PLANNER STUFF I REGRET BUYING | How to save on planner supplies

[@BrandiJanei]

It’s so funny how much even us experienced planners fall down the holes. 😂😂😂

[@planningcalm]

Oh so true😂😂😂

[@acfmiller]

Ehhh… you’re a teacher. Nothing goes to waste 😉 I was an educational assistant so I get it 😊

[@planningcalm]

Exactly!! 😁

[@traceysmith311]

@@planningcalm I'm a teacher too and many of the unused planner supplies I buy end up going to school...especially stickers as elementary school kids LOVE stickers!

[@HumbleVoyager]

Hi, Cat! The regret list is LONG, indeed! Stickers, unused planners and so much more. The unused planners are the worst because they generally cost so much. I will eventually use all the stickers, but it will take years. I'm sticking to using a dot grid notebook (so in love with them too) as a planner in 2024. Do I find myself looking longingly at premade planners? Yes, but I'm so stubborn and I'm not giving in!! Besides, I budgeted $0 for 2024 planning. Oh, and I have a pencil buying problem, as well. I have enough pencils for the Austin, Texas Independent School District! Sigh...notebooks and pencils...yep, I might need therapy!! Thanks for the video!!

[@planningcalm]

We’ll go to therapy together since I have the same problem, Sis! Lol! I’m a sucker for all things stationary which is one of the reasons why I went into teaching 😂😂😂 Thanks for being here!

[@kathylovesmk]

"In theory" I seriously resemble all of these regrets!!!🙄😂

[@planningcalm]

😂😂😂

[@planningandpowerlifting]

I have never bought anything from Temu. Mainly because I am behind on the trends. I have some clear Midori notebook covers. As far as notebooks, I tend to get them from Walmart or on sale.

[@planningcalm]

Walmart here in Canada has a great collection of notebooks. Thanks for watching my friend 😊

[@noeborn87]

You’re right, money is money! I have SO MUCH washi that I don’t think I’ll EVER use ALL of it!! 😆

[@planningcalm]

Maybe if you sell it, you could recoup some of the money you spent on it. Just a thought 😊

[@JenCain-by3iz]

First of all- those nails are everything! I loved this video!

[@planningcalm]

Thank you! Courtesy of my local dollar store😊

[@heathercanaday6175]

I love using the vellum for my planner cover. Just slip it in between the planner and the clear cover ❤

[@planningcalm]

Thanks for that! I will give it a try. I don’t want to waste them if I can find a way to use them.

[@maryhoyt2609]

Oh yes. I have many purchase regrets. Thanks for your honesty and for sharing.

[@planningcalm]

You are so welcome! thanks for watching😊

[@misseducates8521]

I have a bunch of unused planners too it’s not just you. I find I always by way too much of everything because of FOMO

[@planningcalm]

I think we all do, lol!

[@traceysmith311]

I hear you on the TEMU regrets. I've gotten some great stuff from TEMU but also some junk. I also got those monthly tabs and they were so thin and junky I ended up tossing the whole set as I could not get them to align right and they just made me angry! LOL. I also got stencils from there and I just never really reach for them. One of my neighbors daughters actually uses them more than I ever did so I gave them to her! And lastly I LOVE buying notebooks too...but I'm very picky about not paying too much for them. I have never thought of looking for them at thrift shops though so you just showed me a whole new rabbit hole to explore! Gotta love it. ❤

[@planningcalm]

Thrift stores are coming in for me as I’ve had to curtail my spending. So many great finds😊

[@traceysmith311]

@@planningcalm I totally get that...living on a teacher's salary isn't easy!

[@Giggleypuff1]

Omg I got the same stamps and pink forceps from temu 😂

[@planningcalm]

Lol! Two peas in a pod😊

[@s.ganttplans]

Ok yes! Thank you for these videos! I also fall into the trap of buying all the things just because. I have a sticker problem 😂 I’ve been trying to really curb my planner spending and not always fall into the hype of “you don’t wanna miss this”. Don’t get me wrong so use the stickers but I’ve got enough for the next 5 years if I never buy anymore. Appreciate you and your prospective.

[@planningcalm]

Planner folks are all in the same boat (or at least a lot of us are lol!) I always tell myself no more stickers and then I’ll crack and buy some from my fav shops. I just love stickers so much!😂😂😂

[@imrachel941]

Hi!😊 I love these videos, the bests and regrets! Very relatable, for sure! It probably sounds weird but with temu and shein, I would see everyone doing hauls and unboxings and I was like ooo! Especially the stickers and little binders! And I finally was like let’s go look and see, maybe I’ll find some goodies for myself and immediately, I don’t know what it was but as soon as the websites loaded I just had this bad feeling in my gut. I scrolled a little but I was just like nope and clicked out.😅 I’m a sucker for a cute pen. I have more pens than I know what to do with. I also use a hobonichi and not every pen is hobonichi friendly. I have had the conversation with myself, I’m good on pens, I do not need any new pens, do not purchase a pen Rachel. Then I go to a local store that usually has snacks and things and there’s a random cute pen display with puppies or something and next thing I know, I’ve got a new pen😂 Especially because it’s just one, not a whole pack. It’s my Achilles heel apparently lol Thank you so much for the very fun video, I hope you have the best weekend!!❤

[@planningcalm]

A lot of people have mentioned that same feeling. The struggle to find a good compatible pen for the hobo is a struggle. I never really found one that I liked. Let me know which one works for you😊

