Do you love buying notebooks because they always catch your eye?
Then you get home and realize you have a pile of notebooks lying around.
Opening a blank notebook to write in can be awfully exciting.
And after a couple of minutes, increasingly frustrating as you don’t know what to write in it. Many people love Moleskine notebooks.
They are not only comfortable to write in but are also portable and have a little pouch to put in all your little bits of paper you don’t want to get lost.
If you can’t decide on what to write in your notebook, here are 41 ideas that will get your creative juices flowing!
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1. Journalling
This is by far the most popular thing people do when they get a notebook.
Life can be really stressful. And it’s a great way to reflect on life when you get home. Just take a couple of minutes to yourself and write down what you did that day.
It will make a great difference.
And you get to keep a little memory of that day for the rest of your life.
I usually record whatever I’ve done during the day in my journal. And it’s really helped me remember events, people, and things.
2. Brain Storming
Suppose your work involves a lot of creativity, like mine, where you constantly need to develop unique ideas to make your daily project stand out (e.g., if you’re in advertising, writing, or designing). In that case, you can’t predict what will inspire you.
Maybe a dream at 3:00 am in the morning?
Or a display in a store window.
And if you’re not carrying a notebook with you at that time, it could mean the loss of a precious tidbit of inspiration required to finish that banner you’re designing or that last chapter you couldn’t think of the perfect ending to.
So make sure you have your notebook with you all the time so you can jot down your ideas quickly to save them.
3. Lists
Are you one of those people who love writing lists?
Like the “Top 10 Things to do when bored” or “Top ten countries to visit in this lifetime”?
Use your notebook to enhance your creativity and kill your boredom with this idea.
4. Movie Reviews
If you love watching movies and have a horrible memory (like me) to remember the names of the movies you’ve watched, you can write down the name of each movie you watch.
You can mention the actors, give it a 1-5 star rating, and write down the plot or your favorite bits of the movie.
Here’s a movie journal for all movie buffs!
5. Passwords
If you’re anything like me and love creating accounts on any website you join but can’t remember the password the next time you have to log in, note down the accounts and passwords.
Would you please make sure you remember which page you write it down on?
For easy reference, you can stick post-it notes or use the last few pages.
Just make sure that the book is in a safe place so no one can find it.
6. Doodle
This is the prettiest and most fun way to record your emotions and what you did that day.
When you have a boring class or are just in the mood to scribble away, open a blank page and let your pen/pencil flow freely to transfer your quirky imagination to the paper.
If you like journaling, you will definitely love this class. You will learn everything you need to know about bullet journaling.
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7. Short Story
This is a great way to improve your writing skills or cure a couple of hours of boredom.
Come up with a great story and out-of-the-world characters.
It will help you brush up on your vocabulary, and you get to work on your spelling.
8. Songs
You can write the lyrics to songs you cannot do without or songs you’ve always wanted to interpret. You can come up with amazing interpretations and then look them up to see how many wonderful alternatives are there online.
It’s a great way to bond with music lovers and also is lovely to read.
You can also write songs in your journal. Here’s a lovely music journal I found.
9. Special Memories
There are certain memories we have from our childhood that we never want to forget. Write them down to keep them in your heart, forever.
10. Playlists
If you’re on a bus and have all your songs in one folder on your i-pod, you could list categories or make funky names for playlists to enjoy your music more.
11. Draw
A lot of people draw everything they see. If they are in the park, they draw pigeons, or when they are at the beach, they draw people around them.
It’s a great way of recording events visually. You can read this detailed post on how I became an Illustrator.
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12. Record your dreams
If you love keeping track of your dreams or want to remember how weird they got, keep a book and pen next to you while you sleep.
You can record your nightmares and your funny dreams. It’s also a delve into your subconscious mind.
13. Recipes
This is a great way to keep track of all the new recipes you’ve learned.
I love writing down recipes that I’ve learned from Instagram reels. It’s such a lovely way to be connected with food.
It can be a recipe you’ve just inherited from your grandmother or something you’ve concocted in the kitchen at the last minute that your family couldn’t get enough of.
Here are some beautiful recipe notebooks you can check out:
14. New Words
If you’ve learned a new word that day, write it down and conjure up a couple of sentences so you can improve your vocabulary.
I do this after my French lessons in Duolingo.
15. Goals for the Day/To-Do List
If you’re one of those people that have extremely hectic lives and can’t keep track of things you have to do every day, make checklists. It’s a great way to be punctual, and nothing will ever catch you off guard.
16. Inspirational Quotes
These are fun to read and can brighten your day when you’re just not in the mood to step out of the house or have an unproductive evening.
Whenever I go through tough times, I love collecting quotes that I know will help pick me up.
17. Free Writing in your notebook
Set an alarm clock for 15 minutes and write anything that pops into your head. Don’t stop. You will be amazed at how fast your brain works and what is dwelling in your thoughts.
You can come up with great ideas.
18. Poems
If you love writing poetry or want to start, a new notebook is a fun way to get started. Make sure you have a thesaurus with you, and you’re good to go!
19. Books you’ve just read or want to read
You can write a little summary of the last book you’ve read.
