hobonichi cousin planner | weekly plan with me | apr 2024

I've been using my Hobonichi Cousin for about a month, now, so thought I'd share the very simple weekly setup I've been using. I am totally fine having some open space on these pages - I do a lot of scheduling and task management in digital formats, so what I write here is primarily things that I might want to refer back to. (Step tracking, meal tracking, overall schedule). You'll see I'm keeping my decorations fairly minimal (I mean, in the big scheme of things it's probably excessive, but in the planner community not so much, lol).
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PLANNER //
HOBONICHI Techo Cousin (2024): amzn.to/3TGPXRa
Hobonichi Techo Cousin Spring Start (April 2024 start): amzn.to/49pONQ0
COVERS //
Plastic cover for Hobonichi (Etsy): creatoriq.cc/3JaPLoC
Leather cover (VDS A5 Codex Beige croco exterior and Velvet Sand interior): bit.ly/49uLMOp
STAMPS //
KBS Madeleine alphabet: bit.ly/3QVTWJz
INKS I USED IN THIS VIDEO //
- Memento - (Amazon)
Tuxedo Black: amzn.to/49rk5G5
- Catherine Pooler - (scrapbook.com)
Sand Castle (dinner plates): bit.ly/3F8Nara
PRODUCTS I USE TO DECO MY PAGES //
The Planner Spot ("JULIE10" for 10% off): bit.ly/p2clovestps
Lightly Inked ("JULIEK10" for 10% off): bit.ly/3UE0Y52
Sweet Caress Designs: bit.ly/2YMhhW0
Tombow Dual Brush Marker N89: bit.ly/3qGv6PN
Zig Clean Color Dot Marker (Oatmeal): amzn.to/4amTbR9
Post-It Tabs: amzn.to/4cLiBcV
Avery Clear Sticker Paper: amzn.to/3xrc3Qp
STUDIO CALICO //
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IN MY TOOLBOX //
Sarasa black/gold pen body: amzn.to/4d14ArJ
Uni Pure Malt Gel pen from Jetpens: bit.ly/3ExAyta
Uni Pure Malt Gel Pen from Amazon: amzn.to/3qqzYrN
^^ (refilled with uni jetstream .5 refill from Jetpens: bit.ly/32gJZQB
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Affiliate links may be used which means I get a small commission if you decide to purchase, but there is NO additional cost to you. All products were purchased by me … except products marked with asterisks which were received from the company with no expectation. This video was NOT sponsored, requested, or paid and I did it only because I wanted to share what I enjoy using in my planner. :)

[@Alice_v2.0]

These are the only PWMs that I actually watch with zero skipping and full attention! I have so missed your Hobonichi videos and am so happy that you shared this one! Thank you! 🤩

[@999gothchick]

Snap, same here, no skipping complete attention all the way through 😊

[@plan2create]

Oh, wow. That is such a nice thing for you to say! I appreciate it because sometimes I put content out and don’t really know how it lands. ☺️ I’m so happy to know that it’s being well received!! Thank you! ❤️

[@annettefertitta6868]

My biggest pet peave is the black box with the black box with the month and the pink and red boxes for Sat & Sun. I never could stand them & was tired of covering them… (and I love color on my pages) - they always seem to clash - so I have gradually switched to Sterling ink for the banker slate - I’m in love! I tend to segment my vertical in a similar way or into a semi-dashboard. The dark boxes are ok in your design because of the pale colors that you use. Very pretty.

[@EmilyMooremore]

My goal is to start writing everything down in my planner. But I always seem to forget! Hopefully, my gorgeous notebook from Burga will help me with that

[@plan2create]

New notebooks always provide a lil motivation! Have fun with yours. I hadn’t heard of Burga’s so I quick looked them up… beautiful!

[@annettefertitta6868]

You can also stamp first on scrap paper then straight onto the planner. The second generation stamp is much softer

[@coco_plans]

You use the cousin so beautifully, Julie❤️ I adore how you segment the weekly, you’re able to track and schedule so much on those two pages. Forever my inspiration, dear friend❤️

[@plan2create]

Aww, thank you so much, Connie. ☺️ It feels so familiar.. easy to transition back into! 🤍

[@msteppling3550]

Love this layout. I have a wonderland 222 but in the A5 size and this is ideal!

[@plan2create]

I've used the A5 Wonderland 222 before, and it's great, but I've learned that I really like the sidebar on the left hand page and full columns for Sat/Sun. :)

[@rachelsharp4189]

Love it! Beautiful and functional!

[@plan2create]

Thank you! 😊 Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. xx

[@nolagirlplans]

Julie, I LOVE your PWMs! I just love how your mind works… looking forward to more videos! ❤

[@plan2create]

Thank you, ERIN! Dang, you've hung in here with me for a while! THANK YOU!!!!

[@nolagirlplans]

Always will, girl! You’re my fav! 😊

[@BlushnBlue]

As always, I love your setups. Thank you for sharing.

[@plan2create]

Thank you so much, Donna! So happy to know you enjoy them!

[@traceybeaumont8535]

I am always curious about my step count, it often surprises me how many steps I feel I’ve done compared to the actual number. So excited I’ve got March-May monthly sticker & stationery kits from TPS (via a friend working in NY). Great you have a framework so you don’t need to overthink every week and just fill in

[@plan2create]

I agree! I don’t pay attention to my step count throughout the day and sometimes it’s shockingly low, lol! Yay! Have fun with your TPS kits!! It is nice to keep the same structure. Also open to slightly tweaking it as my needs change. We’ll see!

[@kmizo27]

Your setup is so lovely 😊 Have you ever tried chalk inks? The Versa Magic ones work well on the Hobonichi paper

[@plan2create]

Yes I have, but I struggle because they seem "slippery" and I don't always have the patience to wait out their drying time. So, I just do my best with "dry-ish" dye inks. :)

[@kmizo27]

@@plan2create gotcha 😉

[@jamiesimpson7248]

Beautifully a minimal and I love this! Would you be willing to consider how you setup the things 3 to augment the hobo?

[@plan2create]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it. I’ll try to go into more detail on how I use the app!

[@BrandiJanei]

This is so beautiful

[@plan2create]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! 🤍

[@annettefertitta6868]

Catherine Pooler doesn’t bleed through Tamoe River paper

[@nochecku6834]

What value do you get from all the information tracking? I tried writing down the meals I eat, and other every day activities like exercising, sleep, etc.. But after a point it feels like a chore, and I don't glean any insights from all that data. I'm interested to hear how this information tracking has helped you, and if it actually added value to your life, and led to any epiphany.

[@plan2create]

Oh you’re right, it can feel like a chore but that’s why I’ve narrowed it down to a few things. For me, it’s enjoyable and doesn’t feel like work. I like to look back sometimes and see the meals we ate.. occasionally it will remind me to repeat something we enjoyed! If I’m feeling like a slug, I might look back and see how I’ve been moving my body consistently and it will motivate me to keep going. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I just like having the data there *in case* I need it but I only track a few things, so it doesn’t overwhelm me. Also, my steps and workouts are stored in an app, so I can catch up every few days. I’m not a slave to recording it every day.

[@nochecku6834]

@@plan2create Makes sense thank you! I guess I'm just exhausted with work and other things, that I do not want to have another metric for productivity in the planner as well :D If you have ideas on how to use Hobonichi cousin for non-productivity/metrics etc, please share them.. I'm using my monthly as expenses tracker, which is useful to curb my takeout spending. I also use daily pages for journaling. It's my weeklies I dont know what to do - recently started using it as my ideal day wishlist, where i list down all things that I can't control I wish would happen today.