Well, I DID IT!! I ordered a planner, found the best one to cover all my needs, and all thanks to you! I am excited to say I have ordered the Unbound Planner to test out for 2020! I look forward to being able to keep everything in one place. I would love to see a financial component too, that would cover ALL the basis, but , regardless, I think it will be EXCELLENT! thank you for the reviews, always informative! Mary
I am currently on my second unbound planner - I absolutely love it. I have had one undated and one dated. I think the changes they made for 2020 will make it even more functional. I totally agree with you that the guidance throughout the planner is very very helpful, and some weeks I do follow and use as intended, but there is enough flexibility to adjust it depending on my priorities each week. I looove the extra to do list page for each week and now the added pages for the months! My only only things would be maybe to have the months all together in the front and add an elastic band, but I'm still definitely considering this for my 2020 planner, and appreciate the discount code opportunity! I'm so glad you are able to share this planner to your channel audience as I think it's a planner that continues to deserve more attention and praise 🤗🤗
Thanks for taking time to share your feelings Diane! I love hearing from users of a planner;) And I agree this planner needs more attention and praise;) I also agree that a band would be good.
Hi Diane. Annie from Unbound. Thank you for the kind words. We're honored to hear that our planner has worked so well for you! As we hopefully continue to grow, we hope to add an elastic band (at this point our manufacturer only offers black and white). And I like the idea of the months all together. Our undated planner does this so this is something we will definitely consider.
This planner has been my 2019 planner and I have really loved it! I’ve made so much progress - it’s amazing! Did I achieve all my goals? No, but I achieved many of them and made significant progress on almost all of them - and I had a lot! I’m excited to try the new monthly planning pages and I’m so glad they added the back pocket! (I wish they’d add an elastic band, but I make do with some from Erin Condren). Thanks for the thorough review - I have to echo your assessment of the planner’s ability to lay flat when open, and I can vouch for its durability - I carry it everywhere and it still looks great (people at work always ask me about it). I really like that it has numbered pages and I can write my own table of contents in the front so I know right where to turn for the notes I took at a coalition meeting or the ideas I jotted down for our upcoming project. It also has a mid-year review which I find helpful. Unfortunately, I ordered my 2020 planner last week, and didn’t get to use your discount code :( . Oh well. Thanks for a great review! You made me excited to dig in to my new planner when it arrives!
Hi Karen:) Thank you for sharing all your thoughts. I really appreciate hearing from a user of Unbound:) I agree with all you've commented on; and how did I forget the mid-year review! Bummer! Thanks for bringing that to my attention;) I am sorry you bought it before my code came out, but obviously its well worth it to you;)
Hi Karen. Annie from Unbound. We appreciate your kind words! We hear you on the elastic band. Currently our manufacturer only offers black and white, but once they can match the color of the band to the color of the book cover we plan to add it. Glad to hear you're able to make something work in the meantime.
I just wish that they had gone with either a Sunday start or a Monday start, not mixed where the month is a Sunday start but the weeks are a Monday start.
Hi Angela! Annie from Unbound. Thanks for your feedback. We get it. Start days are important. The reason we set it up the way we have is because it's what's most common in the US and therefore, what most people expect. But not everyone, of course. If you're interested, we do offer undated planners as an option for people who prefer to have their start days different than what our dated planners offer.
@@unboundplanner4921 I agree, I prefer the Monday start as most busness planners (even here in USA), but it's the mix of Sunday start for monthlies and Monday start for weeklies that makes me pass on this otherwise well designed journal.
Amanda, another great review. I just purchased PowerSheets and I am currently using Happy Planner for my scheduling but I LOVE this planner and how it is laid out. I feel the work I have done in PowerSheets will go nicely with the Unbound system. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. You are awesome.
I loved this planner last year and I love it this year! If it had a few hundred blank pages for journaling, I’d be a devotee. As it is, I can’t give up my Hobonichi Cousin for the journal+planner functionality. But I love everything else about this planner!
