Plan With Me: First Few Days of 2024 + Tip-In Tutorial | Hobonichi Cousin & Take A Note Planner

[@rachelfang891]

Just a gentle reminder that taking time off and stepping away is important for preventing burnout, and that going “100%” indefinitely is often not sustainable or the best long term strategy, even though it means sometimes you feel like you can do more. Breaks and recovery for your brain are an important part of investing in your own health, same as recovery days for physical workouts. I hope I’m not being too presumptive of your situation, and I’m sure you know best when is a reasonable time to take a break from work (because it’s reality that some seasons are less accomplished than others) But I hope that you can prioritize scheduling some time off soon :)

[@anna7276]

I have been thinking of you these past few days Helen. I’ve watched enough of your videos to know that what happened during subscription day would have upset you. I am sorry to hear it affected your sleep and worried you so much. I hope you know so many of us appreciate you and don’t mind that we missed out, we will still support you!!!! Lots of love from Australia ad always! X

[@gabbytube8057]

Woohoo! 1st video of 2024! Thank you Helen! I was watching the Eras Tour movie last night and was thinking how cute it would be to have a Taylor Swift Eras themed washi tape with little emotis!☺️🥰 Just a request for the Swifties!❤️

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

That would be awesome!! I hope you enjoyed the mnovie!!!

[@maryjoplanner]

OMG loving this idea!!! @@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo

[@elizabethmartinez7828]

Great idea!

[@jordangruber4258]

I love watching your videos. Something that caught my eye was your dad's 61st birthday. My dad died Dec 2022 when he was 59 and I wish so badly he made it into his 60's. :( But, taking comfort in journaling has helped me so much.

[@elyseredwine233]

I've been thinking of you since the subscription debacle, Helen! I hope you know how appreciated you are. Thank you for sharing these spreads with us! Hopefully the rest of Jan is smoother

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you lovely Elyse!! Taking it day by day hehe. I appreciate your support!!!

[@JoAnn77PL]

Flaps are great! I love them and have been using them ever since I have a daily journal (12 years... yeah... long time). Sometimes they are cute wrappers or interesting business cards or just randoom photos which didn't fit onto page but I still wanted to have them that particular day. Anyway, loads of health in New Year, tons of rest time and thank you for sharing your planning time with us. Oh, oh! My dream, I wanted to mention my dream from last night - there were small emoti head earrings available in your shop! They were the cutest :)

[@Charlie55]

Silver is also my favorite metallic color and it seems so rare in the planner/stationery world.

[@ratgrle]

Looking forward to trying tip-ins. I’m in a hobonichi Cousin for the first time this year. I’m glad you and your car are ok, I was also in an accident on 12/30 but my vehicle was totaled 😬 No one was hurt though which, really, is what matters. For adhering your tip-ins you might want to look at the double sided tapes Lawn fawn or Altenew offer, they’re ultra thin and would be invisible in your book without fussing with the tape runner on those skinny flaps. They come as narrow as 1/8”. Thanks for all the inspiration Helen! 💜

[@shelbseroo]

I am loving the new Sanzen paper in the hobonichis this year. it feels more substantial in a way, and the crinkle is sooo good.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

I'm liking it too!!!! Not sure if I prefer one over the other though..... I need some more time to test hahaha

[@리아리스]

Can't wait for the full flip-through 2023 hobonichi video!!

[@karenrwalker]

Thank you for the journaling prompts; I've been looking for something exactly like that!

[@cheryldailey5310]

I started falling asleep. Your voice is relaxing. I hope you were finally able to sleep. *hugs*

[@authorchristinabutrum]

Yay! Can't wait to see the silver ruler! Silver is my fave! ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

SAME!!

[@danimforest]

Happy New Year! Wonderful video! I am glad to hear that you are all good following your minor accident. You are an amazing business owner who is so dedicated. Never forget how awesome you are ❤.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Happy new year! Thank you so much 😭

[@MsSclera]

Thanks for the flap tutorial Helen. And happy birthday to papa tater ❤🎉

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank youuuuu Rosalin!!

[@elahm76]

Need I say how much I love watching your planner pages? I want to say I'm glad you're ok after the car crash! Also want to say that I love your nail polish!

