JM Planning Essentials

About Us

Joanne McCabe is the owner and creator of JM Planning Essentials, LLC which is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She received a Master of Education degree and spent many years teaching in the New Orleans area. Bringing together her love of creating, writing, and memory keeping, she has designed a line of beautiful products to inspire others’ creativity.

JM Planning Essentials is proud to feature the artwork of David Johnson on its products. David is an award-winning illustrator and designer based in New Orleans. During his 48-year career his art has appeared on numerous posters, advertisements, books and magazine covers, especially those surrounding the celebration of Mardi Gras. More of David’s art can be seen at facebook.com/davidjohnsonart

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See the interior pages of the Autumn Spice TN coll

See the interior pages of the Autumn Spice TN collection.

Which one is right for your next project?

🍁 Blank
🍁 Lined
🍁 Dot grid
🍁 Graph grid

The paper is pure white 100# luxury paper.

**Use code fall45 by October 31, 2020 for 45% off. Yay for that!!**

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It’s never too early to start thinking about the

It’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays ahead...these beautiful notebooks can be used for listing, planning, memory keeping, journaling & more! Interiors include lined, blank, dot, or graph grid on pure white luxurious 100# paper.

They are available now at 45% off! Sale will end on October 31, 2020.

They also make great stocking stuffers for gifts! Everyone needs a notebook for on the go. 😍

Use code fall45 at checkout.

Happy holidays!

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For all your fall planning, projects, gratitude, t

For all your fall planning, projects, gratitude, thankful documenting, and memory keeping!

Beautiful travelers notebooks with dot, graph, blank, or graph interiors. 100# pure white Mohawk Via paper

Use code fall45 for 45% off all products. Sale will end on October 31, 2020.

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I’m taking some photos for my October notebook..

I’m taking some photos for my October notebook...I thought it would be fun to share my fall favorites in my journal — and with you.

Some of you may know that I was a teacher for many years, and part of that time I taught middle school literature. It was wonderful to share my love of reading and books with my students. I am a book lover since my childhood, and other than memory keeping, my passion is reading.

I have very particular taste in literature in that I don’t read much mainstream fiction. Give me the classics or a book of history and I can disappear into another world. I understand that many won’t share my same interests, and I’m ok with that. 😉

When the season changes to fall, I bring out my favorites that are perfect for me on a cool autumn evening. Wrapped in a blanket in a big comfortable chair, I love to enter the dark and chilling tales and poetry of Edgar Allen Poe, reread the gothic tales of Elizabeth Gaskell, or revisit the heartbreaking story of young Jane Eyre in her journey to find peace and security in her own right.

When I was in Boston and Salem last October, my fascination with the history of the Salem witch trials took me to The Witch House where I was able to purchase some fascinating historical accounts of this part of history. I can’t wait to read them!

What about you? Do you have favorite books (or genres) that you like to read in the fall? Please share!

Happy (spooky) reading!

—Joanne

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Yesterday, I created a new fall cover for my A5 jo

Yesterday, I created a new fall cover for my A5 journal. I will be using this notebook for the season of autumn up until December.

Since I’m not full-on ready to Halloween things up yet, I’m keeping the intro page and the first part of my notebook with fall tones and photos.
I LOVE Halloween, but there’s plenty of time to get some spooky pages done as the month of October progresses.

Today, I am sharing the introductory page of my fall notebook created with a fun bulletin board background (I created a bulletin board for my summer notebook, too.)

All sources are tagged, so please tap on photo. 😃

Welcome fall! 🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂💛🧡🤎

——Joanne

***If you are new here, welcome! All products are currently in shop at 45% off order through October. Use code fall45. ***

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Hi, friends! I dropped into stories today to shar

Hi, friends!

I dropped into stories today to share my fall notebook. I took one of my lavender dot journals and put my own touches on it by creating a cover using patterned papers and embellishments.

It’s so fun to dress up a journal or notebook and make it your own. I used Felicity Jane papers and embellishments from my stash to make an interactive pocket. (I didn’t glue the embellishments down so that they can slip in & out, but I’m sure I will eventually glue them down. ) For now, I’m having fun trying different embellishments. 😃

I hope you’re able to enjoy some creative time today. 😍

—Joanne

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Happy October! October kicks off my favorite time

Happy October!