It’s a wonderful way of remembering the story so that you can narrate it to your friends or loved ones.
You can even review books.
20. Wishlist
If you suddenly remember something you want to buy for yourself a couple of months from now, write it down, so you remember.
You can also write down great gift ideas for your family and friends.
21. Write down your encounters in your notebook
You could write down the encounters you had that day. This way, you get to remember whom you’ve met and what conversation was pursued. It will help you keep track of your life.
22. Letters
You can write down letters to friends and family as practice before sending them out.
Or you could start writing letters to your future self! I started this recently, and it’s been such an amazing experience.
23. Things to lookup
Has a question ever crossed your mind, and you decide to look it up, but when you get home, you can’t remember what it was?
Make it a point to write it down, so you keep your thirst for knowledge alive.
24. Grocery List
Stick a couple of sticky notes on the fridge, so you can write down whatever supplies you’re running out of. That way, you don’t have to scratch your head at the grocery store trying to remember what you need.
25. Make a scrapbook out of that notebook
You can always stick a couple of photos in your notebook to make it more personal. This guarantees a smile every time you open it.
26. Secrets
If you’re not into gossip but at the same time need to disclose your deepest, darkest secrets – write it down.
But make sure you keep your book in a safe place or get a book with a lock to make sure your secrets remain secret.
27. News Headlines
Every day, write down a headline that you find most interesting. After a couple of years, you can read through it, and it will feel like you’re going back in time.
28. Your ambitions
Suppose you want to progress in your career or achieve something that will take a lot of work, write it down. Write down goals you need to accomplish so you can achieve your ambition.
This will help create a positive approach toward life and help you acquire your dream job much faster!
29. Stick things in it
Paste tickets, wrappers, photos, pictures, magazine cutouts, and anything that will enhance your journaling experience and make your book feel more like yours.
30. A positive habit
Write down a positive habit you’d like to implement in your life. It could be something simple like drinking more water every day, or something life-altering, like deciding to work on your anger. Either way, it’s a great way to track your progress and help you get the habits you desire.
31. Mindmapping
Doing this once a week is a great way to organize your thoughts or see how deep your thinking can go. For more information, click here.
32. Pros and Cons
If you have trouble making decisions, write down the pros and cons. Write the expected outcome of your decisions and where you see yourself a few months from now.
33. New Languages
Start a language journal.
This can be really helpful if you’re beginning to learn a new language. You can write down grammar rules, vocabulary, errors you make so you can correct them, etc.
34. Travel Journal
Write down all that happened when you visited a new city or country. You can even stick mementos like stamps or brochures.
Here are some beautiful travel journals to check out:
35. Trip Planning
Write down ideas of places you’d like to visit. And make sure you do plenty of research. This will save you plenty of time later when it’s time to go on your vacation.
I know this is supposed to be the end of the list, but I’m adding two more uses that I recently started trying.
36. Make your own comic book
I recently found this book with comic book templates. And it’s absolutely wonderful if you’re an aspiring comic artist or want to make your own comic!
37. Record your expenses
I recently started using a notebook to do this!
You can separate your expenses based on categories and even make a pie chart at the end of the month. This is a great way to watch your finances.
38. Watercolor art
If you have a blank notebook, then you can use your notebook to create watercolor art.
It’s a fun idea.
You can even take a class to start learning how to do watercolor art.
39. Business Ideas
I get new ideas every day. And I record them all in my notebook. I have a whole notebook just to jot down business ideas.
A lot of them have helped me plan out my business systematically before I then start it.
If you’ve always wanted to start a venture or a side hustle, why not use a notebook to write down all of your ideas?
It’s such a lovely way to build a roadmap for your business.
40. Learning notebook
Let’s say you take a new class on knitting or guitar playing.
It’s always advisable to carry an empty notebook to record everything you learn.
This is such a lovely way to record all the things you’ve learned.
41. Lists of things I never want to forget
Let’s say you come across a super cool website, you can write it down.
Or let’s say you find a neat hack online that you don’t ever want to forget. Write it down.
I have a notebook full of interesting things that I don’t ever want to forget and I write it all down in that one notebook.
And that comes to the end of our list!
What do you use your notebook for?
I’d absolutely love to know! We can be notebook buddies!
I think I need to do this. I have quite interesting dreams and sometimes wake up thinking ‘Hmm, I should blog that’, but then I roll over and go back to sleep, completely forgetting it by morning. Looks like I’m off to get a notebook!
That is an excellent idea! I used to go through the same thing, hence I started carrying a notebook with me wherever I went. It really came in handy. Thank you for your lovely comment.
Lots of love,
Angela
Thank you sooo much I have like this so many empty books and I dont know what to do but now after seeing this I know what to do thank you soooooooo much
You’re most welcome.
I’m a notebook addict and thank you! I already have inspiration!
You’re most welcome!
So I think i need lot of notebooks 🙂
Or just use the ones you have? 😛
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I really like your stuff ❤?????
