I've been using planners for over 20 years and can't do without one. I did get on the big planner train for awhile, but now I'm back to using a simple Hallmark planner. I love the one I purchased for 2017. Its approximately 5 x 7, so its easy to fit in the purse. I purchased the Marjolein Bastian planner by Hallmark. Simple, with pretty art. Nothing fancy but a great layout with the the months in the front and the weekly after than. I love that it is book style, not on a coil, and soft cover so it isn't too heavy. I hope they make this style every year! I'm a no fuss kind of gal so this is perfect.
Thank you for all of the time, effort, and money you put into this. The truth is, you could probably make 2 or 3 more videos on planners and still not cover everyone's favorite. But this was so thorough! It's definitely a good place for people to start! :)
I think you should also mention things like 6 ring binder planner/personal size, and travelers notebooks, and purple trail planners and my personal favorite, plum paper planner.
the happy planner now comes in 3 sizes and both vertical and horizontal... I have been using their system the past year and LOVE IT... IT MAKES ME HAPPY. I have had only a couple quality issues and they fixed it it immediately sending replacements out the same day and all dealt with via email. I am a busy mom of two with special needs and it works great for knowing where I need to be our what in home appointments we have that day, my to do and other stuff
Great vlog/review Kayla and really interesting to see the inside of so many planners out there...I also use the Passion Planner as a project planner, for blogging and artwork - I ignore the horizontal lines and write with my big scrawly handwriting in the vertical daily spaces. There's a how-to mind map (almost typed mind meld) section plus in the undated versions the months are grouped together. And a monthly reflection section for each month. I absolutely love the black faux leather cover and the planner isn't rigid but is bound. The company also does limited runs of special covered versions in interesting textures and colours. And I like the company as they're socially aware, donating hundreds of planners to people who might find money tight. Plus they offer a free download of the entire planner which you can punch and file. I have tried some decorating in my Passion Planner too :)
I always look fr new planners to use, and go to youtube for an aid, for which one shoud I do next; and so far you have the best planner review video, I look forward to more ! Very organized and really help me pick and choose.
Oh my goodness. Had never been on your channel before, and I was nearing the end. And then I saw you marked your called for Art Prize. Always wonderful to see another from Michigan on TH-cam. Also, your video was immensely helpful, and I plan to watch more of your videos. Thank you so much for all the information!
I really love plum paper planners and would love to see you do a review about it :) the fact that they are so customizable is my favorite thing about the PPL! Great video Kayla!
I love the happy planner and i think its super comparable in terms of style and function as the EC. I use it exactly I would my EC (which is my main planner) so personally I wouldn't say it is just for scrapbooking. There is however more color options like the dividers inside and the pages (depending on which cover you get) which is vibrant and can be looked as more for a younger crowd. Definetly not a professional looking planner but as someone turning 30 next year I still love it. Just my two cents for anyone curious or wanting to try the happy planner.
The recollection planner is really calling my name. It'll be perfect for me since I'll be using my planner for college, work, and service work. Love the layout 😍
And it also is so cheap and right now it is on sale for 20$ it used to be 25$ so honestly if you want a planner with accessories and is in a good budget and it lasts you two years
It comes with the 24 months worth of the planner and it comes with lots of stickers and it has markers and pens and it is really durable the layout is great and it also has two folders that you can put anywhere and then it also has add more in lists and it has so much other things
I'm a pretty diehard bullet planner. Just wanted to mention that there is a system for planning and to do lists that can be very helpful for staying on top of things. Search for Ryder Carroll and bullet journal. Btw- you almost had me headed to the Erin Condren website. So tempted!
Kimberly Dickson Yes exactly. As long as they aren't legit copying them they can't get in trouble because I'm pretty sure EC or HP own their layouts and such.
AquaGamer but EC was the first to launch a vertical with three sections. That concept is theirs. Everyone else's is "influenced" by EC. Not an exact copy but alarmingly close.
Great review but I'd like to add something about the Bullet Journal. You said that it is a planner system for very creative people and, while it's true that many people create stunning bullet journals, I think it's conceptualised to be much more simplistic than that. You can check the official Bullet Journal page to see what I'm referring to (I apologise for not being able to explain myself quite well). This system didn't work for me but its strongest point is that it's highly customisable (far more than an EC). I just wanted to add that in case someone was confused :)
Super informative as I've not heard of many of these, although, I definitely feel as though this was more an ECLP comparison with your commentary a little bit!
