ERIN CONDREN 2021 PLANNERS! DAILY & WEEKLY

[@jennifervasquez251]

Your review is on point! Other people start talking too much about past planners and it all gets lost in translation. I love that you not only show the product with clarity but speak clearly about it. Thank you for sharing this with us. The best review I've seen.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Oh, Jennifer this means the world to me to hear! I am so glad that my review was helpful and clear:) Thank you for taking the time to tell me:)

[@krystal37276]

@@AmandasFavorites It's very true. So many other reviews don't focus on the facts and your videos are always so informative and clear.

[@EllePlowPlow]

@24:00 I completely agree with you. That was actually one of my favorite additions last year was the kalidescope design on each weekly page. I’m going to miss it for the next year. :(

[@AmandasFavorites]

I know:(

[@domburic]

Very very new to EC. This was by far the MOST helpful video I've watched this week. I have spent every day trying to see all 3 versions and to have them all in ONE video was exactly what I needed. THANK YOU! I finally know which version will work for me.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Oh, good! I am so glad it was helpful:) It can be very overwhelming when you are new to EC! Have a great week:)

[@taravaughan4592]

Amanda is the best planner reviewer!!!! This video is amazing!! Thank you for all your hard work in preparation for the launch. 👍❤️🙌🥰

[@AmandasFavorites]

Aw, Tara....seriously THANK YOU! I am blushing:)

[@emilysalzwedel7100]

I bought my 3rd life planner and am SO happy! I don't think I'll have another brand other than erin condren for planning! I love her paper, her positive quotes, and I feel good supporting her brand. I always pick colorful vertical as i like having a box for morning afternoon and evening. This life planner i bought will be colorful layers and will be the 1st 18th month version.

[@AmandasFavorites]

I also have always picked colorful vertical for my main weekly planner;) Enjoy your first 18 month one:)

[@pitbullmomplans]

I think this is my most favourite year. There isn’t anything I don’t like - I love the tab on the monthly, love the muted colours in the weekly, LOVE that there’s more notes pages, love the stickers. Just everything. I actually love that they don’t put any layers in the weekly cause I usually cover it up! But I won’t cover it up in the monthly. It’s perfect. I think it’s beating out painted petals for me 😍

[@AmandasFavorites]

Oh, wow!!! I love hearing that:) YAY!!!!! I might still like painted petals better....that was a fave of mine! But I am so glad you love all the design choices this year!

[@helenitagorman5904]

They are all so pretty. I love the simplicity of the layers, and yet I seem to lean towards the flowers design because the colors just pop. It would make me want to plan. Thank you for sharing. I love your reviews because they're detailed and always on point.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thank you so much!

[@EllePlowPlow]

Whenever a new planner is coming out, I look to your videos first before buying. These reviews really help me to make my final purchase decisions so thank you for the in-depth videos!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Youtubeknowwho]

Thank you so much for showing us the Daily Duo! I totally agree, I do not need a tiny monthly view on each page, especially since there is a monthly spread in each planner. I love the layers design and I wish it was more prominently featured on each daily page. I feel like the main thing that sets EC apart from other planner companies is her bright designs. I want to see that reflected in my daily pages.

[@AmandasFavorites]

I totally agree, I think those of us who buy a colorful planner generally use less stickers and want the pops of color that the planner provides for us. That's why we pick colorful :)

[@ashleydennison8719]

I use the Simplified Daily also and have the same thoughts on the Saturday/Sunday page. I will definitely be purchasing Daily Duo. Loved the horizontal spread in Flower Power though!

[@AmandasFavorites]

I can't wait to really try it out in July. I think I will like the extra room....Simplified just doesn't have that on the weekends!

[@ellen_wv]

I think this video sold me on the colorful daily. I'm probably still going to get the neutral vertical as well.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Well, I always use a daily and a weekly combination, so that sounds perfect to me!

[@FarAway5319]

I’m so excited for this years launch. I will probably get the daily duo and the vertical colorful life planner. I feel like I need the daily duo for my blog and for other things I need to plan out hourly. I feel like I need my life planner for things I need to do like laundry, grocery shopping, movies, practices, and other things that we do out in life. Love, love, love this years launch.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Oh, great:) Sounds like a good system:)

[@PlanwithLaken]

Thank you for being so thorough! Love seeing the horizontal!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thanks Laken:)

[@staceyjackson4363]

What do you use for printing the little pictures? I love that!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Polaroid ZIP printer;) I've heard the HP sprocket might have better color. So look into some comparisons:)

[@kich6172]

Thank you for making the review available to us so quickly. I appreciate the effort and thought you put into your review videos. I like how clear and detailed you are and how you present both what you like and what you still think can be improved upon. I really appreciate that you present the latter in a positive manner. When I saw the sneak peak of the daily duo I almost emailed EC to suggest they make sure you receive a sample to review. Not sure how that works... LOL I always liked having the small monthly calendar available as reference, but see on the daily how redundant it is. I wonder if the monthly calendar stickers will fit on the pop in page marker so the one on the page can be covered. Hmm... Best to you. Stay safe and well.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, that really means the world to me! I have a rep at Erin Condren that is very good at getting me most things I request, but thank you so much for being willing to reach out for me! I'm not sure about the monthly calendar stickers fitting there, but it's a good idea to give it a try for the way you want to use it.

