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haha that's Elleri. She's just old and constantly looks angry. But she's not, promise

Thank you, are you participating in any challenges this month? And spoiler alert: there were no poppers. But I did have a good hot pretzel! Stay tuned for the retreat vlog, coming this weekend :)

@@SIMulatedSara lol who doesn't love a good pretzel? And yepp I'm doing the Ruby RDC challenge :)

@@jessiefrances yay, hope your challenge is going well!

Thank you, you can join and get more info on the HeartBreathings UA-cam channel, I can't take credit for it :)

@@asiagabrielle thank you!

@@shawkins79 oooh, staycations are always fun! I hope you get some productive time in wherever you end up!

Thanks for subbing, I’m happy you’re here! 😁

@@EmmaBennetAuthor thank you! Are you participating in any challenges this month?

@@SIMulatedSara I am! I'm writing the first draft of my 16th book!

@@EmmaBennetAuthor Wow! Have so much fun, and may the words be with you!

Ooooh, thank you. What is your story about? Are you participating in a challenge this month? I'm about to go over to your channel and check it out! ❤

@@writingcassirae it’s so easy, I love it! And I wish I could keep “horse lady” 😂

Thank you, I'm still practicing vlogging. There's definitely a storytelling art to it that you don't think about until you go to make one. And don't look closely at my editing skills 😆Glad the algorithm put me under Sarra's 😄

@@shawkins79 thank you! I love reading a mystery/suspense with lots of drama and secrets. Your book sounds fun, too. I’m not much of a fantasy person, but I love a portal story! Good luck to you, and keep me updated on how your book’s going!

@@pattimachugs1945 I’ve stopped using them, but I should dig them out and try to put them to use again. They’re so versatile!

Thank you! Are you doing a writing (or any) challenge in November?

@ you are welcome. 🫶🏻Undecided actually. Your vid did motivate me though. 🥳 Did do some outlining. Might continue hopefully. 🥲

@@somuchfawn yay, I’m so glad you’re feeling inspired. And any progress is great progress! Aim for what feels right to you, while still maintaining your joy and peace ❤️

@@cherrycloudies thank you!😊

thank you! ☺

@@asiagabrielle thank you 🥰😄

@@lkessler1 I always think that I should have a small planner for my purse. But I know I’d end up forgetting to update one or the other lol

Sounds like you're set for next year! I hope you have fun with all your notebooks and planners in 2025. I really liked my Hobonichi Cousin and Weeks that I had for 2023, but there's something that speaks to my minimalist heart about SI. They're both great at the end of the day, though. I also hope Catherine restocks more SI notebooks!

@@h4r4s4r4 hi from halfway across the world! Thanks for the kind words, and I’m glad you like my videos :) the washi tape is a great idea. I’m not sure if I trust myself to do it without messing it up 😂 I’m sure I can find a UA-cam video that has a tutorial, though. Have a great weekend ❤️

@@anicame2 I love that message. What size are you most excited about at the minute?

@@bad_anima i’m so glad you found something that works for you! I can see myself using SI notebooks for a long time. I have a couple, and they’re just so nice ❤️

@@melodiemusic9956 the yellow pouch is a Delfonics Utility Pouch in the medium size. My mom gave it to me for Christmas and I’m pretty sure she got it from Amazon

@@SIMulatedSara I don't think they have it in standard size. Thats what size I use...its so cute!!

@@melodiemusic9956 here's the link, it appears to be in stock! www.amazon.com/Inner-Carrying-SizeM-CA83-Yellow/dp/B01EH675ZK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GWW01W4Y1TNO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T2NqF9ugwbaEMlNS541J-f5q97kNKeRNahfU9YNRLFMIe_pisHeOFV7NPqKKZzJowRum25chOduAlXYCbljluaq5dSIWfdyOccArpbVN-G0vIp4OTLQlEIoyBcvmGNrFy2YUQFHnHvg6YdEEQAI4wsu70x_MhswuBzIH-aL5WL6tgEQFVJMLvKsnr4Wq6xFC7tirQvSm2btHj6ZR5hiIg8ynkiGyhK9m2pGrpFZ2Ha6vJAD4UkCWoCEK44vpLrX6HEFvrRTZrdoPJTWoSBlvEed8VmDNNLGvDe2Sok1nKSQ.Ha3LTtuNeMXLwRSe25vvcwL7DjWbQJQzs6N8CqSqWYQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=delfonics+utility+pouch+medium&qid=1727457051&sprefix=delfonics+utility+pouch+medi%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1

@@alypixxie thank you for the kind words. I spent a lot of money with sterling ink for 2024, and I don’t regret it. But I realize where my FOMO or impulsiveness was coming out. H to is next year I’m being more intentional out of both choice and necessity. I’m happy to hear you were intentional about your choices this upcoming year. What did you order? What are you planning on using all your choices for? I’d love to know :)

