If you are like me and just recently (two years ago) started planning, your first thought would have been what planner should I get, or even 'That one's pretty. Let's get it!'
Stop Now! Do not buy the first planner that you look at!!! There are so many planners out there and so many options that I have put together a list so you can get a good look at what you're getting yourself into.
Before we start, there are some questions you need to answer for yourself. What will you be putting in your planner? Are you just writing to do lists, are you making plans for your kids hobbies and activities, is it a work planner, a home planner, and address book planner? These are things you need to know before you buy a planner as they will change what type of planner you will want.
Now on to the planners!
Stop Now! Do not buy the first planner that you look at!!! There are so many planners out there and so many options that I have put together a list so you can get a good look at what you're getting yourself into.
Before we start, there are some questions you need to answer for yourself. What will you be putting in your planner? Are you just writing to do lists, are you making plans for your kids hobbies and activities, is it a work planner, a home planner, and address book planner? These are things you need to know before you buy a planner as they will change what type of planner you will want.
Now on to the planners!
Travellers NotebOoks, Fauxdoris, or Midoris
The first type of planner is a Travellers Notebook. It is also called a Fauxdori, and the original is called a Midori. Most people call them Travellers notebooks though, so if you're searching for one use that title. They come in many different sizes, but I'll get more into sizes later.
Many of these notebook covers and completely customizable. Many companies allow you to choose your leather color, stitching color, pockets, pen loops, elastics, etc. As I stated before, make sure you know what you want before you buy as these cover can become costly. Some are as low as $50 CND, but some can go over $125. So really make sure you know what you want.
Below is a video of my Meadowgate Travellers Notebook.
Many of these notebook covers and completely customizable. Many companies allow you to choose your leather color, stitching color, pockets, pen loops, elastics, etc. As I stated before, make sure you know what you want before you buy as these cover can become costly. Some are as low as $50 CND, but some can go over $125. So really make sure you know what you want.
Below is a video of my Meadowgate Travellers Notebook.
Ring Bound Planner
Rings bound Planners are my favorite as I find they have the most possibilities to change it to however you want. It is easy to take pages in and out, change sections, move pages around, and really anything you can think of. Plus, the personal planner and pocket planner and easy to take around with you. I personally print out all my inserts for my planner, and I find these on Etsy (look for upcoming blog on Etsy printables, and free printables). With printable inserts you pay a one time price and then can print them out as many times as you'd like! And there are so many different inserts to choose from. Or you can print out a graph paper grid and turn your ring bound planner into a bullet journal!
Bullet JournalS
Many people are more interested in a simplistic view for planning. They like hand writing everything and being able to do whatever they want. (PS this is not my style, but it may work for you!)
You can try this link to Bulletjournal.com for ideas on how to start and what to try.
There are also many YouTube videos out there. Here is one to get you started.
You can try this link to Bulletjournal.com for ideas on how to start and what to try.
There are also many YouTube videos out there. Here is one to get you started.
Erin Condren Life Planners
One of the most popular Planners out there right now is the Erin Condren Life Planner. It is one of the large Planners, and is approximately 7" x 9" and is a coil bound planner. It comes with many different choices of covers (you can choose from Erin Condren or buy one off a site like Etsy). It also comes with three choices of inserts...
If you'd like to see more images of these Planners just search on Instagram or Pinterest for Horizonal Erin Condren or Hourly. There are also lots of pictures of how people decorate their Planners and use planner stickers.
To get one of these Planners visit Erincondren.com
- Vertical (Pictured above)
- Horizontal
- Hourly
If you'd like to see more images of these Planners just search on Instagram or Pinterest for Horizonal Erin Condren or Hourly. There are also lots of pictures of how people decorate their Planners and use planner stickers.
To get one of these Planners visit Erincondren.com
MAMBI Happy Planners
Another popular large size planner is the MAMBI Happy Planner, disc bound. Many people like purchasing these instead of the Erin Condren because the price is much cheaper and they are easily accessible. Here in Canada these can be purchased at any Michael's store. They also come in three sizes...
If you'd like to check these out please click the link to meandmybigideas.com
- Mini with a horizontal layout,
- Regular with a vertical layout
- BIG with a vertical layout.
If you'd like to check these out please click the link to meandmybigideas.com
other planners
These are some other Planners, but I don't know too much about these ones. If you are interested in these make sure that you do your research and see what you're getting before you buy. And always check Instagram, twitter and Facebook to see what other people think of these Planners! They are great for reviews.
And remember there are more planners out there, you just have to look for them. I'm just doing the most popular ones.
And remember there are more planners out there, you just have to look for them. I'm just doing the most popular ones.
Thank you so much for reading my blog. I hope this helps you pick out what kind of planner you want. There are a lot of questions to ask, and most have to do with what you want in it, so write down a list and then search from there.
Happy Planning!
Aynsley
Happy Planning!
Aynsley