Happy Planner Big Vs Classic: My Classic Planner Setup

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[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Hey Guys! Today's video I'm sharing my transition to the classic happy planner, my new budget planner in the classic size, and I'm hosting a giveaway! If you want to enter the giveaway. Subscribe to this channel, like this video, and comment "Enter Me" below. Thank you for watching!! See you all on Tuesday for my next video.

[@johnsonmm07]

ENTER ME!!! PLEASE!!

[@debvance8761]

I love your videos! I have been watching and would love to try your budget. Keep up the great work!

[@vickymueller1956]

I’ve only just discovered your videos, and planning instead of listing recently as well. I’m trying to watch you as much as I can in the midst of a busy life raising 5 kids and helpings hubs with his business. I love how you have your planner set up for each area of your life and how you actually work everything out in your planning method. Please enter me in your lovely Give Away. Thank You Alaina! 💖

[@jmatos7872]

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[@peggypatrick2730]

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[@LisaSilvaLMSRemoteSvc]

You can print anything for your classic. You just need to adjust the scale to 82% in your printer settings and use a paper cutter to cut paper to fit and punch with happy planner punch.

[@carmenugalde1379]

Personally I love the classic one because I found it even larger than a medium size planner. Also it’s more comfy.. love all your videos!!

[@FineNaturalHairandFaith]

You should just reach out to the company and ask them if they will have the hourly in big. I have some parts of the classic - still putting it together watching your videos :) Enter me please

[@mariefrederick1592]

I have been working on saving all your videos so I can learn more about budgets. I want to get your classic budget for my planner. I like hourly better because then I see where my wasted time goes and hourly holds me more accountable. Excited about this contest. Enter Me!!!!!!

[@Planninghappylife]

I totally love the big to stay at home and a classic mini to take with me :)

[@JustScribble]

I’ve heard that the BIG Hourly is available at Walmart. And that they’ll have another launch in Oct/Nov and it should have that layout. Also Rhoro Design has great printable in HP layouts. And she has BIG hourly. And it’s so easy just print and punch. I use a classic for my social media planner and love it for that. But I prefer BIG over all. It’s my favorite size. I got a skinny classic happy notes and love that for my purse.

[@APinkeClothlife]

Perfect I do like the big. Will definitely check it out!

[@edenhouse75]

I love watching your videos and have been an avid subscriber for a while now. I'm a single mum of 5 and your advice has helped me both in saving and getting organised and get my dream job and use a notebook to plan my day like you and get so much more done! I'm saving for a Happy Planner ( thanks to your advice ) God Bless Fay xx

[@jessicafroidcoeur1052]

I don’t like that they got rid of the hourly. Definitely love to plan that way. Hoping the classic size works out for you!

[@loribabineaux2945]

Did they get rid of it? I was hoping one of the releases between now and January would have one. I

[@projectgreenstar]

If you bring your planner with you everywhere I would use the classic. I have a yellow cover from MAMBI that I slid my classic planner in for next year. It looks like you’re set up the same as your bigger planner and I have full confidence that as long as you can continue to track and have space for your writing, you’ll feel at home with the classic. Maybe even if there’s some maneuvering you have to, you might find a solution that makes you even happier than what you had before.

[@SMMurphyGA]

I'm SUPPER EXCITED that you have released a Classic size budget planner. I have been praying for you to do this. If i don't win I will be maki g the purchase😆💙

[@heliotropephoenix300]

I have been binge watching your videos for a few weeks and just purchased my first planner. I created a budget planner inspired by your planner testing to see if it would work for me before I delved into planning. I must say that I love it and it really helped my get rid of part of the stress of paying bills. It worked so well that I decided to delve get a full planner and have written out the ways I will put it to use. Your videos have helped me figure ways to organize my life and build routines. Thank you so much. Oh and “ENTER ME” please.

[@shelliekraft2712]

I just got your regular or big planner for finance and I’m loving it. But I think I would also live the classic. Love watching you.

[@lawanderbradley-bey4466]

I’m excited to see the Classic size budget planner. I was actually going to switch over my entire system to the Big just to use your Big size budget planner which I’ve purchased. Now I may wait and just continue to use my classic planner in conjunction with the Big size budget planner for a little longer. I know it’s a lot to have two separate systems, but thanks for creating a classic size budget planner. Please “Enter me”.