It really looks awesome. It reminds me of Passion Planner but this is more detailed as far as the goals are concerned. A beautiful combination of goals with the vertical weekly spread. I just subscribed to their mailing list & they have sent a link for the free pdf download for November. I am waiting to try it out.
Hi J.S.! Annie from Unbound. We're excited you're giving us a try! We feel the best way to know if something will work for you, is to actually use it. We will also have our December pdf available soon. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter if you're interested.
smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KRPFHIS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's just a Pilot fountain pen from Amazon and says Fine Nib. I am sorry I don't know much about fountain pens. That link is to the exact pen I have;)
I know Annie is reading these comments and who knows if that might be an addition in the coming year;) In the mean time so many companies make bands like Erin Condern and you can pick those up at Staples or Amazon sometimes too. Thanks for sharing your wish for the Unbound planner;)
Hi Emma! Annie from Unbound. Thank you for your feedback. We agree that an elastic band would be a great addition. Unfortunately, our manufacturer only offers the elastic band in black or white and we believe this would take away from the beauty and simplicity of the planner. However, as we continue to grow, our hope is to add an elastic band to match the cover colors. Stay tuned!
Amanda, Sorry I added the comment to the wrong place. repost I am looking to get better org. in 2020. I am a computer nerd, runner, home improvement, grandkid loving grandpa. I am looking at Unbound or Ink+volt. I have watched a lot of your videos. Question to you if you were going to give advice to a first time planner/goal setting person, knowing I am going to buy Unbound or Ink+volt which would you recommend? I will be using it for home projects, computer work (professional) church, health and training and possibly start journaling for life history. Loaded question eh? Unbound or Ink+volt?
I just love your reviews!! I just ordered an undated one in sage-but it wouldn’t let me use your code. Which is ok-just thought I’d let you know. Thank you for how you explain the planners you review-makes me want to just buy them all!!! 🌷
Hi Terri:) I just wrote to Annie over at Unbound. And she said my code is working...she checked. She said if you can give me your email address and order number she would apply the discount for you. You can email me that information at amandasfavorites@whitleyspace.com Thanks for taking time to share and letting us know you had an issue;) I hope you love your Unbound! Love the undated option, that's a great way to test it out and not waste pages:)
Hello! Planner newbie here and hoping for some guidance. After a ton of research and watching lots of Amandas videos I think I have it narrowed down to Golden Coil in a weekly format or Unbound weekly. I wish there was one that was a blend of the 2. I love the structured and guided goal planning of the Unbound, but the coil style and customization of the Golden Coil in terms of the weekly layouts and add on pages. Anything that achieves both or any suggestions from people who have tried both?
Hi:) Golden Coil you can add on some goal planning pages Monthly to help keep you on track...and pick a weekly with a habit tracker. But you are right it's not as guided as Unbound. There is not really one that is a coil that is exactly like Unbound. But MäksēLife comes close to unbound in a coil form. Have you watched that video? It's very guided like Unbound...and goal focused...but much bigger with a coil.
@@AmandasFavorites thanks for replying! I did look at Maskelife-they are too big for me. But, I was just looking at Plum. Actually seems like a great blend, but I don't see any reviews by you on that brand. What are your thoughts?
I have a Plum Paper Playlist, but I haven't gotten anything new to review in more than a year....probably longer. I just got a Plum paper box with 3 different planners and their folio! The review will be going up mid-february:)
MakseLife is thick....but just 7x9 pages. If you need a truly portable planner I am not sure you would want to go with it. But it does have a sturdy cover and band to hold it shut. I guess it depends on how portable you need your planner to be;) I do have a new $10 OFF your FIRST order from MakseLife Code: AMANDA10
Hi there. Annie from Unbound. Yes, what day the weeks/months start on is important and everyone has there own preferences! We get it. The reason we do a Sunday start for the months and a Monday start for the weeks is because this is what is most common and therefore expected in the U.S. Maybe someday we'll be able to add options:) We also do have an undated planner where you can choose your start days, in case you're interested in checking that out:)
Thank you a nice planner and from those of us that are not in US being able to download is great as much as I love MakseLife this may be an option. mmmm
Well, I DID IT!! I ordered a planner, found the best one to cover all my needs, and all thanks to you! I am excited to say I have ordered the Unbound Planner to test out for 2020! I look forward to being able to keep everything in one place. I would love to see a financial component too, that would cover ALL the basis, but , regardless, I think it will be EXCELLENT! thank you for the reviews, always informative! Mary
YAY Mary:) Glad you have decided to try Unbound for 2020! Happy Planning;)
I love the layout of both this unbound planner and the golden coil one and the overall look of both. So clean and pretty!
