Planner Review | The Happy Planner | 2015 - 2016

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[@Lovelyprissy89]

I really liked how you opened things from the packaging to show us what's inside. I watched the whole thing and also thanks for telling us the prices! (:

[@Rorrieness]

I just bought this planner and a bunch of accessories for it at Micheals on black Friday, ended up being just over 20 dollars for everything after all the coupons and sales. I'm so happy! It's such a lovely planner. :)

[@RebeccaKSampson]

I'm very intrigued at just buying rings and having a household organizer since I currently use the Day Designer. Thanks for the review!

[@msdee729515]

Love this review! It's affordable and I like that you can customize it and add to it easily and also that it's available at Walmart.

[@rwaggs2623]

I SO appreciate your reviews - you are always so good about showing the options so each of us can make informed decisions. Thank you, Jen!!

[@stephaniehughes4752]

I was searching for the perfect at home planner and I must say, you've made up my mind!!! This review is SPOT ON!! Thank you so much!! Going to purchase everything right now!!!

[@ilhamabdi773]

This is the best planner review video I have come by so far!

[@ZephyrsWhimsy]

I am so impressed with how cute and functional this planner is! I visited Michael's today, and guess what I got?! Mine is one with the "Good Things" cover. I love it! I am all set for 2016! I pulled out July-September to allow for more room without switching the rings just yet. Thank you for your review, Jen! So well-done, as always!

[@WithWonder]

+Zephyr's Whimsy Nice! Enjoy :)

[@Epitome16]

I usually am not into planner videos but I liked this one. Thanks for showing the accessories, I think I'll look into getting this planner.

[@MarriageMotherhood]

Thanks for sharing! I'm anxiously awaiting your review of the inkwell press. This is a great alternative for something cheaper than the EC.

[@keithdavis5464]

Hi Jen, Thank you for the info on the planner. I was just getting ready to shop for Christmas presents for family and friends. This info took out the stress of what to buy them. With different covers, I can customize the planner with all the accessories to suit each person. So totally awesome. And. it. will.be .loads of fun to do. I can't wait to go to Michael's tomorrow. By the way, you are totally awesome. Fun to watch people that love what they do. I sincerely mean that. Please keep doing what you're doing. Educating people with all newest products and trends that are sometimes so overwhelming. You're my very own "consumer's report !" go to person on almost everything. Thanks again, Fe (Fay)

[@MomEof2beauties]

I need this planner in my life! I love your review. It was very thorough without being redundant. Thanks for introducing me to something I can't wait to try!

[@Mysecretmuffinstash]

I may be late saying this but the weekly calendar start on Monday because of the start of the work week and so the weekend days are together. Someone may have said that but I'm a little late to the planner game. Btw loving your videos!!!

[@JenniferAllenCapps]

I noticed the same thing right off the bat: Monthly is Sunday - Saturday, while Weekly is Monday - Sunday. I had never paid much attention to that before, but I looked back and every planner I've ever had is that way! So strange. Great review! I love your attention to detail. I just bought The Happy Planner on Saturday after much consideration between that and the Erin Condren Life Planner. In fact, I was so torn about my decision that I drove over to the Erin Condren office here in L.A. just today! I asked them if I could look at one of their planners and, after comparing them for a long time, I realized the thing I crave most is space and The Happy Planner gave me just a fraction more writing space for a fraction of the price! I'll be spending some of the money I saved (I also got mine for 50% off at Michael's) on adding accessories!

[@MommaBeeBritt]

Love this planner so much! I switched from the plum paper. It's fun and I love that I can go to michaels and get accessories rather than ordering online

[@MW-yc2qd]

Thank you for doing this review. I have been on the fence for a longtime about wether or not to buy the happy planner you really helped me make a decision. Great video Great review.

[@carwen0720]

i have a plum paper planner its almost time to order again but now im having second thoughts this one is so customizable. i love it!!

[@BeautyBee29]

I'm running to my local Michaels!!! 😍😍😍 thank you for the review Jen!

[@GumboXJollof]

Me too I'm so excited lol

[@katrina8100]

+Weweh Journey i went and got one tonight after watching this video. Im in love its perfect

[@malabooluvu]

Thank you so much Jennifer for using your personal money to show us these items. This is an awesome review! I also appreciate how you lined it up beside the Erin Condren planner to show us how they are similar. I wish that I would have seen this review 2 days sooner because I might not have ordered an Erin Condren! I really like the happy Planner better I believe..