Thank you so much for this in depth video! I've been using Google calendar for a while now but decided that I needed to have something colorful and inspiring in my life to plan. Your review motivated me to get a mini happy planner since I am making 2017 all about being happy! It is already making me smile. 😁
Bullet Journal-er here. I actually use a Markings journal from walmart for my current Bujo, I don't get fancy with layouts or anything, I just spend a lot more time writing and don't always need tons of actual planning say, hour to hour. Most of the time a to-do list will work just fine for me.
I love my EC planner. I started the year off as a stay at home mom and a cub scout leader. So I love how much room i had to write stuff down. Then my husband got seriously injured from falling getting out of the shower and I found out just how important my planner was as I can bring it a long to Dr appointments and show the many different Drs when he exactly got hurt and the journey of all the Dr appointments, there game plans and meds. Then with his injury I had to go back to work to provide for my family as disability payments don't pay the bills. I work with developmentally disabled adults and my planner helps keep track of my work schedule and important dates for my clients. To say the least My EC keeps a lot for me. But I will be trying out the new Recollections planner this year as it is more affordable I got it for $10 on black friday but my boy's got it for me for my birthday present for next week. lol (the hazards of me taking my boy's shopping as hubby needs me to drive lol)
Absolutely great video!! Loved how in depth you are! You helped me choose the Recollections one from michaels and it was on sale! Quite a steal! Thanks so much!
Great video! I just did a organisation and setup video on my planner - I actually used the 'Kikki K' planner - they are very big here in Australia, and have some great specials at the moment (I'm not affiliated)!
This is such a great video! I'm a stay at home mom and for 2015 I used a Walmart planner and it worked great for me. For 2016 I've been using an Erin Condren life planner it also works great. For 2017 I was considering a happy planner but everyone caters to the ECLP so I think I will stick to that :) just to keep things simple.
I wish it was easier to find more hp stuff. it's almost the same as ECLP just cheaper and different binding. I like it for my indecisiveness and it allows for changes and personalization.
I thank you so much for this video. I've been trying to decide which Planner to buy and this has helped a lot. You've made such a well thought out and in depth video. I also enjoyed it very much. Will definitely like and subscribe. Well done.
Thanks for the video! I personally use the Passion Planner because I work with students 5th-8th grade and the Angelia Trinidad of Passion Planner donated a group to the students. I have found the students love this type of planner especially since it supports the goal setting lessons I review with them. However, I am researching using the Happy Planner as a bible journal for the year. I truly appreciate you doing such a great job with reviewing the various planners on the market. It was great to see and overview. I just wanted to suggest the Passion Planner also in your review. :-) May people are adding the stickers and color coding to customize it. Especially since it is not as visually interesting as the other planners. Hope this adds to your inventory of planners you review. I would be interested in hearing your thoughts.
Yay for mentioning bullet journals! One thing I will mention is that a lot of bullet hournalers are pen enthusiasts and often use fountain pens and the paper that EC has is terrible for fountain pens. You'd be better off mentioning Nanami Paper Seven Seas books or Leuchtturms, if their paper hasn't got down the tube as well. But it was an awesome video nonetheless and thank you so much for the opportunity to win these planners. I really love the look of the Happy Planner, just for the discs.
I purchased one similar to the blue sky planner for 2016 because I was just starting to get into planning and wasn't sure if it was something I would stick with and didn't want to spend a lot of money on something I wasn't 100% for sure if I was going to stick to it.
I am sad that you did not include a Plum Paper Planner, or InkWell. Also Eric Condren is available on Amazon. I got mine for $35.00 with Prime. What you called a "Personal Planner" is actually an A5/Half Letter Ring Binder, not to be confused with a "Personal" sized Ring Binder/Planner. Thank you for mentioning bullet journaling, but what about Traveler Notebooks/Maybooks. As always LOVE your videos!
