How to Set Up Your Traveler's Notebook | A Guide for Beginners

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  • @anne-sp9cl
    @anne-sp9cl 2 роки тому +122

    Finally!!! It's taken me forever to find a video with just the basics. There are TONS of videos showing people crafting, stickering, writing, and drawing. When they get to the assembly of the refills, they fast forward. Argh!!! That was what I wanted to see. I know how to do calligraphy; I know how to scrapbook; I know how to paint. What I didn't know was how to put this together. It's not that I don't appreciate seeing other people's art, but what you showed was perfect! Thank you so very much!!!

    • @pattimcclelland6635
      @pattimcclelland6635 Рік тому +3

      I agree with you. I also liked how she did several set~ups for each of the inserts.

  • @Kelly-oe8kr
    @Kelly-oe8kr 2 роки тому +45

    Any company selling traveler’s notebooks should link to this video to show how to set them up. This is the ONLY video necessary to set up your new notebook!

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  2 роки тому +2

      That's so nice of you to say! Thank you for watching ☺️

  • @zzippo81
    @zzippo81 10 місяців тому +10

    Great primer on getting started so people can be prepared for the onslaught of options and stuff that are to come. These notebooks can be literally life changing if you are the type to have a plethora of notebooks laying around for different purposes, always afraid of putting the wrong stuff in the wrong notebook only to realize it later. Just swap out inserts or add another and book, ready to rock and roll. Plain, grid, lined, dot grid, planners, so many options. Thanks for the great info for getting even more out of these great investments.

  • @Sqwrl334
    @Sqwrl334 3 роки тому +15

    The title of this video should really be "Ooooo! NOW I See! Brilliant!". This is the most helpful Traveler's Journal video out. Thank you so much for making the beginning of my journey a pleasant experience.

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  3 роки тому +1

      Hahaha I'm so glad it helped! And I hope you enjoy using your TN ☺️

  • @pattimcclelland6635
    @pattimcclelland6635 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for showing so many different ways to set~up my Travelers notebook. I adjusted mine several times and tried looking at others, but yours were simple instructions with a lot of inserts like mine.
    I am working with 5 inserts and my wallet to take on a trip. I need all of my inserts and couldn't find anyone with 5 . Thank you so much.
    Now off to HAPPY Traveling I Go!!!

  • @notv6548
    @notv6548 9 місяців тому +7

    Your video is incredibly informative, and the way you explain the insert refill combinations is so clear and helpful. Thank you for sharing this valuable knowledge!

  • @markos741
    @markos741 Рік тому +4

    Best video on Midori setup so far. Good work. Thank you so much :)

  • @karinamartinez4433
    @karinamartinez4433 Рік тому +3

    Mari thank you very much for doing a tutorial video on how to set up your notebook. I'm new to the system and I really need it a step by step video.

  • @oliviakenny1675
    @oliviakenny1675 3 місяці тому +1

    It’s midnight and I bought a travellers notebook with pre-inserted notebooks. Wanted to change the order of them, pulled them out, then, exhausted, forgot how they were in the first place. Thank you! 😂

  • @mortgages_by_jason
    @mortgages_by_jason 2 місяці тому +1

    This is the most concise video for TN set-up online. Thank you for this! Brilliant.

  • @autumnall
    @autumnall 4 роки тому +27

    there's no such thing like too many TN videos :D I love how you explained everything so easly.

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  4 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much for watching ❤️

    • @nay.2105
      @nay.2105 3 роки тому +1

      agreee

  • @r_e_surface
    @r_e_surface Рік тому +2

    Thanks. Like you - looked around to find the basics. Now Im in 😊

  • @Boho_Plans
    @Boho_Plans Рік тому +4

    This was the most informative and easy explanation ever!!!! Thank you

  • @LMuse9
    @LMuse9 4 роки тому +16

    Great how-to guide for anyone brand new to the system. Looking forward to more!

  • @lorrainelease4093
    @lorrainelease4093 6 місяців тому +2

    New TN user and this was the best video instruction by far! Thanks so much?

  • @TheOriginalXultar
    @TheOriginalXultar 7 днів тому

    Thank you for this. Amazing video. I get my first travelers today! Trying to decide the best method of using them as a commonplace notebook.

  • @christopherkowalewski
    @christopherkowalewski 8 місяців тому +2

    This is a fantastic video - I would never have thought those out on my own 😂

  • @kiminalaska9363
    @kiminalaska9363 7 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for your very clear directions

  • @MrGyges
    @MrGyges Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your most welcome advice on setting up the traveler’s notebook.