[@SimplyKitz5]

Thank you Thank you for doing a review on this. I wanted a planner like the EC but it's too pricy for this military family. Now I'm excited that I would be able to be organized in terms of planning our week as a family. Thank you again! 😍

[@pamelaruth6909]

What a nice planner for that price point!! Thanx for the introduction to the Happy Planner. Also thank you for the chance to win one!!! Take care...........

[@beautyplayground]

I love that whole package! It's so easy to personalize :D

[@PlayMyMusic333]

Thank you so much for such a great review of this planner, I watched this video first thing this morning and ran out to hobby lobby today with my coupon and bought the same one!

[@Crayolaforeyes]

I love my mambi. I also picked up the fitness planner kit to use once I have my baby in December. also, I have another mambi I cut and put in my filofax a5 for my PTO planner

[@semisanemom7383]

i love this planner and i think your review is spot on. the only thing i would add is that if you buy a different style cover then the inside is also different. the goals page is different and the color pallet is also different. i started with this exact one and later decided i wasnt a fan of the bold colors so i bought the blue striped one and the colors are more muted and more my style. it is a wonderful planner at an amazing price. iv probably spent the equivalent of a ec on it but it fits my exact needs whereas the ec would not for that price point.

[@lorettasantoyo8333]

I loved the arch hole punch - great ideas are happening from watching your video. Thanks a bunch!

[@jessicashore2999]

I have this planner and love it. I also have the home planner insert. I use it daily and it's is very user friendly. I just took out the months Feb-Dec 2016 and filed them away in my file cabinet for safe keeping. That way I didn't have to buy the extender rings. I really wanted the E.C. life planner, but just couldn't afford it and this was a great alternative, that is also great quality with great accessories! I am definitely a MAMBI fan!

[@kailarhoden9922]

I am switching to the MAMBI happy planner in 2016 for my personal planning. Hoping I like it as much as I enjoy the EC life planner. I'm considering purchasing another for my in home day care. Always love your videos.

[@LadyBlueStudios]

the other covers do have different color schemes inside. so the one with the "every day is a gift" cover has less bright colors for the months. The one I have also does not have the faux washi on the bottom of the pages but it does have the nice quotes. They also laminated the tabs on a later release so mine are not. The only thing I wish they had done is the monthly tabs did NOT have the calendar part on it and you could just buy the monthly sections to go back in to fill for a new year instead of just having to toss the whole system each year. Thanks for the thorough review. :)

[@anjaliculver6609]

this helped so much with me just starting out planning! I needed cheap large and awesome looking planner! thank you!

[@aprilbailey7924]

After seeing this in person, I was so impressed with the quality of the Happy Planner. Thanks for the review of all the accessories and the website. I'm already excited about my Inkwell Planner for 2016, but the versatility of the HP is something I would have jumped at. Maybe I need one to go with my Inkwell and my Filofax....

[@mayraadame7033]

I actually been looking into to getting that exact one and I'm love watching your videos that helps me so much on how I would like to plan my planner!! thank you!!

[@PugsandPearls]

I really like this planner. Great price point too!!

[@nickygoldsmith6785]

It's fantastic

[@thriftyniftymom4515]

I was debating on getting a few of these things and am glad to see your review on them! Thank you so much! They also have them at Hobby Lobby. I bought mine a few weeks ago and used a coupon also. Hobby Lobby is convenient for me so if I am in the area, I stop by and grab a pack of stickers, etc and use a coupon every time so the price for each item purchased is very inexpensive. I just starting a youtube page and have a few Happy Planner videos if anyone is interested in that also.

[@amyschaub2363]

This video just confirmed my choice on my next planner!!! I love this!!!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@AileenBarker]

I've been wanting to check this planner out. I like the lower price point and the fact that you can add/remove pages as needed. One thing that drives me crazy with writing in a planner or notebook is having to write near the spine. It always looks so messy. With this I could take out the pages I want to write on and then pop them back in!

[@FloNinmyGarden]

Jen, I totally love your videos! I have never heard of the happy planner so thanks for reviewing!

[@dabosslady76cs]

thanks for your video. I just bought a happy planner over the weekend at hobby lobby. After watching your video I went to Michaels to get a few items that you showed in your video. Thanks for your review.