[@jkoucheki]

I'm late to this post although I've watched it a couple of times before. I finally ordered a daily duo during the last 25% off and it will ship in a few days so I wanted to take another look at your review. It's funny that I love having that calendar on the daily pages. I will use this for my work and I am always needing to see days in coming weeks. I usually end up printing a full year calendar and taping it to my desk so that I can see forward and backward throughout the year easily. I don't need individual pages for weekends. I have also bought a Plum Paper daily for Jan - Jun and I'm trying to decide if I want to remove those Sat/Sun pages where possible and tape them together where they are on facing pages. I can't decide if I'll use the EC or PP starting in Jan. I love the PP daily as I think it will suit me perfectly, but I wanted the EC because everyone raves about their paper. I'll probably use the PP in Jan and maybe give the EC Jan - Jun to someone else to use. Decisions, decisions! Thanks for this detailed review.

[@AmandasFavorites]

I would love to hear which paper you like better. it really is personal preference because they are both 80# and thick! Thanks for chiming in, I loved hearing your thoughts:)

[@erindoyle-keller7387]

Thank you soooo much for flipping through the vertical colorful layers! Yours is the first I’ve been able to find anywhere and I missed the IG Live sneak peek! I actually LOVE all the changes they’ve made to “clean up” the weekly view. Seals the deal-I’m still a colorful vertical girl!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Oh, Perfect! Glad you are so happy with it:)

[@TheKiwibirder]

I’m so glad you reviewed the COLORFUL HORIZONTAL layout! That is my favorite layout (I’ve tried them all) and I can NEVER find reviews of it. Sometimes I find a neutral horizontal review, but the neutral looks so different to me that I can’t judge the colorful horizontal by looking at the neutral. Also, I was convinced I was going to go for the colorful Layers theme, but now I might go for the Flower Power! It’s nicer than I thought it would be. Great review! Thank you!

[@AmandasFavorites]

I am glad it was helpful:) Flower Power is defiantly more vibrant than layers:)

[@elise85391]

I love all of the extra lined notes pages we get! I think I want the flower power, but I love the foil detailing on those laters stickers so I'll probably have to get some of those!

[@AmandasFavorites]

I am loving those lined notes pages too! Flower Power is such a fun, and beautiful design:)

[@bethfrazer6416]

It’s so pretty!! But it seems like most of the “pretty” is on the tab pages, which I hardly ever even notice when actually using a planner! A bit odd. Mind a slightly unrelated question? I love EC’s paper (how can you not?!) but actually prefer paper with*out* tooth. Which planner in your opinion has the very best tooth-less paper?

[@taravaughan4592]

Oh this is a very interesting question! I'm excited to hear @amandasfavorites answer!! I'm sure she'll answer you tomorrow. ;)

[@kristenakright4833]

I love the paper in Emily Ley's simplified planner. It's also mohawk paper but without the tooth. It's a dream to write on...my absolute favorite!!! 💗

[@AmandasFavorites]

My favorite toothless paper is InkWELL Press:) It's 140gsm (95#) so thicker than EC and toothless but not slick at all! It is an AMAZING paper! Runner up would be simplified....but that is only 70#....But Simplified doesn't have tooth but is not slick either;) EC is 80#. Hope that helps:) I agree that the layers is not carried over to the weekly pages:( I hope for more color in a colorful layout:)

[@bethfrazer6416]

Amanda's Favorites thanks so much!

[@SusanneNieman]

I think the very best “toothless” paper is Plum Paper. I have seriously never felt paper like that and it is amazing. Feels like butter or satin on your hands. I don’t like the insides of it as much but that paper is heavenly!

