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 am looking forward to visiting my family in San Diego!!!
Looking forward to going home to meet by brand new baby niece. I’m going to have to buy a calendar to keep track of all of my nieces and nephews birthdays now.
2 weeks off work to go home (I live in Nebraska, most of my family and a lot of friends are in South Dakota) and spend time with everyone! I usually only get a weekend here and there so it’ll be great to have a ton of quality time to see everyone over the holidays 🙂
Next month I am looking forward to visiting my family in Ohio and hopefully starting that new job I just applied for!! I used to be a paper instead of technology girl too! I miss it!
https://twitter.com/rednaslk/status/540556087452499968
I just got engaged and I am looking forward to going bridesmaid dress shopping with my girls this month! <3
Oh and cake tasting too. =)
I’m looking forward to lasagna for Christmas dinner – a tradition from my husband’s family!
I’m looking forward to CHRISTMAS!! And pouring the foundation for our new house!!!
This month I am looking forward to the end of accelerated courses! Been nose to the grindstone since Sept, and the learning has been rewarding, but it has been a LOT to juggle w/ everything else
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/lndsywst/status/540556664509038593
SUPER looking forward to ripping open my present on Christmas, if I get a present this Christmas. My parents aren’t the jolliest people.
Christmas for sure and the UA bball and football games this weekend!
I am excited to see my family! I haven’t seen them since July 🙁
I’m looking forward to lots of family time and some fun holiday parties coming up!
Looking forward to some time off during the holidays!
I’m looking forward to starting my LAST SEMESTER OF GRADUATE SCHOOL!
https://twitter.com/aliciaa_july/status/540557898989182976
My sister got orders from AZ to North Dakota :O we’re stationed in WY, so after I stopped laughing at her, I agreed to fly down to AZ next month and drive with my sis up to her new base. Sister road trip!! That’s what I’m looking forward to 😉
I’m looking forward to seeing my 15 month old daughter take in all of the Christmas festivities this year! Last year as a 4 month old, she didn’t get too much of it, so I can’t wait to see her eyes light up 🙂
I’m looking forward to winter shape up! (Not sure if that’s Jan or Feb!)
We have family coming to visit for the holidays and I cannot wait to introduce them to our new local holiday traditions while they are here.
OMG I love planners! LOVE THEM! I am looking forward to family + friend time during the holidays 🙂
I SO excited to go to Tampa for New Years!!!!!!!!!
https://twitter.com/abbydumont/status/540558669083979776
I am actually looking forward to the end of the year and starting fresh. Next year also marks my last year in Naturopathic Medical School! Finally!!!!!
I am looking forward to hearing back from my medical school applications and of course, spending the holidays with my loved ones.
Looking forward to my youngest daughter’s first birthday!
P.S. this was already on my christmas list!
https://twitter.com/HogWifey/status/540558134058553344
https://twitter.com/UGABeachGirl/status/540558767767969792
I tweeted! 🙂 https://twitter.com/fitlifewithe/status/540558706878844928
Christmas of course but also my sister coming home for New Years.
I’m looking forward to next month because it’ll be a new year, with a new, fresh start!
I am DYING for an erin condren!! And I’m looking forward to my mom’s 60th birthday party!
I’m looking forward to my residency interviews in the DC area for pediatrics this month!!!
I’m looking forward to a cookie exchange with some girlfriends I haven’t seen in a long time
I can’t wait for Christmas!! Would LOVE to win a gift card to get one of these gorgeous planners.
I’m looking forward to the semester break=more time for fun activities with my family! Been wanting to take my son to the science museum here for a while…
I’m looking forward to finally being done with college for the semester! It’s been a busy semester so I’m definitely ready for a break 🙂
I’m looking forward to Christmas and Hannukah!
https://twitter.com/afolkes/status/540561407113056257
i tweeted! @lexoxo
https://twitter.com/ParTayy_Time/status/540561642908819457
I’m looking forward to a break from grad school and spending lots of time with family and friends!
hanging out with my family and making chex mix!
i think it’s pretty obvious that i’m most looking forward to christmas this month. just the holidays in general; pretty falling snow, healthy hot chocolates (and starbucks holiday drinks), cozying up under blankets, going home for the holidays, and then new years eve!
This month I have a lot to look forward to but I am most excited to host my first christmas party in my own place. Up until this year I have always lived at home with my parents, but this year I have my own place to decorate how I’d like and I am so excited to do so. Then I am even more excited to invite over all my friends and loved ones to show them and to celebrate with them. Spending time with loved ones is so important at this time of year and I am thrilled to be doing the hosting this year.
Looking forward to all three of my kids home for Christmas. My son has been deployed last three !
Looking forward in starting new Christmas traditions with my 13 month old daughter
I’m a student and this calendar looks like a game-changer!
I’m looking forward to my final semester of undergrad!!
I’m looking forward to my almost 8 month old son’s first Christmas!