My July Planner Refresh + Jane’s Agenda Mid-Year Reset Box Unboxing

Summer is officially here, and this season has been full of slower mornings, family memories, and enjoying the little moments — but it has also been a season of growth, new projects, and preparing for what’s ahead.

After a fun birthday weekend road trip with my daughter, my sister, and my niece (including getting to see Alison Krauss & Union Station in concert 🎶), I came home to the perfect Monday morning surprise:

My Jane’s Agenda July Deluxe Subscription Box had arrived!

So I grabbed my coffee, headed into my office, and spent some time unboxing the beautiful July collection and refreshing my planner for the month ahead.

The theme of the July box really resonated with me:

“Reconnect with what matters most.”

This collection was inspired by tropical landscapes, island dreams, and the idea of reflecting on where we’ve been while intentionally moving toward where we want to go.

And honestly, that feels like the perfect message for this middle-of-the-year season.

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A Mid-Year Reset

One thing I’ve learned through planning is that you don’t have to wait until January to check in with yourself.

The middle of the year is a wonderful opportunity to pause and reflect:

What goals have I made progress on?
What routines are supporting me?
What needs to be adjusted?
What do I want to focus on in this next season?

My planner has become so much more than a place to write appointments.

It’s where I keep track of my goals, my projects, my habits, my home, my faith, and the little details that help me create a life that feels intentional.

The July Jane’s Agenda box even included Mid-Year Reset Planner Inserts, which are designed to help you reflect on your progress and realign your goals.

I love when my planning tools naturally encourage me to slow down and check in.

Unboxing the July Jane’s Agenda Deluxe Subscription Box

Jane’s Agenda offers three different subscription box options, and the Deluxe Box includes both the Monthly Cover Club and the Lifestyle Box collections.

The Monthly Cover Club included:

Tropical Foliage Clear Planner Cover

This cover immediately made me think of summer.

It features tropical plants and palm trees with raised UV ink details, giving it a beautiful texture and dimension.

I love how changing my planner cover feels like a small seasonal refresh — almost like giving my everyday tools a new outfit.

Monstera Leaf Clear Page Finder

This little detail is both functional and beautiful.

It makes finding my current monthly spread quick and easy while adding another tropical element to the planner.

Dashboard Set

The dashboard set included two beautiful designs:

a peaceful reflective pool scene
a lush tropical forest

These are perfect for layering throughout my planner.

The Lifestyle Box included even more fun pieces:

Saddle Stitch Notebook

I love having extra notebooks available for ideas, notes, and projects.

This one includes Brain Dump pages, which is perfect because I always seem to have a running list of ideas happening in my head.

Washi Tape Set

Of course, a planner refresh wouldn’t be complete without some decorative touches!

The washi tape set adds an easy way to bring color and personality into my pages.

Lifestyle Decorative Dashboard Set

These dashboards included:

tropical foliage
an aerial island view
a beautiful leopard design

They’re such pretty pieces for adding inspiration throughout my planner.

Frosted Vellum Dashboard

The vellum dashboard with the stacked “Plans” design is simple and elegant.

I love how vellum layers create dimension without making my planner feel too busy.

Quick Glance Planner Inserts

These are designed to help you look ahead and see the bigger picture.

I love having those higher-level views because they help me make sure my daily tasks connect back to my bigger goals.

Adhesive Quote Card Pocket

This is such a practical addition!

It gives you a place to keep favorite quote cards, notes, or little reminders right inside your planner. I love adding it to my Hybrid Dashboard so I can pop in my favorite inspirational quote card for the moment.

Hybrid Dashboard + Pen Loop

A beautiful AND functional piece — exactly what I love about planner accessories.

Quote Card Pack

A few encouraging reminders throughout the planner are always welcome.

Sometimes a simple quote on a busy day is exactly what you need.

Refreshing My July Planner Setup

After unboxing everything, I moved into refreshing my planner.

I added a July decorative dashboard in front of my July pages, added the new Monstera page finder into my monthly spread, and swapped out my plastic cover.

I also switched my vegan leather cover from my Sea Glass color to my Purple Vegan Leather Cover.

The purple paired beautifully with my July planner pages and worked surprisingly well with the tropical green cover and dashboards from the July box.

Sometimes a simple visual refresh helps create a fresh mindset too.

I also added some of the quote cards into the front pockets of my planner cover so they can inspire me throughout the month.

Simplifying My Planner

One thing I’ve learned is that my planner works best when I don’t let it become too full.

After using my June pages, I removed some of the completed inserts and moved them into my archive planner.

This gives me more room to breathe and keeps my current planner focused on what I actually need right now.

A planner is meant to support your life — not become another thing to manage.

Looking Ahead to July

I’m heading into July feeling really good about where I am.

I’m continuing to work on my Peaceful Home Membership, supporting students who have purchased my Peaceful Home Index Card System Course and Printables, spending time with family, and enjoying the slower pace that summer brings.

This season feels like a reminder that progress doesn’t always have to look rushed.

Sometimes progress looks like:

a quiet morning with coffee
a planner refresh
small consistent habits
enjoying the people around you
taking intentional steps toward the life you’re building

Let’s Chat 💛

Do you do a mid-year reset?

Or are you someone who waits until January to review your goals?

I’d love to hear what season of life you’re in and what you’re focusing on right now.

PS – A Quick Note

⏳ If you’re curios about my Index Card System, you can find out more here: Peaceful Home Index Card Course & Printables

💛 And if you’re looking for more Index Card System inspiration and deeper learning, I’ve created a Playlist with more videos all about how I use it. Learn More Here