October kicks off my favorite time of the year!

When the fall season begins, I feel a real change in myself. I feel more grounded and focused. My energy level increases on cool, crisp days. I love being at home, but fall evenings are heaven to me. A comforting dinner, the warm glow of a candle, a blanket, and a stack of books....does life get any better than that?!? Well, maybe....but you get the idea. 💛🧡

The fall weeks ahead also are filled with lots of crafting, planning, scrapbooking, and creative opportunities. Do you need some notebooks for your fall projects? I have a variety of notebooks available and everything is currently 45% off!!

Use code fall45 to stock up on fall or holiday themed notebooks in choices of blank, dot grid, graph grid, or lined interior pages. Created with buttery, luxurious 100# Mohawk Via paper that does not bleed or ghost....so go ahead and use your pens, inks, stamps, and highlighters.

Swipe to see Autumn Spice collection of travelers notebooks. 🍁🍂🧡💛

Happy Fall!

—Joanne

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Such a fun day today! My favorite scrappy/crafty

Such a fun day today!

My favorite scrappy/crafty magazine, Retro Hip magazine, gave us a sneak peek at the color themes and concept for the upcoming release! Go check it out at @retrohipmama or @retrohipmagazine.

I love nontraditional color schemes for the holidays. Aqua & red is a particularly favorite combo and I created my winter line of travelers notebooks, Winterberry, with these tones. The icy blues pair beautifully with berry red and are perfect for holiday or seasonal projects.

So, when you get your copy of Retro Hip magazine (either digital or physical copy), the issue will pair beautifully with my Winterberry collection of notebooks. 😍

The Winterberry collection, along with other products in my shop, are available now for 45% off your order.
Use code fall45.

—Joanne

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Hey! How is your weekend going? Mine is looking

Hey! How is your weekend going?

Mine is looking pretty good right now...feeling the urge to do a little supplies inventory and organizing.

I always feel a creative boost when I take a little time to go through kits —
sometimes I forget what I have & going through my stash reminds me of how much I already have, just waiting to be used. 👍🏻😃

I have a few organizational tips that I’d like to share with you, and I’d love to know your methods & tips, too.

Here are a few simple ways I organize my planning/memory keeping supplies:

✳️ By Company or Manufacturer

Some brands or companies have a very unique style or aesthetic, and it’s easier for me to keep all the supplies in a box or file from that company. For example, Felicity Jane is a favorite company and everything has a soft, feminine style. I keep all FJ papers & embellishments together in one box. Ali Edwards is another company that has a unique and strong aesthetic. I keep all of the monthly kits together in one box (taken out of packaging) and I can easily find what I need from AE (cards, stamps, chipboard, etc.)

✳️ By Type

A second way that I organize is by the type of the supply. For example, all my punches are in one place. All my puffy letter stickers are together. All my puffy stickers/embellishments are stored together. Grouping like items in one place eliminates hunting through my stash if like items are generally grouped together.

✳️ By Theme or Season

Organizing by theme or season is a great way to keep things filed. I have boxes with summer, winter, fall, and spring papers and embellishments, as well as for Easter, Christmas, and Halloween.

✳️ By Color

Last but not least, I have a few embellishments and papers organized by color. I try to divide up all my random labels, ticket stubs, tags, and chipboard into general color piles. Makes it handy when you need a few pink embellishments to have a stash of random pink items stored together.

I’ll add a few more photos in stories today as I make progress.

Do you have a favorite scrapbook supplies organizational tip?

——Joanne

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Hello, friends! I’m excited to share a big dose

Hello, friends!

I’m excited to share a big dose of happy with you!!

I was going to have a BIG SALE in October...but I want to start EARLY!! 😃

So, starting now, everything in my shop is 45% OFF!

Pick up some travelers notebooks for your fall & holiday documenting, planning, & creative projects. (Thankful/Gratitude Journal, December Documenting, & more.)

Or, think ahead to holiday gifts!
Notebooks, planners, & journals make great stocking stuffers and gifts for your family & friends.

