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• December 01, 2023 2023 Christmas Gift Guide
  A delicious collection of beautiful gift ideas for your wishlist for this Christmas 2023. Here are some of our favourite pieces we think are worth the investment and things to keep. We're all about buying less, but buying better. Make... Continue reading
• November 30, 2023 Annual leave 2024: how to maximise your time off this year
  Oh that feeling when you’ve got a brand new calendar, ready to fill with excitement. Twelve expansive blank pages for dreaming up trips, projects - and plan your time off in 2024. Here's EXACTLY how to get 49 days off... Continue reading
• November 24, 2023 3 Festivals if you missed out on Glasto tickets
  The big Sunday morning for Glasto tickets has come and gone. I am sad to say we did not get our hands on tickets, but it was by choice this year as we can’t make it… So here are some... Continue reading
• November 24, 2023 December - Dates for your Calendars
  Every year, I wonder how it is December, again! We look forward to a month filled with get togethers with friends and family, eggnog and all the other good stuff. Here are some dates (in addition to the obvious, of which... Continue reading
• November 01, 2023 Not so BLACK FRIDAY
  We won't be slashing prices this Black Friday, or ever. Inspired by brands like Patagonia and, more locally, Finisterre - we will donate 20% of our sales on the day to a local grassroots charity called Hidden Help. Why don't we take... Continue reading
• October 27, 2023 November - Dates for your Calendars
  NOVEMBER 🧡 This month is:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​MovemberLung Cancer Awareness Month (UK)National Career Development Month (US) Happy November! 1st - World Vegan Day, All Saints Day, National Author’s Day (US), National Stress Awareness Day (UK)2nd - All Souls Day (Dios Los Muertos)3rd -... Continue reading
• October 18, 2023 Free PDF Download - Christmas Gift & Card Planner
  Have a super organised Christmas with these simple PDF printable Christmas card and gift planners.‌ If you’re anything like me, you have the best intentions every year to send some lovely Christmas Cards, and always leave it too late? The... Continue reading
• October 16, 2023 Ashley Percival x Once Upon a Tuesday Collaboration
  Working with other artists has been a dream from the start - so we are delighted to announce the collaboration with the talented illustrated - Ashley Percival. Together, we have created a 2024 Calendar and notebook featuring illustrations of Ashley's whimsical... Continue reading
• October 14, 2023 Why we don’t use Stone Paper
  Every decision we make in the company is looked at through various lenses, and for us, one of those important lenses is the Sustainability lens.  We always question - what are we putting out into the world?  We consider the... Continue reading
• October 06, 2023 Waste Free Halloween ideas
  I love a celebration, and I’ve always loved fancy dress for Halloween (I once was fully body painted as a leopard, but thats for another day). But more and more, the sheer amount of waste that comes with these celebrations... Continue reading
• September 28, 2023 October 2023 - Dates for your calendar
  Autumn is well and truly here, and the shops are filling up with Halloween AND Christmas merch.  Here are the October Dates for your Calendar.  Use these key dates for your Marketing Calendar, to plan your Social Media content or... Continue reading
• September 21, 2023 A list of Important Q4 Dates for your Small Business
  A List of Key Dates for Q4 - get ready  and organised for peak season leading up to Christmas. Continue reading
• September 19, 2023 6 Steps to Plan for Q4 for Small Businesses
  In this step-by-step guide, I'll share my tried-and-tested method to help you prepare for Q4 as we approach the festive season.  September feels a bit like a new year when it comes to work. Hopefully, you arrive to this month... Continue reading
• September 19, 2023 September 2023 - Dates for your calendar
  September Dates for your Calendar 🧡 This month is:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Sourdough SeptemberOrganic SeptemberWorld Alzhemier’s MonthSecondhand SeptemberClassical Music Month Happy September! 1st - National Tofu Day, National Food Bank Day (US), Ginger Cat Appreciation Day2nd - World Beard Day3rd - World Skyscrapper Day4th -... Continue reading
• August 25, 2023 A/W 2023-24 Trend Report
  See the trends for the upcoming season curated by our designer Lizzie. Continue reading
• August 03, 2023 August 2023 - Dates for your calendar
  August 2023 - Dates for your calendar 🧡 This month is:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​National Immunisation Awareness MonthWorld Cancer Support MonthNational Black Business Month (US) Continue reading
• July 21, 2023 3 Alternative Radio Stations for in the Office - with the Freshest Tunes.