[@rDinx]

I have this planner and I enjoy it. I was looking forward to your review to hear your thoughts and I'm glad you approve, especially compared to ECLP.

[@conuregirl007]

This is a nice planner. I like it. It fits my needs more than the Erin Condren planner. I need the home planner part the most and that would be my most used part. Thanks for the info on this planner!

[@feminista29]

This was such a great in-depth review, Jen! I appreciated the comparison to the EC planner as well. Super helpful! I'm currently using an EC and though I love it, the Happy Planner looks much more fun to use with all the interesting expansion sets and accessories. I don't know if the HP is actually more economical once all the accessories are purchased though. Even still, this was a fantastic review. 😍

[@cynanneolazabal9239]

Thanks for such detailed video. I liked the planner and I didn't know anything about them. I will get one now.

[@gr57mb]

You do such great reviews! I had decided, partway through your video, that this was the planner for me, but then a few things made me reconsider: The cover looked like it was showing every fingerprint; the whole planner was very wobbly; I don't like the Morning, Afternoon, Evening headings printed on the calendars; and, worst of all (and something I hadn't noticed, so I'm thrilled that you pointed it out) I hate that the week pages start on Monday. That would be SO confusing! Therefore, it's another Sad Planner.

[@farmwife99]

I just purchased this exact planner online from Hobby Lobby using 40% off coupon. Can't wait to get it. Thanks for the review.

[@orvetakecskes9778]

I am late posting, but new to all this basically. I love your post. Very informative. I have order this planner an can't wait to make it mine. Good excuse to go to Michael's too. Thanks again.

[@sarahfcouture1178]

I went out to Michael's with my 50% off coupon and got one today. I chose the one with blue rings & the multi colored zigzag across the front. A warning, this one's monthly planning page is different from the other styles. I will probably revise the monthly planning page to suit me. Thanks for reviewing it! I could never afford the Erin Condren planner, but this fits the budget!

[@sarahfcouture1178]

Oh! I also noticed another difference! The style I bought, only says morning, afternoon & evening on the Monday boxes. So that is easily worked around.

[@natashazen1]

Thank you for this review, Jen, very informative and cute as always, and I really like the planner itself!

[@StacysSoCalledLife]

This is nice... ty for sharing. ive been debating if i wanted to start using a planner... i may go to my local michaels to check this one out.

[@belleparlor]

Thank you so much for this detailed review. This has confirmed my decision. It's perfect for me! Again thank you for the review.

[@lovewisdomgrace]

So excited to see this review. I'm looking for a planner for next year that is more budget friendly. I think the MAMBI may work when using a coupon! TFS!!

[@CyndiAKADisneyqueen]

Jen thanks for this. I have been looking for a planner and couldn't see paying the price of the Erin C planner and this one is most def. in my budget and with Michaels coupons very affordable!

[@mariar.colladorivera7059]

I think a whole puncher is also available for that kind of planner. I think I saw it at staples, so if you have a paper cutter and tape you could make the inserts.

[@mgster100]

just bought this planner and love it! Thanks for the very helpful review!

[@PlowAndPantryHomestead]

Best review I've seen of this planner so far! Thanks!

[@dtanton]

This is pretty terrific. I'm a hardcore filofax user but I'm really impressed with this and I think my daughter would enjoy this even more than she does her Erin Condren. Thanks for reviewing this -- maybe I'll gift her one for Christmas. :-)

[@WithWonder]

+Denise Tanton It would be a wonderful gift for a Planner Enthusiast :)

[@workingonmetime6801]

+Denise Tanton I just bought this planner for $15 by using a coupon! I recommend it for sure!

[@shanesmommy3146]

The EC Planner is definitely my go to planner, however, I also use and enjoy the Happy Planner and all of the accessories. Some of the styles are not as colorful, so there are more neutral options available. I use the Happy Planner for projects, lists, and activities for my toddlers. I use the EC planner as my everything planner that goes with me everywhere. In my experience, the Happy Planner isn't as durable as a spiral or ringed planner and it doesn't travel well, so I avoid tossing it my bag or handling it as roughly as my other planners. Great review!

[@BlushHour]

I'm not sure if you know this, but Michaels allows coupons from other stores. Usually when I go I use a coupon from Michaels, Hobby lobby, and Joanns fabric store.