[@keri_plans]

Your Videos are so calming for me and i just love your style. ❤

[@catherinecortes3666]

Mona lisa!!! So cute!!!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Catherine!!! ❤

[@_JournalJourney]

I love the idea of adding little flaps to add extra tid bits! It turns out so seamless 😍

[@madlibpoet]

Welcome to 2024 Helen! Thank you for being true to yourself and your team. I’m glad your accident wasn’t too serious. So happy to see you back and posting. I love this brief planning and a tutorial combo! You are a genius! ❤❤❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much lovely!!! Happy new year

[@deniseholmes7958]

Thanks so much for the tip-in tip! 😘

[@valeriesamouillan]

I never thought of using my tomoe river paper notebook for my tip ins... that's brilliant! Thank you for the idea, I can't wait to use it in my planner!

[@RiseWithRaina]

Yayyyy! hi Helen & planner community! I was bummed that there are no subs left but I respect the need for rest & recharge. Excited to see a video from you!! I just posted my first planner video the other day. I’m no Helen but one day at a time I’ll get better. 😅🥰

[@mylavenderpages9519]

Thank you for the tip-in tutorial! I love tip-ins and this was very helpful! HUGS!

[@1001reasons1968]

Thank you for the inspiration! ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

❤❤❤

[@triphophoney]

I just love your videos, Helen. So soothing and inspiring. ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you!!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@anajacobi3022]

Helen, This is the cutest idea using the compliment cards. I love it. Thanks for always inspiring me with new fun ways to decorate my planners. Also remember to take time for yourself!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Anaaa! I'm glad you found some inspo!

[@amycampbell2264]

Loved this Helen!

[@yupatuytaisong6125]

Happy to see both your first video and see that your beautiful finger being good looking again. I’m waiting for my stickers from TMCM to decorate my planners! Checking out my mailbox every day like crazy 😂

[@wendyhoward2699]

Great video, Helen. Thanks for sharing on how to do tip-ins. Many blessings

[@tatianavelasco1335]

This starstruck emoti is so cute! Cannot wait to decorate these

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Tatiana!

[@charnaywiener]

Your idea to split journaling and planning into two different planners looks great! I did that with my bijou & planner in the past, but now I’m in a planner kick so I am definitely going to try out your system😊 also, my sister, who’s not really into the planning/journaling community decided to journal this year and bought a very cheap fountain pen and I think I’m going to fall back into searching for one myself again😂 Anyways, hope you have a lovely week and happy year ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Charnay!!! Omg that's awesome, you have a real planner buddy!!

[@karenc.8622]

HEYYY HELEN!!! Happy 2024!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Wishing you lots of joy and peace this year and beyond. Love you!!!! Have a magical week 🥰💜🥰

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

HIII Karen!!! Happy happy new year!!!

[@BHernandez64]

As always I look forward to your videos! Especially excited to hear more washi stickers are in the works!

[@lrbrb42]

I love your planner Helen. It’s so neat and pleasant to look at. Thank you for sharing!

[@elizabethmartinez7828]

I loved this video!! Happy New Year, Helen! 🫶💕

[@brigitterozier9164]

You definitly have to take some time of if you did 3 months of work in one week, chapeau!❤

[@laqueenie_art]

Happy birthday to your dad! We share the same birthday! 🎉

[@marzettik]

This was great! Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yay I'm glad you enjoyed it! ❤

[@HouseOfPagesAndPaints]

How are you feeling about the paper in the cousin? “Weird and grippier” is the way I’ve been describing it. Any tips for getting over the weirdness?

[@mikifubuki]

Yay first video! So glad the Avec is working for you! I personally think I would be happy with an Avec if I was gonna use Hobonichi again (I sadly don't love TR paper.) Splitting planners helps minimize and manage the chonk. Especially for people like me who loves sticking everything on her planner. 🤣

[@liliana1lfr]

Happy start of a New Year! So hard to hear of your subscription woes, maybe your are starting to outgrow your current subscription service the way it is?! But that's not necessarily a bad problem to have! I know you will come up with an amicable solution, and everyone involved will have to understand. You are such a kind person, and for sharing with us each week. Enjoyed this 2024 kick-off video. ❤ 🥔

[@thenunujournals]

You are my biggest inspiration ❤ I started journaling and even found the courage to start my own yt channel. Thank you so much for being so awesome 🥰🩷

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

This amde me happy to hear!!!! That's awesome!

