once. Tabs fluttered. Stickers sparkled. Someone spilled glitter into Section D: Errands.

At Table One, Hollyquill the elf was cross-checking appointments.

“Who scheduled ‘Reindeer Hoof Polish – 11:55 PM’ immediately after ‘Global Gift Dispatch’?” she demanded.

“That was me,” said Bramble. “I thought we could multitask.”

“You cannot multitask reindeer,” Hollyquill snapped, ticking the box anyway. Elves believed in optimism.

Meanwhile, down the conveyor belt, the organisers themselves rolled past in pristine rows—leather covers polished, pages perfectly aligned, ribbon dangling from the pen loops like tiny tongues of judgment.

“Careful with the weekly planners!” cried Peppermint Joe. “Those are the ones with the motivational quotes!”

One organiser flipped open mid-inspection and revealed a quote that read:

You have exactly the same hours in a day as Santa Claus.

The elves stared at it in silence.

“…Rude,” muttered someone.

In the Binding Department, disaster struck. A junior elf named Fig had accidentally mixed the ‘Life Goals’ inserts with the ‘Emergency Snacks’ section.

“Why does this organiser say my dream is ‘Eat chocolate, then eat more chocolate’?” asked Tinselwick.

Fig shrugged. “It’s aspirational.”

As midnight crept closer, the factory grew frantic. Bells jingled. Pages fluttered. One elf sprinted past yelling, “Who moved my to-do list?! I had everything on there!”

Finally, the Great Quality Control Elf emerged, holding the last organiser aloft.

“Tabs aligned?”
“Yes!”
“Paper smooth?” “Yes!”
“Pocket for secret biscuits?”
“…Optional, but yes.”

The clock struck twelve.

Outside, sleigh bells rang.

The elves cheered, collapsing into beanbags and unused planner boxes. Another Christmas Eve saved—thanks to careful scheduling, minor chaos, and at least three backup lists titled FINAL FINAL VERSION.

As the lights dimmed, Tinselwick opened his organiser one last time and checked off the final item:

Save Christmas ✅

Then he added a note underneath:

Next year: start earlier.

🎄Merry Christmas to your all in Philofaxy land from everyone on the team at Philofaxy HQ🎄

Video Web Finds - Wednesday 24 December 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. 2026 is coming fast! - Franklin Planner
2. Forget Planner Peace, I’m Using It All  - Earthy Sam
3. A Thoughtful Planner Gift That Actually Gets Used - Tonya Plans
4. Christmas Planner Flip - Planner fun and inspiration with Melissa
5. Plan Your Christmas Week with Intention - Franklin Planner
6. Everyday Carry Notebook Wallet - MeePlus
7. Join Me For A Look At My Van Der Spek Janet Leather Iris Planner Collection - Dana’s Desk
8. Pocket Planner 2026 Setup (kinda?) | Van Der Spek Pocket Planner - Nicole
9. How to Fix Your 2026 Calendar Right Now - Carl Pullein
10. Pocket Moterm 2025 Flip Through - The Organized Miss
11. Habit swaps to level up your routines in 2026 - Alexis aka MissTrenchcoat
12. Rapide Flipthrough de mes Planners 2025 + aperçu pour 2026 | FRENCH  - Emmashell1
13. A Three Binder Personal Organiser System - Flatability
14. Plan With Me - Using My Narrow MeePlus Slim & Standard Traveler’s Notebook - christa david
15. MeePlus Leather Planner Unboxing & Setup | Pueblo Purple + Fountain Pen Test - Care - pens.inks.icedcoffee
16. Plotter and MeePlus Updates for 2026: Spiritual EDC and Daily Planning - Lydia’s Designs
17. 2026 Techo Kaigi: Work Edition | Featuring MeePlus SlimPad - fountainpendeluxe
18. My Journal Ecosystem and 2026 Setup: Paper Republic, Hobonichi, Meeplus - Lauren the Word Witch
19. Mail Time 74 + Review - Flatability
20. 2026 Work Planner Set Up | Filofax Original Personal Rings - Plannerbeat
21. Daily planning in my Filofax - Paperloveplan
22. My Cozy Filofax Original Setup | Personal Size | Functional & Sentimental Planning - claudscribbles
23. Personal Rings Flip Through in my Filofax - My First Video! - ezpaperplans
24. New Year's gift - Filofax croc personal - Запиши что бы забыть где записал
25. 2026 planner setup - featuring a possibly rare (??) Filofax Calipso! - Planning with Chloe
26. My 2026 Journal & Planner Ecosystem | Traveler's Notebook, Filofax Pocket & Hobonichi Alternative - Michala's Cozy Life
27. Filofax Set Up For 2026 (Prepping) - Lash With Me(na)
28. 2026 Filofax & Notebook Set Up - Zoe Plans
29. Final 2025 Weekly Reset | FC Compact | Moterm Luxe Caramel | FC Inserts - My Moxie Dreams 
30. Your YouTube video could appear here. If you have a YT channel that features Filofax organisers or similar, please let us know. (steve at philofaxy dot com) Alternatively ensure your video contains 'Filofax' or 'Rings' in the title or description. 