They do both have the "clean" and crisp look and feel to the page:) Thanks for taking time to chime in:)
Thank you! Simplicity is important to us so people can make it into their own.
I am currently on my second unbound planner - I absolutely love it. I have had one undated and one dated. I think the changes they made for 2020 will make it even more functional. I totally agree with you that the guidance throughout the planner is very very helpful, and some weeks I do follow and use as intended, but there is enough flexibility to adjust it depending on my priorities each week. I looove the extra to do list page for each week and now the added pages for the months! My only only things would be maybe to have the months all together in the front and add an elastic band, but I'm still definitely considering this for my 2020 planner, and appreciate the discount code opportunity! I'm so glad you are able to share this planner to your channel audience as I think it's a planner that continues to deserve more attention and praise 🤗🤗
Thanks for taking time to share your feelings Diane! I love hearing from users of a planner;) And I agree this planner needs more attention and praise;) I also agree that a band would be good.
Hi Diane. Annie from Unbound. Thank you for the kind words. We're honored to hear that our planner has worked so well for you! As we hopefully continue to grow, we hope to add an elastic band (at this point our manufacturer only offers black and white). And I like the idea of the months all together. Our undated planner does this so this is something we will definitely consider.
This planner has been my 2019 planner and I have really loved it! I’ve made so much progress - it’s amazing! Did I achieve all my goals? No, but I achieved many of them and made significant progress on almost all of them - and I had a lot! I’m excited to try the new monthly planning pages and I’m so glad they added the back pocket! (I wish they’d add an elastic band, but I make do with some from Erin Condren). Thanks for the thorough review - I have to echo your assessment of the planner’s ability to lay flat when open, and I can vouch for its durability - I carry it everywhere and it still looks great (people at work always ask me about it). I really like that it has numbered pages and I can write my own table of contents in the front so I know right where to turn for the notes I took at a coalition meeting or the ideas I jotted down for our upcoming project. It also has a mid-year review which I find helpful. Unfortunately, I ordered my 2020 planner last week, and didn’t get to use your discount code :( . Oh well. Thanks for a great review! You made me excited to dig in to my new planner when it arrives!
Hi Karen:) Thank you for sharing all your thoughts. I really appreciate hearing from a user of Unbound:) I agree with all you've commented on; and how did I forget the mid-year review! Bummer! Thanks for bringing that to my attention;) I am sorry you bought it before my code came out, but obviously its well worth it to you;)
Hi Karen. Annie from Unbound. We appreciate your kind words! We hear you on the elastic band. Currently our manufacturer only offers black and white, but once they can match the color of the band to the color of the book cover we plan to add it. Glad to hear you're able to make something work in the meantime.
I just wish that they had gone with either a Sunday start or a Monday start, not mixed where the month is a Sunday start but the weeks are a Monday start.
Hi Angela, that is actually the norm for US planners. But I have heard many don't ever like it even growing up here;) Thanks for chiming in.
Hi Angela! Annie from Unbound. Thanks for your feedback. We get it. Start days are important. The reason we set it up the way we have is because it's what's most common in the US and therefore, what most people expect. But not everyone, of course. If you're interested, we do offer undated planners as an option for people who prefer to have their start days different than what our dated planners offer.
Unbound Planner That’s good to know. Thank You!
@@unboundplanner4921 I agree, I prefer the Monday start as most busness planners (even here in USA), but it's the mix of Sunday start for monthlies and Monday start for weeklies that makes me pass on this otherwise well designed journal.