[@anitamiddleton799]

Thank you for your review. Nice balance of detail, opinions, and ideas. I like the changes to the Vertical but I do agree it would be nice to show the layers on the weekly pages. Thank you.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thanks for chiming in:)

[@tracisanders3445]

I use the contact page for my doctors, dentist, favorite take out restaurants, and my websites I use frequently. I am team flower power vertical LP, I love the flower power and the updates on the dashboard pages etc

[@nichelleedwards1962]

I like that the weekend in on one clean page. I use a daily planner for work and this page is great for planning the next week at a glance. This is the best layout I've seen so far. Also, I agree I could do without the mini calendars the daily top 3/priority would be great in that spot.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Oh, perfect way to use that page for a work planner! Love that idea;)

[@Cocobird5]

How exciting! I use my daily planner as a combo to-do and journal, so this one wouldn't really work for me. I like the Flowers weekly planner a little better, but both are nice. Great, thorough review. Thanks!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thanks Sue! You know I always love to hear your thoughts. I hope you are doing well!

[@Jean2235177]

Thank you for the detailed review! ❤️ I know what I'm going with this year. I really really love the new daily layout, but my retiree life doesn't warrant that. So I'll stick with my colorful vertical.

[@AmandasFavorites]

I understand not needing an entire page per day! I don't even need that every day myself (but more often than not I do:) Glad you like your standby!

[@Jean2235177]

Lol. I’m trying to justify the daily. Hahaha! I need to get back to planning. I’ve been slacking big time since this virus stuff hit. Oy, am I feeling it!

[@krystal37276]

Would you be able to show all the monthly weekly pages in comparison to the old colors? I think you said that they were a bit muted? Maybe an IGTV quick video? If not, I understand!

[@krystal37276]

And just for reference- I'm talking about the more muted you mentioned at 25:35 or thereabouts.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Yes, the new weekly pages have much lighter more muted colors than this years with Kaleidoscope. I will try to do an IGTV to go up sometime next week with the comparison:)

[@krystal37276]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@lisafelice9409]

Thank you very much for your review! I just purchased my very first Life Planner. I chose the Layers Colorful 18 month vertical layout. I hope I made a good choice! Im going back to purchase the stickers that you showed. I really like the months with the holidays :)

[@AmandasFavorites]

That is my favorite sticker book every year with EC:) I hope you love your layers colorful:)

[@JolenEE148]

You always have the BEST reviews. Thank you so much for all the information and being straight to the point!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thank you so much!!! You've made my night :)

[@tammybarker1757]

What about using the washi tape to add the pop of color on the weekly vertical?

[@AmandasFavorites]

For sure:) I tend to use the EC stickers more....but the washi is a great idea:)

[@Acinomnieves3]

I love erin condrens changes, but agree about the color! If I wanted blank muted colors I'd get the neutral. Give me the bright happy colors back! Or show the design more throughout the planner

[@AmandasFavorites]

I agree! That's why I'm adding lots of colors back in with stickers. I just shared a little bit on Instagram tonight and I will be sharing more :)

[@katierudisill766]

Love the vertical colorful layers LifePlanner. Can you compare the Monthly Sticker Book Edition 5 monthly sticker colors to this new planner? Wondering if they still match. thanks!

[@AmandasFavorites]

They coordinate well. No problems there. I am stickering my planner as we speak and sharing it on my Instagram if you want to come check it out :)

[@krystal37276]

That daily calendar is maddening to me. I don't know why we need it on every single page. Totally agree that top 3 would have been an awesome use of that space.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thanks girl;) It's nice to hear I am not crazy thinking that;)

[@yesiamsharon]

Nicely done as always! I'm getting the Daily Duo for work notes, not true planning. I do my true planning in my ECLP and I'm looking forward to the Colorful Vertical! Plus I hope to purchase many accessories!!! I"m super excited for the 27th. Just hope to find out what time we can all start ordering.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thanks Sharon:) I love hearing how you will use the Daily Duo...that's a great use for a daily;) I have heard that sometimes the EC site is up at mid-night on launch days...but not always. They do not announce a specific time is what I heard from my rep....bc things can go wrong. They aim to have it up by 9am for sure;)

[@LuckyCharms-lj2wl]

I like that the colorful has "less" color this year, last year the amount of color was unprofessional/childish looking (for my use) with all the borders etc. so I ended up getting the neutral, now I might look into the colorful design! Can you do a review of the neutral inside pages? Thanks!

[@AmandasFavorites]

I plan on getting at least one neutral on launch day to share in an upcoming comparison video. So stay tuned ;)

[@JenJthatcrazy8]

I'm digging the daily! Flower Power is so pretty! The new petite monthly has caught my eye too because hello pre-planning for 2021! Decisions, decisions lol! Awesome video as always. You edited it done to a good time but to me your videos never seem long :D

[@AmandasFavorites]

Aw, thank you Jen:)

[@melissapflugradt556]

I'm kind of leaning onto the colorful daily layered one.

[@ivanaoliveirateixeira3144]

I love planners. Thank you for show your planner .