i love the "my personal planner" (different to the "personal planner") its very similar in its customisations to the erin condron but its sooooo much cheaper and often has 10% off too i just started using mine for the first time 2 days ago, so many stickers haha
Most of the planners are hard to get hold of in the UK because of the cost of postage and customs charges, there is a European alternative to the EC at a fraction of the price from AJ6 Designs on Etsy, like the recollections one it has exactly the same layout as EC.....I'm looking at getting a faux dori to use next year alongside my EC, HP and personal .....great video but I feel you only touched the surface with what's out there, so please can you do a part two? 💕 xx
thanks Susie, will look AJ6 Designs up - had bought my Happy Planner from The Homemakery (UK) who also sell some Carpe Diem planners - saves a lot on shipping costs :)
I looked it up just for curiosity sake (I'm not from the UK). I'm curious/ wondering at what point are these vertical style planners copying each other. I know vertical planners/ inserts have been around before EC. BUT I think EC was the one that made it into the 3 sections per column.
susie bray happy planners are on hey little magpie and craftie Charlie websites. They've stocked these for years. They also stock Heidi swapp, kiasercraft and websters pages planners. Amazon UK also stocks the happy planner.
Olá! I made my own Midori style notebook journal (google FAUXDORI), with my own inserts and i LOVE IT!!! i use stickers, washi tape, paper, and doodle.... i have one insert for each theme, and only the ones i need 😊 thanks for the ideas and have a nice weekend😉
FYI... the happy planner box set at costco is $24.99 USD and has an additional 6 month worth of planner pages. Happy Planner does sell the 6 month add on separately but to have it in the set is awesome so you are essentially getting 2 years worth of planner pages (18 month plus 6 month add on).
Great video! I like EC but just wish she offered a bit smaller planners (5x8) as well. I like carrying planner in my handbag and EC is just way too big to haul around for me.
Great video! I brought the happiness planner but I wish I would of watch your video 1st . I think a personal planner with maybe some budget insert would of been best for me.
Note for recollections and happy planner, Michaels should be setting an entire aisle dedicated to these planners soon. There are TONS of accessories for both planners. Like almost too many, if that were possible.
I'm a big fan of the Happy Planner .. i just wish that their mini planners were vertical!! Because i find the Happy Planner to be a bit too big. I hate coils because i just can't write in them. It's a big problem. LOL I'm definitely thinking of making the Happy Planner my "stay at home" planner, and having a smaller one for "on the go"
I got a really pretty turquoise colored blue sky planner with triangles on the front. Its about the same size as the fist planner in this video. It's weekly and monthly and it was only $5! It's horizontal lay out. I absolutely love this planner, there's lots of room for planning and decor in my opinion and it's so cute! Normally I don't really care about this kind of stuff but I love my planner! I bought it at Walgreens by the way. It also has a map of the US with the capitols, what day the holidays land on every year till 2020, 8 note pages, and 2 pages for writing contact information. I love love love it! I recommend it to anybody who can find it. Ahhh!!!! This isn't even sponsored I just love this cheap planner! I think it comes in other colors too. Sorry I'm ranting.. Bye bye!!
I need to visit the US so badly... Here in Germany we don't have such cute alternatives! The "low budget"-planners you can get here usually look really cheap and the design on the inside, well... It's nowhere to be found. I got my eye on a Happy Planner because I think that those discbound-planners are really awesome in terms of versatility and usability for me :) They are quite spacious!
I'm homeschooling my 6 kiddos and love the EC teacher planner. For my personal planner, I use a bullet journal. It's kind of like my creative release. I would love to hear what you think of the hobonichi planner.
I am a wife, mother of two, working part time plus I run my owm small business on Etsy.com, so my days can be pretty full thats why I like my Emily Ley day planner
You should check out Plum Planners, I left EC for them because they have more layouts that work for me since I am a full time nursing student, wife and soon to be mother.
I've had the 2015 and 2016 Erin Condren vertical planners, and got my 2017 vertical neutral one during the black Friday sales. I was so excited only having to pay $25-ish for it, with a custom cover, between the sale and free shipping. I've gotten tired of the same colors for every month, so I'm looking forward to being more creative with the neutral. I've also ordered one of the coiled deluxe monthly notebook (or whatever it's called) to focus on my writing goals and notes. This video was wonderful, btw. :)
I just purchased the Happy Planner box set from Costco. There is only one cover available (the black with the gold heart), and the inside has the morning/afternoon/night headers (unfortunately).
