What are your go to items (beyond stickers) to decorate your planner? We share those items we keep handy while getting creative in our planners and journals in 2021. See what’s new, and what items are still on our go to list. This episode was recorded February 20th, 2021   Show Highlights Reflecting on our past favorite things Why are mens bikes not like women’s (rabbit hole) Why time means nothing, lol The 2017 tried and true items Remembering old trends The 2018 items we loved Planner people’s obsession with raskog carts The item Colleen trusts to write in her planner Managing miscellaneous stickers Simple highlighting  Corner Markers for the win Reading Logs  A pen rant Bringing back tweezers & undu recently What made your list? Share in our Facebook group!    Show Mentions Moore Ave The Sticker Shop Co Type A For Alexa      2021 Edition  Colleen  Raskog Pencil Board Corner Markers  Book Stickers Jamie Mild Liners / Tombow Stickers Removable Sticker Books Planner Box Tul Pen

I mean, are you even podcasting any more? Yeah…yeah we are. Colleen & Jamie give an update on what we’ve been up to since we recorded a podcast in December. Then what’s new to us in 2021… since we are apparently elder planners.    This episode was recorded February 6th, 2021   Show Highlights Getting back in the saddle Why we have been MIA Our 2021 planners Jamie does a compass assessment Colleen may need a sticker cleanse  Elder planners…. Ever evolving planning stuff Colleen exploring for future travels Distance learning planner Transitioning kids to being financially responsible adults.  What’s coming soon!    Show Mentions Lights Planner Action  Makes Life Planner Gabriela Elena Designs Couture Pens

There is still magic in this holiday season like no other.  Colleen shares how she’s navigating the holidays in her new house. End of year, and more pivoting fill Jamie’s holiday season.    This episode was recorded December 5th, 2020.   Show Highlights Our Christmas Decor Childhood ornaments Deciding on a theme Picking up a few things for ourselves These bananas shipping delays Apron, apron, who needs an apron? We do! Our current shows Christmas Movies Older children Christmas End of year tasks   Show Mentions Leisure Lane Colleen’s French Housewife Apron  Go Glean Go

Despite 2020 being soooo 2020 there is still plenty to be thankful and grateful for. This episode we asked our loyal chatters what they are most thankful and grateful for this season. We hope you have a wonderful holiday!  This episode was recorded November 25th, 2020.  Special thanks to the chatterers that shared what they have to be  thankful for in 2020.

2020 can’t stop it and we wouldn’t want it to…it’s black friday time! We chat about how we are navigating it as seaoned planner girls, and who we are looking forward to shopping with! This episode was recorded November 13th, 2020.   Show Highlights Jamie’s new house Hysterectomy coming soon Events? Na man Jamie’s Black Friday List Colleen Black Friday wishlist What we need Jamie’s planner box Colleen’s plan for shopping How we are managing all the stuff A few things to remember Building up your craft back stock Thankfulness    Show Mentions Travel Stamps Cloth & Paper Notiq Brand Bobo Design Studio Archer & Olive The Sassy Club Sunshine Sticker Co Moore Ave Lights Planners Action 1407 Planner Jump To It Designs Eclectically Emily Designs Sugar Pop Fizz Odd Loop Let’s Plan It The Sticker Shop Co Gabriela Elena Designs VillaBeautiful Graphic 45

What is the new hotness in planner world? We chat about the flavors of what we are seeing.  In this quick episode we also chat about how the current state of the world has impacted creativity, and the community as a whole. Click here to check out the Courthouse Dogs Foundation Virtual Race / Walk for Gratitude here! This episode was recorded October 10th, 2020.   Show Highlights Join Colleen’s Challenge - Virtual 5K Is there new hotness? Let’s think back to where we’ve been this year Smaller planner companies Muted tones The creativity that comes with community Instagram ain’t doing it for us COVID & Shipping Delays Has the community been impacted financially? Where you are using your $$$   Show Mentions Lights Planner Action Goosbytwins  Cloth & Paper  Epic Planner Sale Moore Ave Llama Letters