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thanks for watching!

[@tiffanypollock6582]

I actually love the flower horizontal layout!

[@Sarahbear2000]

I’m going to get the flower power vertical. They have the flower design on the sidebar. I wonder why layers doesn’t?

[@AmandasFavorites]

I guess they just decided to add more color into flower power and give layers a more clean, muted look. I have noticed many people's decisions are changing based on this. Have a great night ;)

[@Sarahbear2000]

Amanda's Favorites you too Amanda! The boldness of the layers is just a little too much for me. Hope you get caught up on rest after a long night of recording 😊

[@Cocobird5]

I am going back to using an Erin Condren for 2021. I tried a less expensive planner and have been using it through all of December. I keep disliking it more and more. The paper is very thin, and I hate all the ghosting. I use fountain pens, and couldn't use my favorites. So I was the vellum, the lovely paper, and reasonable goal setting. I am getting a colorful vertical in Layers and looking forward to the vellum page I've always loved.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Aw, I hear ya Sue! It's hard to leave EC! And that is why it has been my weekly for 3 years now:) Thanks for sharing & Happy Holidays friend:)

[@Coopogers]

I'm so glad Erin Condren listens to her customers and for THAT, I'm buying her planner this year for college. Besides, I much prefer her coil over my Day Designer that keeps getting caught on EVERYTHING in my backpack.

[@AmandasFavorites]

I think a DD or any O-ring coil wouldn't work well in a backpack. This should work much better for that use alone:)

[@nadiapotter5472]

This was a great video. Thank you. I have a question about the pictures in your planner. Do you print those on photo paper or regular paper? What size do you print to fit them in so nicely? I am planning on using my planner for organization and a scrapbook and the pictures are a great idea.

[@AmandasFavorites]

I use the Polaroid ZIP printer....the paper it comes with it is the perfect size cut in half (so 2 pics). The ZIP app is easy to print 2 per picture page and that's normally what I do:) I have had my ZIP for 4 years...I don't think the color is best. I would compare with canon IVY or HP Sprocket before buying. All the paper packs come with sticky on the back and work great...and it is thermal printing so no ink.

[@nadiapotter5472]

@@AmandasFavorites Thank you!!!

[@tazzsmith5566]

Thanks so much for a great video Amanda!!!! Loved the LP layers colorful. I totally agree with you that the weekly pages needed the layers color at the top, especially after seeing the flower power layout.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thanks for chiming in on that;) Always fun to hear people with my same opinion:)

[@sharrakucera8868]

Okay, so I noticed all the photos in your planner. How did you print those? Did you use one of those little sticky photo printers? If so, which one, because I have two and NEITHER of them print photos that colorful!?! Thanks!!

[@AmandasFavorites]

I use a Polaroid ZIP printer....and it really doesn't print that great with colors either. Mine is 4 years old too...I would watch some comparison videos on KZbin before I purchased a new one;)

[@tjharry5063]

I LOVE the flower power!

[@emilysalzwedel7100]

Do you know when the layers planny pack will go live on site?

[@AmandasFavorites]

I don't know the exact date...I just know they were delayed. I might have heard by the end of May...but I also might not be remembering that right;)

[@NdiNaija]

I love how the colorful is more muted on the weekly pages. They were too bold for me previously. I think I'm really gravitating towards the flower power vertical, and daily duo (probably in the binder format). I'm very excited about this release. I also hope we get back the deluxe covers. The layers will look so beautiful in the deluxe cover.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts;) If you like the more muted colors the flower power is lot brighter, and more color on every page:)

[@rachelsteggle6930]

Thanks for sharing this walk through. Loving the look of the new daily.

[@AmandasFavorites]

I LOVE the Daily too:) I think they did a great job on their first Coiled Daily!

[@emilysalzwedel7100]

I understand about the daily, but also i have a sticker subscription with ec and i guess its a good thing as i have a sticker storage book and now i have so many stickers that i can use.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Oh, perfect! Use those stickers and enjoy them:)

[@miroslava6459]

Thank you! As always your reviews are concise and thorough. I've already prepped my shopping list; going with the Flower Power Horizontal. Also, I noticed (and love) that the new horizontal layout does not include the month in the notes box. YAY!!!!

[@AmandasFavorites]

I'm so glad it was helpful. Thanks for the kind feedback! You are right, you get beautiful flowers instead of a monthly layout. Enjoy your flower power and have a great week :)

[@solascripturamjc9681]

Another super video, thanks! Not sure why they muted the weekly colors and decreased the color pop- I find that quite disappointing. Not excited about the flowers.... I'm not going to be ordering this year. Your videos are great- thank you!