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Thanks for this. I am a total notebook lover. I keep buying these notebooks cuz they look good, or cuz they may have a lock or something. But its after i buy them that i realize i dont have anything to write in them. So i just have this whole pile of blank notebooks sitting at a corner of my room. So, thanks a lot
You’re most welcome! So glad I could help!
You have some great ideas, I just got a really nice one and I don’t no what to do with it,but I guess I do now?
Hi Ruthie,
Don’t you love a new notebook? I remember not opening mine for nearly 6 months because I was afraid I would ruin it. Hence, I drafted this post. So glad you like it. Thank you for the lovely comment. 🙂
Lots of love,
Ang
Yeah…me too . I have like ten beautiful diaries but i am scared to use even one of them till now ……but ur blog has helped more than anything in this situation ☺️☺️thank u so much angela
Ha ha, I feel you Stuti, I’m happy you’re using your notebooks now! Take care.
Hello! This post was really useful, but I am confused now for I can’t choose one! All the ideas are genius! Anyways thanks for sharing ’em!
Hello Deetspseeks,
So glad you enjoyed the post. Hope it were able to narrow down your choices. Yes, there’s a bunch to choose from, but that’s where the fun is, isn’t it?
Lots of love,
Angela
You could always do a mixture of the ideas you love most…
Hello Anonymous,
That’s not a bad idea actually. Thank you!
Lots of love,
Angela
Totally, that’s such a cool idea! thanks Anonymous!
Hey Jane! So glad you liked it. 🙂 My name is Angela, by the way. 😉
Hi Angela! Happy to have found your blog I love the layout, the style, the content…everything! I’m a moleskine and paperchase addicted too so posts like these are absolutely my favourite! Plus I love your energy and enthusiasm!
Looking forward to following you and reading your posts! 🙂
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Hello From Dream to Plan,
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I seriously enjoy writing in notebooks too! Glad you like the blog. Do remember to check your weekly mail for more updates.
Lots of love,
Angela
Hello … These ideas r really helpful … I am sure I will try all of them soon … Thanku for sharing ur thoughts ???
Hello Sruthi,
I am so glad you loved these ideas. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.
Lots of love,
Angela
Good ones I could get an idea by knowing these
Really good ideas
Definitely going to try the 15 minute writing idea. You have some great ideas. I too have lots of notebooks and most of them are empty! Although I have one where I paste in colour combinations torn from magazines or just colour ideas comes in handy when crafting or for home decorating when I get a mental block on what colour to go for.
Hello MA,
That is so cool! Pasting color combinations from Magazines. Thank you! I love notebooks. So glad this helped you out. Thanks for the informative comment. 15 minute writing ideas are a lot of fun. You have no idea how many thoughts you process unless you write them down.
Lots of love,
Angela
you are just amazing. And I loved that of free writing which no one suggested till date I also Liked the idea of writing motivational quotes.Thanks a lot
Hello Gayathri,
I am so glad you loved these ideas. Motivational quotes are really helpful when you’re stressed out or just don’t feel like doing anything. Thank you for your lovely comment.
Lots of love,
Angela
This was very helpful. I love books, paper, pens and all things associated. I found some of these ideas quite inspirational. Thank you for posting it for our enjoyment.
Hello Natasha,
I am so glad this post has helped you. 🙂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I too share your love for paper and pens. Can’t do without it actually. I carry them with me wherever I go and its always proved most helpful. Have a lovely day. 🙂
Lots of love,
Angela
Every day, write in your notebook five things for which you are grateful. It will gradually change your life!
Hello Annie,
That’s a brilliant idea. I recently incorporated this habit whenever I am upset or having an off day. And it works tons.Thank you so much for your lovely comment. 🙂
Lots of love,
Angela
Great ideas!! If I were to start a notebook for each of your ideas that I want to try, I’d have notebooks scattered everywhere! So I’m going to start today (June first seems like a good day to begin) and use one really cool new notebook, which I already have, to incorporate many of your ideas. I’ll date the top of the page and write down anything that seems noteworthy or that I want to remember, and also paste in ticket stubs, etc., ending the day’s entry with a brief summary of what happened/what I did. Sort of a combination journal / smash book. At least, that’s my plan.
Hello Ladybeth,
I am glad you loved this! I too have a plethora of notebooks that are lying around. The best part is, I still crave for more! A journal/smash book is a great idea! I do the same. Since I work with websites, I even jot down to-do lists to make my work more fun! Wishing you all the best with yours. Thank you for your delightful comment.
Lots of love,
Angela
I have kept journals forever…..I am turning 63 this year and have volumes but since I don’t have time to scrapbook anymore I have combined it in my journal keeping and I love the Bullet Journal ideas. Thank you for your list. I love lists and copied yours into my most recent journal….hopefullly it will spur my kids and grandkids to keep journals of their own…
Hello Lady LaVern,
It is truly an honor to hear such a sweet note from you. 🙂 I’m glad this list has helped you. I too write stories in my notebooks (in a bright and cheery tone) so one day my kids and grandkids can read it all and have a good laugh. Thank you for your lovely message.
Lots of love,
Angela
I loved your ideas!
There are so much notebooks lying around … Waiting to be filled… And now i have inspiration ☺️
Thank you for sharing this.