Thank you so much for supporting me & visiting my shop. I would be so grateful if you would help me spread the word by letting your friends know about this sale. 🥰 You can leave a comment & tag a few friends. 🧡🤎💛

Thank you so much!

🤎🧡Use code fall45 🧡🤎

Happy (early) fall!

—Joanne

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Today, in stories, I’m sharing the process for s

Today, in stories, I’m sharing the process for setting up my September notebook for listing! 😍

It’s a quick process of setting things up ahead of time (I did the prep work the first few days of September), and now I’m going through adding my lists & a few photos.

I hope you find the step-by-step stories to be helpful in getting you creating in your notebooks! 🥰

Hope your September is going well!
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—Joanne

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Hello, friends! Hope the start of September has

Hello, friends!

Hope the start of September has been good to you. 😍

I’m carving out some very quiet and reflective space for myself for this long weekend.

No tv, no outside “noise.”

Just some time to sit, think, plan, write, and create .... 😍

I have a stack of new books that I’m excited about reading this fall... I’ll probably do some stories soon about some of my fall “comfort” read favorites and some new titles I’m looking forward to. 📚

Have a wonderful Sunday and Labor Day holiday if you are in the US.

—Joanne

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It’s time to start looking ahead to a new season

It’s time to start looking ahead to a new season....when the days are a little cooler, the sunsets are more golden, and nature starts to boast its autumn splendor.

Autumn time is my favorite...I love the spicy colors and rich flavors that come out in the fall....the cozy sweaters, the crackling fires, the pumpkin lattes, and baked bread....aaahhh, fall!

I also enjoy memory keeping and crafting projects at this time of year. Making lists, writing about gratitude, planning family dinners that center around thankful and grateful hearts — very comforting and fills my heart with hope.

The Autumn Spice collection of travelers notebooks are designed for fall projects. They come in a variety of interior pages... (blank, dot grid, graph, or lined), and they are a perfect notebook for all your crafty projects, gratitude journaling, and listing in the coming months. 🌻💛🧡🤎🍁🍂

—Joanne

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It’s that time of year again in the planning wor

It’s that time of year again in the planning world...it’s an exciting time when many companies roll out their new planners, products, and designs. If you are an “academic” planner, you use products that are dated mid-year and wait anxiously for your turn at the end of summer.

At Planning Essentials, I thought long and hard about creating planning products. I didn’t want to recreate planners that already existed. I also wanted to offer high quality paper at an affordable price. I wanted to create products that were flexible, high quality, and something that wouldn’t break the bank. My products don’t have a time limit or an expiration date —— if you purchase my planners or notebooks in January, July, or December....it’s all good.

Whether you are a daily planner, weekly planner, use the scripting method, or some other system, I hope you will find a notebook, travelers, or planner in my line to help you with your planning. Undated planners allow you to start on any date that is convenient for you!

They truly are “essentials.”

If you are already a customer, I so appreciate your trust and business! If you’d like to give my products a try and you are new to my website, be sure to use the Welcome10 coupon (no expiration) to enjoy 10% off your order. 😃

—Joanne

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Hello, September! What a great way to kick off a

Hello, September!

What a great way to kick off a new month when I opened my mailbox yesterday and found my @retrohipmagazine!!!

If you need me today, you’ll know where to find me! 😂 I’ll be soaking in all the inspiration and running off the coolest printables that have a retro back-to-school vibe. And the colors of this issue are just gorgeous.

Swipe to get a little peek at some of the downloads I’m printing on cardstock and sticker sheets. @kellybangscreative and @tracimreed always have the cutest things to add to your projects. And if the colors and patterns and designs aren’t enough to get you motivated, the entire issue is focused on LISTS! 📝

I’m setting up a new fall/Sept. travelers notebook today, so I’ll be sharing that soon.

(The last photo shows my library of Retro Hip Magazine. Even though I have the digital version for printing, I still like curling up with a physical copy for relaxation & enjoyment. 😃)

Do you like crafty magazines? Which ones?

I hope September brings you all good things. 🧡🤎💛

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Today in stories, I share what I keep in my “on

Today in stories, I share what I keep in my “on the go” organizer. I keep my most needed supplies in this tote so that no matter where I am, I can always do a little bit of crafting or planning. (This tote is from the Recollections line at Michael’s Crafts.)

