Pint-Sized Planning: ChicSparrow Pocket All-American Setup with Field Notes
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- For me, my planner only truly works if I take it everywhere with me. I wasn't doing that. So, for now, I needed to downsize. Pint-sized planning can be done!
(The beginning is a lot of chit-chit regarding where the heck I've been... if you'd like to skip straight to Planner Talk, go to 03:48).
Pocket All American from ChicSparrow: chicsparrow.com...
Folders from Onica Hanby Studio on Etsy: www.etsy.com/s...
Field Notes Notebooks: fieldnotesbrand...
Weekly Calendar from Marsia Bramucci on Etsy: www.etsy.com/l...
(In the video, I talk about how I tweaked the Personal Size of this insert to work for my needs; Marsia has now posted a Field Notes size of the same calendar, which is the link you see above.)
Binder Clips from Chiyogami Crafts on Etsy: www.etsy.com/s...
Yay! Glad to have you back. I'm with you that planners need to have purpose and work, which is one of the reasons I love watching your videos looking for tips from the productivity queen!
I was so excited to see a new video from you. I kind of forgot how much you inspire me to be productive. Sounds like you have some exciting times ahead. Enjoy and it was great to "see" you again.
I know I can probably speak for a lot of people when I say that "you're my friend and you don't even know it"! It's funny, I find myself talking back to you when I pause, refresh my drink or do housework. I will catch myself saying things like, "I know, I know, life IS so chaotic", etc... we missed you and glad to see you're back! You are an inspiration to all who watch, and have changed my life of planning dramatically! :)
I love your videos! I love, love, love Liam!! The amazing thing about you is that you can have a little kid at home and a bunch of other kids and still keep it together!
I use the same size notebook and this gave me some great ideas. I loved this new video!
OMG I ordered the same planner without even seeing your video - and you are so right...you can't begin to describe how lovely this leather is - i just keep petting it as well - it's going to be so very hard not to order another one - great video - great ideas - thanks for sharing. I also love the idea of only using what you need and think I will rethink my current set-up. I also can't wrap my head around the fact that you have such a business life + SCHOOL? God Bless!
New subbie & I love your videos. Thanks for all of your efforts!! Been there, done that & continue to do grad parties as my children grow :) A couple of hints that worked for our family was to think outside the box & keep it simple. We filled our youngest kiddie pool with ice then placed the water bottles & pop into the pool. All beverages kept nice & cool. We gave the younger children the responsibility of refill the pool beverages. We also decided to have our home be the one to come to for dessert. So, we had a family meal ahead for those that came from out of town. Then for the grad party for one of children we had an old fashioned ice cream social with every imaginable topping. Then for our next child we had a dessert bar. Both went over fabulously!!! Main thing is to relax & celebrate your sons milestone :)
binge watching your videos since discovering you through chic sparrow. You make me want to change up my planner size. I have pocket plus I use for when I out of the office for work meetings and an A5 for everything else. Now I am thinking I could combine them.
Hi Carie I love to hear about you and the family so very happy to listen to you ramble on 😊 I only started using a fauxdori system in January 2015 and I have a raydori full size and have made a fieldnotes size midori which contains pocket sized composition books which I am loving. 1 I use as a planner the other is my food and exercise journal. I adore watching all your videos as I am not very creative myself (planner wise) so I watch you for some decoration ideas and how to set out my planner etc. I too have just started to use my fieldnotes size more than my regular which makes me feel a little guilty as my regular was a birthday present but maybe if I use my regular at home and fieldnotes as my "out of the house" planner that guilty feeling will go away. Keep up the videos please you are a delight to watch. Thank you xxx
Wow that planner is beautiful! Your setup looks great and is the perfect size. I love it!
The same thing happened to me!! I left my full size notebook at home a few times and low and behold I needed it every time! I ended up investing in a Filofax pocket Malden and I'm using it as a wallet as well. I love it, it's really working out well for me. The size is perfect.
I am so happy you're back!
