Plum Paper Planner Review
I was so lost without my planner, ya’ll! My last one ended in December and in my slackness, I didn’t even start to look at a new one until well into January. So by the time my planner showed up at my door step in early February, I felt like it was a gift from God to cure my forgetful mind.
By the way, when did I start losing my memory??? It used to be so on point but now, if I don’t write it down, it doesn’t happen! Like the time I let my car go 6,000 miles past the recommended mileage for an oil change. Yikes! That could have been bad.
Anyway…back to what’s important. My Plum Paper Planner. That’s what’s important.
Last year, I used the Erin Condren planner, which was a gift and I loved it. But when I went to order one for 2015, I realized how quickly all the cute add-ons jacked up the price of the planner. Plus, the weekly breakdown didn’t really work for me because I’m at work, morning and afternoon, most days. I’m a list maker- I need lots of lines! While I did love my EC planner, I couldn’t make myself pull the trigger on it.
So I turned to my favorite bloggers, of course, and heard about Plum Paper. After reading a couple good reviews, I quickly found one I liked and placed my order. And waited anxiously for it it arrive.
As soon as it showed up safely at my door, packaged in a nice box, and I saw the wonderful gold and pink on the front, I knew I was gonna love it!
It’s much lighter than my Erin Condren planner, which I like but the coil is just as durable.
I use the monthly layout to plan out my blog post. Obviously, February wasn’t very productive but you already know that.
Before and after each monthly spread is a lined page for notes or plenty of to-do lists!
My favorite part of the whole planner? The horizontal layout. Lines for days, y’all. It makes my listmaking heart happy.
I was a little disappointed that the front and back cover wasn’t laminated because I’m pretty rough on my planners- they often get thrown into my purse or work bag. But for the lower price point, it’s worth it.
So far, I’ve absolutely loved my planner. It’s a much more reasonable price for me, ringing up at $30! If you are looking for a new planner, I can’t recommend Plum Paper Planner enough!
This is not a sponsored post. I paid for the planner 100% with my own money.
14 Comments
Lauren
I absolutely love your planner/ the design you chose for it!!
M @ The sequin notebook
I loooove my plum planner! And i was totally a slacket too and didnt order mine until mid januarY, thOugh it was tOtally worth the wait. I lOve the cover you chose- they had so many great options it was so hard to pick mine!
B @ The Sequin Notebook
I love my plum planner too1 It’s such a great organization tool, especially at that price point!
Brittany @ PerpetuallyDaydreaming
Love the design you chose! Super cute and I’m glad it’s working for you! It’s a great feeling to have a planner that fits your needs and makes life easier!
Biana @Blovedboston
I got a slightly different layout in my planner, but i really love them – they are probably the best planners I’ve ever had!! so glad you like yours too! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston
Rebecca Jo
I’m always looking for a good planner. I didn’t like the Erin Condren that much either – the price alone – OUCH!!!! My favorite was the My Agenda planner… but I really am loving my Kate Spade one for the year. I have a hard time with the spiral notebook ones – I get those things snagged on everything…
I’m so lost without my planner as well…
Kristen
i am currently using a kate spade planner, it was like 17 months (18? who knows) and i do like it, but i don’t love it, and i hate that i can’t see all the 2015 months – that probably makes no sense, but because the latter half of 2014 is on top, i have to flip that over first before i can even see jan-dec 2015. it was under $30, quite durable, i like it a lot but yeah definitely don’t love.
really like the look of this one, will have to check it out for 2016! (eeep!)
Katie Elizabeth
Glad you found one you love this year! I couldn’t do an Erin Condren planner again either – too much money and I’m the same way, a total list person so I couldn’t stand the way the days were laid out!
Paige Gunter
I am terrible about keeping a thousand list and never a planner. I LOVE yours! It is so personalized. You really have me thinking of buying one now. Life has gotten a bit more crazy lately, so it would probably be a good idea if I looked into it. I also like that you pointed out it wasn’t a sponsored post. I have trouble trusting those sometimes, lol.
Maggie@ Polka Dots in the Country
This is probably the prettiest planner I’ve ever seen. I making lists also, so this planner looks perfect, I may just have to get one for next year!
Katelyn @ Real Housewife of Greenville
You picked such a pretty design! I have heard great things about Plum Paper and I would love to try one out sometime. I used an Erin Condren planner for my wedding and it was BULKY. My problem is that I keep a calendar at home in my kitchen that I write down all my bills and appointments on so my husband can view and reference it as well and I feel like trying to keep up with a planner at the same time would be just too much double-writing everything down. I keep a regular small notebook in my bag that I use to write down important info during phone calls, make grocery lists, etc. Maybe next year I will try carrying a planner again because I know I’m much more organized with one and let’s be honest, I know my husband doesn’t look at our kitchen calendar at all!
Sydni
I LIKE IT! I DESPERATELY NEED A PLANNER, TOO…
Lynne
I love your review and it just makes me more excited to receive my planner. I only ordered this week so I have a while to go yet and I am in the uk.
I am looking forward to planning my time better.
I have recently started bible journaling and I want to fit that in to my daily routine as I am loving reading gods word and decorating my bible. you should give it a try if you haven’t already. its a great community to belong to. (I’m not sponsored by any of the sites!!)
have a great day.
kimmie
Thanks for the pics of the Horizontal layout! I have a plum paper this year and I’m ready to order for 2016. Thinking about going with the horizontal layout but the pics on etsy aren’t that great.