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Web Finds - 1 November 2025

Straight into our 21st year with Philofaxy Web Finds!

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 25 October 2025
2. Silent Sunday
3. Guest post series - 'Filohax' No. 23 - Paul
4. Free For All Tuesday - No. 769
5. Video Web Finds - Wednesday 29 October 2025
6. Philofaxy Favourite Posts and Series?
7. Free For All Friday - No. 886 (20th anniversary edition)

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. Planning Habits to Strengthen Before the Year Ends - FranklinPlanner Talk
2. Weeks in my Filofax - Filofax
3. Don't Forget Our Freebies Page - [New Additions] - Planner Fun
4. PLOTTER Diary 2026: Your System, Your Workflow - PLOTTER USA
5. The Power of Perspective by Stephen R. Covey on Weekly Planning - FranklinPlanner Talk
6. How I Do a Weekly Review in my Planner - Planner Fun
7. Halloween releases & restocks - Blog | Gillio
8. Best Scandinavian Stationery Stores in Norway and Sweden for Planner Supplies - All About Planners
9. Quadrimester 3 - Pam Alison Knits
10. GTD-Inspired Sticky Notes Freebie: Capture Tasks Quickly and Stay Organized - Planner Fun 
11. Episode #334: Working with People Who Don’t GTD - Getting Things Done
12. Joanne’s Journals inserts? - Filofax
13. Creative Refills S2E2: Techo Kaigi and Creativity with Carola - PLOTTER USA
14. Friday Felicities for October 31 - Planner Fun
15. A day - This Bug's Life
16. Link Love: My TEEF! - The Well-Appointed Desk
17. Web Finds – 29 October 2025 - Travellers Notebook Times
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Free For All Friday - No. 886 (20th anniversary edition)

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Twenty years ago, I set down my frustrating electronic organizer and dug my Filofax out of a shoebox in the closet. In a world dominated by Palm Pilots, Moleskine notebooks, and index card solutions, I needed a community. And then I found a lonely blog started by a guy who called himself Philofaxer. I immediately offered my services. People started commenting on my meagre posts. I noticed that some of those comments were better than the aforementioned posts, so I asked their authors—Steve and Laurie—to help with the workload. 

Soon, these two talented individuals took the idea of a Filofax community and ran with it, quickly creating a global clan of like-minded individuals, many of whom have become dear friends well beyond having a favorite organizer in common. And with that bit of history, I'll let my co-bloggers take it from here.

— Nan 

 

I'm very grateful to Nan for putting her trust in me and inviting me along with Laurie to join her on Philofaxy back in 2009. It has been quite a ride since then. I never imagined back in 2009 what we would create together and all the different things we would do. Like Nan I've made lots of friends via the blog, meeting lots of people face to face in meet ups in USA, Canada, UK, France, The Netherlands and Belgium. 

Our social media presence has grown to thousands of people on Facebook and Instagram and other platforms too. 

I would also like to thank the various manufacturers that have supported Philofaxy over the years and sent us samples to review. A big thank you to Filofax UK, Van der Spek, Gillio, William Hannah, MeePlus and others. 

The blog wouldn't be the blog with all our favourite guest posters, and of course all the people that comment on the blog. 20 years and forty-eight thousand comments, that's quite a total against the 6900 posts! 

–– Steve

 

I first discovered Philofaxy way back when my second child had just been born and I was dealing with a lot of change, international moves, and generally feeling like I needed something to help me feel more in control of my life. 

I remember checking the blog every day, hoping a new post would be up and someone, anyone, would give me some Filofax advice! I did several lengthy (and cringeworthy) comments under the username worldwide, until Nan generously invited me to join Philofaxy as a regular contributor.

Now Philofaxy is a wealth of information about all things Filofax, thanks to all the contributors including Nan, Steve, Anita, Eve, and all the readers who have commented over the years!

Philofaxy has gone from being my lone resource of Filofax related information, to a beacon in the overwhelming storm of information available online. As always, this is the first place I come for Filofax inspiration. 

Many thanks to the wonderful Philofaxy community including those of us who have been here a long time as well as newer readers!