  Looking for Radio stations for in the office - without ads and distracting music - we got you.We always have some tunes playing in the studio. Some people work better with music and others in complete silence. This list is... Continue reading
• June 30, 2023 July 2023 - Dates for your calendar
  July Dates for your Calendar 🧡 This month is:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​National Ice Cream MonthPlastic Free July Happy July! Continue reading
• June 27, 2023 We’re an Accredited Living Wage Employer
  A Journey to Better Business From the outset, we decided - if we’re going to run a business, we going to run a good business. One that does not put profit as the driver of everything. A business that makes... Continue reading
• June 23, 2023 Easy ways to reduce your Digital Carbon Footprint - at home or at work.
  Did you know, every email opened, link clicked, question searched, video streamed, and photo saved relies on servers, stored in huge data centres - which require masses amounts of energy to run and are heavily carbon intensive (which is why... Continue reading
• June 01, 2023 June 2023 - Dates for your calendar
  June Dates for your Calendar Doughnuts, Yoga and Fathers are celebrated this month. Plus, the official start of Summer! Happy June!🧡 This month is:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​LGBTQ+ Pride Month1st - Global Day of Parents, World Reef Awareness Day2nd - Fish & Chips Day, National... Continue reading
• May 12, 2023 Three Small Business Online Tools we Love
  Three must have small business tools we use every day. From one small business to another - save time searching where to invest your time and money. These are my top tips.    When you're running a small business, it... Continue reading
• April 21, 2023 3 Subscriptions to Help you be Positive about the Future of our Planet
  It's Earth Day.   I want to instil some optimism around nature and our planet. I have been listening to lots of campaigners, and I can tell you, they are mostly optimistic that we can turn things around.  Because positivity is... Continue reading
• March 02, 2023 What is a Dutch Birthday Calendar?
  Every downstairs toilet has one - a verjaardagskalender! The Dutch hang a birthday calendar in the toilet. Yes, it's a cultural thing, and anyone who has cramped themselves into a small Dutch downstairs loo, will have noticed the traditional calendar. ... Continue reading
• February 28, 2023 March 2023 - Dates For Your Calendar
    Spring is in the air! We're gonna dance in the daffodils and celebrate Soup It Forward Day on the 3rd - what a brilliant holiday 🍜. This bumper list of 🧡 This month is: Women’s History Month Craft Month... Continue reading
• February 24, 2023 Green Claims and how we talk about Sustainability
  We probably don’t shout enough about the efforts we make towards considering the impact our business has.  It’s something we discuss daily - it’s embedded in our company ethos. In fact, we are working towards becoming a B Corp, which... Continue reading
• February 01, 2023 February 2023 - Dates For Your Calendar
  Best thing about February has got to be the pancakes right?! Find all the important - and not so important - dates for the month below. Use them for your marketing or social media calendar (speaking of content planners, did you know... Continue reading
• January 25, 2023 NEW IN - Social Media Content Planner Pads
  How do you plan your social media? If you’re a small business, or a content creator - you’re probably juggling 23780 things at once… and social media sometimes gets lost in that list. I’ve designed a very simple system -... Continue reading
• December 30, 2022 January 2023 - Dates For Your Calendar
  New year same brilliant you! You've (hopefully) got a brand new calendar (if not, we still have loads of styles available) and now the pleasure of filling up those excitingly blank pages. We have collected a bumper list of dates for... Continue reading
• December 22, 2022 What to do with your old Calendar at the end of the year? Three tips.