Amanda, another great review. I just purchased PowerSheets and I am currently using Happy Planner for my scheduling but I LOVE this planner and how it is laid out. I feel the work I have done in PowerSheets will go nicely with the Unbound system. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. You are awesome.
I agree with you on that Kathy. Powersheets would mold perfectly with Unbound:) Thanks for chiming in with that;) Have a good week!
Hi Kathy. We think they'd go well together too! If you do end up using both in tandem, we'd love to hear your experience. Kindly, Annie.
Unbound Planner Annie, I will certainly keep you posted. I can’t wait for my UnBound planner to arrive!
I loved this planner last year and I love it this year! If it had a few hundred blank pages for journaling, I’d be a devotee. As it is, I can’t give up my Hobonichi Cousin for the journal+planner functionality. But I love everything else about this planner!
I understand Tanya;) No way to fit that in unless it's the magical Tomoe River paper;)
It really looks awesome. It reminds me of Passion Planner but this is more detailed as far as the goals are concerned. A beautiful combination of goals with the vertical weekly spread. I just subscribed to their mailing list & they have sent a link for the free pdf download for November. I am waiting to try it out.
Oh, perfect! I love that they offer that free trial download!
Hi J.S.! Annie from Unbound. We're excited you're giving us a try! We feel the best way to know if something will work for you, is to actually use it. We will also have our December pdf available soon. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter if you're interested.
Great review Amanda! For a little thing it sure has a lot. I really like the listed check off goal spread & the year at a glance 👍
I agree...they packed a lot in this little book! Loved hearing your faves.
Hi Vickie. Annie from Unbound. Yes, we really try and pack a lot of value and usefulness in one little book:)
Unbound Planner nicely done 👍
Thank you for such a great, in depth review! Purchased this planner and I’ve been loving it the past two weeks!
Ive heard from numerous people that have found Unbound this year and are loving it! Thanks for chiming in! Happy Planning:)
This is one planner I've stayed with. Works great for my brain. I agree-hidden gem. 😀
Thanks for sharing:) So glad you found the one for you;)
Clean clear beautiful. The favorite part is the year at a glance. Best chart❤
I agree that year at a glace chart is golden! Thanks for taking time to chat:) Have a good week!
Thank you! I love the year at a glance as well. Still trying to decide how I will use mine for 2020. Kindly, Annie (from Unbound)
Which Fountain Pen and nib size are you using with this test? As well as the ink? Us Fountain Pen users need more detail! :) Thanks for the video.
smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KRPFHIS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's just a Pilot fountain pen from Amazon and says Fine Nib. I am sorry I don't know much about fountain pens. That link is to the exact pen I have;)
I'm being picky, but I sure wish it had an elastic closure band
I know Annie is reading these comments and who knows if that might be an addition in the coming year;) In the mean time so many companies make bands like Erin Condern and you can pick those up at Staples or Amazon sometimes too. Thanks for sharing your wish for the Unbound planner;)
Hi Emma! Annie from Unbound. Thank you for your feedback. We agree that an elastic band would be a great addition. Unfortunately, our manufacturer only offers the elastic band in black or white and we believe this would take away from the beauty and simplicity of the planner. However, as we continue to grow, our hope is to add an elastic band to match the cover colors. Stay tuned!
I am super excited about this planner. I ordered it right after seeing this video so thank you for the review.
Oh, good:) I really think you will love it! Thanks for taking time to let me know the video helped;)
Hi there. Annie from Unbound. Thank you so much for choosing us for your 2020 planner! Here's to a wonderful start to the decade:)
Love the layout of this planner! Thank you for the video!
You are welcome Amy:) Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Does anyone know what the width of the columns are in this planner? Really excited for mine to come in, but just curious about stickers.
I will check for you today and get back to you;)
The columns are 1.6 inches wide. (Or 3.5 cm) Hope that helps! And sorry it took me several days to finally do this and remember to get back to you!