Love your new dori... Thank you for sharing and welcome back. Hugs
I was so excited to see a new video from you!! I totally binge watched all your old ones just to hear your voice! LOL that sounds weird doesn't it??! I really love the way you explain things. Can't wait for another one and thanks for sharing the pint-size set up ;-)
Long time watcher, first time commenter:) Love the FN size and have been using it since Feb. Love DIYFISH but need a vertical week with times so thanks so much for sharing that. I have to see where I need to pick up/drop off kids in my day.
Thank you Carie, I was having trouble getting a handle on how to track assignments, notes and other things that if I leave off I forget where. I think you have solved it for me.
Great video! I'm intrigued by using a field note as my EDC, especially since I use A5' for my projects, etc. Love to see what other people are trying out. BTW... Go Wild! ☺
I really enjoy your videos and I also love grid paper!
Welcome back! I missed your videos!! I love the notebook, I only recently got into the midori style notebooks myself. I hope life gets a little bit less chaotic for you now. Love from Belgium.
I've been thinking about how to describe the All American, and this is what came to mind: smooth, no grain, and kinda reminds me of a steel toed boot. Sort of like a military boot with its shine and smoothness.
I got so exited seeing the notification that u had uploaded x lol
Thanks again great video x
Love your videos, the chattier the better!
I have my planner in a full size MTN, but I have to say, I love my Field Notes sized Raydori. There's just something about that size....
EvelineUK Isn't it just the perfect size to carry along? I love it.
Perfect timing! I'm struggling with the size of my filofax so I've ordered some felt to make a passport sized fauxdori to see if I like it! So this was really helpful!
Hello, you're so sweeeet :) I have planner between A5 and A6 (my own product lol), big enough for my needs and small enough to go everywhere with me - is much better :))) greetings from Croatia, Europe
The size of my planner has been something I've been struggling with for some time. The full-size Midori is awesome to work with but a little too big and heavy for my purse. The passport or field notes size it's just too small for what I want to in there. So when I was at Walmart I saw one of those checkbook size monthly planners and I thought that would be perfect. I went home and made a Midori style cover for that. A lot of the standard size inserts fit when you cut the margins tight. and I can make my own graph paper books so I have been really enjoying it. Its like my baby bear book. Papa bear's was too big , mama bear's was too small, but baby bear's is just right.
Hi Carie! Love your videos! Would you consider doing a video on how you organize yourself for the classes you take?
Glad to see you back Carie :) I've been finding my regular sized fauxdori is a bit chunky for day to day carrying. I might explore the field notes size. I'm using passport size as a wallet at the moment and I love that but I think it would be a little too small for a bullet journal/calendar of any size. How do you find being without a month to view in your field notes? I find this is one of the things I use most often in my planner.
Hi there, do you have a video talking about having a big family? Would love to see it.
Thanks for sharing. I am wondering where you got the top tabs that you used...the ones that had numbers for the months in the folder you took out. And the ones that are in the notebook when you are referring to helping your husband with the schedule. Thanks
Carie! Glad to see a new video! Liam is fine! I know you are busy! I am and I only have four kids...awesome though, aren't they?
Funny I have found myself in a moleskine 3.5 x 5.5! I have collected many planners thinking I cannot store everything in one place...too much! What do I end up doing...just making a to do list with ideas and notes like a bullet journal! I was just looking at a similar notebook by Cody Williams on Etsy...so funny! Maybe this should be my on the go instead of the personal size Kate Spade...it so pretty...I'm afraid to ruin it! LOL! Downsize and simplify? Hm...novel idea! 😄 I also would love to see how all your planners work together for you, though...when you get a chance! 😉
Thanks again!
Carrie:
I'm new to the Planner world. I have several leather covers. They are beautiful! If u could only have one TN, any size, which would it be?
Thx
Kathy
Very interesting, compact arrangement. What lady needs a purse when you have all this in the palm of your hand? Very practical, as well as stylish. How do you keep the pen from falling out? Everything must be very secure, to hold all that and never loose anything. Do you ever drop this arrangement? If so, how well does it do in falls?
