Planner 101: Tips For Planning On A Budget

[@HeartBreathings]

Happy Thanksgiving to my US friends!! I wanted to get this video up sooner, but it took a lot of time to put all these tips and examples together! I sincerely hope it helps you figure out a few new ways to save some money and find a great planner on a budget! Don't forget to comment to enter the two giveaways! Two more videos coming up in this series in the next week, so please subscribe so you don't miss them!

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[@isaacbaylor4511]

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[@jettlandon6283]

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[@10feralratsinacoat76]

You’ve got the nicest binders. It would be an interesting video to see how you store everything?

[@sammisans2972]

I just recently did a Dollar Tree run and was able to get everything I needed to plot my novel! I spent 21 dollars total. These are great tips!

[@PhyllisPascazio]

Your videos helped me choose this year's Christmas gift for my granddaughter who is about to set up her first apartment. I went with the Erin Condren system, which was pretty pricey, but she's going to love it all. Now I want some planners of my own, so your budget video can help me get started. Thank you!

[@juliebunyard3913]

The cutting up off different coloured paper and sticking into the planner is a brilliant idea, never thought of that. Great idea.

[@kempfreehold9450]

Thanks so much for the inspiration! This is the only place I can share this. Two years ago I bought two expensive planners but I never used either one consistently. I took them apart this afternoon and cobbled together a planner that will work until Sept 2020 with two years worth of the sections that I hadn't used. Woo

[@pianogal77]

This was such a helpful video. I was already using several of the tips, but you definitely gave me some ideas of how to save even more than I have in the past. I think my favorite was the tip about being able to use competitors' coupons and combine them with non-sale items at another store. I had forgotten you could do that.

[@DianaLayne]

Dollar Tree, Wal-Mart, and Big Lots are right up my alley! As a mom of six I've always been on a tight budget. Thanks!

[@betty.thepennysaver872]

Love this! Love how you show each store u mention and show examples. I love tjmax notebooks! Haven't looked into biglots for stationary items.

[@DawnMontgomeryAuthor]

Great video AND that shirt is SO ADORABLE! I use supertips for my planner. Just make sure you know that water drips will spread the color, so don't use for something that MUST be permanent. Use them as highlighters and stuff to help. You can get regular writing pads from Dollar Tree that are easy to hole punch. Perfect for the half size binders. The Walmart Exceed journals are the ones I use for my bujo!

[@emilyharper7448]

Thanks for the helpful tips! I personally bullet journal, and I never realized Walmart had something comparable to the Leuchterm that I generally use. I will definitely look into the Exceed journals!

[@Jeanne-W]

Loving this series, Sarra! I literally just today visited a Kikki K shop (I'm in New Zealand) and walked out empty-handed because their planners are SO expensive. Love all the creative ideas - perfect timing! - I'm inspired to come up with something more creative and cheaper.

[@MissAnimegrl]

Another great video! Lots of us need this advice- I plan on a budget and it helps to know where to go. Another find is Hobby Lobby or other art/crafts stores. They have sales every other week on planners and BuJo notebooks. I got a lovely A5 notebook with good paper quality for under 6 bucks for my new job.

[@nildam.bonilla5849]

Those are great tips I sometimes also use wrapping paper leftovers to decorate by fuzzy cutting the images, it may be more work but if you love the images and cant find stickers and such (and dont have a printer) this is an alternative and if you are lucky enough to have a dollar store near you its inexpensive.

[@laurenxenacampbell]

I loved this video! What am an amazing and creative way to shop the local budget stores and get creative with what you find! And I will definitely be trying your idea for asking for discounts on outdated stock!!

[@UtahGmaw99]

I love the Michael's planners. I just clip the holes like Erin Condern covers and they come off just fine. You can also make your own covers. Just take your supplies to Staples etc. and they can do that for you

[@juliamckernan354]

Can you get the Erin Conrad covers to fit the Michaels planners?

[@UtahGmaw99]

@@juliamckernan354 The EC covers fit the Michael's planner just fine. The EC covers have just one hole more but it doesn't effect it at all.

[@semperputus]

Amazing ideas I wanted to start "planning" and was petrified by the prices but you have given me tonns of ideas thanks from this gal from the UK xx

[@sabrinaprior6874]

Always the putz!!! Love your name. Before you buy a planner. Use some lined paper to figure out if your vertical or horizontal planner. It will bother you all year if get the wrong one or start over in new one. Which kinda takes the wind out of your sails. That would be my little nugget of advice. 😎😎😎 P.S: Also size matters. I tried a big planner 1st time made a huge difference. Good Luck!!! 🎅❄🎅

[@CraftyMom15]

Great video, thanks for sharing all these tips. I'm in the process now of using all the supplies I have stored in my boxes before I get more.

