Welcome to 2027. Before you write a single word, give us ten minutes. A little set-up now means a diary you will actually use all year round (yes, even in March).

Your first ten minutes

1. Read the house rules. Start with Charli's By-Laws and How To Use Your Diary. They set the tone for a well-organised year.
2. Map out the year ahead. Pop in birthdays, holidays, trips and the dates you can't miss, so nothing sneaks up on you.
3. Set your intentions. Fill in your Resolutions & Priorities and 2027 Goals. Big or small, write them down; that's half the work.
4. Get your money in order. Financial Foundations gives you a clear starting point for the year.
5. Plan Christmas 2026. Your dated pages start in the last week of December, so you can get festive season sorted first.

Using it all year round

• Every week (or day): take five minutes on Sunday to plan the week ahead. Daily Diary owners, your page for each day is waiting.
• Every month: the Monthly Home Reset and Monthly Financial Overview keep home and budget on track.
• Mid-year: the Mid-Year Reset is your moment to check in on those goals and adjust.
• Whenever you need it: the Master To-Do List, Birthday Gift Planner, 20-Day Digital Detox, 14-Day Healthy Habits, and your lists for restaurants, activities and books.

Show us your set-up

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With love, the OBC team