They don’t — and that’s very much on purpose. All of our planners are intentionally kept free of printed hours so they can work for absolutely anyone: early birds, night owls, shift workers, students, parents, freelancers, and everyone in between.
If you prefer having hours on your page, our Time Washi Tape makes it incredibly easy to add your own. It’s neat, flexible, removable, and designed to fit perfectly in our weekly columns.
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Which planners are best for time-blocking?
You can time-block in any Laurel Denise planner, but these four layouts are especially loved by customers who schedule their days by the hour. Each one offers lined columns and clear structure that make it easy to plan your time the way you need.
The Scout Planner
Vertical, lined weekly columns with short pages at the bottom that make it simple to block out meetings, appointments, and routines. Ideal for shorter daily time-blocking.
Row Count:
Large: 16 rows per daily column
Small: 13 rows per daily column
The Anne Planner
A spacious vertical weekly layout designed for layering events, tasks, and routines. Best for longer daily time-blocking or full-day schedules.
Row Count:
Large: 30 rows per daily column
Small: 23 rows per daily column
The Jo Planner
Our pop-up planner features weekly pages with space for a small daily list or quick time-blocking. It’s perfect on the countertop for a simple, at-a-glance daily schedule.
Row Count:
9 rows per daily column
The Kristy Planner
A weekly planner with wide columns and plenty of writing room. Great for multitaskers, people who plan by category, and anyone who loves visual time-blocking.
Row Count:
23 rows per daily column
How do I add hours to my planner pages?
The easiest way is with our Time Washi Tape. You simply place the tape along the side of your column, and you instantly have a clean, consistent hourly layout — no rulers or measuring required.
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What types of Time Washi Tape do you offer?
We offer a variety of tape styles so you can match your schedule and planning style:
Hourly Time Washi
This tape is designed for anyone who plans in hourly blocks. The spacing fits every other row in our planners, making time-blocking clean and simple.
Includes: 3 rolls per set.
Repeats: Hours 1–12 on each roll.
Condensed Time Washi
Great for people who only need hourly scheduling. This version does not skip rows, which gives you more visible hours in each column, perfect for full or extended daily schedules.
Includes: 3 rolls per set.
Repeats: Hours 1–12 on each roll.
Half-Hour Time Washi
If you need 30-minute increments marked clearly, this is the best option. Each roll includes both hour and half-hour labels for detailed time-blocking.
Includes: 3 rolls per set.
Repeats: 1–12:30 on each roll.
How many rolls of time washi do I need to fill every week for a full planner?
The number of rolls needed can vary based on a few factors, including:
Which planner you’re using
The size of the planner
Which time washi you're using
How many hours you’re marking each day with the washi
Because of this, there isn’t a single exact number that works for everyone.
Each order of our time washi tape includes three rolls, which many customers find is a great place to start. From there, you can see how much coverage you prefer week to week and decide if you’d like additional rolls.
Can I use your planners for time-blocking even without hour tape?
Absolutely, yes. Lots of customers (and even our team!) use our planners for time-blocking by:
Writing custom hours directly onto the page
Highlighting or color-coding different parts of the day
Blocking time only on busy weeks
Combining hourly scheduling with task batching
Using icons or quick shading instead of hour marks
One of the biggest benefits of a Laurel Denise planner is that it grows and adapts with you — no rigid structure required.
How do I get started with time-blocking in a Laurel Denise planner?
A few simple steps to make your system feel natural and supportive:
Choose a layout that fits your rhythm (Scout, Anne, Jo, or Kristy are great for time-blocking).
Decide whether you want visible hours or a more flexible structure.
Add Time Washi Tape if you’d like clean hourly lines.
Put in your fixed commitments first (meetings, appointments, kids’ schedules).
Fill in flexible blocks next — focus time, errands, workouts, etc.
Color-code or label if you like visual cues.
Leave room for breathing space; time-blocking should support you, not overwhelm you.