Please forgive me if this sounds a little sexist, but are there any kinds of binders like that which a man would carry? Thanks.
Carie, I always enjoy your videos and get so excited to see new ones! I really like the idea of using a FN size as my wallet and am attempting to do what you have here but when I print the calendar pages - using the personal size ones, they don't print with the consecutive days on the back side. Wondering if you would be able to tell me how you got them to do that. Thanks for taking the time to read all this! Linda
Linda Long Carie! I figured it out!
I know this is a older blog, but I heard you mention Two Rivers, WI. That is where I grew up and graduated high school there. I have lived there the last 26 years and just moved to Manitowoc (1 town south). Who are your grandparents? Being a small town, I probably know them!!
I do like this set up. Curious what you're using to store change/cash in since this is your wallet. I am seriously considering this change over but thinking how it will work for me.
I love the chit chat!
Great video! Can I ask - how does the leather of the All-American compare to the leather of the Luxxe? It's my understanding that the Luxxe is coming back in the Fall - and I'm trying to decide whether to purchase the All-American now or the Luxxe later. Any insight into the texture, thickness, and quality of the leather would be greatly appreciated!
OMG you are such an enabler! I had ordered a couple of small TN covers from Foxy Fix (Oh, the blasphemy!) and was trying to decide which paper to put in them. I've always heard the term "Field Notes" but didn't realize they were kind of a thing, all their own. I found a set that goes with my state and some plain grid ones and then the cherry ones. I will be set for a while!!
+wheeltrish 😊I've been accused of being an enabler *a lot* when it comes to these things! Field Notes are *fantastic*!
I doubt I will ever be able to use that size for planning... I'm more of a Standard/Wide person... but I admire that you can keep track of so many people's comings and goings in such a tiny space! I only have two kids so I can't imagine! But they will be perfect for jotting stuff down on the fly that needs to go in my planner later.... or, *gasp* doodling in meetings. (What can I say? It helps me focus.)
+wheeltrish Doodling in meetings keep me sane for a *long* time!!
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Very nice.. As always 😊 did you make the folders yourself???
This really makes me wanna ditch my b6slim and dive into a pocket for a minute. It's so cute and my tote would be so much lighter!
Have missed you so much Carie! Thank you! I can not tell you how much this new set up resonates with me! Please update! Also please give details to making a "sticker sheet"? Or where to get one? Am in anxious wait for the stationary video! Glad all is well!
CleverClarkCreations The sticker saver sheets were in a RAK that someone very kindly sent to me. I've tried several times to find more via Google, but to no avail. *However*, I can absolutely attest that clear post-it notes work exactly the same way!
I know this is an older video but the FN inserts are actually the original FN size? Hope that makes sense.
Hi Carie! Thank you for your videos! I love them! I have a question for you though. I got these same inserts (vertical WO2P), but when I printed them it has M, T, W, and then on the back it has the previous Th, F, S, Su. I printer them per her instructions. Do you remember how you printed them in order to get the entire week on the front and back like in your video?
Thanks! Stacy
Hey Carie I love your videos and love hearing about your life, but please be careful about how much info you tell especially when you and your children will be home alone. Your too great and wonderful to go out that way. Not a criticism just a friendly concern.
Love the videos!
Love love the video! Thank you! I have a question though....I bought my first coleto pen, like yours😁 but no ink...where'd you purchase your ink refills?
I know this was filmed many years ago, but I remember when all these types of planners were coming in style and I could never figure out how anybody could use them if they didn’t have any type of calendar. I just couldn’t imagine how people were using all of these letters and field notes and all this other stuff to create functional planning because how are you gonna keep track of the dates and the times and things it just, couldn’t get into it.
Is there a way, if you have time, that you can provide a video or blog post where you go through all your planners that you actually use. How they are used individually. How you integrate all of them. If you use a main binder and how you incorporate that.
I would also like to know how your project pages are set up and how you track the different projects since you work on some at one time and others at another.
I guess I'm just asking what your whole system is and how it works together.