[@thisthingicalllife3100]

I am having the same dilemma. I use a separate planner at work, so I went and picked up a Tul hourly planner for my desk. I still use a frankenplanned classic HP at home, so I'm straight. I thought I was the only one who was looking for the hourly planner...LOL

[@thebossupacademy7261]

Just starting the video. I started with a big bc it was a gift. Got the classic bc it’s easier to carry but I realized it’s harder at least in my area to get certain inserts in the big and I usually see more classic inserts on anything when I’m out.

[@mamuchaexpress]

I suscribed to the onestopplannerclub and it offers different layouts, including hourly! That might be one way to keep the big happy planner without having to actually design your inserts

[@DuctTapeJones]

I am working to set up a planner due to larger responsibilities at home and work. I’m watching all your planner videos.

[@Designerknitsforyou]

Sticking wth the big. I print my planner pages. I like not having to cut to size for classic.

[@LupitaGP84]

Love your TOM budget book when I saw the notification on your Etsy shop I went right over to see what you had released and saw the classic size TOM budget book I had to control myself.

[@phunt1769]

Awesome video. I think you should create your own hourly. Love to see what you design

[@Eelah3]

Thank you for share that you are trying different planners. I am looking into different ones and learning what my style needs are for planners.

[@amberwood1948]

I have learned so much by binge watching your videos these past few days! I went to michaels to purchase the Big and immediately was intimidated by the size so went with the Classic. I print all full size inserts at 83% to get them as close to the classic size as possible. Love your videos, thanks so much for sharing your journey!

[@amandaherrera4517]

Having the same dilemma with the happy planner big not coming in the hourly format. I decided to purchase the big planner anyway because I didn’t want to give up the extra writing space, but I still haven’t figured out how to plan my day in a way that I’m comfortable with. I’m glad I’m not the only person feeling so strongly about this change. Love your videos, and appreciate all of your lessons on budget and finance ❤️

[@amandaherrera4517]

Whooopsie......forgot to include ENTER ME, please!!

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Thank you so much!

[@adinamcafee8546]

Kell of plan has great covers with a clasp and inside pockets

[@MyAngelLovingLife]

I was going to leave a comment because I am so happy you made your budget planner in the Classic size. I actually shorten you big to fit my classic. So,now I'm off to purchase the Classic size. But if I can win the Classic size😁😁😁 Enter Me

[@evelynlongnickel7908]

I love my classic size

[@kwamespeaksofficial]

Hi Alaina! I know that probably you may not get a lot of guys on here but I have to say that you are the reason I started managing my time better. I also am a little confused by why HP has not released an hourly insert. I found an hourly on amazon but it was for 2020. I got used to the hourly so I'm praying they get it in lol. Thanks for being an awesome Queen!

[@juliadotson9132]

I just found you. I enjoyed you. Speaking slowly, very nice presentation of your planners.

[@lisanorris6470]

I just ordered my first happy planner. I am excited to get it. I love yourself videos and would love to win the budget planner.

[@corticoqueen639]

I am so excited. I already ordered your budget planner and I just could not wait to get it in the mail and so I broke down and ordered your downloaded monthly sheet, which I have now until the rest of the pages arrive. Alaina, I don't know if you know that if go into Plumpaper.com, they customize the calendars for you. You do not have to give up your big HP, I have already ordered the hourly set up and you just customize what you want and can order all kinds of other nice trackers. I chose not to have my pages hole punched and then I just do the HP holes myself. I ordered 18 month calendar beginning for January 1. But you can do each calendar different and customize the layouts how you want them. I have used them for several years and I love that I can play around with the set up and add and subtract or personalize the calendars as I like. You should check them out. Kelly

[@kenethasims]

Hi Aliana ☺️ I just set up my planner the way you have yours in the happy planner big. I also love the classic size for portability BUT decided to make that more of my “notebook” for various parts of my life. I suggest you make inserts with the time blocking option so that WE can keep using the Happy Planner Big. It is extremely easier to update with full pages of info!!!!!!! With so many of us still working from home with new school schedules I need the ability to add quickly!!!! Thank you so much 🥰

[@kenethasims]

Oh yeah...and please “Enter me”

[@janetburdett7451]

Some hobby lobby locations have the big happy planner undated hourly inserts on clearance 😀

[@sallyduke9775]

I was having the same problem. I notice that happy planner stop offering the Big size in a lot of things. I’m trying out the classic as well . I love how you have different areas in one planner.