[@AmandasFavorites]

I hear ya on that:( Thanks for chiming in!

[@ackman3981]

The only "problem" I see with the Daily Duo is what if you carry only one around with you, but need to go back to a date that is not in the planner? You will either have to carry both around. Or wait until you get back to look at the other one.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Well, I use my iCal calendar on my phone for all appointments, but if you only keep them in your paper planner, I would use their perpetual calendar book that spans the whole year to note those. It comes with the daily planner

[@ackman3981]

@@AmandasFavorites - Then you will have to be sure to keep both of them synched up. But it you use the perpetual calendar book, then you will not really need the Dual one. Unless you want more room to write, etc.

[@mylifewithbabys947]

Great review honest and spot on . I love the vertical will be buying in flower power , I definitely need color in each page . Thanks you for this .

[@AmandasFavorites]

You are so welcome. The flower power definitely gives you more color over the layers so great choice!

[@Alexander.2010]

great review, do you know how the productivity washi fits in the vertical?

[@AmandasFavorites]

The vertical has no lines to try to line up....So it would work just fine with the blank boxes. Is that what you meant?

[@Alexander.2010]

@@AmandasFavorites I was wondering how many of the hours would go in 1 box, For example it would be great to use one box for 'hourly' , one for my kids and one for to do's. I don't really need the entire day in hourly, so I was thinking of doing it this way. Sorry for the rambling 😅

[@TheNanoFiles]

Do you know if she will be releasing new softbound focused planners? I’m in love with the layout!

[@AmandasFavorites]

I don't have any confirmation, but I'm 99% sure there will be new softbound focused planners. Of course, they could change the layout some. But they do not release until sometime in the fall because they are calendar year only.

[@TheNanoFiles]

Amanda's Favorites thank you for replying! The focused collection is beautiful, but I don’t hear much about it.

[@kristenliebsch5598]

What I would not do for a Petite Planner in the vertical layout. Thank you for constant diligence on reviews.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Who knows, maybe someday?! And you are so welcome, have a great night.

[@ackman3981]

I do not see it, but It can be good. What is the purpose of getting an 18 month planner than tearing out some of the months? To get more room to insert things like stickers, etc in it? What are the advantages to getting an 18th month over a 12 month?

[@AmandasFavorites]

I don't know since they come out with new planners every 12 months? I honestly haven't ordered one myself.

[@ackman3981]

@@AmandasFavorites - I probably will NOT be getting one of those. 12 months are good enough for me.

[@ioannablain]

No way !!! I'm so excited !!!I I love the changes in the weekly, but I agree with you the calendar in the daily, It takes a more necessary space. I larger todo will be actually great instead!! !! Any idea how the daily binder would look like?

[@AmandasFavorites]

Hip hip hooray!

[@carmenzinner77]

I really like the fact that there is less color. I usually tend to get the natural because the color version was too much. However unfortunately the monthly view still starts with "Sunday", that is aweful every time when I want to use those pages. I wish they will start them with MONDAY instead! I also love the tab on the monthly view that helps a lot!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Sunday start on the Month is the most common start in the US....I know it doesn't make sense to why the weekly starts on a Monday....Are you from the US?

[@krand76]

Amanda's Favorites I notice a lot of planners weekly will start with Monday and never really got that but the week starts on Sunday and my monthly view would drive me insane if it was any different.

[@carmenzinner77]

@@AmandasFavorites Well for me it doesn't make sense that it starts on a Sunday since the week starts on a Monday... Saturday & Sunday is weekEND... so the week start is on Monday :-) I know it is like that here in the US and it doesn't make sense to me at all. So I always go into my monthly view and mark the weekends so I see exactly the week (Monday through Friday) and can separate it from the weekend (Saturday & Sunda)

[@jennifertracy3871]

I totally agree with you on the daily. The calendar on each day is sooo irritating. I don't like it in the petite planner either.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Right?! I have yet to hear anyone that loves it....

[@sarahbabusci1416]

You know how ypu mentioned in the vertical layout that there wasnt any layers element to bring a pop of color to the page....but the horizontal in flowwer power had flower design on the top of every page.....i wonder if the horizontal colorful layers will have more designs? Or if the vertical flower power will have less designs???? Great review as always!

[@AmandasFavorites]

They stay consistent with the design in the different layouts....so no...it doesn't change;)

[@daniellemoody8608]

Thank you so much for another great video AND for showing the flower power horizontal!!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Sure thing:) So glad it was helpful:)

[@pagewhite61]

I wish they had left the colorful design element instead of the little calendar. Thanks for the great review Amanda, they are always so helpful.

[@AmandasFavorites]

You are so welcome!