I love planning but such fancy planners are not available in my region 😭 I checked everywhere but couldn't find it. I tried to get it online, but that was so expensive for me 😭
Thanks so much for all the information, been debating on getting or making a planner. There are so many options I just couldn't decide which to get (don't faint....but I don't own a planner, yet, or have ever lol) Thanks for sharing, was exactly what I been searching for. +1 Sub/thumbs up! ~Kimberley =)
I'm still a student and I'm really interested in getting a planner, but I'm looking for more of a journal where I can still plan my homework and important etc, as I don't really have that much to plan, I would just want to write what I did and how I feel... Do you know what I should get because I'm struggling to find one that's flexible to my life. I don't like to be creative either so it's really hard to decide... Thanks xxx
Try a bullet journal! Look up videos on youtube or things on pinterest. They are super customizable and you can write and decorate as little or as much as you want. I use a system kind of like it for organizing my college assignments.
Someone Nobody Nobody you should look up the happiness planner! It's more for people who like to make lists and to-do's! It also focuses on your happiness and the way you feel about your entire life. You could also do bullet journaling! You can adapt your agenda to your own needs and decorate it the way you want.
I've seriously have been trying to find the recollections planner in vertical. I've been to 10 Michaels and they're either sold out or only have the horizontal. I'm new to the planning world and well I've only been planning for a year. It's so hard trying to find the planner. 😢😔
This is a fabulous comparison video - thank you! On the Erin Condren vertical with times, does the typical 1.5" wide sticker cover the times as well, or does the sticker need to be shifted to do that?
I really need a undated planner type video i only use undated, its just more flexible for me. I sometimes skip weeks cuz as a highschooler my summer is quite empty
I'm in love with the EC Planner and I would buy for 50 euros. The problem is it's at least 80 euros including shipping to Europe... I just got my second planner from personal planner.com and I love it! You can customize everything and it's affordable for me since it's European.
I've been using planners for over 20 years and can't do without one. I did get on the big planner train for awhile, but now I'm back to using a simple Hallmark planner. I love the one I purchased for 2017. Its approximately 5 x 7, so its easy to fit in the purse. I purchased the Marjolein Bastian planner by Hallmark. Simple, with pretty art. Nothing fancy but a great layout with the the months in the front and the weekly after than. I love that it is book style, not on a coil, and soft cover so it isn't too heavy. I hope they make this style every year! I'm a no fuss kind of gal so this is perfect.
Thank you for all of the time, effort, and money you put into this. The truth is, you could probably make 2 or 3 more videos on planners and still not cover everyone's favorite. But this was so thorough! It's definitely a good place for people to start! :)
I have three happy planners, everything, school, and fitness and I also have a personal planner. I love my planners and they all work for me.
I think you should also mention things like 6 ring binder planner/personal size, and travelers notebooks, and purple trail planners and my personal favorite, plum paper planner.
day designers and hobonichi as well haha maybe make a part 2 for this video
I was surprised not to see Inkwell and Paper Plum Planner!
Plannergirl22 me too! I love my Filofax with inkwell A5 inserts.
the happy planner now comes in 3 sizes and both vertical and horizontal... I have been using their system the past year and LOVE IT... IT MAKES ME HAPPY. I have had only a couple quality issues and they fixed it it immediately sending replacements out the same day and all dealt with via email.
I am a busy mom of two with special needs and it works great for knowing where I need to be our what in home appointments we have that day, my to do and other stuff
Great video. I just picked up my first Happy Planner this past weekend AND it happened to be 60% off at Micheal's. Yay!
I used a Plum Paper Planner this year which I definitely enjoyed, but decided to switch to a Recollections Vertical for next year! I love it SO much!
Great vlog/review Kayla and really interesting to see the inside of so many planners out there...I also use the Passion Planner as a project planner, for blogging and artwork - I ignore the horizontal lines and write with my big scrawly handwriting in the vertical daily spaces. There's a how-to mind map (almost typed mind meld) section plus in the undated versions the months are grouped together. And a monthly reflection section for each month. I absolutely love the black faux leather cover and the planner isn't rigid but is bound. The company also does limited runs of special covered versions in interesting textures and colours. And I like the company as they're socially aware, donating hundreds of planners to people who might find money tight. Plus they offer a free download of the entire planner which you can punch and file. I have tried some decorating in my Passion Planner too :)
I always look fr new planners to use, and go to youtube for an aid, for which one shoud
I do next; and so far you have the best planner review video, I look forward to more ! Very organized and really help me pick and choose.
recollections also has a goal planner, meal planner, pregnancy planner and meal planner.. very cool. highly recommended!