  • @johnhubbard6262
    @johnhubbard6262 Місяць тому

    Still the best setup video on you tube if your not modifying your traveler for more bands (adding holes, crimps, and things)

  • @carolewatkins1171
    @carolewatkins1171 Рік тому +1

    Best video for setting up a TN With multiple inserts.
    Thank you so much for making it so easy to follow!👍

  • @michellejohnson6346
    @michellejohnson6346 3 роки тому +4

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your video was super fabulous and I saved it for future reference. After watching your video I have since fixed a previously loose and wiggly insert. SO MUCH BETTER! Thanks again!

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  3 роки тому +2

      Aw I'm so glad it helped! Thank you for watching ☺️

  • @NowYouKnowNexGen
    @NowYouKnowNexGen 2 роки тому +3

    I just bought my first traveler’s notebook. The demonstrations were very helpful and easy to follow. Thank you.

  • @LisaMackenzie
    @LisaMackenzie Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much this was super helpful. I was always curious as to how to place more than 3 inserts to fit properly into a TN or a midori notebook. It’s more enjoyable now with knowing how the elastic bands work.

  • @thomasw5003
    @thomasw5003 2 роки тому +3

    Just received my first Traveler’s Notebook. Thank you so much for such a great and informative video, demonstrating all the various combinations for the inserts.

  • @PinkLadie007
    @PinkLadie007 Місяць тому

    Thanks. Exactly what I was looking for.

  • @Mostly_Mandy
    @Mostly_Mandy 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much! I just got my first authentic Travelers Company TN and this is SO HELPFUL! Thank you for taking the time to make this video

  • @noellekwong
    @noellekwong 2 роки тому +5

    this was so informative, thanks for laying everything out so clearly!

  • @mikesamovarov4054
    @mikesamovarov4054 Рік тому +1

    Wow, super useful! Best video on setup, love it!!! Saved to watch again and again! ❤

  • @manonroy6501
    @manonroy6501 2 роки тому +3

    Very well explained and demonstrated. Thank you very much! ❤️

  • @Anastasia99919
    @Anastasia99919 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing!! I had been trying to insert four before but couldn’t get it to work, but your second method worked perfectly!🥳

  • @heatherlaxton19
    @heatherlaxton19 Рік тому +1

    This video was amazing. Thank you!

  • @AlveolarNasal
    @AlveolarNasal Місяць тому

    Thanks for this really useful video. I currently have three refills and have no idea how to put them together nicely.

  • @yelisco
    @yelisco 5 місяців тому

    thank you so much for this tutorial it was to the point with different methods. I tried both options and just changed it up for what made sense for me. thank you.

  • @janettegaudiesus7533
    @janettegaudiesus7533 2 роки тому

    I have just ordered a TN and I really appreciate this demonstration! I’ve never used one before so this video is super helpful. Thank you.

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and I'm glad it helped 😍

  • @bloella
    @bloella Місяць тому

    That’s very very helpful 😊 Thank you so!

  • @beniciomoldenado2315
    @beniciomoldenado2315 Рік тому

    Great video. Just the basics. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

  • @adamdcone
    @adamdcone 11 місяців тому

    Excellent! Very easy to understand. Thank you!

  • @es.apprentice9499
    @es.apprentice9499 3 роки тому +1

    This was so helpful for someone with 0 artistic skills. Thank you!

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  3 роки тому

      You have artistic skills! I've seen it 😂❤️

  • @jtechlabs1
    @jtechlabs1 7 місяців тому

    Very helpful video. I know that you commented about the zipper pocket, it would have been nice to see the zipper pocket or fold out organizer in the mix. My biggest takeaway is that it is less complicated than it might seem at first.

  • @anishaamin9701
    @anishaamin9701 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much! Super helpful video ♥

  • @reznaellis6815
    @reznaellis6815 Рік тому

    Thank you - so simple and fast.

  • @The.BlackJackal
    @The.BlackJackal Рік тому

    I used your video to set up a 5-refill system, thank you!

  • @dandeluca2761
    @dandeluca2761 3 роки тому

    Great Job and Thank you. It was driving me nuts o could not figure it out until I watched your video.

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  3 роки тому

      Haha you're welcome! Really glad it helped ☺️

  • @lizwebb1723
    @lizwebb1723 2 роки тому +1

    This is very useful information and expertly presented! Thank you for making sense out of the band system.

  • @graceprado343
    @graceprado343 2 роки тому

    I am a first-time user of Traveler's Notebook so I find this very helpful! Thank you for making this video!

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching and for being here 🫶

  • @retracemysteps
    @retracemysteps 2 роки тому +1

    Love your video! Where did you get the blue monthly stickers on the sides?!

  • @laurarochon1886
    @laurarochon1886 2 роки тому

    I used your video to help me set up my first traveler's notebook. Thank you for the simple and clear explanation.

