My Websters Pages Planner

Hey Pals!

OH how I love a brand new planner. Oh it just makes me so happy. Don't you just get giddy filling in your new planner, or is that just me?..

So when I found this walnut colored, 6 ring planner on acherryontop.com for only $24.99 I couldn't stop myself from purchasing it.
It arrived in the original Websters Pages packaging, and I am thrilled with this planner. The only thing I could possibly complain about is the strength of the rings, but honestly I don't stuff my planner enough to be worried about it. But the colors are great, the pockets are perfectly functional, and it's the exact right size for me and my life.

I actually made my own dividers from scrapbook paper I found at Michael's. I laminated them with the Scotch self-seal laminating pouches, and I have to say I'm really disappointed. As soon as I cut the dividers out, the laminating came apart, I had to put scotch tape around them to seal them off...not really doin their job!! Maybe you guys could help, am I doing it wrong? It's honestly quite possible.. Well, regardless they're still cute, I'll live.

I purchased my inserts from The Paper Starfish on Etsy, (I'll link them below!) and I'm really thrilled with them. The paper quality is great, and the printing is picture perfect. I am so excited to fill everything out! I only have weekly and monthly inserts right now, hopefully I'll be able to purchase some more as I get used to the 6 ring design. Essentially, I would like a 'well-being/health' section, a finance section, and then probably a section for odds and ends. Does anyone out there have suggestions? Besides your calendar itself, what else do you keep in your planner?

I'll keep you posted in a month or so as I've filled everything in, and really gotten into the groove of things!
xoxo, Courtney Bridget



Inserts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePaperStarfish
Planner: They don't have the exact same planner in the personal size anymore, but here it is in the natural color!
http://www.acherryontop.com/shop/search/websters%2Bpages%2Bplanner/sort/relevance/315224

March 21-27 Weekly Planner Layout

Hey Pals!
It's been too long since I posted something planner themed, so I thought I'd share my weekly layout for this coming week in my Plum Paper Planner!
I've mentioned it before, but I really just love my PPP, and can't recommend it highly enough if you're an Erin Condren fan, but aren't ready to pay the Erin Condren price! I'll link the Etsy shop at the bottom of this article!
I am not huge on a ton of stickers because sometimes my planner can get a little busy, but I love using colorful functional stickers, and adding a little flair with some washi tape!
Comment below with your favorite way to decorate your planner!!

 Not everything is filled out yet, somethings are still up in the air, and I just hate having to cross things out! Also, I save the bottom check list boxes for homework assignments that are assigned throughout the week! 

Enjoy!
Xoxo, CourtneyBridget

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PlumPaperDesigns

What I Wouldn't Do for my Planner...

As I previously told you all, I am in love with my planner.
I'm talking a hardcore.. passionate love....with basically a calendar.

I was always that weird kid in 5th and 6th grade that had all my classwork color-coded. In fact, I used to throw away the school-issued agenda and instead go to the American Girl store and get a fancy 'grown up' planner.
My love continued to grow through high school as I expanded my knowledge to the Vera Bradley and Lilly Pulitzer agendas until finally these past few years, I learned of the magic that is: Erin Condren.............. Well, the student budget version: The Plum Paper Planner.

For anyone who is branching out into the planner world I cannot recommend this planner highly enough. Every single page is customizable. I have my very own one of a kind planner!

I thought a great introduction to my planner craziness would be to take you on a walk through my planner and how I've set things up!

As soon as I open my planner I am greeted by the most adorable sticky notes. If you haven't yet discovered the joy that is the Target Dollar Spot, do it.
(If you'd like a tutorial on how to make your own dashboard, please comment below!)

As we continue on, you'll find the year at a glance pages where I circle all important dates whether they be special events, birthdays, anniversaries, etc... This way, when planning way far in advance, I always know what's coming!

Now we get to the really good part, the weekly planner pages, and though I won't show you any 'how-tos' as far as decorating yet, I did want to give you a little peak into my madness!
At the beginning of each month tab, I use the first page of notes to track income and expenses, each date is assigned a line on the page, and I track whatever money goes in or out to keep myself in check!

Next page would be the classic full month view which is one of the things I love about this planner. I love being able to schedule work, and see everything on 2 pages for the entire month!

As you continue to flip through, you'll find the week on 2 pages where I really break things down and write everything that's going on from to-do lists and gym time, to homework!

• The first tip I will give you, is to plan with sticky flags. The world is constantly changing, so instead of permanently marking up your planner, just write out everything on movable sticky flags until you're ready to seriously plan out your week! 

The last few pages are full of extra notes and a really great little pocket where I keep my Erin Condren: Do It All Dots!

So I hope this little intro got you excited for what's to come! Be on the lookout for Plan With Me posts, and cute little planner DIYs!
If you purchase your own Plum Paper Planner, let them know I sent you!
xoxo, CourtneyBridget