I keep my tote stocked with:

✅ Fiskars paper cutter
✅ scissors
✅ black pens (I like Paper Mate)
✅ glue stick
✅ adhesive tape
✅ washi tape
✅ black ink pad
✅ colored ink pads
✅ date stamp
✅ highlighters (Mildliners)
✅ dual tip colored pens or markers
✅ letter and number stickers
✅ acrylic stamps
✅ notebooks, travelers notebooks, and planner
✅ sticky notes
✅ paper clips

I enjoy keeping things stocked & ready to go — whether I’m at the kitchen table, or on the sofa watching tv, I can have my tote with me and keep my hands busy. 😍

Do you have a portable tote?

—Joanne

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Hi, friends! I popped into stories today to answe

Hi, friends!

I popped into stories today to answer a few questions, and there’s so much I want to talk about & share, I decided to call this Part 1. 🤣 (I saved them in my story library above as FAQ Part 1.)

In my stories today, I mentioned my systems for memory keeping over the years, and also highlighted some office equipment that I use.

For convenience, I’m going to give you a list of companies that I use and recommended in today’s stories. I am not an affiliate of any of these companies, and everything that I use has been purchased by me. 😃

Photo Printing: Epson Picture Mate PM-400 photo printer

Printer: HP Office Jet 3830

Albums: We R Memory Keepers (search Scrapbook.com)

Page Protectors: Becky Higgins Project Life divided page protectors (beckyhiggins.com OR Scrapbook.com)

10 x 10 Album & sheet protectors: beckyhiggins.com

Project Life Cards (beckyhiggins.com OR Scrapbook.com)

Project Life App (free) Becky Higgins *** I currently have switched from 12 x 12 size to 10 x 10 size. I create all my layouts in the project life app, and then order my 10 x 10 prints right through the app. They use a very high quality printing service and I have been very pleased with the results.***

Next time, I’ll get into more of my favorite supplies, inspiration, and crafty ideas. Stay tuned!

—Joanne

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Saturday plans.... I always get so inspired to cr

Saturday plans....

I always get so inspired to create something whenever a new issue of @retrohipmagazine is released! Like, drop everything and run to my craft desk!

The latest issue is a dream come true....it has all the warm and cozy fall vibes combined with a retro back to school theme! The focus of the articles, printables (yay!) and projects is MAKING LISTS! How fun is that?!?

I grabbed one of my notebooks with a fall themed cover and lined interior pages. I will be spending the day printing the oodles of patterned papers, tags, labels, and stickers from the magazine, and setting up the pages for a September notebook. (Swipe the photos to get a peek at the awesome color palettes and designs of some of the printables.)

I can’t wait to share more!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll be popping in stories to share my progress on my travelers notebook. 🥰

—-Joanne

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***Congratulations to @linseygetscrafty! This give

***Congratulations to @linseygetscrafty! This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to all who entered! I loved reading your ideas for using notebooks.***

Hello, friends!!

It’s been a long time since we’ve had a fun giveaway! So, let’s see what is available for one lucky winner.....a complete set of my Autumn Spice collection of travelers notebooks!

I’m going to let you in on a little secret — fall is my favorite time of year, and this collection of notebooks is my personal favorite! I chose all the yummy colors of autumn that come to mind when I think of the coming months....warm, rich, spicy colors.

Each notebook contains a different interior — dot grid, lined, graph grid, and blank. These notebooks can be used for listing, planning, goal setting, journaling, memory keeping, art, calligraphy & many more creative activities.

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Follow this account. 🤗
2. Leave a comment on this post & tell me how you use travelers notebooks. (Or how you would like to start using them.)😃
3. One comment will be randomly selected on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 to win.

**Open to U.S. mailing address only. **

(This giveaway is not sponsored by or affiliated with Instagram.)

Good luck!!

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Notebooks and journals with wire-O binding are the

Notebooks and journals with
wire-O binding are the most essential items to have on hand. 📒

The Planning Essentials notebooks are available in lined, dot grid, and graph pages.

A variety of mediums can be safely used on the 100# paper. 😍

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