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Free For All Tuesday - No. 777

What questions or discussion points have you got for us today?

It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a more experienced user of organisers, we want to hear your thoughts, questions, opinions etc.

We are here to answer your questions.

Make today the one day you post a comment or post a question. If you are commenting as 'Anonymous', please include your name in the text of your comment. 

It is Tuesday after all, so fire away with any questions and comments.

If you are commenting below, please include your first name at the end of the comment. Thank you. 

       

The Transformative Power of a Planning System

I discovered Filofax, and planners in general, such a long time ago I forget what a transformative effect they can have on people's lives. Over the years whenever I encounter someone who doesn't use a planning system at all, or maybe just puts appointments into their phone (when they remember), I'm always surprised. I cannot function without my planner. 

Many people seem to think they should be able to hold everything in their mind, and then get frustrated when they forget or double book appointments, fail to plan ahead and prepare for mealtimes, events, maintenance, or simple day to day things. I think a lot of frustrations could be avoided with some simple planning.

For decades I've tried to optimise my planning system. Recently I had an epiphany: most planning systems are designed for people who have never used one. In this case, even a simple planning framework can make a massive difference. Something as basic as writing a prioritised to-do list can bring a big shift in organisation.

I know that a Filofax or any planner isn't a magic wand; no matter what system you use, you have to continuously update it with new information, look at it, and take action. No planner is going to do your actions for you. But even a little planning is better than none. 

I've seen so many people try to go all-in with a new planning system, only to get bogged down and quit because it feels like too much work. 

Some advice for anyone trying a new planner system: start with the simplest, easiest thing first. Add to your system as you discover new needs.

A Filofax is easy to adapt as you need it, with the flexibility to change pages at any moment. For example when you discover you could use a place to write notes about a particular topic, or want some trackers, or cleaning schedules, or monthly reminders for bills, or whatever, your Filofax is there for you. You can try something for awhile to see how it works, and change it as needed.

How did you discover Filofax? What need were you trying to fulfill that brought you to ring organisers, or planning in general?

Silent Sunday

 

Web Finds - Saturday 20 December 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 - Saturday 13 December 2025
2. Silent Sunday
3. MeePlus - Mini Reporter
4. Free For All Tuesday - No. 776
5. Video Web Finds - Wednesday 17 December 2025
6. Lefax Catalogue 1993-1994
7. Free For All Friday No 894 by Laurie

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. How to Choose a New Planner for the New Year (Without Losing Your Mind) - Planner Fun
2. Brand New Pocket Portland From 1999 - Filofax
3. How to Reset Your Habits and Routines for a More Productive 2026 - Strange & Charmed
4. Living Your Priorities - FranklinPlanner Talk
5. New models? - Filofax
6. From the Archives: Using Your Planner to Remember Things - Planner Fun
7. Found my old filofax, bought somewhere in the 90's, and want to start using it productively. Any suggestions??? - Filofax
8. Joyful Reflection Worksheet - FranklinPlanner Talk
9. From the Planner Fun Archives: Car Accident Preparedness Kit - Planner Fun
10. Mulberry - Filofax
11. Episode #341: Capture Clarify Reflect - Getting Things Done
12. New in the Shop: A Customizable Daily Planner Insert for 2026 (365 Pages) - Planner Fun
13. Link Love: A Week Without Pens? NAH!!! - The Well-Appointed Desk
14. Web Finds – 17 December 2025 - Travellers Notebook Times
15. Your blog post could appear here. Please let us know if you have a blog that features ring bound organisers.

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• We can not guarantee people will read your posts, but we know there is a higher chance of people reading your posts and returning to read other posts if you make them interesting with pictures and good hints and tips. 
• Your Filofax/Organiser posts could appear in this list, just contact philofaxy at gmail dot com to be added to our monitoring list. 
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Enjoy