[@imrachel941]

@@planningcalm the pen that comes with the hobonichi works really well for me with or without a pencil board. I have better luck with ball point pens than I do with gel pen. I also really enjoy the frixion pen in my hobonichi. And it probably sounds weird but I have this dr Seuss multi pen that I got from a grocery store and that works really well in my hobonichi too!! I think the key for me personally is ball point pen. Gel smears and takes awhile to dry and is more seeable from the other side of the paper. From my experience anyway! Hope everyone finds a pen that works beautifully in the planner they love!❤️

[@misseducates8521]

This video has such a lovely message

[@planningcalm]

😊❤️

[@misseducates8521]

Another great video Cat! This is your 100th video congrats

[@planningcalm]

Wow, thanks! You never miss a beat my friend. Thanks for your continued support 😊

[@terriedisch1961]

Love love notebooks.....i started making my own with the cinch machine. That was an investment that was worth it.

[@planningcalm]

Nice! I love them too😊

[@andreaf.6572]

Stencils - great idea in theory. I have never used them!

[@planningcalm]

Lol! I hear ya on that. Will I ever learn?🤷🏾‍♀️😊

[@MamaGraciePlans]

I’m watching and as soon as you mentioned the dollar store I have to agree, however, at times they carry silicone containers (they are great for organizing the fridge and freezer) and the sterilite brand which is also a brand Walmart carries. In the past they carried these thick white/ black plastic containers called drawer organizers with rubber silicone on the inside. Those drawer organizers are now sold at bed bath and beyond and the container store. I haven’t been able to find quality like that since 2021 and it’s a shame.

[@planningcalm]

I hear you on the quality. A lot has changed since the pandemic. Unfortunately I’m Canada, the dollar stores are very limited and often expensive when it comes to containers. I love the Sterlite brand😊

[@CrafticLand]

I have so many stencils and use zero of them. I should really get rid of them finally.

[@planningcalm]

You’re not alone! I feel they use to be so popular back in the day, and then we all for sick of them. Maybe a youth group or school could use them 😊

[@Mel-mf9jk]

I don't know if this idea is anything but if the velums match the colors of your rooms you could frame them and hang them up 🥰

[@planningcalm]

That’s a smart idea. I think I will try to incorporate them in my classroom as the colors would match better there. Thanks for the tip😊

[@Mel-mf9jk]

@@planningcalm You're welcome 🥰

[@businessbeauty_khala]

Always love these videos. I do need a plastic container. Will get just one!

[@planningcalm]

Lol! Smart! Don’t be like me and get 10 haha!🤦🏾‍♀️

[@JT1358]

My daughter-in-law bought three really neat trays with non-slip inserts (think they're supposed to go in the fridge), then decided not to use them. They're on my desk... I will find a use for them... eventually 😂

[@katharinawichmann8284]

Can we say how perfectly your Channel name fits? ❤ I always feel so calm when watching your videos! I try to cut my spendings about planning to 0, because I already have enough. And I really miss those good old days when a pen and a notebook was enough! I'm really over the over consumption now. I don't like the plastic containers, I rallye liked the way the washi tapes looked in them but it isn't handy for me.

[@katharinawichmann8284]

*really

[@planningcalm]

I understand the frustrations. I am over the over consumption as well. I want planner to be easy, calming and fun. Just a few things to make me happy. But then I understand that FOMO is real😂🤦🏾‍♀️

[@katharinawichmann8284]

​@@planningcalmI also suffer from that FOMO sometimes! I love how we realize what is for us and what not, so that we can make the purchases that truly makes us happy and say no to all the other stuff 😊

[@KM-nq7hz]

lol 😂 just no Temu. The clear stamps from Temu are actually decent. But I’m into using stamping.

[@planningcalm]

That’s great! Maybe you can give me some tips on how to use these.😊

[@bethandmilly]

I regret buying a bunch of reading glasses on temp. But there are things I really like from there. Clothes. Do you do favorites too?

[@planningcalm]

I use to be addicted 🤦🏾‍♀️ Yes! I love sharing my favorites as well as my regrets. Another favs video will be coming soon😊

[@chariseadams]

I’ve never purchased from Temu.

[@planningcalm]

You’re not missing much. Quality is poor for a lot of things, but people love the prices!

[@teacherlovesbeauty]

❤

[@planningcalm]

🥰😊

[@KM-nq7hz]

I don’t buy planners and I have so much stuff from happy planner from 2020. I just use what I have. Do you think you will ever find planner peace?

[@planningcalm]

I’m happy with my current setup- no complaints. I strive to draw on my faith in God to give me peace and calm😊

[@arielleluana]

What’s the name of that homemaker planner? 👀

[@planningcalm]

I believe the one you are looking for is called the Passionate Penny Pincher planner. But if that’s not the right one, pls let me know😊

[@CreatingSelfCarePlans]

I will never shop Temu or the like. I never trust dirt cheap prices unless I’m at a thrift shop. 😂

[@planningcalm]

Same here! Lol!

[@planwithkellye2926]

❤❤❤

[@planningcalm]

🥰🥰🤔

[@lalatravelstheworld3858]

You should do a giveaway.

[@planningcalm]

That’s a good idea. My next giveaway will be coming very soon. It’s just a very busy time for me right now. Thanks for the suggestion😊