Who isn’t ready to move onto 2021? Jamie & Colleen flex their planner badassery to help you consider a variety of things when choosing a planner in the future. Our vast knowledge will help give you plenty to consider before making a decision on your next planner. This episode was recorded September 20th, 2020.   Show Highlights Jamie’s IG spoof problem 2016 - 2020 - Reflecting on where we’ve been Colleen lobby’s for why it’s not time yet Layouts - Monthly / Weekly / Daily Topical Planners Team Vertical vs Horizontal All the sizes! Binding Preferences Collabs we’ve seen Asking for forgiveness Creative vs Productive Fonts & Colors Paper Quality All you need is a notebook Finding what works for you Jamie’s past lessons Why you have to decide The creative outlet Colleen’s stamping Love your planner Remember it’s for you Organizing your home   Show Mentions Sew Much Crafting  The 1407 Planner Inkwell Press (Affiliate Link) The Content Planner  Size Guide from 1407 Planners  Lights Planner Action Yellow Paper House  Plum Paper Planners  Maske Life Planner (Affiliate Link) Kit Life Planners The Sassy Club  Journal This Now  Rubbermaid Brilliance Milk Street Butter Knife  Milk Street Sugar Sampler Pack  There are SO many planners available in 2021 - do your research, support creators you love, and find what works best for YOU!

What’s been going on in our neck of the woods. Colleen gives a house update, and Jamie shares where she’s at. We also chat about where we are sitting with planner world at the moment including the stuff we’re missing and enjoying. Thanks for hanging in there over the summer with us. This episode was recorded September 12th, 2020. Show Highlights Where in the hell we have been Colleen’s new house! Jamie’s messy moving house The center of the universe Lack of excitement for release weeks The things catching Colleen’s eye Jamie’s VillaBeautiful cover Gearing up for Black Friday Missing my planner people Colleen’s new obsession Single ladies… ya need a Traeger   Show Mentions The Coffeenated Creative Margie Plans Moore Ave Sunshine Sticker Co VillaBeautiful Tipsy Dog Designs The Home Edit

Broken Stove. Failed Meal Planning. Passive Aggressive Moms. Managing Grandma. New House List. Harry Potter Sale. Dr Zhivago. Learning Lakota Buying all the new things. Put it in the planner. That pretty much sums up what you need to know about this episode!   This episode was recorded August  1st, 2020.   Show Highlights Why Jamie’s meal prep plan is ruined Transparent Tabs are saving the day Social struggles We’ve become our mothers Colleen’s New House List & Planner Jamie explains getting rid of a land line The Harry Potter Sale Should we just buy a new RV? Inkwell Press & Dr Zhivago Learning Lakota Excitement of future happy mail The joy of home organization! Buying all the things Get the good soap Busting into our backup supplies Show Mentions VillabeauTIFFul  Harry Potter & The Order Of Planners Plum Paper Cloth & Paper Makse Life Kit Life Planner Bloom Planners 1407 Planners

Jamie gives Colleen the gift of a Well Well Well challenge update. Colleen shares the big gift she’s getting herself this month. Also…Jamie asks the question, is there a pandemic butter fly effect?   This episode was recorded July 9th, 2020.   Show Highlights Arizona’s is #1 in the world Well Well Well update Finding my north star How goal setting is going Colleen’s recent purchase Jamie’s a Ho Who are we even? Things are going pretty ok though Pandemic butterfly effect? #treatyoself Places we can’t go right now   Show Mentions Paper_ish

We believe that Black Lives Matter. In this episode Colleen & Jamie share what we’ve been sitting with this month while watching events in the country and the planner community have evolved. We share our perspectives, experiences, and ask some timely questions we hope you can reflect on as we continue with the discussions as the community and country continue to evolve. Editorial Note: The last 5 Minutes of this conversation we had an issue with Colleen’s audio. She brings out an important point and that is, this discussion is NOT a political discussion or about “planner drama” this is a human rights discussion.  If you'd like to discuss this episode we will be continuing the conversation in the Planner Girl Chatter Facebook Group.

Meet the kindest soul, sharing empathy, self love and all the feelings at the most opportune time. Genevieve with Birch & Birdee joins us this week for a conversation that we needed so much right now. This episode was recorded May 14, 2020. You can find Genevieve at Birch & Birdee on Instagram.    Show Highlights How her art is created Perfect anniversary giftSimply Gilded obsessionElementary empathySharing emotions with kidsThe feelings cornerMissing eventsZoom fatigueFinding the communityKeeping finished plannersManaging life right nowHow the community makes us feel Show Mentions Mr + Mrs Mint Aura EstelleFox & PipThe Pink Room CoSimply Gilded

Meet Kristin! On this episode we try to convince her to get married at the Mall Of America. This is all the teaser you should need to listen to this episode sponsored by Whispering Angel 2018 Rose…ok maybe that was all you need to know. You can find Kristin on Instagram at kristinannplans or in the facebook groups Planner Adventures & PLANimal Crossing.  This episode was recorded April 23, 2020.   Show Highlights What’s been sucking us in lately. What we are planning The best planner spread we’ve seen Animal Crossing updates What we’ve seen on IG The casualness at this juncture What we are feeling at the moment Investing in ourselves during this time How participating in this community helped us now. AC blending with the real world Meet Kristin Colleen’s future career Wedding planning RIGHT NOW Our Birthday Wish Whispering Angel 2018 The fucking chicken…. More Animal Crossing Show Mentions Tipsy Dog Designs Paper-ish Whispering Angel 2018 Rose - Not an actual sponsorship - Colleen is a fan, but we are totally open to it!!!

