Best Planner Accessories to Stay Organized

Hi there, fellow planners!

Ready to make your planning process a whole lot better?

Whether you're a busy teacher, multitasking mom, or on-the-go student, the right planner accessories can make all the difference when it comes to productivity.

From color-coded layouts and interchangeable covers to stylish planner stickers and matching sticky notes, these organization tools will make your planner work smarter so you don't have to work harder!

In this guide, we'll dive into the best planner accessories that bring function, flair, and a lot of fun to your weekly pages.

Ready? Let's figure out what works for you!

Ready to personalize your planner exactly how you want? The following planner accessories are here to help you do just that. From folios and interchangeable covers to stickers and dashboard, each accessory adds real function while making planning genuinely fun!

1. Folios

Plum Paper's folios are way more than just covers. They're organizational must-haves that keep everything you need in one place, ready and accessible when you need it most.

They have pockets, pouches, and compartments to store business cards, sticky notes, notepads, and journals.. Need a secure spot for your fave pen? There's a built-in pen loop for that, so you're always ready to write!

For teachers, folios are great for holding grade sheets, parent contact info, and other school-related forms like field trip permission slips.

Parents also love our folios because they provide easy access to family calendars, kids' schedules, household budgets, personal to-dos, and all those random papers that somehow multiply when you're not looking.

2. Interchangeable Covers

Your planner should look and feel as unique as you, whether you're a fan of minimalism or bursting with bold personality. Interchangeable covers make it easy to match your style whenever the mood strikes. These nifty add-ons work well whether you use a daily, weekly, or monthly planner.

Craving a low-key, neutral tone vibe? Our covers and layouts have you covered. Feeling bold, vibrant, and unapologetically you? Those options are waiting for you, too.

Interchangeable covers are super popular with those who like refreshing their planning aesthetics seasonally, like starting spring with fresh florals or using cozy tones in fall. It's a quick, creative, and inexpensive way to jazz up your planner without the hassle of moving all your information.

These are brilliant if you're living the student life and want to change your planner's look throughout the school year!

3. Refill Pages

Running low on your favorite weekly layout? Need more space for personal goal setting? We feel you! Sometimes, there are just never enough pages in our planners or notebooks.

This is where refill pages come to the rescue. They give you the flexibility to customize your planner's content according to your needs. Whether you love dotted grids, narrow ruled lines, checklists, or clean blank pages, Plum Paper offers refills to match your style and preferences.

For teachers, refill pages are a lifesaver during busy terms or exam periods.They areperfect for study guides, lesson plans, test schedules, and tracking grades.

And for students? They're ideal for keeping up with everything extra your teacher doles out!

4. Stickers

Who doesn't love ticking off tasks? Planner stickers add fun to these milestones, keeping motivation levels at an all-time high. You can use them to highlight tasks, mark appointments, and add creative flair to your planner pages.

• Academic stickers: Perfect for students and teachers who want to quickly highlight upcoming projects, exams, and field trips. These visual cues allow you to see everything at a glance, so nothing slips through the cracks.

• Decorative stickers: Make planning more eye-catching, giving you even more reason to open your weekly planner and smash your goals. When you look forward to opening your planner, you're more likely to use it consistently. And consistent use is what transforms planning from a chore into a habit that actually improves your life.

• Seasonal stickers: Mark life's special moments and create anticipation around important dates.

Whether it's a family member's birthday, a wedding anniversary, summer vacations, or a religious holiday, these stickers help you to stay organized and prepare mentally for what's coming.

Top tip: Check out our stickers guide for more inspiration.

5. Dashboards

The ultimate way to customize your Plum Paper planner is with a planner dashboard.

Planner dashboards are customizable index pages for tracking specific tasks or goals. They snap into your planner, adding extra functionality without cluttering your daily or weekly layouts.

New moms can write down their baby's feeding/sleep schedules, content creators can plan social media posts, students can stay on top of homework, and health fanatics can log workouts and fitness goals. Dashboards are incredibly versatile and incredibly useful!

And the best thing about these planner accessories? No more flipping back through your entire planner to find the information you need. Everything is right where you want and need it to be!

Other accessories

Beyond the big five, here are a few other accessory and customization ideas for your planner or notebook:

• Sticky notes: Perfect for jotting down quick reminders, phone numbers, or those cool ideas that pop up at the most inconvenient times. They're also good for earmarking important pages or creating to-do lists that can be shuffled as needed.

• Washi tape: A fun way to section off different areas of your planner, highlight special events, or add a pop of color to your pages, just because. Use it to create borders or cover up mistakes without looking too messy!

• Bookmarks: Keep your place in your planner or mark important sections you need to reference often. Our magnetic books make sure you never lose your place! Bookmark stencils help you create neat shapes and designs in your planner so you can track and label what matters most.

• Pen loops: Never misplace your writing tool again! These simple planner accessories keep your go-to pens (or pencils) attached to your planner so you're never caught without something to write with when inspiration strikes.

• Markers: A set of good-quality gel pens, color-coding markers, and fine-liners is a must-have for clean, neat writing. Whether you're into creative typography or spontaneous doodles, the right tools make all the difference.

Ready to make tracking progress, productivity, and priorities more visually appealing? Check out Plum Paper's fantastic range of planner accessories today!

Do I need expensive planner accessories?

Definitely not! While accessories can significantly improve your planning experience, they don't have to break your budget. There are plenty of affordable options that still add tons of value, like colored markers, printable inserts, or homemade bookmarks.

Are planners worth buying?

In our humble opinion, planners are definitely worth buying! They help keep appointments, kids' schedules, exam timetables, and personal goal setting all in one place.

Why are planner accessories helpful?

Here are three reasons why planner accessories are totally worth it:

1. Save time: No more flipping through pages to find that phone number, recipe, or test schedules ever again.
2. Reduce stress: Having the right tools and planner accessories at your fingertips means less scrambling around when you need to write down something important.
3. Customized to you: Accessories are all about making your planning process work for you. Whether you're a visual learner who appreciates color coding or a minimalist who prefers simple layouts, the right accessories are "personalized for you, by you".

Where can I buy personalized planners?

Right here at Plum Paper, of course! We offer a wide range of customizable planners to suit every planning style. From daily layouts to goal-setting designs and everything in between! Do yourself (and your schedule) a favor and check out our best sellers now!

How do I pick a planner?

Choosing the right planner ultimately comes down to your lifestyle, goals, and how you stay organized. Start by asking yourself these three questions:

1. How do I plan? Do you think in big-picture terms and break projects into smaller steps? Daily or weekly layouts might match your thinking pattern perfectly.
2. What are your priorities? Are you juggling family logistics, managing professional deadlines, or focusing on personal development goals? Your planner format should match what you're actually trying to organize.
3. What format suits your life? Will you carry your planner everywhere, or does it live primarily on your desk? Portable sizes work great for mobile lifestyles, while larger formats provide more writing space for detailed planning and note-taking.

Sometimes, the difference between planning systems that work and those that get abandoned is simply having the right tools to make the process smooth and enjoyable.

The right accessories can help you build a system that actually fits how you think and live. When your planner works with your brain instead of against it, staying organized stops feeling like a constant uphill battle.

Plum Paper has the accessories to make the whole process more productive and personal. Browse our complete collection and experience the magic of accessories yourself.

Your most organized life is waiting. Let's make it happen.