[@journaling_for_stillness9047]

Loving this series! Thank you for putting so much work into it.

[@thoughtfulbeing]

I truly enjoyed this video. It really inspired to go ahead and check out this Black Friday’s deals online... Also, as always, loved all the showcased stationery....

[@luannastewart9320]

I just bought stickers yesterday at Michaels (I braved the Black Fri crowds) and now I have a coupon to use for Washi! Thanks for all your tips, Sarra!

[@Rivka213]

I love your tips and how detailed you are with them.... thank you for all your videos😊👍

[@nataliecolbert5790]

Thank you for the video. It was very informative and I love the idea of re-dating an outdated planner.

[@mayadeslilas]

the "print your stickers" is my favourite tip: i'm actually cutting littles icons that i covered in scotch tape to make them shiny (and because my printer 's ink "bleeds" and when i glue the paper to a page of my bujo, it leaves a trace on the other page, hope i'm being clear) while watching this video.^^ Thank you for this video, this was helpful!

[@tracy238]

Now that I have finally managed to finished watching the whole thing, I just have to say I really love your tips and are looking forward to seeing how I can put them into place.

[@crystalk.apestell4509]

Yay!!! So excited!!

[@payneplans2370]

I love these tips. I spend money on a good planner and then hunt for reasonably priced supplies! I have been toying with the idea of starting a bullet journal. I love the tip of getting the notebook at Walmart. This way I can try it out and see if I enjoy it first.

[@JustCallMeInsane]

I recently went to the dollar store and got two planners. They are simple but cute, and are perfect for what I need. I am going to check for pens and tape next time I go back! :) And maybe another planner for my stories, haha!

[@vickyhall1202]

I like all of your tips. The most helpful for me to use was using the paper pad in the different ways. Thanks. I'm interested in the Recollection planner. Good luck everyone. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@HeartBreathings]

Hi Vicky!!! You have been chosen as the winner of the Recollections planner set! Email me at [e-mail] with your mailing address, and I'll get this sent out to you!

[@marthawilley5512]

Thanks for doing this series and for offering the give always, so nice of you.

[@brookemakesstuff]

So many great tips! The Walmart exceed journals are so great, they’ve got so many different styles that mimic popular brands! Their fauxbo one is adorable.

[@michelekellner2159]

I love the idea of using the paper to create stickers and decorating tape.

[@kristilyn80]

Great video. I actually love the Recollections planners. They are way nicer than I thought they were going to be.

[@carlaparsons4800]

Thanks Sarra. I am loving this planner series!

[@AunniesPlace]

I love all of the great ideas you have for using notebooks.

[@patriciacorcoran8532]

I love the paper from Dollar tree. I have seen them but not known what to do with it but now Indo. Thanks for the great tips!!! ❤️

[@nancyaddison6473]

I was hoping to see this before I looked at my emails announcing all the planner sales. Thank you!

[@HeartBreathings]

You're welcome! Hope you find these tips helpful!

[@evelyngray9893]

Thanks for the videos. I'm not nearly as organized as I need to be, and I have decided to plan things out. I bought some graph notebooks when they were on sale at Wal-Mart. I'm making my own planner in that, because I've not found any that are laid out like I want. I need month and week spreads along with daily sheets. I need something to plan the daily with, and all in one place or I'll never get it done. So I'm drawing it out bullet journal style and using my washi and colored pencils etc to decorate. I might share a pic of the spreads in the FB group if I get brave.

[@stephaniehand1209]

Love the tips! We don't have any discount stores nearby, but we do have a dollar tree! I'm about to start planning a new story, so I'll probably head there this weekend. I also think it's great that you mentioned the stencils. I've been debating whether to get the HB90 undated next quarter and thought about using stencils and markers for the dates and things (horrible handwriting here), so validation is nice to have, lol.

[@natalieanna6083]

We have Poundlands etc in the UK with some good products. No, you don’t need to break the bank to get some good stuff to get yourself organised!👍😁

[@wilscott5955]

Hey Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I love the Recollections planner set give away. You just never know when you start really looking around what you can find and at a reasonable price! Thanks for all of these videos!

[@tinapullen6421]

I always find great journals at Marshall's and th maxx Thanks for these videos! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family

[@birdsandwords9775]

Your videos are always so well thought out. Thanks for the tips.

[@betty.thepennysaver872]

Wow, $1 EC planner. But did u ever repurpose it ? Lol I do try to wait till the end of year or beginning of year for a new planner deal. Really loving the items Walmart is coming out with!!! I recently found happy planners at Ross for $6!!! For medium 18mo planners.

