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’m determined to start 2015 out right as the Year of the Blog, and keeping organized sounds like the right way to go about it.
I’m looking forward to finally getting to enjoy a honeymoon over the New Years after 3+ years of marriage; our military life didn’t abide until now! (:
Haha. I was literally thinking about how I needed to get a 2015 calendar soon!
Family family family that is absolutely what I am looking forward to 🙂
I’m looking forward to my sister coming home for Christmas!! It’s been over a year since I last saw her.
I am looking forward to a few days off at Christmas and our family celebration.
OH my gosh, Gina, I feel like you read my mind with this post. I’ve seen these planners all over the internet for some time, and have desperately wanted one!
I’m looking forward to taking my boyfriend home to Colorado for the Christmas. He’s never been in snow before, so I’m taking him snowboarding!
I’m looking forward to Christmas eve with my family!
I am thankful for two weeks off at Christmas 🙂
I am looking forward to holiday workouts,,,.12 days of burpees maybe?
I’m looking forward to the first Christmas with my new son!
I’m looking forward to making homemade pierogies with my mom and sister for Christmas Eve 🙂
Looking forward to the extra time off of work over the holidays!
Sa-weet! I am with you on being a paper planner over technology planning. I am looking forward in celebrating my husbands birthday! then daughter, then son! I am the odd ball having a birthday in the summer. That’s ok, cause I would rather celebrate for them than me:)
I’m looking forward to Christmas morning with my hubby and 16 month old son!
I’m looking forward to a friend’s Ugly Sweater Party, plus lots of tree lightings and hot cocoa around the city of Philadelphia! 🙂
I am looking forward to the 12 days of Christmas! (For the past couple of years I have taken 12 days off around the holidays to relax and regroup for the new year, my coworkers and I have aptly coined it “the 12 days of Christmas”)
Looking forward to skiing with my kids!
I’m looking forward to visiting my in-laws and my parents for the holidays!
I’m looking forward to flying home for the holidays to see family with my husband and our 3 month old baby boy!
I’m looking forward to heading home to Texas (by way of Oxford, MS) for Christmas and seeing all of my family, most of whom I haven’t seen since August! This is the best time of year; I love when everyone is together 🙂
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/MyFreckledLife/status/540567027031625728
Looking forward to the holidays with my 2.5 year old — the first year he kind of understands the excitement!
This month I’m looking forward to finding out the gender of our baby, and getting the chance to share with our families on Christmas. We have a fun surprise planned for them!
I tweeted!! https://twitter.com/Vegvacious/status/540566313668997122
I’m Looking forward to Christmas!
my birthday and my baby’s first Christmas!
I love the Erin Condren planners – my mom gave me my first one last year!!!
I’m looking forward to taking almost 2 full weeks off from work to travel down to see my family for the holidays!!
Im looking forward to spending Christmas with my wonderful husband and two little girls. ??
I’m most looking forward to the lazy (UNPLANNED) weekend I get to spend with my boyfriend just before Christmas craziness kicks in.
I’m looking forward to my first married Christmas and New Years!
Can I say something I am looking forward to 6 weeks from now? I’m moving! To a great house 🙂
Looking forward to taking the wee one to visit Santa at Macy’s in NY next weekend- what an adventure! (And “Santa” is a family friend so it’s even MORE exciting).
I’m looking forward to getting all of my boyfriend’s family together for Christmas, we haven’t all been together in three years!
I am looking forward to our first Christmas with our little boy!!
I’m looking forward to my birthday! The perfect reason to throw a wine and cheese party!
I’m looking forward to some serious quality time with my little guy. It is much needed, well deserved and way overdue!
I’m excited for Christmas cookies!
My planner is falling apart! I am looking forward to a weekend at a hotel with my bestie and her 2 year old daughter this month, as well as Christmas parties, celebrating with family, and ultimately the new year!
I’m looking forward to a trip to Florida with my fiance and close friends!
Looking forward to Christmas parties!
I’m looking forward to lots of time with family and friends!
I’m looking forward to starting to pursue my dream job full-time!!!! and for Christmas with family and friends of course!
I am looking forward to experiencing Christmas with my 9 month old little boy!
I am looking forward to spending my first Christmas together with my boyfriend! We already started the tradition of cutting down our first christmad tree, can’t wait to fill this time with more traditions!
I’m looking forward to visiting family for the holidays!
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/gabrigirl/status/540572158091857920
I’m looking forward to the birth of my first baby! We are having a baby girl, due on Christmas Day! I’ve been wanting to get one of these planners!
I am so so looking forward to Christmas, time off work, and Dublin, Ireland over NYE!
I’m looking forward to a week of vacation from work, family visiting and renting a cabin in the North Georgia mountains!
I’m looking forward to winter break! A month away from school is much needed.