Oh my goodness. Had never been on your channel before, and I was nearing the end. And then I saw you marked your called for Art Prize. Always wonderful to see another from Michigan on TH-cam.
Also, your video was immensely helpful, and I plan to watch more of your videos. Thank you so much for all the information!
I wish you would have talked about the mambi mini. It's so amazing for those people that don't need a huge planner but like playing with a planner.
I really love plum paper planners and would love to see you do a review about it :) the fact that they are so customizable is my favorite thing about the PPL! Great video Kayla!
I love the happy planner and i think its super comparable in terms of style and function as the EC. I use it exactly I would my EC (which is my main planner) so personally I wouldn't say it is just for scrapbooking. There is however more color options like the dividers inside and the pages (depending on which cover you get) which is vibrant and can be looked as more for a younger crowd. Definetly not a professional looking planner but as someone turning 30 next year I still love it. Just my two cents for anyone curious or wanting to try the happy planner.
I'd say it functions just like a ec would. it's my main planner. and I'm almost 35
The recollection planner is really calling my name. It'll be perfect for me since I'll be using my planner for college, work, and service work. Love the layout 😍
Yassssss honestly the life planner at Costco is so amazing because it has add ins to the planner and it has two years worth honestly I love it💖
And it also is so cheap and right now it is on sale for 20$ it used to be 25$ so honestly if you want a planner with accessories and is in a good budget and it lasts you two years
It comes with the 24 months worth of the planner and it comes with lots of stickers and it has markers and pens and it is really durable the layout is great and it also has two folders that you can put anywhere and then it also has add more in lists and it has so much other things
Such a great video, very informative. And I love your stickers! I just got my first order from your shop the other day. Love the packaging. So cute!
I'm a pretty diehard bullet planner. Just wanted to mention that there is a system for planning and to do lists that can be very helpful for staying on top of things. Search for Ryder Carroll and bullet journal. Btw- you almost had me headed to the Erin Condren website. So tempted!
Great video....just Wish you would have touched on travelers notebooks, they are becoming more and more popular.
Erin Condren isn't the only planner with their layout, so there wouldn't be anything to copyright. I.e Limelife also has a vertical layout.
I found a couple arc settle planners at staples that are very close to the Big Happy Planner
Kimberly Dickson Yes exactly. As long as they aren't legit copying them they can't get in trouble because I'm pretty sure EC or HP own their layouts and such.
AquaGamer but EC was the first to launch a vertical with three sections. That concept is theirs. Everyone else's is "influenced" by EC. Not an exact copy but alarmingly close.
Julie's Plans Yes, but they can't sue or whatever. It's a little too late for that, that's what I mean.
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Great review but I'd like to add something about the Bullet Journal. You said that it is a planner system for very creative people and, while it's true that many people create stunning bullet journals, I think it's conceptualised to be much more simplistic than that. You can check the official Bullet Journal page to see what I'm referring to (I apologise for not being able to explain myself quite well). This system didn't work for me but its strongest point is that it's highly customisable (far more than an EC).
I just wanted to add that in case someone was confused :)
Super informative as I've not heard of many of these, although, I definitely feel as though this was more an ECLP comparison with your commentary a little bit!
Thank you so much for this in depth video! I've been using Google calendar for a while now but decided that I needed to have something colorful and inspiring in my life to plan. Your review motivated me to get a mini happy planner since I am making 2017 all about being happy! It is already making me smile. 😁
My planner was $ 2.99 at Ross and I make it happen but I love love the tools for wisdom and Ashley Shelly planners ! Which to choose !!! Madness
Bullet Journal-er here. I actually use a Markings journal from walmart for my current Bujo, I don't get fancy with layouts or anything, I just spend a lot more time writing and don't always need tons of actual planning say, hour to hour. Most of the time a to-do list will work just fine for me.