[@jessica4320]

I Love the layers! Painted petals has always been my favorite and this reminds me of that with the watercolor look.

[@AmandasFavorites]

I would absolutely love a one page per week overview also. I doubt they're ever going to add that many pages to the daily, but I love it because I might be able to go down to one book also ;)

[@jessica4320]

@@AmandasFavorites That would be amazing. The more I look at it I think maybe the notes box on the bottom half of the weekend page could work as a sneak peak for the upcoming week. I'm really loving hobonichi and wonderland 222 right now but still love EC products. Considering trying the daily duo for a daily since the price seems pretty reasonable too.

[@mgabbzc9009]

Are they going to have the flower version in the vertical planner? The vertical planner seems too dull. They should give the option of flowers or waves/stripes in all planner types lol!!! Really liked the flower design though ! Great video btw !

[@AmandasFavorites]

Yes, the flower power version is available in ALL layouts! Vertical, horizontal, and hourly:)

[@nattdaniel]

I really need a new planner that works for me because ADHD makes it hard to find one that *works* - these ones seem great but the plum paper seems great too ahh. I’m worried about the coils, they seem annoying when writing :( I also was looking at the binder but it seems less customizable and less portable

[@AmandasFavorites]

I am used to the coils, but if you are used to a bound book planner you might not like it. Both Plum Paper and EC make wonderful planners:) I don't love the binder...that's just a personal preference.

[@nattdaniel]

@@AmandasFavorites I ended up getting an ec coiled planner and I am LOVING it!! Hourly format and wayy more stickers than I should have - its great

[@amyzimmerman8821]

LOVE your great idea to carry perpetual cal when you're out for appointments, etc., then can transfer into planner -- great idea!! Thank you!!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Yes:) It's a great little book that can do so much!

[@lila3240]

I'm a bit disappointed that there aren't the usual coloring sheets/ dot grid pages in the back of the planners but everything else looks amazing!! I'm definitely going for the daily duo. I also wasn't planning on getting a new dashboard or sticker book but now that I see how beautiful they are, I have to get them!

[@AmandasFavorites]

I know there are probably many other fans of those pages in the back that are missing them too! Oh, boy the accessories and stickers are beautiful!

[@melissamiliam412]

As someone who has always wanted an Erin Condren planner, I am wondering if there is any ink smudging or if the ink dries quickly on the pages?

[@christinedickerson7724]

Melissa Miliam I use a pilot g-2 0.7 and it soaks in and doesn’t smear for me. The paper is thick and great.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Ink dries VERY quickly on EC paper. Soaks right in....no smudging!

[@DanielaNoel143]

I noticed you have sticker pictures just wondering how you got those

[@AmandasFavorites]

Polaroid Zip Printer:) I have a few videos on it....just type Polaroid Zip into my channel search bar;) I've also used an EC horizontal for memory keeping....I have a whole video on that with the ZIP too:) Let me know if you need help finding the videos. Typing the key words into my channel search bar usually works well:)

[@ackman3981]

@@AmandasFavorites - Have you ever tried the HP Sprocket 2? Been thinking about getting one of those and trying it out.

[@AmandasFavorites]

I haven't;)

[@ackman3981]

@@AmandasFavorites - I have been thinking about getting a Sprocket or a Zip. THe Zip is cheaper on Amazon with 50 sheets of the paper. But they also have a Polaroid Mint on it. Wonder if that is a newer version.

[@melissawhalen728]

Do you know if the price drops or increases the closer to the first month in the planner? Do you get a storage box if you don’t get the duo version? Thinking about getting a hourly 18 month one

[@AmandasFavorites]

EC does run sales periodically....if you want to be notified make sure to sign up for her emails and or follow Erin Condren on Instagram. You do get a storage box with all weekly Life Planners (just not the Daily Duo bc it's 2 books and wouldn't fit;)

[@melissawhalen728]

Amanda's Favorites oh okay great, thank you!(:

[@redforrori]

So, the daily comes with BOTH books for the $68, right? This is the first year I've considered going back to Erin Condren. I LOVE this design, and dailies!! :)

[@AmandasFavorites]

Yes, both books for $68...which honestly I consider a very good price for what you are getting;)

[@redforrori]

@@AmandasFavorites That's why I was confused--I expected it to be much more than that! Thank you :)

[@mariapiotrowski1381]

I’m so terribly conflicted because I a lost person so loving the daily coiled but I love my petite planner and love the ECLP also so I’m soooo not sure what I’m going to do. I know I’ll be getting the layers colorful but that’s about all I know 🤯

[@AmandasFavorites]

I know, it's so hard to make decisions! Let it sink in a few days - and I bet after you've watched a few more videos by other reviewers it might become clear.

