E P I C video! EC should provide you with a giant box so you can do this as the EC Official Launch Day Preview video - it is so phenomenally helpful to see all the layouts/colors side by side! My first EC was 2013-14 - but I am finding great value in your video in deciding which layout/design style. No matter who you are or how many years you’ve done this it is incredibly stressful to make your large purchase online without seeing the product in hand first - this video is taking a lot of the overwhelm away showing the side-by-side walk through - plus sharing all your veteran tips for those pesky things we forget to consider! This was obviously a huge endeavor and I sincerely appreciate your effort and hope that EC might provide a LINK to your video *on their website for new customers*. Overwhelm is real ✅ I also love how you post links to subtopics so you keep video on topic (I’m hitting the Teacher planner next, intrigued by your alternative uses!) 🎉❤ Thanks Amanda!
Hey Amanda, I got lost in life and didn’t use my planner for a while and I never really used the dashboard. Do you have any videos or ideas on how to use it? Sometimes I don’t find inspiration in using it as another to do list. All the best ❤
Hi:) I don't have any videos specific to how to use the dashboard. But I usually give ideas on it in most EC videos;) Use it to record gratitude and wins for the month, to memory keep or habit track:) Those are my favorite ways to use it if not as a monthly project/goals list;)
Amanda, I got the bold blooms A5 daily duo with the additional covers and rose gold coils. I got the bold bloom teacher planner in vertical layout with evolve design with a platinum coil. I got the bundles for each. Also got the evolve productivity petite planner to try at work.
Just splurged on my first EC! I’m in Canada so it’s very expensive, but I have been wanting to try one for a couple of years and I’m excited for it to come in the mail. I got the A5 Daily Duo in Evolve. Took me forever to choose but figured I’d go fun and colorful this year. ❤
What a fun start to my weekend! I am currently using Hemlock and Oak daily and, while I like it, I am looking elsewhere for '25. I am not exactly sure which brand but I don't think it will be E.C. this time after all. I am tired of seeing Etta Vee every year and my daughter tells me I have enough floral covers.....think I agree with her on that now. Lol. I have my back up plan with Plum Paper but hoping I find something else more exciting than that first.
This was such a fun review. I was totally convinced I would have wanted the horizontal...but I actually really loved the compact vertical! I'm liking the bold blooms but I do like the neutrality of canvas. More to consider but this was helpful seeing them side by side.
I just used your links last week to order my new EC planner. Did so during the Memorial Day sale. I’m getting the new compact vertical with a July start. Have NEVER done a July start before so many changes for me. Did the Evolve with the new sunrise coil. 🤦🏼♀️ I’m with you on I’m willing to pay a bit more for something I use everyday. Ordered the extra lined pages so I could easily put my trackers and other pages in the back.
Oh, good! Sounds like big changes for you- but I bet it will be fun to have a new start date and beautiful new planner to do life in! Enjoy the setup:) I can't wait for July and all these planners to start;)
I haven't had a focused planner in my hands this year. I would be glad to do a video for them if they sent it all to me! I am glad this was helpful for you.
I just got my academic EC a couple weeks ago. It starts in August. Can you do a video of the new planner? I looked at last year's video for academic planner but there's new stuff.
I wasn't sent an academic planner to review and I haven't ordered one. I did review the academic planner here for the 22-23 year: czcams.com/video/hWcKMtxc8us/video.html and they haven't changed the layout since then. Just the design theme:)
I think I'll switch from my A5 Daily Duo to a 7x9 compact vertical. I like the layout a lot and the 7x9 should give me enough space. Also I love the bold blooms but the celebrations sticker for the year only matches the Evolve color scheme. 😢 They should either make it work for all or have one for each color way.
@@AmandasFavorites Passionate Penny Pincher. I love the cleaning aspect.. I’m retired but do work a part time job to get out of the house, so I don’t keep a planner with a lot of room for activities. Any suggestions? Thanks. BTW. You rock!!
E P I C video! EC should provide you with a giant box so you can do this as the EC Official Launch Day Preview video - it is so phenomenally helpful to see all the layouts/colors side by side! My first EC was 2013-14 - but I am finding great value in your video in deciding which layout/design style. No matter who you are or how many years you’ve done this it is incredibly stressful to make your large purchase online without seeing the product in hand first - this video is taking a lot of the overwhelm away showing the side-by-side walk through - plus sharing all your veteran tips for those pesky things we forget to consider! This was obviously a huge endeavor and I sincerely appreciate your effort and hope that EC might provide a LINK to your video *on their website for new customers*. Overwhelm is real ✅ I also love how you post links to subtopics so you keep video on topic (I’m hitting the Teacher planner next, intrigued by your alternative uses!) 🎉❤ Thanks Amanda!
That's settled for me then. Daily duo will be my pick. Thank you!
Yay! I love the changed to the Daily duo!
The most comprehensive, comparable review ever! Love the detail and thoughtful process you put into this. Thank you!