Big hugg?
Anneke
Hello Anneke,
So lovely to hear that this post has helped you find a use to all your beautiful notebooks lying around! Do stick around for more informative posts. 🙂 Thank you for your lovely comment.
A big bear hug,
Angela
Same here those things to do were absouletkly helpful
This is very helpful! I always struggle on what to do with all these cute notebooks, I got mine a sketchbook too! hahah
What do you think if I just put all of them (most of the things you listed) in a book?? Because when read your entry, I kind of have a little of everything, like for instance I even jot down this list you made in my book. Then as I scroll down, I did most of them in one book… now I feel oh my….but I do have a separate book for my poems.
in this book, I pasted my fav artists pics, monthly challenges, random ugly doodles,me trying on my new pens (mostly scribbles), parts of lyrics that I love n stuff
what do you think? n also if I jot them down in my book, what Im gonna do with my blog??(just a casual blog I started when I was in my teen where I jot down movie reviews, album reviews, journal)
Hello Heidi,
I am so glad you’ve found this post useful. 🙂 I’ve had loads of mini sketchbooks too. I used to carry my charcoal drawings in them. So much fun! Since I have two homes, I don’t yet have a drawer dedicated to all my notebooks. Your ideas are absolutely fabulous. I love writing lyrics too. I don’t seem to have the time to note down everything yet, but I try and make time to jot down the most important things. You can use your blog for your most important stuff, and write down your ideas on your notebook. Brainstorm post ideas? That sort of thing. ^_^
Lots of love,
Angela
Love love love this! I have ALWAYS loved notebooks and journals! I have way too many. I do keep a “Life Journal” that I wanted to share with you and others as it may help also. I used some ideas from bullet journaling to have my journal somewhat organized so I can keep with the free spirited nature of it and not become too uptight that it keeps me from being creative. The right brain side of my brain needs structure lol so I created an index that has various broad topics such as Lists, Art Classes (to track notes etc), motivational inspirational items (here I keep notes from various books I read which might have active exercises, bucket list under list, project list for all those life projects like painting the house, staining the decks, washing outdoor furniture–etc.
I attempt to keep my main topics general and then have sub topics. I also collect visual elements that inspire me for Decorating, Landscaping, things I want to draw or create, Color Theory, health (as I use Essential Oils and am always collecting tidbits of knowledge and recipes). So many more as my life is so rich and full of ideas and things I want to study, track, list or read! I needed one central place to keep it organized because one notebook for each was daunting!
The really neat thing is that you number your journal pages and everything in your book will have an entry on your index as it builds–you just have to remember to add it to your topic or create a sub topic .
But make certain your index is created in pencil! Hope this helps to inspire you or others even more! Thanks so much for the list. I had to retire mine as 35 PLUS Things to put in your Notebook! Haha
-Blessings! -Jacquie
Hi Jacquie,
I’m so glad you loved this post. It was written with the intent to please Notebook Lovers. 😀 Oh, how I love notebooks. I don’t have time to write in them, but I’m currently building a new home, and I write down every little detail. Bullet journaling sounds like a lot of fun. I’ve saved some pictures but I’ve never had the time to sit and learn it. Project lists and Bucket lists! Gosh. So amazing. I should do those too! Such lovely ideas. Keeping an index is a wonderful idea. I am definitely going to do that! 😀 I even carry it with me everywhere. People are always surprised to see a notebook. Guess they are just that used to technology. Lol.
Lots of love,
Angela
Note above correction: I had to ReTitle my list you wrote about to 35 Plus Things to Do in Your Notebook! Sorry about that! 🙂
OMG i love this <3 it helped me a lot thanks :*
Hello Darlene,
I’m so glad you love it. 🙂 Thank you for your comment. I’m here to help!
Lots of love,
Angela
How weird! Just yesterday I cleared out some of my paper stacks and found a few notebooks with few entries, mostly scribbles…. I was going to bring them to the office…. but now I suddenly have more use for them at home. Thanks.
Hello Berit,
So glad I helped save those fancy notebooks. 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping by. Do let me know if you would like similar posts like these.
Lots of love,
Angela
Please don’t write down your passwords. There’s a great site called Last Pass (as in the last password you’ll ever have to remember!)
You enter all your websites and passwords then all you have to remember is the one master password for Last Pass. It even fills in the passwords for you when you come to a site you visit regularly, and prompts you if you make a new password for a new site. I’m not getting anything for promoting this, I just think it’s a great idea! Oh, and it’s free!! https://lastpass.com/
I’m going to try some of your ideas for all the wonderful blank books I have. I think they’re just too pretty to write in.
Hello Valerie,
I used to use LastPass but it screwed up with a lot of passwords. It even deleted my old passwords which my browser used to store for me and I had to uninstall it. I use the back of my notebook now. It’s not high security, but even if someone does discover it, there’s no way they’ll be able to decode it. And I keep only passwords I use for other blog logins. If LastPass works for you, awesome! Thank you so much for dropping by. Glad this post helped you discover new ideas.