  Here are three ways to extend the life of your calendars. Good to know: if you have a calendar from Once Upon a Tuesday, it’s already been recycled before.  Here are some ways to extend its life even longer. 1.... Continue reading
• December 21, 2022 The year that was 2022
  What a ride! Running a small business brings many challenges. We work hard and fast and sometimes forget to take a step back and celebrate the good that happened.  So I thought I'd take some time to put togther a... Continue reading
• December 21, 2022 2023 Bank Holidays - United Kingdom
  Looking for the complete list of 2023 UK bank holidays for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland? We've put together this reference guide to help you organise your year. Grab your calendar and add these dates in! In 2023 the... Continue reading
• December 20, 2022 The Team Faves for 2023
    One thing we all have in common here at Once Upon a Tuesday, is we are paper people. We all love writing plans, to do lists, notes down on paper. I asked everyone to choose their favourite product for... Continue reading
• December 05, 2022 3 Gift ideas for Kids and Teens
  My kids don’t need much more stuff (other than socks and hair ties, those disappear quicker than I can source them). Here are 3 gift ideas that I’ve given them in the past, which they loved or plan to give... Continue reading
• December 02, 2022 December 2022 - Dates For Your Calendar
  December comes but once a year!'Tis the season to test the limits of your calendar and we've collected a bumper list of notable December dates. If you need another reason to celebrate - don't forget about World Techno Day on the... Continue reading
• November 23, 2022 Six Brands Doing Black Friday Differently
  The backlash against the overconsumption and craziness of Black Friday has been growing steadily over the past ten years. Brands like Patagonia have led the way, taking a stand against buying more than we need with their Don’t buy this... Continue reading
• November 18, 2022 2022 Black Friday - 20% of sales will go to Hidden Help Charity
  We need a world with less chaos, not more.  20% of all our online sales turnover on Black Friday will go to Hidden Help Charity. Instead of slashing prices, we believe our products are priced fairly every day of the... Continue reading
• November 17, 2022 How to make the most of your annual leave days in 2023
  Discover how to get 47 days off using only 19 days of annual leave in 2023. Continue reading
• November 07, 2022 3 Tips for finding the best diary for you
  Finding your perfect diary or planner is very personal. What works best for you depends on your lifestyle, preferences and taste, and there are of course lots of different ways to use a diary. Although we also use digital planning... Continue reading
• November 02, 2022 November 2022 - Dates For Your Calendar
  It's nearly November! We have scoured the darkest corners of the internet to bring you the complete list of dates, events and hashtag holidays for the month. Grab a cuppa, fill your calendar, plan your marketing or social content, and while... Continue reading
• October 12, 2022 All Deliveries Are Carbon Neutral!
  Good news!  - Your deliveries with Once Upon a Tuesday are now carbon neutral - a small step towards our goal of becoming the most environmentally friendly stationery brand possible. Through every order we process, we now pay a small... Continue reading
• October 03, 2022 Could this be your perfect 2023 diary?
  They're here! Our first ever range of weekly diaries (or planners for the Americans in the room) Bright, bold hardback diaries - we have FIVE lush designs. Which is your fave? (I still don't know which one I'll go for.)... Continue reading
• September 30, 2022 October 2022 - Dates For Your Calendar
  Planner people and organisers - it's nearly October. It's that time of the month again and we have rounded up notable (and a few ridiculous) dates for your calendar this month. Never mind Halloween, are you ready for Random Acts... Continue reading
• September 16, 2022 September 2022 - Dates For Your Calendar
  September is around the corner. This month feels like a sort of new year's with back to school, uni and new adventures. We have rounded up all the dates and hashtag holidays you could possibly want - check the 16th... Continue reading
• August 17, 2022 5 Tips from a Busy Mum On Getting Organised For the New School Year
  I’m not naturally an organised person, so I need all the hacks and tools available to get me there, because I do like being organised.  For me, having the house in order is my basic starting point, although it never... Continue reading
• July 28, 2022 August 2022 - Dates for your calendar
  August calendar dates incoming! The month of sand between your toes, BBQs and ice lollies is around the corner  Continue reading
• July 15, 2022 The best 2023 wall calendars for every taste, style and personality
  Looking for a practical and stylish gift that will last all year? A paper wall calendar is a great gift choice - discover the best gift ideas for every friend and family member. Continue reading
• June 30, 2022 July 2022 - Dates for your calendar
  July is around the corner and we have high hopes for warm sunny evenings and days at the beach (we're a bunch of optimists!).  Let's cut to it - we have collected all the dates and holidays you may - or... Continue reading
• June 01, 2022 June 2022 - Dates for your calendar
  It's June people. I know, i know, I don't know how we're here already either, but looking forward to some summer sunshine and a long weekend for sure! We have collected all the dates and holidays you may - or may... Continue reading
• May 06, 2022 3 Tips for managing online passwords
  How do you remember all those passwords and login details? If you’ve ever wasted time resetting passwords or swore quietly under your breath locking yourself out of accounts with the wrong password (yeah, calling ourselves out here), we have some... Continue reading