[@TinaPlansLife]

I currently use the classic size but I will be adding some of those sections that you have in planner! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@corticoqueen639]

I forgot to ask you to ENTER ME TOO! Thank you for being so inspiring....

[@clairealameda9440]

Hi Alina. I am having the exact same dilemma. I am new to happy planner and got a big. I didn’t know about the different layouts when I bought my planner. It was just so pretty. 😂 Then I found some hourly inserts but didn’t have room for home things. And now I feel like the big is too big for me to carry around. I have been considering trying a classic size. Thanks for experimenting for me. I will be following to see how you like it that is if I don’t go and get a classic first! Love your videos. 😊🙏 oh and please enter me in the contest too. Thanks!

[@cynthiacovington259]

I totally feel you on the switch to a classic planner ... I cannot get use to less space. #ugh

[@makeupunlimited]

recollections has a spiral hourly in the big size. I guess you could use their pages and hole punch w/ the HP and put it on rings.

[@closertohomeartistry]

Thank you for hosting this giveaway! I have been binge-watching your videos and also wanted to thank you for posting such great content. Have a happy Saturday!

[@bridgetbrewington9611]

Love your happy planner set up.... 💕💕💕💕

[@kevinandamyhoyt8017]

I love your planner setup. I like how you have separated each aspect of your life.

[@thycklioness]

Enter Me!! I love the happy planner BIG! I also have a regular planner as my catchall for school. Your channel has opened my eyes to not having two separate books. I'm hoping to figure out making a printable in order to keep the BIG size. I do love the classic size regarding portability. I've been considering it and I'm happy that you are happy with it. I was using an A5 for about a decade. This is my second or so year using the Happy Planner. I'm torn. I hope that I win the giveaway so that I can start to franken plan and not kill my pockets. Great video as always!

[@mariagutierrez7242]

Love your videos and enjoyed the comparison. I have never used a Big Happy Planner but with my son being in school now I think I want to give it a try so I have space for everything

[@lateshadoss8781]

Love the budget planner in the smaller size. Will check it out to see if it will fit my needs.

[@ginagreene5668]

I love both of your pages. I am a happy planner girl. I may try the tule covers too.

[@reneecl9495]

Enter Me! I recently found you and thoroughly enjoy your content. Am currently waiting to receive my first Happy Planner order and it’s all because of you. Thank you for sharing this information!

[@coverscornersurburbanhomes6235]

Enter Me, please! I love the hourly Happy Planner too! I go back and forth about using classic or big planners also. I love the space that I get in the big, but have struggled to find expansion options for them around where I live.

[@sotoinette]

Your videos are always so helpful....following you to get organized and disciplined with my budget.

[@SDH1970]

I'm planning on switching back to the classic size. Thanks for your videos!

[@crystalstanley8610]

I just love your voice.

[@darilewis9695]

I am a fairly new subscriber, about 2 weeks. I am really enjoying your videos and your take on organization and planning.

[@angyharo5133]

Love the happy planner!

[@crystaljewel4329]

Just discovered the happy planner. Love it!

[@anneliwestdijk2039]

Enter me :) I just love the smaller sized planners for how portable they are and I'm lucky enough to have a small handwriting, small enough to make a smaller planner almost feel the same as a big one with the amount of space I sometimes have left!

[@stephaniedriscoll9247]

I like how you have your planner set up with multiple planners for the different parts of your life. I'm a teacher and a mom and find it a hassle to have 2 separate planners. I'm going to try your way😀 thank you!

[@juliedavis7426]

Enter Me! I have been debating between these two sizes so I am really glad you did this video!

[@e.lenahwilson4344]

Enter Me!! I saw this layout and wanted it so bad, but it was sold out before I could get one. I need this to organize my days and stay on track. I have not used an hourly big HP, but it would be nice to have all of that writing space. Perhaps the next release will have more variety for big HP's.

[@kinjalp3177]

I have never thought of using hourly planner but after watching your videos I feel I should give it a try..♥️.'enter'❤️

[@elsie3965]

Enter me! Also I live out of the hourly layout and I am thinking I may have to just purchase the hourly extension packs to get myself through!