[@jacqulinetheis]

Hey Jen! I've used an ARC as my business planner for years, and I found that flipping through the pages never becomes easy. I think it's because of the binding, but they are so customizable I can see past that...

[@WithWonder]

+jacquline theis There's always a give and take.

[@lfernander1980ify]

Fell in love with this planner. Nice!!!

[@IdaliaV128]

Hi beautiful! Thank-you for the wonderful review on this planner. It's exactly what I have been looking for. Hope you have a wonderful day!

[@DatabaseDesigns4U]

I like the small monthly calendar in the upper left corner of the weekly pages.

[@Chafette1]

I really like this planner review ! The design are very great and i hope i can find this in France.Thanks you

[@joeldobbins1130]

This was a wonderful review Jen!!!! Well done as always :)

[@theyellowumbrella]

Hey, Jen!! I love your videos! I really think that you should create your own planner line--seriously!

[@rachelsexton18]

Just got this planner and it's my first time using an 18 month planner.....Love it!! Only question is since it starts in july of previous year I am wasting 6 months of it since I am starting in Jan....do they have a 12 month or how do I adjust to make this work for me. This will last me till Dec 16 and then I will be getting one for 2016 so I am assuming June 16-Dec 16 will be again in that one. Does this make sense??? lol Overall I love how its laid out and for the months 12 months of it I am using it is perfect!

[@Sarahr98998]

I love the arc system because I add my own categories and sections and can't be tied down by that EC coil!

[@Alison73851]

Thank you for sharing this! I've always wanted the Erin Condren but couldn't justify the price for my needs. I went out and bought a happy planner today.

[@SF-oz9kf]

I don't think you mentioned it, but there are I think 4 or 5 different covers but the planners are actually different on the inside, too. The pages look different, the tabs are a different color, etc... Really cool planner. I just got mine and I love it!

[@WithWonder]

+S Figueroa I share more about that in my blog post :)

[@leahoneil9526]

I JUST got my Happy Planner in the mail yesterday and I noticed the same thing about it being a little difficult to turn the pages BUT since it's October, I took out the months from July-Sep 2015 and the pages turn so much easier now. I think the smaller discs might just be a bit small for 18 months. I'm going to go ahead and put my larger discs on to make room for decorating. :)

[@southerncouponista]

I haven't been able to find the Happy Planner at my Michaels. Thank you for doing these planner reviews for us. I find them very helpful in making a decision on what planner to purchase for the upcoming year!

[@CupcakesAndStars]

Hobby Lobby also carries this planner and accessories.

[@WithWonder]

+southerncouponista I know you can also order it on Amazon

[@kathleenmrugala9170]

Great information and you really explained the features to me

[@MsJennifer576]

Love the design, colour and accessories. Heard they are here in Canada. Hope to see them in a Michael's store soon!

[@kimhedges4697]

+Jennifer Moore I live in Ottawa and bought mine this past weekend! If you check out the Happy Planner on the MAMBI website, it lists which Michaels stores in Canada sell them :)

[@MsJennifer576]

Awesome....thanks for that! I live near Barrie and hoping they will be there :)

[@nickygoldsmith6785]

I have the one with gold polka dots and I love it xx

[@kloppy9]

Gah! My beloved planner was discontinued, thank you for reviewing this!! I have to go get one!

[@wilmacastaneda4188]

OK I'm thinking of switching from Erin Condren to this for next school year. Or I may ARC my current EC planner

[@catawbacats]

Great review! I wonder if they'll do it in the half-size like Arc...I really love my Arc planner for all the reasons you mentioned. Love this series! xoC

[@marylou2722]

I use the ARC notebooks and have an ARC punch, I love how I can customize my notebook and planner any way I want. I'm more a list person so, the EC didn't work for me. I decided to use 2 planners and Interested in looking at the IWP A5 inserts.

[@SweetDarling33]

Thank You for the video, I was going to look for some on YT and this popped up first thing in my subscription box today :)

[@bandbporter]

Take a drink every time Jen says "personal preference" ;)

[@mysummertouch]

I can't buy because I'm overseas, and international shipping cost is too much, but I'm going to make my own. I have rings and the Levenger punch (it works with ARC and the Happy planner as well!), and I'm going to create the calendar pages! I have created the Filofax pages, so this one is going to be not more difficult for me! Thank you for showing it! I love it!

[@GlossGalore]

Thank you so much for the thorough review Jen!