I have no system and need one. If you hadn't mentioned your SYSTEM in the video I'd still be struggling to find what works. Trying one thing and then another has me so confused that I'm back to square one. And running with my tail between all my planners to my filofax.
I need to start with the minimum system and build from there. I am trying to start blogging and would like to do a vlog but I can barely get a simple system.
I have watched you over the years and found you are practical and easily can bring productivity to others so they understand.
Ty for any help.
On a side note I have seven kids. 4 boys and 3 girls plus any of their friends who adopt me as temporary Mom. They are all out of the house and come back to live in from time to time. So I am constantly readjusting my schedule to accommodate the new bodies. Any help with that would be welcomed. Otherwise my life is my own and I want to do more than wonder what to do.
Lol bramble ramble. Sorry so long.
Mary Hoover
Mary Hoover Thank you for the fantastic comment! I have been trying to do a "Whole System" video for ages, but my brain tends to lock up or the busy-ness takes over and it just stops. :) You said it perfectly, though, when you said that you should start with a minimal system and build from there. That's the only way I've found what works for me personally. After I tried to go all-digital a few years ago (which just about did me in, as much as I wanted it to work), I just got a plain old notebook and started from scratch. If I needed something structured, I drew it in. If I needed project pages, I started from the back of the notebook and worked my way forward. I tried many, *many* things that absolutely did not work for me in the slightest, but then I also found that there are some things my brain needs in order to function and keep track of everyone (ahem... *vertical week with times*). :)
I have tried traditional planner pages and I just can't do it. I am super OCD about wasted space/supplies/anything so when I discovered BUJO a year ago it made so much sense to me. I've been doing it my whole life! I'm totally a list maker.
I have a monthly planner insert in my TN from YPH, then lined notebooks from them as well.
I've never tried fieldnotes. How do you like the paper?
Onica Hanby Also, you are pretty much the cutest thing ever. We should get our 2 year olds together for a playdate. Bwah ha ha ha.
Hi, I think that stationers and paper product manufacturers really need to sit up and take notice of the requirements of journal users. They ought to provide many products aimed at the journal market, products which users struggle to adapt and invent for themselves such as all kinds of inserts, pre printed reams of paper for our printers etc. Where i live it is very difficult to source the right cord elastic as jewellery elastic is simply not up to the task. Great Vid !!
Carie Harling Just wanted you to know I just ordered several Field Notes 2 Rivers and an All American Pocket in Maple Sugar and it's all your fault. lol!!! No, really, I've been eyeing the 2 Rivers for a while and your video just pushed me over the edge to finally order them (before the are gone forever). I love the screen print design and thr colors. Also, I've been checking Chic Sparrow almost daily trying to decide which one to order so I took the leap and ordered the Maple Sugar All American!!! I can't wait to play!! Keep Recording!!! :)
Love your videos! With your family, work, and school, I can see how you definitely have to be organized. I so appreciate you sharing.
I know this is off topic, but I love your nails, short and chic. Do you do them yourself or have them done? I can never get both hands to look the same. Again, thank you for your videos and for taking the time to explain your process!
jazzjournal Oh, thank you! I absolutely do them myself. I keep them short because I don't have the patience to be careful with them when they're long. :) Essie Nail Polish is my best friend.
Thank you for responding and for your polish suggestion. Hope you have a great week.
OT: what nail polish are you wearing in this video? Love!
Hey Carie! I'm a big fan and appreciate the time you take to make your videos. Really enjoying the WYWW? series. And in the spirit of moving the boat forward, I watched your video this morning! So, one question: where do you put your cash and insurance/membership cards?
Mare Biddle I realized after-the-fact that I never mentioned cash and change!! Oops! I put any cash into one of the long folder pockets (I just fold the cash in half and tuck it in). Change usually just goes in my pocket until I get into the van, where it goes into the little change cup next to the cup holders.
i love it...i want one now lol
I've missed your chat!!! And wize words!!!