@@SIMulatedSara i got an N2 Vertical Full Year for just general planning and such, a B6 5year to use as a sort of media tracker, and a 500 smth page a6 notebook to use as a sort of literature/commonplace book. aside from this is got the full year date sticker pack, various monthly tabs, and a couple other sticker sheets! i'm honestly not fully sold on the a6 notebook size wise but I won't be able to make that call until it comes in! for some reason when I imagine using this notebook I imagine it taller, like an N1, N2, or B6 Slim? Hopefully I'll be satisfied with the a6 though :pp

Thanks! I think my hubby is pretty set on doing the Wonderland 222, but who knows. He could change his mind between now and then lol

I got mine from Sterling Ink, however they were having quality issues with them last year and don't see them on their site anymore

Lauren phelps Designs website has some clear covers that will fit some sterling ink sizes.

@@sunny8254 thanks! My hubby was looking at the Wonderland 222, but I'll have to show him this option too!

@@thejournalhouse nice, that mulberry color is so gorgeous!

@@thisAlexaplans I’m not sure EC is my hubby’s style 😂 I’ll have to look into Day Desinger though. I don’t know much about them, thanks!

@@alisonmcdonald1978 exactly. I did bring a backup pen, but I’m using my 1 notebook (for non story related stuff) and it working out quite well. It’s hard enough to keep up with the one notebook.

@@montgommmery thanks for the tip. Let me know how you like it next year!

@@CraftyClosetCreative right?! I had no idea they were from the PNW! I’m thinking about getting their planner for my hubby. And if he doesn’t like it, I guess I have to use it 😂

@@SIMulatedSara I just ordered an undated B6 from 2023, because it was lavender and wanted to try a new layout. Also had to support a PNW company.

@@BiddyBop7 yay, I hope you love them if you decide to go with Sterling Ink next year. I got the covers from Sterling Ink. But I’m not sure if they’re going to carry them again next year. They were having some quality issues. I know there are lots of other places that sell clear covers, but I’m honestly not that knowledgeable in them. I know Hobonichi sells some, but their sizes are somewhat limited. Good luck with your search and let me know where you find yours

@@angiehoward5165 thanks for the recommendation! A handful of other people have mentioned this. I definitely need to check it out!

@@bad_anima someone else was mentioning that brand. I’ve seen those planners in videos before, but never paid much attention. I’ll have to do a deeper dive. Thanks for the recommendation

@@SIMulatedSara this was going to be my suggestion! and what i'm going with next year - they have a few size and layout options and the covers are a minimal black. they just ended their preorders but they'll have the new 2025 stock sometime this fall

@@thekatplans have you tried their planners before, or will this be your first year? I hope you love it!

@@SIMulatedSara i have! i used one last year but it was undated so im looking forward to not having to date everything. the biggest change is the previous one had 68gsm tomoe river paper and their new ones will have the standard 52 gsm that most know from Hobonichi. The binding held up really well to adding a bunch of pictures too.

@@heatherbarish2324 thank you! Glad I could provide some info/inspo, or at least entertain you :)

@@barbarawest1205 how exciting! I also broke up with Hobonichi for Sterling Ink last year. I don’t regret it at all. I hope you love your SI planners next year!

@@SIMulatedSara So do I! They seem to be very efficiently designed. Thanks for confirming.

Yeah, I was in the Cousin last year, and I struggled with how big it was. I just didn't need all that space. I don't do journaling or art, so I really didn't need the space. I hope you find planner peace in 2025. I almost went with the B6Slim, but I'm really excited about the TN size. I hope you love Sterling Ink!

I'll have to look at Aura Estelle, I've seen videos of these planners, but never paid close attention to their layouts. I'll definitely have to look closer, now

@@SIMulatedSara Also, depending on his preferences for paper and what not, there are lots of spiral planner options that are in bundled format at Target, Walmart, or on Amazon. Pretty much just tomoe river paper and Japanese style planners have the monthlies separated from the weeklies.

thank you, I've seen a few other people mention that company. I'll have to look into it 🕵

@@SIMulatedSarashe is new planner business

I think the Wonderland is sounding more like what fits his needs. He definitely doesn't need a day per page, but I could see him taking random notes in the back section. Thanks for the recommendations!

Hi, I love seeing people's planner-hopping journeys through the years. It's so fun to see how we shift and change over time. i was a rings girlie back in 2015-2016ish. I still have my old Filofax Malden. Who knows, maybe I'll move back into it someday lol. I love, love, love the Hobonichi Weeks, and I saw the original Techo for the first time last week in person, and I was actually quite impressed with the size. It always looks so small on people's videos, but it wasn't too intimidating in person. :) That would make sense why all the TN stuff is so cheap on Carpe Diem, I'm glad we both snagged a TN in time!

