Scattered Squirrel
Every month discover new ideas, suggestions, and tools for planning, organization, and life management, so you can create the systems and routines that will work best for you and make life a little easier.
Real Life Lately: Sunshine, Projects, and Plans {Dispatch #013}
Dispatches from the Treehouse April 21, 2026 Hey Reader! Spring weather has finally arrived where I live, and I’m happy to report that my yard is (finally!) free of snow. I’m choosing to ignore the snow in the forecast later this week… that feels like a problem for future me. All this sunshine has me thinking about goals again, both personal and website ones. One of my personal goals this month is to finally set up our patio space. Right now, it’s not much to look at. Our poor old barbecue...
Your 2026–2027 calendars are here
Dispatches from the Treehouse April 7, 2026 Hey Reader! I’m just popping into your inbox real quick to share something for your next planning season. The new 2026–2027 academic calendars are here—and I’m a little extra excited about this batch (partly because of what I was doing when I wrote the blog post). You can check out the free printable calendars here: 26/27 Academic Calendars If you’re in the mood for something a little different, I’ve also added more dated calendars to the shop:...
14 Years of Scattered Squirrel and Other Musings {Dispatch #012}
Dispatches from the Treehouse March 21, 2026 Hey Reader! Happy Spring!! And Happy Autumn!! It has been a strange few weeks around here. I've been under the weather with migraines and a sore throat. Then Xander, our mastiff/husky cross, was sick for a few days. He seems to be fine now, but it's always hard when our furry family members are unwell. When not dealing with illness I've been full of energy and itching for spring to arrive. For the past few years I have signed up for the Go Clean Co...
New Year, New Planner Set Ups, and More {Dispatch #010}
Dispatches from the Treehouse January 21, 2026 I know it's a little late, but Happy New Year my Friend!!! January is one of my favourite months. I love the mix of cozy mid-winter and fresh starts. This year I'm getting a slower start to the year than usual. Minor illnesses and extra time off for my husband kept me off my usual new year game. But I think things are finally settling into place. Planner Change Ups I thought I had my planning system all figured out before Christmas came. I...
Ending the Year with Reflection and Goal Planning {Dispatch #009}
Dispatches from the Treehouse December 21, 2025 Happy First Day of Winter Friend, As I'm typing this, I'm burrowed under a cozy blanket with a hot cup of coffee near by. Outside it's -23°C (-29°C with windchill) winter weather came early and hasn't really left. While I love winter I do miss the sun. I've been keeping busy with finishing up some projects and goals and getting ready for next year. Getting ready for the new year before Christmas is new for me and I have to say I'm kind of liking...
Early Access to New Daily Planner Printables{Dispatch #008}
Dispatches from the Treehouse November 21, 2025 Hi Friend, I can't believe the holiday season is upon us already. Where has the year gone? I've had the new year on my mind a lot lately. Mulling over what I hope 2026 will bring, what goals I want to work towards, all that good stuff. It's kind of a weird ending to a weird year for me. I usually don't hit the introspective stage until closer to Christmas. To continue the weirdness, for the first time in as long as I can remember I broke my...
Planner Walk Through {Dispatch #007}
Dispatches from the Treehouse October 21. 2025 Hi Friend, How have you been since the last time I popped into your inbox? I truly hope that you're doing well. October is one of my favourite months. The weather starts to cool, the air gets crisp, and blankets seem to become even more cozy. On a personal note, my husband and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary this month. It still feels like yesterday. All in all, it's been a good month ... as long we ignore what happened last Friday....
Changing Seasons in More Ways than One {Dispatch #006}
Dispatches from the Treehouse September 21, 2025 Hi Friend, Long time no chat! I know it's only been a month but so much has happened that it feels like so much longer than that. How are you doing? I hope that you're doing well. As I sit here typing this I can't help but chuckle to myself. You see, when I launched the newsletter back in April, I chose a once a month schedule so that I would have plenty of time to craft a nice letter to you. Low pressure and tons of fun! No last minute rush to...
Subscriber Only Printables???? {Dispatch #005}
Dispatches from the Treehouse August 21, 2025 Hi Friend, How's your summer going so far? I can't believe that we're already coming up to the end of August. We've had such a wet and rather cool summer that it doesn't quite feel like September is right around the corner. I've been keeping busy working on new printables for the blog, new calendars for the shop, and trying to keep my scatter-brain self on track. I don't want you to get the wrong impression, the result of trying to keep myself on...
Summer Time Catch Up {Dispatch #004}
Dispatches from the Treehouse July 21, 2025 Hi Friend, How are you doing? I hope that life it treating you well. Here around the Treehouse, things are ticking along. I'm in the middle of my usual summer time organizing. It's part tradition and part getting ready to make some changes in our little world. Organizing is my Happy Place I love to organize things. A closet, drawer, our whole house ... there's something about the process that lights me up inside. But, as much as I enjoy doing it,...
Every month discover new ideas, suggestions, and tools for planning, organization, and life management, so you can create the systems and routines that will work best for you and make life a little easier.