I love my EC planner. I started the year off as a stay at home mom and a cub scout leader. So I love how much room i had to write stuff down. Then my husband got seriously injured from falling getting out of the shower and I found out just how important my planner was as I can bring it a long to Dr appointments and show the many different Drs when he exactly got hurt and the journey of all the Dr appointments, there game plans and meds. Then with his injury I had to go back to work to provide for my family as disability payments don't pay the bills. I work with developmentally disabled adults and my planner helps keep track of my work schedule and important dates for my clients. To say the least My EC keeps a lot for me. But I will be trying out the new Recollections planner this year as it is more affordable I got it for $10 on black friday but my boy's got it for me for my birthday present for next week. lol (the hazards of me taking my boy's shopping as hubby needs me to drive lol)
Great video, but I'm surprised you didn't mention the Hobonichi or Travelers' Notebooks.
Love this review! Super helpful! I chose a Happy Planner and I am loving it! Thank you for the great review!
I really like those monthly tabs on the recollections planner.
Inkwell Press is a great planner and the paper quality is excellent.
Definitely checkout the Inkwell Press planner! I vacillate between that and my EC (both vertical).
Absolutely great video!! Loved how in depth you are! You helped me choose the Recollections one from michaels and it was on sale! Quite a steal! Thanks so much!
Great video! I use the tools4wisdom planner for work. You are right about that. :)
You just gained one subscriber today! You did an amazing job explaining all the planners & will definitely invest in the Happy Planner! Thank you
Great video! I just did a organisation and setup video on my planner - I actually used the 'Kikki K' planner - they are very big here in Australia, and have some great specials at the moment (I'm not affiliated)!
This is such a great video! I'm a stay at home mom and for 2015 I used a Walmart planner and it worked great for me. For 2016 I've been using an Erin Condren life planner it also works great. For 2017 I was considering a happy planner but everyone caters to the ECLP so I think I will stick to that :) just to keep things simple.
I wish it was easier to find more hp stuff. it's almost the same as ECLP just cheaper and different binding. I like it for my indecisiveness and it allows for changes and personalization.
I took a shot every time she said "Erin Condren"... I've now handed over my keys.
She's good though. very thorough review. 👍😀
I thank you so much for this video. I've been trying to decide which Planner to buy and this has helped a lot. You've made such a well thought out and in depth video. I also enjoyed it very much. Will definitely like and subscribe. Well done.
Thanks for the video! I personally use the Passion Planner because I work with students 5th-8th grade and the Angelia Trinidad of Passion Planner donated a group to the students. I have found the students love this type of planner especially since it supports the goal setting lessons I review with them. However, I am researching using the Happy Planner as a bible journal for the year. I truly appreciate you doing such a great job with reviewing the various planners on the market. It was great to see and overview. I just wanted to suggest the Passion Planner also in your review. :-) May people are adding the stickers and color coding to customize it. Especially since it is not as visually interesting as the other planners. Hope this adds to your inventory of planners you review. I would be interested in hearing your thoughts.
Yay for mentioning bullet journals! One thing I will mention is that a lot of bullet hournalers are pen enthusiasts and often use fountain pens and the paper that EC has is terrible for fountain pens. You'd be better off mentioning Nanami Paper Seven Seas books or Leuchtturms, if their paper hasn't got down the tube as well. But it was an awesome video nonetheless and thank you so much for the opportunity to win these planners. I really love the look of the Happy Planner, just for the discs.
Thank you for covering so many planners! That was a big help.
I purchased one similar to the blue sky planner for 2016 because I was just starting to get into planning and wasn't sure if it was something I would stick with and didn't want to spend a lot of money on something I wasn't 100% for sure if I was going to stick to it.
Awesome video 🙂
Dokibooks is another discbound or ringbound planner company (you can choose) and are amazing quality for an affordable price
I am sad that you did not include a Plum Paper Planner, or InkWell.
Also Eric Condren is available on Amazon. I got mine for $35.00 with Prime.
What you called a "Personal Planner" is actually an A5/Half Letter Ring Binder, not to be confused with a "Personal" sized Ring Binder/Planner.
Thank you for mentioning bullet journaling, but what about Traveler Notebooks/Maybooks.
As always LOVE your videos!
i love the "my personal planner" (different to the "personal planner") its very similar in its customisations to the erin condron but its sooooo much cheaper and often has 10% off too i just started using mine for the first time 2 days ago, so many stickers haha
Nice video. My favorite are Franklin Covey planners!