[@thenunujournals]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo 🥰❤️

[@2BRnot2BRipper]

Big hugs for you, baby bear! And remember the Cosrx pimple patches. If you ran out, let me know!!! 😘🥰🤗

[@sherrycohen1824]

Happy New Year! What a great idea you have about using two different planners yet making them work together.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Happy new year Sherry!! Happy happy new year~

[@marisalosardo3480]

Happy New Year Helen! Take the time off you deserve it!😊

[@emilylackey3840]

Thank you for the flap tutorial, Helen! I have been doing it with washi tape and I like the artsy style of the washi tape but I think I will also now utilize the dot runner idea because the washi tape bulks up the Hobo which definitely gets beefy just as the year rolls on. I wish I had gotten the AVEC like you did. There’s always next year! I hope you have a great week. Thank you for our weekly smile 😊

[@loveforpaper6203]

Love this! Happy New yewr

[@kimikobuford]

Happy Sunday Helen❤❤❤

[@MariaGSL]

He,en, Happy New Year to You and Your Family! Good thing nothing happened to you and also to the car. Kudos to You for making the 3 months work in a few days👏🏻👏🏻.

[@theresadavis7604]

Happy New Year Helen. I love your videos and can’t wait to try a Hobonichi out with your stickers which I think are adorable 🥰

[@annac8112]

Hi!! What plastic cover are you using for your hobonichi cousin AVEC planner? Love your videos!

[@ChantelleArts]

This is stunning, I love it 😊😊

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Chantelle!!!

[@xafiasael4572]

will you be doing more monthly sction plan with mes?

[@emmagould9264]

Think my original comment was deleted by KZbin. I just said I made a big order yesterday from your shop and I'm really excited for it. Your stuff is so cute.

[@bobbiemayers354]

❤such great content I love it

[@angechrissy]

Happy 2024! I'm sorry to hear that the subscription caused you so much stress! I read some of the comments on FB and they (especially those from "annoyomus"!) were not being kind to you. I would have told you to increase the price if you were to ask me so that some of those annoying and entitled customers would go away (this is actually a very common advice to small business owners once their demands are increasing). But I know it's not your thing. Please prioritize your needs and the needs of your family, and not us. You are doing a good job. Happy Birthday to your father!

[@RENEDU2]

New here , happy new year 🎈

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Happy new year, and welcome!

[@iandroo888]

omg u said silver cersion of emoti ruler in production ! I HOPE I CAN GET ONE !!!!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

I gotchuuu! It's my favourite hehe

[@iandroo888]

are you going to make any slim silver ones too.... @@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo 👀

[@pointeplusplus]

Are the subscriptions still available? I went to get one a day or so ago and they seemed like they were already gone

[@DoMiNxXoXo]

I got my side tabs yesterday!!!🎉😭😭😭

[@hammouchenassima3660]

Hi Helen thank you for this vid and I saw a wallet with your name

[@theoryof.lauren]

you deserve rest and relaxation and self-kindness helen 😌

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Love you berry much friend! ❤

[@cathy2332]

How do you prevent the pen ink from smearing on the tomoe river paper? It’s so smooth and slippery I always smear my penwork T-T

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

I honestly just avoid toucing where I wrote! 😅 I think I have gotten good at holding my pen in a way that does not smear on the page!

[@LenaMellow]

Any tips for vellum tip ins?

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Tape runner should still work as long as it's clear!!!

[@ChristinaPlans]

Take care

[@ElleBPlans]

Please take some time off. You deserve it!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Elle ❤❤❤❤

[@No-self_No-problem]

🙏

[@MarkAmoto-i3f]

omg, 1st comment:>>

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yay!

[@BrandonSeerattan]

🖋️✒️ Remarkable employment. I stand inclined towards, Dad's 61st birthday. We share. I loathe the Helen flap as the creasing may rive. ✒️🖋️ #Planning ✒️🖋️