[@lindachapman9765]

A bit confused also on amazon is the one your fearuring and that was slightly more money, the one I previously mentioned was also an 18month planner but the price difference is quite a bit, not sure why, I am a novice at this so maybe im missing something, lol xxx

[@MrStanley39]

Thank you for the blog,,,,,,,,,,you helped me out alot

[@00clgordon]

This looks like a super fun planner!

[@AdventureSpice]

Would you consider reviewing the Passion Planner? Thank you!

[@WithWonder]

+Brenna Murphy-Estus Stay tuned ;)

[@ChelseaNSmith]

What kind of pens are usable in the planner without bleed through? I use a lot of regular ink pens, gel pens, and sharpie fine-point pens. I also use highlighters and stamps. I am looking for a planner with good, quality paper that won't bleed through. I really love the idea of a customizable planner, but paper quality is a big factor for me.

[@sheric2306]

Great review...I love the planner. :) (I can't seem to find the giveaway entry links in either of todays videos?)

[@JavaFirst]

I'd like to try this planner. If I don't win which I probably won't then I'm going to save my Michael's coupons and over the course of the next months get everything for that planner so I can be set to go in 2017. It should be much cheaper to do it this way read this as within my budget. :) Great video and you always show everything so well.

[@YorkieUniverse1]

Where in Michael's do they have the happy planner? I have never seen it there before (of course I never looked before).

[@Leilasnewavon]

Thanks for video 🍾Happy New year 2016z I'm shopping for a planner and your video very helpful.

[@lindsaybernard7653]

Great review! Does anyone know if there are weekly inserts that are broken down hourly instead of Morning, Afternoon, Evening? I love this planner but looking for something to use for work and family. Thanks! :)

[@HelenaOops]

The planner is really cute! thank you for this llovely video, reallly enjoyed watching. Thank you for the giveaway! Wish you a fab day!

[@kazhanlon]

This planner looks perfect, I like how you can customise it. We need a Michaels 😟

[@ChristyAtHome]

Love, love your planner reviews!

[@craftywabbit9547]

I use a Happy Planner - the multi-coloured arty one - and I love it...when it gets a little fluffy I can take out a month or two sections from front or back and that seems to work...the sticker are such good quality and I was able to purchase mine from a supplier in UK which brought down shipping ...ty for the giveaway x

[@WithWonder]

+fibreartist oz "Fluffy" - I like that! ;)

[@craftywabbit9547]

apparently it's 'plannerspeak'...! :)

[@XxBeautyfiedLovexX]

All entered, thank you so much for the giveaway! loved the video :) sending love from Canada 💜

[@PearlBurrows]

I got this planner and thought I would love it. When I started going through it, I discovered that not all the days are there for each month in the weekly planner. For instance, my son's birthday is on March 31st, but the weekly planner for March ends on Sunday the 27th. The following side of that page is the monthly planner for April, so I'm not missing any pages. No wonder this is such an inexpensive planner. I noticed there were other months missing days at the beginning or the end of the month in the weekly planner pages. I'm super disappointed.

[@tcsgirl6865]

I know what you're saying. I noticed on the weekly pages, at the last week, this happens some months. But the rest of the days of March are in the planner. They are just found on the first week of April's weekly spread. I found this a bit strange as it interrupts the weekly flow at the end of March to have to go into April's weekly spread to finish March. Maybe MAMBI will fix this in the future by just printing those last days of a month, even though they don't fill up the entire week, on pages they can keep in March's section. And the same for April's first week when it begins in the middle of the week. But I did want to clarify that those last days of March in the weekly spread section are in the planner but they are found over on April's first week of its weekly spread section.

[@PearlBurrows]

Karla Cardell You are right, the days are there in the next month, though not always numbered. I can make it work and will. This was the first "pretty planner" I've ever bought and I was just surprised that it was done this way. Are all these types of planners set up like this?

[@paowilliams9203]

I don't do planning but I love this videos lol and I would love to do planning not sure I can commit tho ... But super cute!!!

[@AngelAle24]

If anyone is concerned about it being "too colorful" look at the other designs on the mambi website. Mine has plain colored tabs and very muted colors each month. One style has no headings at all just three boxes separated by lines on each day. It's a great planner!

[@Cathplanz]

how did the happy planner hold up after a few months??did it start to fall apart.?