Awwww, thank you so much! I can't tell you how much this means to me to hear. I am so glad it was helpful:)
Just the best reviews. 😊
You do the best comparison and description videos anywhere. I really appreciate them! Amanda in Salem MA
Awwww, thank you so much for that compliment:) Have a beautiful week!
Amanda your channel is totally amazing and awesome! Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you so much!! Have a good week:)
Great video. Painted petals was my first year with EC
Love that! great year to start:)
Hey Amanda, I got lost in life and didn’t use my planner for a while and I never really used the dashboard. Do you have any videos or ideas on how to use it? Sometimes I don’t find inspiration in using it as another to do list. All the best ❤
Hi:) I don't have any videos specific to how to use the dashboard. But I usually give ideas on it in most EC videos;) Use it to record gratitude and wins for the month, to memory keep or habit track:) Those are my favorite ways to use it if not as a monthly project/goals list;)
@@AmandasFavorites thank you 💜 I love the gratitude idea!
Amanda, I got the bold blooms A5 daily duo with the additional covers and rose gold coils. I got the bold bloom teacher planner in vertical layout with evolve design with a platinum coil. I got the bundles for each. Also got the evolve productivity petite planner to try at work.
I love hearing what you picked! That is going to be one beautiful planning year Kim:) Yay!
Thanks for the detailed review. I always come back to EC. I use the monthly. I wish there were more pwm for that layout.
Glad it was helpful! I wish there was more monthly content for you!
Best info so far !! Now I’m ready to order lol
Oh, good! I am glad this was helpful!
Just splurged on my first EC! I’m in Canada so it’s very expensive, but I have been wanting to try one for a couple of years and I’m excited for it to come in the mail. I got the A5 Daily Duo in Evolve. Took me forever to choose but figured I’d go fun and colorful this year. ❤
Oh, that is very exciting! I hope you love it and it serves you well!
What a fun start to my weekend! I am currently using Hemlock and Oak daily and, while I like it, I am looking elsewhere for '25. I am not exactly sure which brand but I don't think it will be E.C. this time after all. I am tired of seeing Etta Vee every year and my daughter tells me I have enough floral covers.....think I agree with her on that now. Lol. I have my back up plan with Plum Paper but hoping I find something else more exciting than that first.
I love hearing your plans and what you are thinking for a new daily for 2025!
This was such a fun review. I was totally convinced I would have wanted the horizontal...but I actually really loved the compact vertical! I'm liking the bold blooms but I do like the neutrality of canvas. More to consider but this was helpful seeing them side by side.
I’m so glad it was helpful-loved hearing which one you’re leaning towards!
I am so glad this was helpful! I loved hearing what changed after you watched this:)
Fun video! I didn’t know much about EC, but now I feel like I’m an expert ☺
Glad it was helpful!
I just used your links last week to order my new EC planner. Did so during the Memorial Day sale. I’m getting the new compact vertical with a July start. Have NEVER done a July start before so many changes for me. Did the Evolve with the new sunrise coil. 🤦🏼♀️ I’m with you on I’m willing to pay a bit more for something I use everyday. Ordered the extra lined pages so I could easily put my trackers and other pages in the back.
Oh, good! Sounds like big changes for you- but I bet it will be fun to have a new start date and beautiful new planner to do life in! Enjoy the setup:) I can't wait for July and all these planners to start;)
Wow! This is amazing. I was just on the EC site and hoping you would make a video like this! Do you know anything about the focused planner?
I haven't had a focused planner in my hands this year. I would be glad to do a video for them if they sent it all to me! I am glad this was helpful for you.
What a fun video. I love EC planners.
Thanks so much!
I just got my academic EC a couple weeks ago. It starts in August. Can you do a video of the new planner? I looked at last year's video for academic planner but there's new stuff.
I wasn't sent an academic planner to review and I haven't ordered one. I did review the academic planner here for the 22-23 year: czcams.com/video/hWcKMtxc8us/video.html
and they haven't changed the layout since then. Just the design theme:)
Such a helpful video! I'm sitting here still wishing EC would start adding lines to there monthly spread ☺
Honestly- I can't see them doing that...but I know at least half the people probably want it!
@AmandasFavorites I agree. A girls gotta dream. Lol. Luckily I write pretty straight, so it would just be a bonus 😃
I think I'll switch from my A5 Daily Duo to a 7x9 compact vertical. I like the layout a lot and the 7x9 should give me enough space. Also I love the bold blooms but the celebrations sticker for the year only matches the Evolve color scheme. 😢 They should either make it work for all or have one for each color way.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on that one;) And I love hearing what you will switch to:)
Do you know of a planner that is similar to the PPP planner?
I can't think of what PPP stands for...lol?!
@@AmandasFavorites Passionate Penny Pincher. I love the cleaning aspect.. I’m retired but do work a part time job to get out of the house, so I don’t keep a planner with a lot of room for activities. Any suggestions? Thanks. BTW. You rock!!