[@atmemawshouse]

Great video! I’m headed to your Etsy shop for my classic sized inserts! Yay! Oh and enter me! 🥰

[@shannonfontana5107]

I commented on your last video about the classic sized budget book and I stalked your etsy page every day to see if it was out yet. Purchased two days ago and anxiously awaiting it's arrival! 😊😊😊

[@mzshelbz6963]

🤩 Enter Me! 🤩 It’s like you’ve read my mind on a topic (or saw my Amazon/Google searches) 😁. I’ve been going back and forth now on the size since I’ve decided to go with Happy Planner vs. EC based on ability to customize. And really, who am I kidding, probably will end up getting both to get a feel for which I like. Going through all the different accessories, papers, inserts, covers, and stickers... like a kid in a candy store! Great to hear your pros and cons on each.

[@Queen2Beee]

Enter me....I'm new to planning and don't have either one yet. I love how you have yours set up and would love to try it!

[@mauishopgirll]

Nice to see another CFO in the planner space! I use my work planner for keeping track of the schedule, major deadlines, project lists and what my priorities are weekly and daily but the heavy lifting for the weeds of projects and dependencies from my team is done in Proofhub and Smartsheet. I also use the Things app (aligned with GTD). Planners let me see the forest as I can easily get lost in the trees! I’ve only recently resumed manual planning and creative journaling (I write and photograph) and it’s made such a difference. I have four planner sets but all distinctive in the use and purpose (one for creative pursuits, another for goal planning, work and a hobonichi for journaling and tracking of daily goal progress). I don’t often relate to other women in the planning community job wise so it’s exciting when I find someone whose work needs may be more similar.

[@mrsteem.1688]

"Enter Me" Hi!! I have multiple HP in both BIG and classic sizes for home, life, book and work etc. I like both it just depending on what you use them for an example for me is my work planner has to be a HP BIG. I recently ordered the 2021 Budget HP Classic from the new HP release line ( of course its still in route) now that you have a budget planner in the classic size I can incorporate both to fit my needs. Thank you as always your videos inspire and make planning seem easy.

[@Sunshine_Harrison54]

I'm new to your channel (1 month) and I'm also disappointed that the hourly big planner was not released. I love both the classic and the big planner. I use the classic for budgeting and the big for everything else. 'Enter me' please as I have not purchased the classic yet for 2021 and would love your budgeting book as well. I hope the classic works out for you.

[@jennastewart2450]

Love all of your videos!! I’m using the classic size for the portability although working from home right now it doesn’t quite matter as much!! Thanks for all of the videos you make!! Enter Me please!

[@gbkbeducation]

I will be watching closely...I am in the same situation. I sent them an email and was so upset to find out they won’t be doing a hourly big. The big planner already does not have everything the classic has...and now not to make it...I was HURT!!! I don’t know if I can do a classic...I just feel I need more room. Keep us updated....❤️❤️ #strugglebus #tryingthevertical3boxstyle #plannerpiecedisturbed

[@kathiewise3403]

Great information. Thank you for sharing all your planning tips and tricks! Loving your style! 😁

[@hannahfettig]

| ENTER ME | I always enjoy hearing your thought process! This is super tricky, isn’t it. I think especially if you’re a frankenplanner...because otherwise I think certain sizes are especially well suited to certain types of planners. What would it look like to have two frankenplanners? Things you need with you all the time in classic and more thoughtful planners like faith, journal, etc in the bigger size. Probably still leave you feeling unsettled...I don’t know! I love Classic that works really well for me, but I’m not an hourly planner. I use a big just for journaling and faith.

[@lenacollins1956]

Also, love that I found you!

[@Luvs2read33]

I’m currently using the big hourly for my catch all and a big vertical for my home but I use classic for everything else. When I started using the Happy Planner in July I wasn’t sure which one I would like better but I’m leaning toward the classic. The big is just a bit too big for me so I’m thinking about switching with the new year. It won’t be as convenient with printables but the reduced size might be worth it.

[@roci28n5]

Loving your videos and sharing monthly budget tips.

[@j.j.semprit1883]

I'm excited to get view your video in the first 14 hours after posting in to the channel. Thanks for this video is my appearence i have both planner but couldn't manage in coherent way both planners since my work area is dedicated to making craft progects.😁

[@Cbouchard4]

I love your voice and videos.