Lots of love,
Angela
Hi Angela, loved ur blog. Especially the 15 mnt idea, for my son :).. Great way to perk up his creative writing skills without making it boring.. Thanx a lot 🙂
Hello Taposhi!
Thank you so much. I’m so glad you loved the idea. It really organizes your thoughts, you know? You are most certainly welcome. Thank you for dropping in, have a lovely day!
Lots of love,
Angela
I love this i was confused wht to do with my notebook but now i have a big list of things to write down
Hello H.K,
Thank you so much! I’m so glad this list helped you. Do drop in for more such lists!
Lots of love,
Angela
Thanks Angela, thank u very very much i love your 15 minutes idea
Hello H.K.
Thank you so much for the lovely comment. I’m so glad you found it useful. Yes, the fifteen minute idea is really helpful for organizing your thoughts.
Lots of love,
Angela
I really have so many blank notebooks and I don’t know what to write in them so thank you because you have given me some idea?
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Hello Ether,
I know the feeling! I have loads and loads of notebooks too. I’m so glad you found some ideas to help fill some notebooks! Thank you for dropping in.
Lots of love,
Angela
Wow, this really helped, i have so many books and i am definitely going to use most or even all of these ideas. Thank you
Hello Emma,
I have plenty of notebooks too! Most of them are empty of half through. So glad you loved these ideas. 🙂 Do drop in suggestions if you have any!
Lots of love,
Angela
Ummm i just wanted to write smthg coz m damn bored nthg to do my book is empty ??
Hello Valeria,
I hope this post gave you some ideas on what you can do in your notebook. Let me know what you decide to do with it. Have a lovely day.
Lots of love,
Angela
Hi Angela! It is so great to finally find someone who feels exactly the same as me. For so long I thought I thought I was the only one. I love notebooks but I’m afraid I would ruin them with my handwriting. Any tips on how not to be such a perfectionist? By the way, your post really helped. Thank you so much!
Hello Peach,
Keeping notebooks are definitely a dream come true for most people. It helps provide an outlet for our creativity. Let me tell you a small story. I got a very expensive notebook when I was 14. It was like a diary, with lots of pink fur and even came with a lock. It was gorgeous. I didn’t want to ruin it. I never used it. I’m 24 now and I’ve obviously outgrown that kind of taste. I buy only moleskines now and prefer simple and bold covers. That notebook lies in my drawer, unused and unopened. It makes me sad, that I only ever admired it and never used it. I’ve learned that being a Perfectionist is a little bit of a curse. Just learn to let go and start writing. Don’t tear out pages, even if you feel that they are imperfect. Finish your notebook. You will get no greater joy. 🙂
Lots of love,
Angela
I definitely know what it feels like to admire but never use a notebook! I’ve been trying to work on not ripping pages out so much, and I have a scribble notebook just for when I want to make random drawing and such. Thank you so much for replying, it makes me so happy to hear a fellow notebook lover! <3
This was very useful thank you from saving me from being bored all the time
Hello Liz and Linda,
So glad you found this post useful. There are loads of things you can do to deal with boredom. Make sure you check out this link. http://maryangela.in/60-things-to-do-when-you-are-bored-free-download/
Have a lovely day!
Angela
Hmmm….I really like these! well done 🙂 I mostly like #33, because I love languages. But could there be an alternative to it to make it maybe like making your own secret code or language? Thanks!
Hello Sophia,
Thank you so much! Of course you can make your own language. You can make a small Rules page where each alphabet you make stands for an alphabet in the English Language. Sort of like a secret code? I’ve done it when I was really little. 😀 It’s so much fun! That’s a really great idea. Thank you for mentioning it.
Have a lovely day!
Angela
hi angela!
i just stumbled upon your blog yesterday and i really love your blog! this post helps me a lot because i have TONS of notebooks lying around: some of them which are too nice to use and some of them i just don’t know what to do with. since it’s the start of the year, i’ve decided to use my old notebook (which i used as an old diary) and fill in all the pages with your ideas. thank you for your ideas! 🙂
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Hello Imani,
I’m so glad you love my blog. I totally understand. I am in the same boat and I still (shamelessly) buy notebooks because I have such a HUGE weakness for them! Lol. So happy you were able to find ideas.
Happy New Year!
Angela
Wow thanks, this is a really informative, well written article. Thanks Angela!
Hello Luke,
Thank you so much! Glad you found this post useful!
Warm regards,
Angela
i was gifted a handmade notebook for my birthday by my teacher this year and she told me to use it for the poems and stories i write, but the thing is, i’m not very neat. so i was confused what to do with it.this article helped me a lot
Hello Wook,
Handmade notebooks are so pretty! You’re so lucky to have a teacher who gives great ideas. Don’t worry about neatness. I used to do that too, and most of my pretty notebooks are still empty because I was too scared to write in them. Let your words flow. Don’t care what anyone thinks. It’s your notebook and your pen.
Lots of love,
Angela
cant you say anything for kids well not kids but 10 year old
My dad bought me a pink fluffy notebook and i really would LOVE to benefit from it
lots of LOVE ,
Dania
Hello Dania,
The entire list comprises of things both adults and kids can do! 😀 In fact, most of this list comprises of things I used to do as a child with my notebook. What is your favorite thing to do in yours?