[@mariapiotrowski1381]

Amanda's Favorites yeah that’s good advice. Thanks so much for all you do. I love ALL your videos. Hope you and your adorable family stay safe and healthy ❤️

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thank you:)

[@Jrahe0609]

When does the layers planny pack launch?

[@AmandasFavorites]

It was supposed to be today.....but I am not seeing it on the site either. That's frustrating....I know:(

[@AmandasFavorites]

I just heard back from my rep....she said the shipment was held up bc of COVID and it won't be in until May sometime.

[@Jrahe0609]

Amanda's Favorites thank you so much! Now I’m glad I went ahead and placed my order rather than waiting a few days to see if it came in stock.

[@tiffanypollock6582]

I love your reviews! You are simple and to the point and I love that you don’t dwell on the past :)

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thank you for that kind feedback! I really appreciate hearing that:)

[@DarleneMW]

You are the first person who has a video for the vertical planner for 2020-2021 and I AGREE that I’m a little bummed that there’s not a lot of color on the weekly pages. Also, I don’t think I like the monthly calendar at the top of the page. I prefer it at the bottom. I guess you can’t please everybody.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Right?! LOL....isn't that the truth:) We will not all be happy....ever;) Thanks for sharing your thoughts....I just don't need that mini calendar on my page at all!

[@nathalieblindeman7931]

Is it me or does the color of the 'bloom' version looks more vibrant than the color of the 'layers' version? Thanks for reviewing. I bought my first ec last year after watching several of your videos.

[@AmandasFavorites]

They do have a darker, more vibrant line on the horizontal flower power vs the vertical layers. You are correct!

[@cristalreyes9667]

Will there be an option to be add blank lined pages at the end ?

[@AmandasFavorites]

No...you can't add any pages...unless you uncoil and do it yourself;)

[@belindafirley]

Love your you tube channel and all your planner reviews Amanda! Thank you again for sharing another fabulous review! God Bless from Australia! xx

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thank you so much for your kindness and support! I have always wanted to go to Australia. Enjoy all that beauty for me!

[@belindafirley]

We will! Enjoy the beautiful USA for us also! Much love and God Bless from our family to yours. xx

[@AmandasFavorites]

Aw, thank you!

[@SuzanneAtwood]

I want Saturday and Sunday to have their own days. What If then it was 3 books. I realize it would cost more but it would be worth it.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Many people feel that way. I bet it could still be 2 books;)

[@jennylovesjohn9]

Great review, Amanda!! Love the layers! Waaah about the shared Sat/ Sun! :(. I will not be purchasing the Daily Duo because of this. We live in the Middle East and our work/ school week is Sunday- Thursday. It would just require too much modifying to make it work- I'm hopeful for next year- Amanda, wouldn't it only add 26 pages to the planner- 1 day extra per week of half the year? Seems like that would still fit on the coil. I did just order the Teacher Planner Binder and am so excited for that!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thank you for sharing your unique situation. I understand why that wouldn't work for you! And you are right I think they could add it and the book wouldn't be too thick. Enjoy that teacher Planner:) It's a beauty!

[@jennylovesjohn9]

@@AmandasFavorites Thanks, Amanda! :)

[@PlannerBrit]

I think they were calling the Flower Power “Blooms” before! And I wish the full calendar month on the weekly pages for the layers was still in the bottom corner. :/ I like being able to see it, but I also like being able to put a sticker or something colorful in the top left corner of the spread. Thanks for this review!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thanks for chiming in on your preferences. I always like to know where people stand. And I have been accidentally calling it Blooms LOL.

[@KatG23]

I’m still going so back and forth between colorful layers or neutral layers. I think the fact that it’s lighter than the 2020 colors were may push me to the colorful vertical layers. 😊

[@AmandasFavorites]

Interesting! So even neutral people are liking colorful bc it's not very colorful....LOL:)

[@KatG23]

Amanda's Favorites Exactly! Lol. I love the vibrant stickers and monthly pages though. They look amazing.

[@creekmiller1]

I have a question a tiny bit about sizing. From eyeing the daily duo, an hour looks like it might perfectly fit one of the standard washi tape widths. Is this a realistic idea of the height?

[@AmandasFavorites]

Standard washi is too wide ...even for the entire hour;) I just tried it.

[@Jollygood-br5pd]

Best review. Thanks for showing ALL the pages!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Glad it was helpful!

[@southernbelleplans]

So the daily ONLY comes in colorful inside...? Or can you get the daily in neutral insides ..??

[@AmandasFavorites]

That's right, daily is only colorful inside. That's the only option this year.