Amanda, Sorry I added the comment to the wrong place. repost I am looking to get better org. in 2020. I am a computer nerd, runner, home improvement, grandkid loving grandpa. I am looking at Unbound or Ink+volt. I have watched a lot of your videos. Question to you if you were going to give advice to a first time planner/goal setting person, knowing I am going to buy Unbound or Ink+volt which would you recommend? I will be using it for home projects, computer work (professional) church, health and training and possibly start journaling for life history. Loaded question eh? Unbound or Ink+volt?
Since you have decided on Unbound I can't wait to hear how you like it in the new year:) Try to pop back in and let me know here or on Instagram!
WOW. Thanks for the review! That's a LOT of planner there.
It sure is;)
@@AmandasFavorites I ordered it. And like 5 others you've reviewed to try ;) You channel is horrible for my bank account, haha
LOL:) I am sorry;)
I just love your reviews!! I just ordered an undated one in sage-but it wouldn’t let me use your code. Which is ok-just thought I’d let you know. Thank you for how you explain the planners you review-makes me want to just buy them all!!! 🌷
Hi Terri:) I just wrote to Annie over at Unbound. And she said my code is working...she checked. She said if you can give me your email address and order number she would apply the discount for you. You can email me that information at amandasfavorites@whitleyspace.com Thanks for taking time to share and letting us know you had an issue;) I hope you love your Unbound! Love the undated option, that's a great way to test it out and not waste pages:)
Hi Terri. Annie from Unbound. Glad we were able to fix this issue for you! And I totally agree - Amanda does such a wonderful job with her reviews.
Great review, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Hello! Planner newbie here and hoping for some guidance. After a ton of research and watching lots of Amandas videos I think I have it narrowed down to Golden Coil in a weekly format or Unbound weekly. I wish there was one that was a blend of the 2. I love the structured and guided goal planning of the Unbound, but the coil style and customization of the Golden Coil in terms of the weekly layouts and add on pages. Anything that achieves both or any suggestions from people who have tried both?
Hi:) Golden Coil you can add on some goal planning pages Monthly to help keep you on track...and pick a weekly with a habit tracker. But you are right it's not as guided as Unbound. There is not really one that is a coil that is exactly like Unbound. But MäksēLife comes close to unbound in a coil form. Have you watched that video? It's very guided like Unbound...and goal focused...but much bigger with a coil.
@@AmandasFavorites thanks for replying! I did look at Maskelife-they are too big for me. But, I was just looking at Plum. Actually seems like a great blend, but I don't see any reviews by you on that brand. What are your thoughts?
actually Makselife isnt too big-I thought it was 8.5 x 11. checking it out again!
I have a Plum Paper Playlist, but I haven't gotten anything new to review in more than a year....probably longer. I just got a Plum paper box with 3 different planners and their folio! The review will be going up mid-february:)
MakseLife is thick....but just 7x9 pages. If you need a truly portable planner I am not sure you would want to go with it. But it does have a sturdy cover and band to hold it shut. I guess it depends on how portable you need your planner to be;) I do have a new $10 OFF your FIRST order from MakseLife Code: AMANDA10
I was really into it right up until Monday start. Oh well...next!
Gotcha;) That's actually the norm for planners in the US. The Sunday start on the month and Monday start on the weekly layout.
Hi there. Annie from Unbound. Yes, what day the weeks/months start on is important and everyone has there own preferences! We get it. The reason we do a Sunday start for the months and a Monday start for the weeks is because this is what is most common and therefore expected in the U.S. Maybe someday we'll be able to add options:) We also do have an undated planner where you can choose your start days, in case you're interested in checking that out:)
Perfect for work!!!
Yes! It look professional and with a compact size:)
Live that color so beautiful.
I agree, it's a calming and peaceful color:)
I love it! 😍
Love hearing that:)
Thank you Nancy!
Thank you a nice planner and from those of us that are not in US being able to download is great as much as I love MakseLife this may be an option. mmmm
Yes! The downloading and binding yourself is a great option for oversees! And this has that goal setting accountability:)
Hi Caroline. Annie from Unbound. Thank you for considering us!
hideous. great paper but hideous layout. after 3 months i tossed mine.
I am sorry you feel so strongly about this planner, and had a negative experience:(