Arc makes a planner... and they also make refill pages.... also you could have shown all the sizes of the Happy Planner... great post I love planners
Most of the planners are hard to get hold of in the UK because of the cost of postage and customs charges, there is a European alternative to the EC at a fraction of the price from AJ6 Designs on Etsy, like the recollections one it has exactly the same layout as EC.....I'm looking at getting a faux dori to use next year alongside my EC, HP and personal .....great video but I feel you only touched the surface with what's out there, so please can you do a part two? 💕 xx
thanks Susie, will look AJ6 Designs up - had bought my Happy Planner from The Homemakery (UK) who also sell some Carpe Diem planners - saves a lot on shipping costs :)
I looked it up just for curiosity sake (I'm not from the UK). I'm curious/ wondering at what point are these vertical style planners copying each other. I know vertical planners/ inserts have been around before EC. BUT I think EC was the one that made it into the 3 sections per column.
susie bray happy planners are on hey little magpie and craftie Charlie websites. They've stocked these for years. They also stock Heidi swapp, kiasercraft and websters pages planners. Amazon UK also stocks the happy planner.
fibreartist oz Hobbycraft now has their own housebrand planner out as well. Kinda like the Michaels recollections brand.
thank you!
I have the tools4wisdom planner. I love it but I use it for my personal goal planning versus using it for work.
Olá! I made my own Midori style notebook journal (google FAUXDORI), with my own inserts and i LOVE IT!!! i use stickers, washi tape, paper, and doodle.... i have one insert for each theme, and only the ones i need 😊 thanks for the ideas and have a nice weekend😉
FYI... the happy planner box set at costco is $24.99 USD and has an additional 6 month worth of planner pages. Happy Planner does sell the 6 month add on separately but to have it in the set is awesome so you are essentially getting 2 years worth of planner pages (18 month plus 6 month add on).
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Great video! I like EC but just wish she offered a bit smaller planners (5x8) as well. I like carrying planner in my handbag and EC is just way too big to haul around for me.
Great video! I brought the happiness planner but I wish I would of watch your video 1st . I think a personal planner with maybe some budget insert would of been best for me.
Note for recollections and happy planner, Michaels should be setting an entire aisle dedicated to these planners soon.
There are TONS of accessories for both planners. Like almost too many, if that were possible.
The prima planner is beautiful, but I'm using a Hobonichi Techo for 2017
I love using blue sky planners
I think I'm in love with the prima personal planner😘
I'm a big fan of the Happy Planner .. i just wish that their mini planners were vertical!! Because i find the Happy Planner to be a bit too big. I hate coils because i just can't write in them. It's a big problem. LOL I'm definitely thinking of making the Happy Planner my "stay at home" planner, and having a smaller one for "on the go"
I got a really pretty turquoise colored blue sky planner with triangles on the front. Its about the same size as the fist planner in this video. It's weekly and monthly and it was only $5! It's horizontal lay out. I absolutely love this planner, there's lots of room for planning and decor in my opinion and it's so cute! Normally I don't really care about this kind of stuff but I love my planner! I bought it at Walgreens by the way. It also has a map of the US with the capitols, what day the holidays land on every year till 2020, 8 note pages, and 2 pages for writing contact information. I love love love it! I recommend it to anybody who can find it. Ahhh!!!! This isn't even sponsored I just love this cheap planner! I think it comes in other colors too. Sorry I'm ranting.. Bye bye!!
I need to visit the US so badly... Here in Germany we don't have such cute alternatives! The "low budget"-planners you can get here usually look really cheap and the design on the inside, well... It's nowhere to be found. I got my eye on a Happy Planner because I think that those discbound-planners are really awesome in terms of versatility and usability for me :) They are quite spacious!
I'm homeschooling my 6 kiddos and love the EC teacher planner. For my personal planner, I use a bullet journal. It's kind of like my creative release. I would love to hear what you think of the hobonichi planner.
Bullet journal all the way for me. A lot of bullet journalists use the leuchtrum 1917
Love the video. I got all my happy planners from Michael's on sale! My Big Happy Planner was only $17.99 :)
Great review I really enjoyed it. Although remembering about lefties would be great. Nothing Spiral bound as it's very difficult for us to write in
I am a wife, mother of two, working part time plus I run my owm small business on Etsy.com, so my days can be pretty full thats why I like my Emily Ley day planner
i left the eclp for a 2017 recollections. $9.99 on black friday!