[@smileyxsasha]

I watched your Setting Up A Notebook in Your Planner video. I currently have a Classic Faith Happy Planner (it is my first HP purchase that I discovered the layout doesn’t work well for me) so I was looking forward to purchasing a HP Big hourly because of your planning and budget videos. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I’m glad you brought up the budget planner because you answered my question. I’ve been waiting to buy your budget planner, but I’ve been stalling only because I don’t know which size I want to purchase with the HP...now I’m back in the research stage of HP, but this video helped put some things into perspective for me.

[@betsyrabel5778]

*Enter Me* Thanks for your planner videos. I discovered the concept of frankenplanning through your multiple planner setup videos and it has been a game changer. I hope the big hourly will come out later in the year. I am using it now and love it.

[@tishallamcneil5795]

😆 so you answered my question about the big and classic. Tul has a classic cover as well if you would like to try that. So no more hourly big, not cool 😕 I think my biggest issue is using all my planners 🤦🏽‍♀️ I love the set up, but I'm use to writing everything in one. I have to find the right system for me, but hourly is my favorite 🤗

[@tishallamcneil5795]

So how do you like it so far @organizedmoney and did you get the TUL classic?

[@jessicafritts3680]

Loved this video! Excited for the possibility for the giveaway

[@mrsdiane2009]

Thank You, for all your helpful ideals!

[@brandiknight2851]

I see benefits to both. I may switch to classic for the portability once I return to the office. With teleworking, I haven’t needed to travel with the happy planner big. *Enter Me*

[@deniseavery]

Love your videos. I have been really thinking of using the hourly, just not sure. Also love your budget layout.

[@rhondabeard7012]

I love how your planner flows from one aspect of your life to the next. Great video.

[@m.e.nickels]

I love your videos You're so nice and professional 🙂

[@rhonaramos4194]

Congratulations on your 50k!

[@yvonnejohnson2109]

Great video. I was just thinking about going to the Happy planner big hourly to try. I guess I will stick to the classic Happy planner.

[@britanyajordan4396]

I love your set ups and your videos I had this same dilemma coming from mini to classic. For 2019 a carried a mini fit in my pocket great, I had set it up where it had everything I needed in it. But, my dilemma in 2020 was I needed more room to write and appointments. So I switched to classic planned it just like my mini and add all my sections and everything and then pandemic so I have not really utilized it like I thought so I stopped carrying it. Not as much going on. Now the new realease and I don't know what to choose for 2021. Oh in July I also got a skinny classic. Because my classic I had to carry a whole other bag for it. I made my own cover out of placemats and customized it the way I wanted it. So now I am in that same dilemma. I also a big budget book and a business notebook. I am not as advance in budgeting as you so I was going to use your system but, I think I would have wasted pages. Your videos give me great ideas and let's me know what I can do. Thank you for being such inspiration. Also your voice is very calming and nice toned. Not nulling and boring. I also plan to join your Tom academy as soon as my money is right. Thank you again.

[@sydneyhinson1399]

Enter me I am so happy I found this channel. I need to get my life organized and I need to start saving I have been binge-watching and will be in your Etsy shop lol thank you for sharing.

[@simplyadesigns]

Your videos are always so detailed and informative. Thank you for sharing! ENTER ME!

[@KeiisPlannedLife]

Thanks for sharing I like how you set it up

[@txbabs6732]

I’m loving your videos.

[@chenoamorrison2951]

I absolutely love your videos and all the information you provide! Thank you for the giveaway!!

[@Jim-pl5ps]

I have been loving your content! I have been working on my own financial journey too!

[@allthingsalecia]

Love your videos and I am trying to happy planner skinny for 2021

[@annbussard1843]

Thank you for your videos! I just subscribed. I had the same problem last week when I tried to find the hourly in the classic style. I go by appointments, and I use the hourly one, too. You have great ideas!

[@yvettehilaire208]

Hi! I am new to the planning world and your channel was the first place where I learned about The Big Happy Planner. I just purchased multiple Big Happy Planners, but I am open to giving the Classic size a try. I was thinking of using the Classic for work only. I would love the chance to win your budget planner! Thank you for all your great tips! Enter Me!!

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

Actually there is someone here on KZbin that makes both the HP Big Inserts, as well as classic in ALL OF THE LAYOUTS!!! she’s on Etsy and the prices are phenomenal!

[@gbkbeducation]

Rhoro Design on Etsy made me HP Hourly Big. She was fantastic

[@jennycarroll9940]

I use a classic happy planner for my work. I too like how portable the classic size is when running around. Love your videos!