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Set It and Forget It: Amazon Subscriptions to Simplify your Life.

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What Did I Decide On: Auto delivery subscriptions from Amazon.  Why it is Awesome:  You can choose the frequency of deliveries, and subscribing saves you 10% each order. Multiple orders can be shipped together, all with free delivery with Amazon Prime. All your subscriptions can be edited at any time, frequency or number can be changed, the order can be suspended or even cancelled with no issues. Why You Might Think Twice:  Money is automatically debited prior to each order, so you need to ensure that there are funds in the right place, and that your payment method is up to date. There are also limited brand options, so you might not be able to get you preferred things. Out of stock orders are substituted, and they may not be acceptable in some circumstances. This has not happened to me though, all substitutions have been adequate.  The Story Behind the Decision: It all started with the Cat. The dam Cat. Now, I love my little fur baby to pieces, but as all cat owners...

Why I Ditched the Paper: Digital Planning on an iPad

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What Did I Decide On: Goodnotes Digital Stationery  and planner by Happy Downloads Why it is Awesome:  There are no limitations on options. Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual planners. Wide range of notebook and paper templates. Intelligent search with results form both text and handwriting. Convert handwriting to text functions. Add stickers, photos, screenshots, and internal and external hyperlinking. Why You Might Think Twice:  I do miss the feel of pen on paper, even with the addition of a paper feel screen protector. It is also a little more difficult to cross reference, I have always ben big on notes on notes, but that is really only until you realise all the tricky IT shortcuts you can use.  The Story Behind the Decision: I have always loved notebooks and diaries and planners. It does not shame me to say that I have been known at MULTIPLE places of work for my stationery. It took years of using different planners and notebooks, but I did finally find...