Lots of love,
Angela
I love this article. I’m going to repost it on our blog for Elite Online Publishing. We create a bunch of blank journals and sell them on Amazon. http://amzn.to/2o28aYB
Happy Journaling !!!
Hello Melanie,
Thank you so much! That is so very thoughtful of you. 😀 Will continue to journal for as long as I live.
Lots of love,
Angela
P.S. Your journals are very, very pretty.
Hi! I like to do things like this too . . . But I think I have too much notebooks! So I joined New Languages and Travelling together! I hope you like my idea . . . I love the suggestions! Thanks so much!
Hello Belle,
Eeek! Super stoked that you have notebooks. I’m a Queen of collecting different types of notebooks. Some of them barely used after I started my blog. It’s like a mini-world. Ha ha. I love your idea. You could even stick photos and postcards in your notebook! Just to add a personal touch. I’d love to see a picture when you’re done.
Lots of love,
Angela
i have no idea.what to write can u at least give the best one
Hello Kathryn,
Have you tried using your notebook as a journal? This is by far my favorite reason to use a blank notebook. 😀
Lots of love,
Angela
Seriously thanks a bunch it was so helpful, I ended up writing about books and places I want to visit in the future
Hello Mackenzie,
I’m so glad you loved this post! If you’re ever stuck and have more ideas on posts I should make regarding notebooks, please let me know!
Lots of love,
Angela
Hi Mary Angela……I’m niharika
I really loved ur tips
Plz keep sending more like that
Hello Niharika!
Thank you so much, I’m so honored that you do. Please let me know if there is anything you’d like me to write about. 😀
Warm regards,
Angela
I love this website. I bought a new notebook And didn’t know what to write in it but thanks to this website ?
Hello Bob,
Awww, thank you so much, that means a lot to me! 😀 Let me know if you’d like anything else and I’d be more than happy to help!
Warm regards,
Angela
I always had the issue of getting my paper, fun pens and such items then staring at my journal in massive panic cause I couldn’t figure out hat to put in it without changing my mind
I concluded I neededultiple at a time. Now you have given me a few new notebooks to add. Language journal was my gasp aloud moment for your list. Wonderful!!!!
Hi Elaine,
First of all, I love your name. 😀 So pretty. Yes, I think we stationery addicts love pens and paper the most and I have so many lying around I can’t use them all. Lol. I buy more than I can use too. I’m so happy you’ve got some lovely ideas. That makes me super happy!
Happy notebook-ing!
Angela
Thanks so much! I just started filling in two of my many blank notebooks, one for recipes and one for places I’ve traveled. I was worried they would be empty forever…
Hello Megan,
I know the problem. I still buy notebooks even though I have so many empty ones. :/ I’m so glad you were able to find good uses for them.
Lots of love,
Angela
Hi Angela! These ideas are the best! i just got a notebook and i haven’t decided what to write in it until i saw these great ideas! Now my notebook is filled with stories, doodles, poems and some free writing. Thanks!
Hello Crystal,
I’m so happy you love them. Keep writing, gurl! I love writing too and it makes me so happy to know that my ideas are being used. 😀
Lots of love,
Angela
Buenos días, Angela!!!!! Hace años empecé a escribir en una libreta en blanco, no sé muy bien con qué fin…a día de hoy, la utilizo a diario para escribir relatos cortos, dibujar, copiar textos que me agradan de libros que leo, hace listas de regalos para la Navidad, hacer ilustraciones de pensamientos o sentimientos….no sabría pasar sin ella, es lo más personal donde conocerme en todas mis facetas…a veces recorto parte de una foto y la pego en el centro de la hoja, y con bolígrafos de colores continúo la imagen hasta los márgenes…me alegro de haberte encontrado tecleando por Pinterest. Un beso desde España!!! 🙂
Hello Marielen,
I’m very happy that you’ve managed to find a use for your notebook. That’s actually such a sweet idea. I used to do that as a child. I used to use magazine pictures. And it was so much fun!
Kisses from India,
Angela
These are some really great ideas! I’ll definitely be implementing some of them ❤️
Hello Sanjana,
So glad you loved it! 😀
Warm regards,
Angela
thank you so much!!! this helped me a lot and im sure im going to fill up all the random notebooks lying around at home in no time 🙂
Hello Poorvika,
I know! Random notebooks lying around is my problem too! Ha ha.
Lots of love,
Angela
Wow! That was so inspirational!! I didn’t know what to do with my notebooks untill I read this !!! Keep doing this great work!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥
P.s. I also follow you on Instagram! You have a great account and a great blog! Congrats!!♥♥♥♥♥♥
Hello Nephele,
I’m so glad I was able to help! 😀 And thank you so much for following me on Instagram. It means a lot. <3
Lots of love,
Angela
so sad im finding this blog too late:( thank you for this article, this is just too much❤️
Hey Shafa!
Better late than never, I always say. 😉 Stick around. I have a lot of articles for notebook and planner lovers. <3
Mushy love,
Angela
Wow, those are pretty nice ideas! I would also do a sticker collection. I think i’m off to buy a notebook tomorrow!