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy using your first TN ☺️

  • @touwaxsdr8998
    @touwaxsdr8998 Рік тому

    Very good! love it, I have one for travel and another one as agenda for work

  • @suze2608
    @suze2608 4 місяці тому

    Thank you! So clear and to the point!

  • @bigman606
    @bigman606 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this. I wanted to use the 3 refill method, but wasn’t sure. Your video shows a few options which helped me.

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching, I'm glad it helped 😌

  • @christinalundborg2666
    @christinalundborg2666 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for showing this! I have been struggling to fins how to arrange the TN’s! :)

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  3 роки тому

      I'm glad it was helpful ❤️

  • @kathyreese7031
    @kathyreese7031 2 роки тому

    Thanks for a strait forward video!

  • @BeccaBasilisk
    @BeccaBasilisk 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for such a comprehensive and easy guide for th ose of us who've never gotten a TN before! It helps us see what we're getting into :D

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  2 роки тому

      You're so welcome! I'm happy to hear it was helpful ☺️

  • @brittanymorgan7728
    @brittanymorgan7728 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much! I took mine apart without realizing I was(newbie) and I had no idea how to get it back together. Again I truly thank you for this video!

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  2 роки тому

      Oh no! I hope you figured out how to put it back together again. Thanks for watching ☺️

  • @jenVLSQZ
    @jenVLSQZ 2 роки тому

    Thank you SO MUCH for making this video! 🌸🌸🌸

  • @AaronKellyTarquinio
    @AaronKellyTarquinio 2 роки тому +18

    My biggest thing is having the inserts being “flush” with no overhang if possible. And that’s what I’m trying to do by watching these videos. You did a great job and I’m eager to try the one that I saw that might work. Thanks so much for the video.

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and I hope it works out! 😆

  • @bobfelgendreher6670
    @bobfelgendreher6670 Місяць тому

    It was helpful! thank you so much!

  • @kayjay9516
    @kayjay9516 2 роки тому

    This is so helpful, thank you for showing the different methods

  • @nildapinero-gonzalez5737
    @nildapinero-gonzalez5737 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed the video. I have my travel notebook functioning. I would like to know where you but your refills. I like the calendar with the tabs I have only been able to find the fill-in calendars.

  • @MamaMaud
    @MamaMaud Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this!!!

  • @BritneyF-f9s
    @BritneyF-f9s 5 місяців тому

    FINALLY!!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • @teresamitchell5326
    @teresamitchell5326 2 роки тому +8

    I absolutely appreciate this video so much. It was quite easy to follow. Thank you for walking us through this. I am new to the Travelers Notebook world. I'm excited to use this as my new reading journal. Ideal for me as I tend to have more than one book in play at any given time. 🙂

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  2 роки тому +1

      I'm so glad it was helpful! I hope that you enjoy using your new Traveler's Notebook ☺️

    • @pattimcclelland6635
      @pattimcclelland6635 Рік тому

      Me too. This way, I don't have to choose which insert to carry.

  • @davistanay1211
    @davistanay1211 3 роки тому +1

    This definitely helped me I have the passport notebook and five refills 😭😂 probably too small but the set up definitely helped me.

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  3 роки тому

      Hahaha I love chunky notebooks! I'm really glad it helped you 😆

  • @trak9510
    @trak9510 9 місяців тому

    So helpful, Thank You 🔆

  • @fufufuaru
    @fufufuaru 2 роки тому +3

    I initially used method 1 for the 3-refill TN when I was starting, but it annoyed me that the middle refill refuses to be parallel with the others without constant fiddling, and it caused the 2 outer refills to be curved at the spine. I saw a variant of method 2 and tried it but I was afraid the cover was going to get ripped at the spine so I ditched that immediately.
    I saw another video that did a variant of your method 3 for 3-refills and that's what worked the best for me-- 1) insert the middle notebook on the top band of the cover; 2) use a rubber band to bind the left outer notebook to the middle notebook; 3) use another rubber band to bind the right outer notebook to the middle notebook. This method kinda bulks up the center of the middle notebook because of the thickness of the rubber bands but I don't mind esp since it doesn't damage it anyway. What matters is the refills aren't getting bent/curled and when I'm looking at the top and bottom of the spine, it doesn't look like the rubber bands are struggling lol

  • @lisavarekamp8009
    @lisavarekamp8009 3 роки тому

    Nicely done I'll be referring to this video when I get my new tn next week

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  3 роки тому

      Happy to hear that Lisa ☺️

  • @lifewithfurr
    @lifewithfurr 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much for sharing so many good tips😄

  • @adrialkhatib1384
    @adrialkhatib1384 Рік тому

    Helped loads, thank you!!

  • @user-cookiebear
    @user-cookiebear Рік тому

    Great video! thank you sooo much! very useful!