[@internetmarketingwithjane519]

Thank you again for more useful information. I had not thought of fb buy and sell group's for my planner supplies but I'm going to check some out and sign up, cheers.

[@ecr.7695]

This isn't my idea, but gift tags are great stickers. Whiteout the "to" and "from" and voila! You got a sticker. 😊

[@lauraann7816]

My favorite tip in this video has to be the use of stencils. I often joke that I have such bad drawing skills that I couldn't draw a stick figure with a stencil. Ah but now I see I CAN add cute things to my Happy Planner with them. TFS 😘

[@lizziestarr]

Lots of great ideas! I hadn't known about the coupon honoring. Game changer! :)

[@emmanashdavis1326]

Ok, a lot of the stores you listed discount stores are in my state, journaling makes you a collector of sorts. I love traveling to different states to see what they have in terms of discounts. One thing about dollar tree you can shop on line if you find something you like. I have found Heidi Swapp journal set in joanns and Bjs. So just keep an open mind when journaling cause a lot of supplies are out there. My husband and girlfriend’s husband have asked for my pads and note journals. They are amazed at my color code ink pens, markers and post it. So easy for me to go to what information I need.

[@sjc04d]

This video is EVERYTHING. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@paulineg4599]

Thank you so much for the great planner ideas. I'm looking forward to putting one of my 2020 planners together using some of your tips!

[@TheHexedLibrary]

I say heck yes to a favorite planner tools video! I'm so excited for bootcamp! I've got it written into both of my planners already =)

[@PinkHawk191]

I love the Michaels planner. I will have to go there and look at them! Thank you for the tips! These will be really helpful since me and my boyfriend are wanting to start our own business.

[@theladyinblack3]

This was a great video! I’m a planner who likes to buy the latest stuff so I’m going to keep this list with me and when I’m in the mood, but from it so I can save some money.

[@yolandashelton2893]

Thank you so much for sharing all your tip really great tip enjoy everything lot’s of cute cute stuff Didn’t know you could go in the store and ask if the planner or damaged or kind of out of date you could ask them if you could get it for cheaper so thank you for sharing going to do that next time I’m looking for planner so many great tips enjoy your weekend ❤️🛡🙌🏾❤️🛡🙌🏾

[@kaseymart-fridley4668]

Thanks so much for the ideas and tips!!! Once I can get a new laptop I'm going to start working on my book finally.

[@tjwatkins59]

Those are some great ideas! I have become seriously addicted to buying planners myself, so these ideas should help me save some money. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@CSBundles]

I loved how you showed budget planning. I'm using an A-5 for the upcoming year, I hope it works out for me.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Stumbled on to your channel today, I’m just starting out and this was very useful. Thank you

[@shellystar]

I just checked out the Webster's Pages website - what good deals! Thanks for that tip. I've used almost all these tricks to get discounted stuff but I've never had the guts to negotiate a price. I have the Exceed bullet journal and washi tape from Walmart that you showed in your video. I recently did a Dollar Tree and 99 Cents store shopping spree and got a ton of stuff. I got a few super nice journals at the 99 Cents store for $3-$5 each, little Post-It notes (name brand) for 99 cents each.

[@sarahlouise8115]

Thanks for the great tips - love the stencil idea. I've just discovered your channel and it's already been so helpful! Thank you :)

[@jrnyfan88]

Great video and tips!! Dollar tree has some great planner supplies and stationery.

[@Tara_Tseng]

Thank you so much, this video was so helpful and informative. I’ve been wanting to try a bullet journal. I’ll now be checking my Walmart, dollar tree and other discount stores for planning and journaling supplies! Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for taking the time to get this up before the sales, so kind! And your shirt is adorable!

[@karenschmiege2723]

You have such amazing ideas n information. I'm so thankful that I found you. Thanks for what you do. You are awesome 😊❣️📔📖📓

[@ChristinaHobbinsXO]

thank you so much for this video! it has helped me with some new ideas! wooooo. i just became apart of so many planner buy and sell groups on facebook hehe! x x x

[@mallowpuff5]

Wow you guys have some great stuff for a good price! Leuchhturms here are $45...so I buy the clearance notebook diary at the end of the year for $2.50 and just use to lined notes page

[@Karatics]

I love that you have made this video just when I am looking for planners! Super informative and thank you for this amazing giveaway! I would also prefer the bullet journal

[@spiralgoddess2399]

Hi Sarra, Lots of great ideas here. I am a thrifty girl. Sometimes I even cut images from magazines or glossy ads to use in my planner.

[@HeartBreathings]

That's a great idea!!!

[@alexandreadodge6507]

Thank you for all the tips! I didn't know there were dot grid journals at Walmart. I'll have to look harder!