-Aneeqa
Hello Aneeqa!
I love collecting stickers too. I have a huge box of them that I’ve collected over 20 years. <3
And good luck buying a notebook! 😀
Lots of love,
Angela
Thanks! Any chance you can post a things to do with your blank sketchbook? Thanks!
Hello Aneeqa!
I actually already have it lined up. I’ll release it soon. 🙂
Warm regards,
Angela
love your ideas❤❤ l tried it
Hello Nimra,
Thank you so much! So glad you loved them!
Lots of love,
Angela
We are so similar…
I do also keep new notebooks..just like you…
Thanks a lot for such great ideas…
Hello Amanpreet,
That’s wonderful! I still haven’t gotten rid of that habit, ha ha ha!
So glad you loved the ideas,
Angela
Thanks for this lovely tips… every time I get new journal I hesitate to write on it, simply not ruin its paper smell(Yes I like the smell of new note books paper, weird I know), like this I have stoked around 10 unused. With your tips hopefully will utilize these books this year.
Hey Shruthi,
Thank you so much! I know the feeling! 😀 I hate spoiling a new notebook too. I feel it’s so perfect when it’s untainted. Ha ha. You have 10? I have over 30. I just love collecting notebooks and diaries and now planners. Ha ha. It’s a habit I’m trying to stop.
Warm regards,
Angela
I spend basically all of my money new notebooks and then i just dont even use them. I think that I have as of right now 46 notebooks in my bedroom and now thanks to this blog I will find use for them. Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful ideas!
Hey Carolyn,
I totally understand! I need to add way more ideas, because I have around 35 new ideas lying around!
Wishing you all the best with completing your notebooks,
Angela
This is a great list and a great blog! An extra idea is to start a bullet journal! It’s super helpful and I think it fits everyone’s lifestyle. ?
Hey Elaine,
Totally agree! Bullet journals are super cool!
Hi l love your ideas my friend made me a mini note book l cant decide what to do
Hello Hannah!
Did my blog post help you? And have you tried bullet journaling or just writing down what you feel? Those are my favorite things to do with a notebook!
Lots of love,
Angela
Yes it did.yes l have done journaling. I love it.
Oh, journaling is a lot of fun!
another great idea is a contact book
True! 😀 But these days people prefer using Mobile phones for that.
thx for telling me how to use my new notebook. I was really frustrated when I cant write anything because my whole mind is blank.
Angela is a really good blogger. Also, pls tell me how to make a blog. You inspired me to do all of these things. Now if you don’t mind, I’m going to play some ROBLOX. Leave a like in the replies if you play that game or heard of it. Leave a dislike if you don’t know it at all. 🙂
Hey there sweetie!
Thank you for the lovely comment. As for starting a blog, you can read this post!
https://straycurls.com/start-money-making-blog-2018/
And I haven’t heard of that game actually. I am currently playing Sims 4
This really helped! I do have a LOT of notebooks and I do t know what to do with them! I am always stuck because I just don’t journal because I don’t have time! But your doodle idea might be the one for me.
I love your creativity and just your voice in your writing! Keep it up! Also, do you have anything to do when you’re bored?
Thank you so much! The never ending notebooks is a problem I have too! Ha ha, doodling is so much fun! When I’m bored, I usually draw something for fun or just work on my Blog. This project is my masterpiece. <3
Thank you so much for posting this blog!!! It helped me so much and I now have a full notebook thinks to you!
Hey Kathy!
So glad that you found this post useful! 😀
Thank you so much for this! I just finished sewing a journal cover and I have a new notebook so I am definitely going to explore a bit with the mindmapping idea!
You are most welcome. 🙂 And sewing your own journal cover? Wow! That’s so amazing!
thx for writing these thing it really helped me
You are most welcome Maka!
Hey Angela ! I’m falling in love with your cute blog and thanks too for those amazing idea , its help me very much because i love too buy any lovely notebook which I saw at any places I go! Thanks again and keep it up because i will always follow your new feed in this cute blog. Lots of love from Malaysia hehe <3
Hey Amna,
So glad you love the blog! 😀 I am such a notebook hoarder. Ha ha.
Take care love,
Ang
I always have the problem of not knowing what to do with a new notebook, but now it’s gone!
Super happy for you Beatrice!
Hi!
I love your blog – the colours, the content and the layout. I really enjoyed the post on what to do if you have too many notebooks. Wow! There are so many ideas, some of which I’m already doing. I love making lists, writing down quotes, keeping a wishlist, writing poetry, etc. The idea of writing letters to my future self sounds intriguing. I think I shall explore this. I’m so glad I found this blog! Happy writing and blogging.
Hey Roxane,
That’s wonderful and thank you so much for the lovely compliment. 🙂 And writing letters to yourself (especially giving advice and talking heart to heart really helps!)
Lots of love,
Ang
hi this is cool thanks for sharing this with me
Hey Elise!
