Favorite things giveaway: Erin Condren
I’m so excited about today’s giveaway, because it’s something that I use on a daily basis and feel hopeless without it: my Erin Condren planner.
I had heard a lot of hubbub about these planners, and being a “paper over technology” kind of girl (when it comes to planning, at least), I figured I’d give it a try. My random notebook method was working ok for me, until I lost whatever notebook I was working on. 😉 This planner changed my life. It’s so much easier to navigate the grand scheme of things and organize my days, which are often broken down into multiple segments. I ordered mine a couple of months into 2014, and already have my 2015 one designed and ready!
Here’s what a less crazy week looked like (Thanksgiving week!).
Some special features of these planners:
-You can personalize them. You add your name, pick your pattern, add a photo if you’d like, and can design it to make it truly yours.
-Monthly and daily schedules. I like to write big events on the monthly calendars, and during the week, I’ll plan out each day according to teaching, events, deadlines, etc.
-Stickers! I wasn’t quite sure how often I’d use these, but they have been awesome. You can write on the stickers to make certain events stand out, and even create personalized ones. I made some that say “deadline,” “out of town,” “Tom gone,” and “Liv event.” They include blank stickers and some generic ones with the planner. (Doc appointment, hair appointment, etc.)
-Folders: I can easily store receipts or important swatches of paper. There is also a sealed pouch with fun bonus stationary. I have some notecards and business cards stashed in that little pouch.
I was so excited when I reached out to Erin Condren and they kindly offered $50 gift certificates (the perfect amount to create your own planner) to two lucky readers.
Here’s how to enter:
-Leave a comment with something you’re looking forward to in the next month
-Tweet “I want to win @erincondren from @fitnessista #favoritethings” and leave an extra comment with the link to your tweet!
Ready, set, go!
xoxo
Gina
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I’ve heard great things about these planners! I’m very much looking forward to Christmas now that both of my kids are old enough to get it. So much fun is in store!
Here’s my tweet: https://twitter.com/FitMamaLaura/status/540615310139588609
I am looking forward to school being out and spending the extra time with my husband and 2 yr old son.
I am looking forward to my 1.5 year olds first Christmas where she is really able to enjoy and take part in all the festivities. Baby’s first Christmas was special but I think it will be so much more fun to see her reaction to the decorations and Christmas festivities!
I’m looking forward to our first Christmas home in 5 years! My husband retired from the Navy after 20 years!
I’m looking forward to my kids Christmas play! 🙂
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/famfaithfitness/status/540616371101384704
I’m looking forward to getting together with friends over the holidays, and Skypeing with my family at Christmas since we’re living overseas this year.
Ahhh these planners are so adorable! I have always loved paper planners but haven’t had one in a few years since everything has become so tech-y. It would be fun to go back to paper planning in such a cute book!
I’m looking forward to the Christmas get-together my girlfriends and I have planned later this month. We’re doing appetizers, cocktails and a secret Santa gift exchange 🙂
I’m looking forward to going home for Christmas before my last semester of grad school!!!
In the next month, I’m looking forward to graduating from Penn State and enjoying my first Christmas as a wife!
tweeted! https://twitter.com/jessiemort/status/540617176978563073
I am excited to leavefor my three week trip to Southeast Asia!!
I’m looking forward to an annual Christmas party we attend with our closest friends!
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/bethany_hufford/status/540618556501942272
I’m looking forward to some much needed time off around the holidays!
I am SO looking forward to the week between Christmas and New Years. As a professional photographer this time of year is crazy busy but I take that week completely off work to just be with my family and soak it all up!
I’m looking forward to baking cookies.
looking forward to a relaxing Christmas with my family!
I am looking forward to our house being done (hopefully)!
parties, parties, and more parties.
Ah I need this!! Looking forward to going home to california to see my family and christmas cookies
I’ve always wanted to try one those planners. I am looking forward to hitting some great work goals and seeing the look on my son’s face when we like the menorah.
I am looking forward to Christmas and spending time with the family! I cannot wait to meet my cousin’s new little baby!
I am looking forward to graduating with my BA in History a month early!
Looking forward to taking my daughter for Santa photos – she’s loves HoHo!
Taking my 96 year old Pop to see Unbroken. He recommended the book to me and we both loved it and I can’t wait to see it with him!
Love the planners! I’m looking forward to seeing lots of family 🙂
my 4 year (dating) anniversary with my boyfriend, and going to the same Christmas party as our first date! Such a fun time of year!
I am looking forward to celebrating the holidays in our new home by hosting our families on Christmas Eve!
I’m hosting my first cookie swap with some friends this month and I can’t wait!
I am very much looking forward to Christmas with my family.
Great planner!
I’m looking forward to going home for Christmas! I’m in my second year of graduate school and can’t imagine a better way to manage the craziness than with this beautiful planner 🙂
I’m looking forward to spending time with family!
I”m looking forward to spending time with family and being off school for 2 weeks!
I can’t wait to see family members that I haven’t seen in 3 months!
I’m looking forward to my new classes! A new planner would be perfect for starting the semester. 🙂
I am looking forward to filling out a new planner!
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/michelle_ash/status/540627497478787072
I’m looking forward to my kids being out school so that we can enjoy the holidays with lots of Christmas festivities, crafts and baking! Their joy is the best.
I’m looking forward to heading home for the holidays!
Looking forward to Christmas with a sassy 16-month-old who is sure to make things more fun and exciting!
Two of my best friends will be visiting over the holidays! I can’t wait to see them.
I’m looking forward to some good old family time!!
I’m looking forward to my next half marathon!
I tweeted:
Posted on twitter! Have been wanting to get one of these for awhile!
https://mobile.twitter.com/CBplusthree/status/540628366861144064
I’m looking forward to seeing my Mom & Dad. They’re driving to Phoenix from Green Bay to spend the holidays with me.
I’m looking forward to meeting our little boy- due in January 🙂
I am looking forward to decorating Christmas cookies with my kids! Such a mess but they have have so much fun 🙂