Yeah $10 for a planner is a lot easier to budget than $55. So glad Michael's came out with an affordable planner line.
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Have you seen the new Hustle stone page journal that is waterproof and you can wipe the pages clean so you don't have to keep buying journals?
Hustle Stone Planner.
You should check out Plum Planners, I left EC for them because they have more layouts that work for me since I am a full time nursing student, wife and soon to be mother.
#girlboss Nailed it! Awesome job, Kayla!!!
What are your thoughts of the passion planner and the hobonichi techo cousin?
I like recollection but in vertical so I am soon going to michaels
Great job!!
You should check the Ban.do planners :) They are gorgeous
Have you seen the inkwell press planner? I used it & it was ok.
I've had the 2015 and 2016 Erin Condren vertical planners, and got my 2017 vertical neutral one during the black Friday sales. I was so excited only having to pay $25-ish for it, with a custom cover, between the sale and free shipping. I've gotten tired of the same colors for every month, so I'm looking forward to being more creative with the neutral. I've also ordered one of the coiled deluxe monthly notebook (or whatever it's called) to focus on my writing goals and notes. This video was wonderful, btw. :)
I just purchased the Happy Planner box set from Costco. There is only one cover available (the black with the gold heart), and the inside has the morning/afternoon/night headers (unfortunately).
" I love it when they add stickers - I feel like they understand us..." Preach! No-one in the UK adds stickers!!
What about the inkwell planner?
I love planning but such fancy planners are not available in my region 😭
I checked everywhere but couldn't find it. I tried to get it online, but that was so expensive for me 😭
Thanks so much for all the information, been debating on getting or making a planner. There are so many options I just couldn't decide which to get (don't faint....but I don't own a planner, yet, or have ever lol) Thanks for sharing, was exactly what I been searching for. +1 Sub/thumbs up! ~Kimberley =)
im so late on planers but im ging to go get the second one
Surprised Inkwell Press Planners wasn't on your list. Inkwell Planners are more of my style because it is more minimalist.
Fantastic video! :)
thank you so much for the full review
Excellent review. Thank you!
i love your videos!
Look at the day spring planners. They sell them at hobby lobby and at dayspring.com
I love the preferred corners, but damn $50 that's crazy!
I'm still a student and I'm really interested in getting a planner, but I'm looking for more of a journal where I can still plan my homework and important etc, as I don't really have that much to plan, I would just want to write what I did and how I feel... Do you know what I should get because I'm struggling to find one that's flexible to my life. I don't like to be creative either so it's really hard to decide... Thanks xxx
Try a bullet journal! Look up videos on youtube or things on pinterest. They are super customizable and you can write and decorate as little or as much as you want. I use a system kind of like it for organizing my college assignments.
Someone Nobody Nobody you should look up the happiness planner! It's more for people who like to make lists and to-do's! It also focuses on your happiness and the way you feel about your entire life. You could also do bullet journaling! You can adapt your agenda to your own needs and decorate it the way you want.
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I LOVE that Ashley Shelly, but HATE that price!
Awesome video!
Cute video! I really liked it!
I've seriously have been trying to find the recollections planner in vertical. I've been to 10 Michaels and they're either sold out or only have the horizontal. I'm new to the planning world and well I've only been planning for a year. It's so hard trying to find the planner. 😢😔
What do you think of the Filofax?
i love al these planners!
I just hate that i do not live in America end that the shipping cost are higher the the cost of the planner :(
This is a fabulous comparison video - thank you! On the Erin Condren vertical with times, does the typical 1.5" wide sticker cover the times as well, or does the sticker need to be shifted to do that?
I really need a undated planner type video i only use undated, its just more flexible for me. I sometimes skip weeks cuz as a highschooler my summer is quite empty
I'm in love with the EC Planner and I would buy for 50 euros. The problem is it's at least 80 euros including shipping to Europe... I just got my second planner from personal planner.com and I love it! You can customize everything and it's affordable for me since it's European.
why anyone would keep buying the EC after Recollections versions being exact and even better with price and not sticking out of tabs...
What about plum paper