Loved your video, are you practicing for one book July, 😊😊😊
Carrie, I have the "All American," Maple Sugar, in wide and what it feels is "sleek" (smooth and glossy). is the definition I am soooo in love with mine. It has a classy feel to it as well coupled with a touch of "high class," if you know what I mean I know its a lovely notebook. My Mom saw my video and said that Jennifer didn't have to try to sell it my video does it all for her. LOL... just a fare warning I slipped and cussed in my video but I'm not going to take it down. I love your Luxxe and I hope you don't mind if I ask her to make me one and I am in love with your green/cream one I think it's the Gemini leather. I'm not trying to be a "copy cat," as most people might say I think you sold both of them for her to me. Hugs and Blessings to you, Mike and the children. Yolanda.
Carie, Im about to get my first TN: would you recommend the elastic closure on the back or spine if I could choose please?
thank you :)
ps love your videos!!
I know I'm not Carie ;) but I have both and I love the elastic closure on the spine more, personally. When it's on the back the knot can tend to get in the way and you don't even notice the knot on the spine at all. I also find it easier to close.
You know, it's funny... the knot in the back never bothered me until I got my first notebook that had the note in the spine rather than the back. Now, whenever I go back to a notebook with the knot in the back, I notice it for the first day or so. I personally prefer that knot in the spine.
+ThisIsMeMorgan thank you!
+Carie Harling thanks Carie! I'm going to order the spine elastic :)
Love my pockets!!
Hi Carie!
so excited when i saw that you had a new video :)
how did you make those little top tabs in the last booklet?
I must be late..but I had no idea you live in Illinois. I'm 50 miles southwest of Chicago. How cool!
+Learnto Crochet Why, you aren't far away at all!
+Carie Harling LOL! Yeah, this is Tasha from FB.
I have tried to make the switch from regular sized MTN to personal. When making notes or scheduling, I choke, just can't put pen to page. The thoughts or plans that I needed to write down leave my brain in those instances which is counter productive, right? I think that I believe that I am going to use too much of the page, feel enormous pressure to not waste the space that I will run out of room for future note needs. After comparing my handwriting to Carie's, I don't believe that I am writing big. Anyone else experience this & how did you overcome. For now, I have moved back to regular size.
I call this leather the closest thing to "purse" leather or that "plastic" leather that Jennifer talks about lol. It has the ability to be messed up but it comes literaly almost perfect looking like a ... like a soft Michael Kohr's bag! Lol. Or like one of those teacher's zip notebooks.
Yay you good to used you again
I missed you!
Okay hopefully this doesn't sound weird or creepy but it's driving me nuts. So I heard of your videos through Miss Vicky Bee and as I was watching one of your first videos I kept thinking this girl looks familiar. After watching more of your videos you make a comment about working at a bookstore and I think I know how. Now unless you have a twin I'm positive I remember you from Barnes and Noble. If I'm right you and talked for a very long time about the Nooks which was another obsession of mine, Nooks, I've owned every single one, lol.
Lovely to see your pretty face again. Nice to see Your video again. Xox
I finally got my unicorn she's a chv personal absolutely gorgeous, just had to tell you
To me, the All American feels like a silicone baking sheet. Maybe that's just me?
Love
what size is the field note fauxdori
It holds inserts that are 3.5" x 5.5".
What kind of pen is that?
Kim Hullum It's a Coleto Hi Tec C Me in White... here's a link to one on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Pilot-Hi-Tec-C-Coleto-Color-LHKCM-50C-W/dp/B006CQU86M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430089710&sr=8-1&keywords=amazon+hi+tec+c+coleto+me+white
I absolutely love Coleto pens.
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Just found your channel. As you can see from my channel I love planning parties so I can give you tips there and I will take your tips! :) Im a new sub! Erica
Have missed your videos! I love Field Note size for my bag so this was really informative for me. Thanks. :)
so now you have stop using Evernote!!! man..... people are making any videos... i mean last time you shown us Evernote and now you are using paper.oh god....where this channel is going?
DIPAK DESAI Stopped using Evernote?! Never!! I've used both paper & digital for years. I just shifted my paper planning to a smaller book, that's it. No change to the system at all.
DIPAK DESAI You can use both at the same time.