Meet Kate! She jumped down so many rabbit holes on this episode with us. We chat about everything from non planning hobbies, to masks, and Brisket updates.   You can follow Kate at Planner Bunny Press on Instagram. This episode was recorded Saturday April 18th, 2020.   Show Highlights Other hobbies Kate enjoys Planners she’s using right now Routine that is working Being home with family as an introvert Projects not working out Sewing masks Shady grandparents The bunnies Brisket update How the community helped out Show Mentions Planner Bunny Press Moore Ave Woodland Cottage Farm

Tic Tok, prepping, snacks, and what you do with your multiple planners...What more do you want in an episode! We are checking in with Kim to see what planning is like right now when you normally have multiples in rotation. We also speculate what life may be like when we are free to roam again.  You can follow Kim on Instagram at KimiPlans. This episode was recorded on 4/15/2020.  Show Highlights Relevant Info Right Now Tic TokKendra riding a bikeMeet KIM!Kim shares her plannersSnacks Colleen’s hikesWhat happens when this is overConsumerism right nowHow our planners serve us right nowColleen’s pen reviewToilet paper supply chain

Meet Erika! Settling into her home in Sierra Vista Arizona she shares how she found the community. Transitioning her military family back to the states has come with so many perks and opportunities to reflect on what she has to be grateful for right now. Also we chat about how we are managing.   This episode was recorded Sunday April 12th 2020.     Show Highlights Meet Erika How she found the community Getting mail overseas A few favorite shops from Europe The ease of shopping in the US School being out Routine & Consistency Getting the kids to try new things Things we are trying out Social time overload What could we learn from this Potentially finding our way with less Slowing down and being less busy What will we let back in? Gratefulness right now     Show Mentions Plannercon Europe - https://www.instagram.com/plannerconeurope/ Plum Paper Planner - https://www.instagram.com/plumpaper/ Erin Condren - https://www.instagram.com/erincondren/ Strawberry Lime - https://www.instagram.com/strawberrylimedesigns/ Harriet Wright - https://instagram.com/harrietwrightdesigns Marvelous Mischief - Laura Jane Style - https://www.instagram.com/ljs_plans/ Gribulle Plans  - https://www.instagram.com/gribulle.plans/

Meet Jade! Our first guest co-host on Planner Girl Chatter Jade! She’s the admin of the Alabama Happy Planners. In this episode we chat about connecting in the community and the getting started making connections in the community. You can find Jade on Instagram at Planner Jade. Or connect with the Alabama Happy Planners on Facebook.  For detailed show notes head over to our website plannergirlchatter.com.

Spring 2020 is looking way different than either of us imagined back in January. We chat about what’s keeping us going, some upcoming podcast plans, and what our April planners are looking like. This episode was recorded on March 28th 2020.  Show Highlights Our favorite things right now. What’s coming up Just so you know, here’s how to get in touch with us. What our planners are looking like right now April plans

Last year we had a “real talk about self care” with Jessica Chung. As we are sheltering in place we invited her back on to revisit the discussion, and chat about how we are managing during this time of sheltering in place. Also we give some advice on how to manage your energy, planner, and expectations during this time. Jessica is a brilliant artist and self care advocate, you can follow her on Instagram to see all she has going on!  https://www.instagram.com/prettyprintsandpaper/ If you'd like to hear the previous episode Jessica was on your can find it here. https://plannergirlchatter.com/episode-88-a-real-talk-about-self-care/ **Show Highlights** Managing the days Documenting the days Managing your energy Should you try to be more productive? What will change in the world after this What we are doing in our planners now **Show Mentions** Brene Brown's New Podcast - https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-ffts/

Recently we asked Chatterers in our Facebook community what topics they’d like us to discuss and Memory Keeping came up again and again. Amid the tremendous uncertainty we are all living with at the moment we share how we use our planners to document the things that are important to us. We also share what we are watching, working on, and what’s making us laugh right now. Show Highlights What feels most relatable right now Projects we are going to tackle Things making us laugh Why Colleen loves this process Jamie’s 1 process What we are watching Keep up with memory keeping   Show Mentions Tucker and Taylor - https://www.instagram.com/taylorandtucker/ Caffeine & Ink - https://www.instagram.com/caffeineandinkshop/