[@ArtemissSage]

These videos have been super helpful for me. I've been trying to figure out how to use a planner for so long. Thanks for the help, I'm going to really try to put all these tips to use come the new year. :D

[@watchthevideos56]

I love looking at TJ Max and Tuesday Morning for discount stationary. ❤️

[@ploegette]

This video couldnt have come at a better time. Ive picked up a journal cheap at costco and I was looking for ideas to spice them up!

[@joleehill5597]

Hi Sarra! Thanks so much for these videos - I've learned a lot and can't wait till I can get somewhere to start getting my planner products (I live over 2 hours away from a large city - ugh) I would love to get the Exceed set your offering in your giveaway and if I won I wouldn't have to travel - ha ha. Anyway please keep up the great videos - I love them! 😍

[@lauraschimmel1628]

I love the Exceed journals!

[@HeartBreathings]

I was shocked at how affordable they are!!

[@KayNJ]

I love using coupons at Michaels. I recently picked up the Recollections A5 size punch for 50% off and am excited to print my sheers and punch holes into everything. Lol!

[@JCDumas]

thank you so much, since watching you my planning and goal setting has gone up in quality

[@KellysCreativeDreams]

I've put $T calendars in my WM Pen n Gear TN for my social media. My $T never have the scrapbook paper pad but I have that covered in my stash. LOL If you're BuJo or want to do more of a freestyle/ art style planner, $T also carries composition notebooks.Thanks for sharing your finds! Creative Blessings!

[@tiggerser2701]

Love your videos as always! I forget about Big Lots all the time, but Tuesday Morning is my fave discount store for paper products. Thanks for a chance to win your lovely giveaway!

[@noelleherzig]

Love these tips - I am obsessed with the dollar tree - so much good stuff there for planners! Thanks for sharing bunches of love Noelle

[@1HeathersJourney]

What A great variety an excellent suggestions I appreciate all the examples!

[@tracyshirley9835]

I love watching ur videos - ur such an inspiration for me - thank you

[@sabrinaprior6874]

Thanks for the "Home Sense" tip. That was helpful. I scored so big last year got a big coil planner for $4 that sold new close to $40. Now I won't go back to smaller one for my main planner any more. The bigger planner was a game changer for me. I'm a $1 Store junkie!!! They have great shit. 😎👍😜

[@sabrinaprior6874]

I found alot of those hints to be helpful. Some going further than I had thought. Very helpful. Thanks. 😎😎😎

[@Sussudiio]

Yeaaah an international giveaway!! I’m in 😃 Love your channel so much, you were the first person I watched when I got into my morningpages and started journaling and you’re a true inspiration 😍

[@alisacochrane4013]

I’m new to planning this way and I certainly enjoyed this series!

[@debrahorst8154]

Great journal info. I love Exceed journals, the paper quality is so nice to write on. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@joannalewis9441]

Thanks for the tips! The recollections planner would be a great win :)

[@SunshineLeclair]

I've been enjoying catching up on your video ;) I only found you a few weeks ago ... so many great tips and ideas , thanks so much for sharing! Sunshine (aka Donna)

[@karri-z2f]

I’m thinking of trying an Erin condren planner for next year and they are on sale right now!!

[@HeartBreathings]

Yes!! Definitely their biggest sale this year!

[@zoeashwood9096]

This series is filling up my wishlist! :) Thanks for the chance to win, Sarra, both giveaways are great!

[@user-vx9hc6du2h]

My favorite tip is re-numbering an older planner. I always passed them up because I didn’t see the value in it.

[@SusanGHaws]

You always share such helpful information.

[@BonnieDragonKat]

I have been waiting for this one! Well Done!!!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@vivielle]

Fantastic tips, Sarra! 😍

[@tammywerking1115]

Thank you for the great ideas - so much info!

[@ToraSuki1]

I found this video very helpful. I am new to the planner scene and need all the help I can get lol

[@CeriGriffiths]

I really like the white Exceed journal, could you draw or design something onto its cover?

[@juliamckernan354]

I love the Kiki planners but are the inserts standard? Where did you buy your inserts? Yours are so pretty.

[@kliselle]

i love the haul part cause i got to see all of this amazing stationery that's how hard to find in Europe! last year I saw a Kate spade planner on asos and i could not believe how amazing are the planners sold in the US. unfortunately i didn't have money for it but after watching your video on choosing the right planner i realized that it wasn't the right one for me anyway 😅 thanks for the tip 😜❤️

[@hannahj4265]

Best tip! To check out Websters sale!! Yay! What a great deal! 💗

[@karenbaker5482]

Thanks for the tips. I have a question. Where did you find that white and red desk? It would be perfect in my bedroom.