Last month, I attended the Elevate Blog Conference for the fifth year. Each year, the sponsors are incredible and VERY generous. For this year, Me and My Big Ideas was one of the craft sponsors and they gave The Happy Planner to every attendee! I told you the sponsors were generous!
During the conference, Stephanie from MAMBI, shared how she uses the planner for herself. I was so inspired by her planner – everything was so colorful and organized! I loved the idea of being able to see my calendar at a glance, take notes while on the phone, and just staying on top of my workload.
The downside to this new planner was that it didn’t start until July! My heart broke when I found out that I couldn’t fully use this planner for another two months.
But MAMBI had me covered. At Michaels, I found this six month extension pack. I had to go to three Michaels stores to find it, but I did it! Since I only needed two months, I sent the other half of the kit to my friend, Tausha.
Boom, I was ready to start planning!
Let’s See Inside
One of the coolest features of The Happy Planner is the ability to put in or take out whatever you want. This is my first page when I open the planner. I have my sticky notes for easy to set reminders and a folder of stickers and receipts.
These are some of my favorite stickers – they are made out of washi tape! I am definitely running out and will have to restock. You can find the planner accessories on MAMBI or Michaels.
Here are some pages out of my planner.
Since the extension pack has customizable pages, I have been using more of my washi tape to dress up the pages. Remember when I said you can add in anything? You can buy these clippers and add in anything that you want to the planner. Above you can see I added photo booth pictures from the Elevate Conference!
Here is an example of a calendar page that comes with the planner. 
In the back of the planner, I added extra note pages. I was always looking for a paper when I was on conference calls. Not anymore!
The cutest thing about this planner is that the accessories match the planner. Isn’t this washi tape the cutest?!
When I was at the conference, we were also given extra covers and note pads to make our own planner. So, if this planner doesn’t do it for you, that’s okay – you can make your own!
At Michaels, I found this Home Planner Extension Pack. Instead of making a notebook from the conference, I used the covers and coil to make a separate home planner. You could also add these pages to your existing planner if you like everything in one place.
Here’s what it looks like inside!
Doesn’t it just inspire you to get organized?
Research has found that when you write things down on paper, it makes you more committed and it’s better for your memory. I still use the calendar on my phone for alerts, but since May I have converted everything to this planner. I found that I remember appointments better, I am on top of my blogging schedule, and it gives me a mental picture of my day.
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Totally going to use those 12 months of preplanned date night coupons!
Oh my gosh that donut one is fantastic! So cute, I love them all!
love it all.. these are great inexpensive but special and thoughtful ideas… Funny, I gave the hubby a coupon book one year and after a couple of days, I hide that sucker cause I was not willing to do half of the things that were (not by me) printed out on those coupons… I say do it your self date cards are the way to go.. lol
…but what about single awareness day?
These are adorable! I love the stud muffin one- I’ll have to print it out for breakfast!
Super cute printables! I LOVE the studmuffin one; my husband would get a kick out of that one. Thanks for the giveaway!
Fun giveaway! I love the donut printables- so cute :-). We just celebrated our “dating anniversary” too, it totally makes sense!
These are so great, I love the donut package one.
I love the donut box one! These are really great!
I love the donut ideas! Donuts and milk are a big weakness of mine. So excited for Valentine’s Day!
Super cute. I may use some of these for my co-workers.
Love these! Definitely going to use them for my love! 🙂
All these donuts are making me hungry! Wonderful printouts 😀
Such cute printables!! I tried the whole coupon gift idea for my hubby last year. The man didn’t use any of them. I think my problem is I give him things I would like to be given not realizing he’s not me! lol
Ahhh lovely ideas lauren.
I might have to download a few
Rosie
http://rosedogandco.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/chargrilled-capsicum-goats-cheese.html
so cute! i really love the “i’m donuts over you”!!!!
Very nice printables! Great ideas for Valentine gifts!
These are gorgeous printables and love the giveaway. I love low key v-day and we too celebrating dating anniversary and ours is january 19
All those donut printables? Yes please!!!
I absolutely love the donuts! It could be my sweet tooth talking.
I’ll be printing out the 12 months of date nights! Thanks for this round up.
Love all these printables – especially the donut ones as I make donuts all the time! Thanks so much!
This is amazing and I would love to win those candles! LOL! I am a candle girl, woo woo! 🙂
These are amazing ideas! I’ll have to print a few out for Valentine’s day!
I see you there, Din Tai Fung w/ Cindy on the 10th! <3 LET'S DO THIS!
Good eye!! I am counting down the days to the dumplings!
Wait.. These look exactly like EC Life Planners. Only cheaper, and with a whole lot more options! I’ve been debating whether or not to get another ECLP for next year, but I think I’m sold on these! I wonder if the boxes are the same sizes?! I have enough stickers to last me the rest of my life..!
I want to say that these boxes are the same size as the ECLP. But I use all kinds of stickers in my Happy Planner, I am not too concerned if it doesn’t fit the width 🙂
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I am in lovvvvve with my plannner!!! Got the same design as yours!!! Thinking about gettingg a second one just for my blog schedule haha… Beautiful post=) Loved meeting you at elevate!!!