Yeah.... I don't think any of those are his style haha

@@SIMulatedSara 😂 If it’s a style thing plum paper does have neutral options. Papertess and Wonderland are probably more cost efficient though. 😁 I love my Plum Paper for work, but it ain’t cheap.

@@Sanguia Yeah, I'm trying to keep it on the cheaper side. He's all excited about using a planner. But don't tell him... I don't think he'll end up using it. I can see myself adopting it after he abandons it lol

Ooooh thank you! If only I looked harder at their layouts when i was perusing their website, I would have seen that. Thank you

@Just Scribble just launched that layout. 🫶🏼

I'll have to look at both of those for my husband. I'm not sure he needs all the notes and quarterly pages (he's a simple man lol) but he seemed excited when I told him I had asked "the people of the internet" for a planner suggestion for him. Have you used Papertess or justscribble before? If so, how do you like it?

​@SIMulatedSara I'm using the TN undated 2.0 and I'm absolutely in love. She has dated a5 and b6 with this structure. Justscribble is launching a planner for the first time. I love the idea of having a horizontal weekly and a page for dashboard and then dated dailies. That's why I'll be changing next year.

@@margkre I was looking at their layouts this morning, and it looks like a great planner!

I love the SI planners, and I'm excited for you for next year. I hope you like them. I got my covers from SI, however it's unclear if they're going to carry them again next year. There were some quality issues with the covers this year.

@@SIMulatedSara Thank you! I'll keep looking for the covers. I'm excited about the Sterling Ink planners.

I'm so glad you like long form content, too! I also love seeing how everyone sets up and uses their planners differently. It's so fun and inspiring. And thanks for saying you like my reading journal. I had so much fun setting it up, and love the idea of it. I had spent hours pouring over spreads and gathering inspiration. But it's been hard for me to keep up with. I do have a whole video on the flip through of my reading journal that goes into more detail. I love my library! I was fortunate enough to have been raised as a library kid, and now I'm a proud library adult! Thanks for the editing software recc. I had read about DaVinci Resolve, and can't remember why I decided against it. But maybe I'll give it a shot. I"m sorry you also experience the planner slump, but glad to know I'm not alone. I don't usually feel the urge to change my planners, but I do feel the urge to *add* planners. And I don't know why I think it's a good idea to add more when I can't even keep up with the ones I have 😆 I know Sterling Ink does have the half years, but you do have to buy the full year's worth in two books. You can't just buy one. I am super interested in her booklets for next year. That could be a good option for you. Thanks for the kind words, and so glad you found this channel to hang out at. Have a great day!

@@dlmarsh1916 hi! They do not come with a cover, but they are available in the shop. I will warn you that they had some quality issues with the covers this last year. Something about them sitting in a hot or cold warehouse before being delivered to the Sterling Ink shop. This made the covers shrink a little and they were hard to get on the planners/notebooks. I had to put them in front of the space heater to loosen them up before I was able to get on the planner/notebook. I know a lot of people were frustrated with this, and felt their cover never truly fit right. For me, it was a bit of an inconvenience, but once the covers were on and broken in, they were fine. I’m also not as concerned about it as others. That being said, I don’t know if that same batch of covers is still in the shop, or if they’ve sold through them, and it’s a new batch. But if you are particular about it, it may be worth sending an email to ask. There are other shops that sell clear covers, but I’m not sure which ones. Hope this helps and have a great weekend!

@@SIMulatedSara I remember her saying that once they sell out she doesn't plan on restocking them because of the issues they had. I have found that the Hobonichi Weeks clear covers fit the N2 Compact though, so that could be an option.

@@Cosmos0000 That's good to know. I'll have to get my covers elsewhere then. Thanks!

She did end up saying in the Facebook group that the clear covers will happen closer to the end of the year, if I remember correctly.

@@Amyduckie oooh good to know. I’ll keep my eyes peeled

I have the the SI passport horizontal planner. And they do make inserts. I've watched all of the 2025 Sterling Ink release videos, and have so many ideas of what I want to do for next year. Stay tuned for a video coming this weekend!

@@Drivenby I don’t know. I’m not sponsored in any way, nor do I have any discount codes. I would follow the brand and sign up for emails. You may be able to get a cheaper price on their warehouse sale like I did

@@SIMulatedSara Oh okay, sorry I heard you got it on sale, so It was a warehouse deal?

@@Drivenby yeah, I did get a discount. From one of their warehouse sales. It was in October. I’d sign up for emails so you know when it’s happening. But you do have to act fast on the warehouse sale. I was lucky enough to get mine the first day the sale went live. They were sold out a day or two later