–– Laurie

 

I bought my first Filofax back in the mid-1980s, and at the time no one else I knew had one. Discovering Philofaxy years later was like finding my people! It’s amazing how this community has brought together so many planner enthusiasts from around the world. 

Over the years, I’ve learned countless tips, been inspired in more ways than I can count, and most importantly, made genuine friendships. 

I’m so grateful for this community; for Nan, Steve, Laurie, Anita and everyone who has kept Philofaxy going strong. 

Happy 20th anniversary, and here’s to many more wonderful years to come!

–– Eve

 

I purchased my first Filofax in 2009 after reading David Allen's Getting Things Done book, but only discovered Philofaxy a few years after that. I joined Philofaxy in 2012 and then rejoined again in 2019 after a break due to family commitments. It never occurred to me back in 2009 that there would be such a wonderful community, and like the other have mentioned, I've met many lovely people and been so inspired by the kind contributions from others. Thank you to all of you for your continued support and engagement. 

–– Anita 

 

And as always on Fridays, please feel free to discuss anything organiser related. I hope that you have a great weekend.   

Philofaxy Favourite Posts and Series?

 

I'm sure you will remember some of the headers we have used in the past. No AI was used to create them, just a digital camera and some organisers! 

With our 20th Anniversary coming up tomorrow (31 October 2025) what have been your favourite posts or series from the last 20 years? 

Are there any you would like to see us run again? 

Please let us know in the comments. 

Video Web Finds - Wednesday 29 October 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. Episode 8: Settling the Mind - Franklin Planner
2. Plan with me in my new Franklin Covey Compact - RoRoAndLu
3. Index Card System + How I Use It in My Planner - Tori on paper
4. My Annual Planning Secret (Stealing This for 2026?) - Carl Pullein
5. Planner Love 2026 - Franklin Planner
6. MeePlus Leather Ring Binder Comparison: 11 or 16 mm — Which One Should You Choose? - MeePlus
7. Plan With Me || Franklin Classic Black Anna Binder || Oct 27 - Nov 2, 2025 || Halloween Week! - Sandra Dahl
8. This week's releases & restocks (week of October 27, 2025) - Gillio Firenze
9. The True Cost of a Filofax: Why Some Binders Last a Lifetime (and Others Don’t). - Flatability
10. FCC vs Personal rings … the pros and cons of both - Beverly Plans Life
11. MeePlus Slimpad Reporter Series｜Perfect for Ring Binder Beginners - MeePlus
12. Inside My Weekly Reset | Recap, Reflect & Plan for the Next Week - Buy Sell Plan Inc.
13. MeePlus SlimPad Unboxing and Paper Test! (Bridle Leather) @MeePlus.planner - Stationery Dumpling
14. 2026 Calendar | MeePlus Planner | Plotter Alternative | Product Presentation, First Impressions, - planenaufpapier
15. November, 2025 Semi-Plan-With-Me • Franklin Covey Compact • Black Girl Magic • RongRong Coffee Queen - Jeanae Jones Home, Beauty & Planning
16. Diaries I Used This Year | Lost? You Can Find It at X | Filofax · Moleskine · Traveler’s Notebook - 데다소
17. Unboxing Vintage Filofax Planner | Setup - applebite's diary
18. My 2025 Planner & Journal Ecosystem | Traveler's Notebook, Hobonichi Cousin, Filofax & More - The Elixir Archive
19. [ASMR] Roma  | Filofax | Travel Journal - Heemione's Journal
20. decotogether Autumn 2025 | #autumncolors purple | Weekly decoration in the Filofax Original Burnt... - planenaufpapier
21. Guide to choosing your planner or agenda for the following year (without dying in the attempt) - Pulga Haza Journals
22. Digital Declutter with Me | How I’m Using My Devices With Intention + Mindful Planning in My Filofax - mariam's leaf
23. Filofax Malden Personal Black jako pracovní diář - ENG sub - Petunie
24. Inside My Filofax Saffiano Setup | Pretty, Practical & Personal (Highlight) - Mariane Cresp
25. Planner Perfect 6 Ring, let’s put bigger rings in! Some crocheted goodies! - Lucy’s Crafts n Coffee
26. Assembling a Birthday Ring Planner Gift | DIY Inserts & Setup Reveal - Create with Shay! 
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