  • @vanessa8282vr
    @vanessa8282vr 3 роки тому

    Thank u! I'm a newbie a fri nd good me one of these n I was trying to figure it out. Very helpful 👍

  • @gulfwinds
    @gulfwinds 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for the useful video! I presume the additional thin string is a bookmark, am I right?

  • @scottbaker2451
    @scottbaker2451 Рік тому

    So helpful. Thank you!

  • @jng66
    @jng66 3 роки тому +1

    This is brilliant thank you! I've only just discovered the TNs and absolutely know they are perfect for me. May I ask where you get the monthly tabs from?

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  3 роки тому

      I got them from a shop called "Loft" in Japan but I think you might be able to find them... They're from Midori and are called "Chiratto Index" in Japanese. I hope that helps 😣

  • @dickieangenson2236
    @dickieangenson2236 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video!!!

  • @caelointheclouds
    @caelointheclouds 3 роки тому

    Lovely Video!!! Great Setups!! I eventually added an extra elastic through the orginal elastic and used an addtional clasp to add more inserts. 🖊happy journaling!! 📔📙📖

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much!! I always have trouble understanding written descriptions of setups 🤣 Visuals help me a lot haha! That's awesome that you're able to add more inserts. Happy journaling to you too 🖋

  • @beezneez2056
    @beezneez2056 3 роки тому

    Thank you, that was really helpful 😊

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  3 роки тому

      You're welcome, I'm glad it helped ❤️

  • @francesrobinson1335
    @francesrobinson1335 Рік тому

    Excellent! Thank you!

  • @ruchikachauhan9697
    @ruchikachauhan9697 3 роки тому +2

    Can you please let me know how to get the tabs similar to what you have for notebook 3. Thanks heaps !

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  3 роки тому +2

      Hey Ruchika, the blue tabs are included when you buy the 2021 monthly calendar notebook from the Traveler's Company. For the gold tabs, I bought them from a store called Loft in Japan!

  • @persistentsunset
    @persistentsunset 3 роки тому

    This was so helpful, thank you so much!

  • @bethanylylarussell4233
    @bethanylylarussell4233 3 роки тому

    This is so so useful thank you!!! 💛

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  3 роки тому

      I'm glad you found it useful, thanks for watching ❤️

  • @larryglatt2548
    @larryglatt2548 2 роки тому

    Very well done, thank you

  • @melissaschellack
    @melissaschellack 2 роки тому

    Would you mind sharing where the calendar with tabs is from please?

  • @lomoleolomo
    @lomoleolomo 3 роки тому

    You explained all of this extremely well! Thank you so much!

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  3 роки тому +1

      You're so welcome! I'm glad it helped ☺️

  • @Luijee612
    @Luijee612 2 роки тому

    I subscribed your chanel because this overview. Awesome you.

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching and subscribing 😊

  • @MontessoriWonder
    @MontessoriWonder 2 дні тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @tatohanzo
    @tatohanzo 2 роки тому

    Excelente video muchas gracias...saludos🙋‍♂️🇲🇽

  • @kqxx
    @kqxx 3 роки тому

    Aww ty! I never knew how to do this!

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  3 роки тому

      Glad you found it helpful 😆

  • @ehehehehehehehehehe
    @ehehehehehehehehehe 3 роки тому

    thank you so much for this video! ♡

  • @ancalime-
    @ancalime- 3 роки тому

    Merci pour cette vidéo ! J'essayais de trouver des explications depuis un moment déjà, sans succès, donc merci beaucoup. Tu expliques très bien en plus !

    • @mariforgets
      @mariforgets  3 роки тому +1

      De rien! I'm so glad it was helpful for you! And thank you for such a nice comment ❤️

  • @d.oliveras8012
    @d.oliveras8012 Рік тому

    Thank you so much.

  • @BigV24
    @BigV24 13 днів тому

    You’re an angel, than you so much!

  • @Derbauer
    @Derbauer Рік тому +1

    I think when you use it, the knot in the middle of the backflap interferes with the ✍️
    That is the biggest drawback, for me.

  • @skylark1772
    @skylark1772 3 місяці тому

    Thank you soooo much!

  • @loverofJesusChrist323
    @loverofJesusChrist323 Рік тому

    Thank you soooo much! This was so helpful!! ❤ Jesus loves you! John 10:11, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews Ch. 11

  • @hewittaj1
    @hewittaj1 10 місяців тому

    What site did you find the calendar tabs ?

  • @dianaesparza1878
    @dianaesparza1878 2 роки тому

    Thank you 😉👍

  • @denisescott9319
    @denisescott9319 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @JenniferLin
    @JenniferLin 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much!

  • @sonjamitterholzer8633
    @sonjamitterholzer8633 Рік тому

    you are great! ..... This video is so very good ..... ;))