Glad you loved it! 🙂
Warm regards,
Ang
hi Ang i really liked this post it is so helpful BUT i still donut have any notebook
When you get one, do let me know what you decided to write down in it! 🙂
This is smart, I got a BTS notebook for my birthday (lol just saying) and it’s brand new, but I didn’t have any idea on what to write in it.. I’m so glad that I went on this website, it’s helpful but I can’t decide.
Ah, journaling is a good option. It requires minimum effort. Just wake up every morning and log in your thoughts or what happened the previous day!
I LUV IT
Thank you Kylie!
These Ideas are great! I guess I can keep my notebooks and use them for something now!
Of course Emma! Notebooks are so addictive! 😀
wowwwwww, this is really really really helpful. recently i found my abonded beautiful notebook and i dont know what to do with that. your tips are really helpful ! thank you so much !
It’s my pleasure. 🙂
Hey angela
I always love your ideas you are great
Thank you Anika!
This post was amazing! I just got a note book and I hopped onto Google to ask what to write in it. This post gave me lots of answers- I don’t even know where to start😄. Thank you.😊
You are most welcome!
I still am stuck and could I use this a storybook
Hey Karen,
Use it as anything you wish. It’s your notebook! 🙂 Let go of perfectionism and just start writing!
Warm regards,
Angela
AWESOME!!! I just recently bought a notebook because it looked really nice, but I had no idea what I would do in it… I have a BUNCH of notebooks under my bed covered in dust and completely blank! Now I have ideas in what to do with them! Thanks a lot, you just saved a bunch of notebooks from going to the trash and facing the wrath of me!
You’re most welcome Fathima. I’ve officially stopped buying notebooks. Not until I finish all the ones I have. Might take another 25 years, but it’s the only way I will use all of them. Ha ha.
Hi angela, glad to know that you’re are indian-girl just like me. Thank You, I have so many blank notebooks and I was like like totally frustrated then I discovered your website it have lovely posts.
🤗THANKS ALOT!
You’re most welcome Vritika. 🙂
This really helped me. I am a nine year old kid with a ton of notebooks. Instead of doing just on i did as much as possible. Thank you sooooooo much.
You’re most welcome! 🙂
Hello! Your website is the BEST I always have so many journals but nothing to write in them (now i do!!) ! I’m so glad that you can share all your ideas with us! I appreciate it a lot.
Thank you again,
Grace
You’re most welcome Grace!
Hey, I am 11. I love collecting books, journals, diaries, etc. I have problem sleeping if I watch gadget gadget before going to bed so I write in my diary and read the book. Now I know what to write in my journal to…..I used the list idea and completed writing a few minutes ago. Thank you sooooooo much for sharing this.
~Rishika
You’re welcome Rishika. 🙂
Hi,
I had an empty notebook and had no idea what to write in it but now I do thanks to you.
Now I will be buying lots of notebooks.
I’m so glad I was able to help Ash. 🙂
I genuinely loved this post, Angela! Loved the ideas you’ve shared. I found a bunch of them really helpful and new to me.
Also, just found your blog and I really like the design. It feels so unique and easy to use. The illustrations all over are also so adorable!
Thank you Jiya, it definitely built up over time. My blog is my passion project and I enjoy tweaking it and adding illustrations whenever I can. 🙂
Hello. There is 37 and I thought there was going to be 35! You go above and beyond. Your amazing!
Thank you April! 🙂
These ideas are amazing, i will try these.
Of course!
I love these ideas i have so many note books and this really helps <3
Yay!
I am always using my notebook for personal thoughts and writing lyrics for my own songs. This is the best way to use notebook and also the given suggestions.
Oh, song writing is a great idea! 🙂
Wow this really amazing ideas.
thank you so much
You’re most welcome!
Thanks
You’re most welcome!
i am a notebook addict so thank you
I get it, same here! 🙂
Since lockdown I have been reading so much more and since
I had a unused Laura Ashley notebook I’m keeping a list of all the book titles I’ve read(not reviewing them though)
I’d recommend using the same pen for every entry so the page looks neat.
This may prevent me trying to read books I’ve already read
I’m using the back pages to list any words I’ve had to look up the meanings for(- starting with concatenation)
Oh, I use Goodreads for that! But keeping a notebook ain’t a bad idea either! 😀
Yes, I always use a black ball-point pen – it helps keep everything uniform!
hello! i loved this post and im quite the notebook lover too! also there are so many ideas! so this helped a lot, i was so upset with such a empty note book :<
Hey Calista,
Super glad you enjoyed this post! 😀
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Cool, hope this post helped you! 😀
wow im getting a new notebook with nothing to do with it sitting on the empty shelf but man now I got lots of ideas Thanks!
I’m glad Vire, best of luck!
I just found one notebook on my shelf and I had old drawling when I was little inside! I honesly don’t knw what to do with the other notebook I was making a story on now.
thank you so much i have 5-6 empty notebooks and was wondering what to do with them you gave me lots of ideas thank you! ❤❤
You are most welcome Mishti.
I really love writing goals and few inspirations on the very first page of my dairy or notebook. Filling a blank notebook is also one of my favourite hobby. Thanks for giving me more creative ideas.
You’re most welcome! =)
Well chalked article, Highly informative and helpful, thank you.
Glad you liked it John.