[@iheartmyacl429]

If we order at launch, do you know when they'll ship? If question I know, but we're moving sometime in June (probably more likely very very beginning of July). I'm just trying to decide if it'll arrive before we leave

[@AmandasFavorites]

They ship right away:) It's not a pre-order. You will get it in time!

[@iheartmyacl429]

@@AmandasFavorites thank you for the reply. Now just to figure out which layout!

[@Acinomnieves3]

I've never ordered a life planner, can you add more notes or other pages? Such a great video!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thank you so much! You cannot add any extra pages.

[@deedee4373]

Is the daily planner no longer available? I'm on the website and there are NO daily planners only monthly planners or the petite. Are the daily planners canceled?

[@AmandasFavorites]

They don't launch until April 29th Wednesday for the public and Monday the 27th if you are signed up as an EC insider;) Sorry I didn't mention that in the video!

[@deedee4373]

@@AmandasFavorites I almost had a stroke! You did such a great job explaining them I fell in love! Does she make any daily planners that are 12 months? or only 6?

[@whitneyhoffman5749]

I know it would be huge...but I would want this in one whole planner. maybe they could offer both options! Saturday and Sunday on a full day would be much better!

[@AmandasFavorites]

It would be huge, and I doubt they will ever coil the whole year of dailies together. Every one does seem to want a full page for Sat/Sun. I am sharing a list soon on IG of all the dailies I can think of with full page options for Sat/Sun. Many are undated though.

[@kristibarajas5765]

Are the stickers with the petite 18-month the same as the 12 month petite?

[@AmandasFavorites]

I don't have stickers from a Petite 12 Month book to compare them with. You are asking about the petite monthly planner...right?

[@Ummnadir09]

I apologize, you likely mentioned this but what is the starting price for this daily set?

[@michelledelecki6224]

$68

[@AmandasFavorites]

At the time of making this video I was given no info on pricing, but yes, as Michelle said, I have heard now that the price is $68

[@Ummnadir09]

Thank you

[@carollavalley8490]

I just purchased my first planner....so excited to get it!!! Are there calendar refills or do I have to purchase a new planner every year??

[@AmandasFavorites]

From Erin Condren there are no refills unless you got the binder.

[@carollavalley8490]

@@AmandasFavorites Thank you!!!!

[@JRoseAgain]

Thank you for this video - very helpful. I would love it if you could compare the size (and width) of the daily duo to the Simplified Planner as this is the choice I am going to make. Could this be an Instagram post perhaps?

[@AmandasFavorites]

Already on it! Instagram post coming very soon plus a full KZbin comparison on the two is coming up on May 5th.

[@SweetscentsationsbyAM]

It's the same look year after year. Just because one line changes its marked as new. EC is just blahs for me. Recollections is so much better.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts;)

[@msedge11]

Amanda, I have been a Simplified Daily user this year after finding your review on that last year (thank you), but these reviews on Erin Condren make me interested in utilizing another planner for other uses. I have previously utilized your $10 off link for Erin Condren to purchase stationery, but since I don't know how affiliate links work, will you still get the credit for future purchases? I want to make sure you get credit if possible, since without you I would not be carrying a planner at all. It has been a life-changer!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Aw, Melinda you are so very kind to want to make sure I get credit! Thank you:) I have an Erin Condren Affiliate link down in the description of every video and on my linktree on IG. If you use that link labeled "Erin Condren affiliate" then it takes you to their site to shop and I get credit for anything you purchase. You can save my affiliate link as your EC bookmark so you don't have to come searching for it every time you go shop:) Thanks again Melinda! ERIN CONDREN Website (Affiliate): bit.ly/2sdBwrw

[@msedge11]

@@AmandasFavorites Great! I just wanted to make sure you get the credit because you put so much time and effort into making these super helpful reviews. I wasn't sure how it worked. Got it! Thank you again.

[@8Agnew]

Definitely will stick with color vertical layout. Vertical always seems to work well for me. Thanks for the comprehensive review. 😀

[@AmandasFavorites]

That's always been my choice too ;)

[@debbiehelm5401]

Is there a coiled weekly life planner?

[@AmandasFavorites]

That is the planner that is in this video. Here is another video with ALL the coiled layout options they offer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZjYeWCqnt5_qpY Hope that helps.

[@SamDSo]

I thought the exact same thing about the color! I miss it!!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Yep:(

[@Araceli-90]

I was between my vertical. Sticking to what I love. But wanted to try hourly. And now I’m liking daily 🙈 now i don’t know lol

[@AmandasFavorites]

I know, it can be so overwhelming when we first see them all! But I think that if you let it sink in for a few days and watch some other reviewer's videos, you will come to the right choice for you!