Erin Condren Deluxe Notebook Unboxing



I recently placed an order with Erin Condren for one of her large deluxe notebooks, you know the ones, you can personalize them even add a calendar.  With every EC order I place,  a little  debate goes on in my head to try to be sure that I spend my money wisely.  Although Erin Condren products are well crafted and beautiful, they are also expensive.  I want to try to get as much for my money as possible while making sure that I can have all the planning books I need with one purchase.  Since I knew that I would be purchasing an EC Deluxe notebook and case on line I thought I would try this year to purchase my Life Planner at Staples.  Erin Condren has a line of Life Planners, Simple Notebooks, teacher planners and wedding planner for sale across the county in certain Staples Office Supply stores.  I am lucky enough to have one of these Staples in my home town and decided to purchase my Life Planner there at a considerable savings.  I also purchased a neoprene case , both in my favorite classic paisley pattern.  There are very few difference between the Staples Life Planner  version and the version that you can purchase on line.  There is no vellum cover page and no design on the zipper pouch in the back.  You can not personalize the Staples Life Planner at the time of purchase, but you can easily personalize a new cover on line.  As far as I can see, those are the only differences.  Definitely worth the savings.

So a week or so after I ordered from Erin Condren on line, the most beautiful box arrived on my doorstep.



Erin's boxes are so much fun to open.  The boxes are beautiful and as you open it up, your purchases are wrapped as pretty as a present!  Always with some free happy stickers or note cards!  

Right on the top of the box was my lovely new notebook in classic paisley, my very favorite color choice.  I chose to include the $15 12 month calendar option. The months are all positioned in the front of the notebook followed by lined pages, blank pages, stickers, the keep it all together folder and the clear zipper pouch.  



I had originally ordered the cover shown above as a divider, I was so happy to see that the divider could also double as a notebook cover!  It should be noted that the calendar pages included in the note book do not have the dates printed on the pages.  A package of date dot stickers is included for free. However, I feel for the price of of the deluxe notebook with the calendar upgrade, the dates should be printed on each months calendar.  I love stickers as much as the next planner addict, so having to apply the date dots each month is no big thing I just think it would have been more appropriate if the dates were preprinted.




Opening the tissue paper revealed matching Neoprene case, elastics and a free with purchase journal, date dots along with some free stickers too.
   


Be sure to check out the unboxing video!
                 

                             



I am so excited to get started planing with my new notebook. At first sight, I am so impressed by the quality of my purchase.   I plan on using my new deluxe notebook and accessories to help me stay organized with all things blog and YouTube.



I will be sure to let you know how it works out!

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36 comments

  1. How pretty is that notebook! I need to get more organized and this is great inspiration!

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    1. Thank you for visiting Yanique. I am a sucker for a pretty notebook!
      xoxo Mickey

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  2. How pretty is that notebook! I need to get more organized and this is great inspiration!

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  3. I love Erin Condren products! I have a planner and can not live without it. I may have to look into getting some notebooks as well.

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    1. Hi Mistle, thanks for visiting! I have a hard time living with out my planner as well!
      xoxo Mickey

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  4. Such a beautiful notebook. I user her teacher planner every year and love it! Can't go wrong with Erin Condren.

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    1. Hi Amanda,
      Thank you so much for visiting. I have never used her teacher planner, its a little too much for my preschool class. Trust me if I could I would!
      xoxo Mickey

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  5. I need more organization in my life. This could be a great way to start!

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    1. We could always use more organization. Thank you so much for visiting!
      xoxo Mickey

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  6. This is a great idea! More organization is always good.

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    1. So true Emily, thank you for stopping by for a visit.
      xoxo Mickey

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  7. I have never seen these notebooks before but I am intrigued! I'm going to check out Staples!

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    1. Hi Michelle
      Staples has a whole line of Erin Condren Life Planners, notebooks and accessories. The note book I show in my video is a personalized notebook that I purchased through Erin Condren's website.
      Thank you for visiting!
      xoxo Mickey

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  8. Beautiful notebook. I would love to carry something like this with me everywhere.

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    1. I know wouldn't be beautiful to carry with you everyday! Thank you so much for visiting!
      xoxo Mickey

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  9. Erin Condren always has the prettiest stuff! Love it!

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  10. Just gorgeous. EC products are an investment but well worth it.

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    1. Hi Jovanhanna,
      You have such a beautiful name! EC products are an investment but I do like the fact that the covers are reusable every year. Thank you for visiting, I hope you take a minute to follow.
      xoxo Mickey

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  11. I love EC products. I am currently on my 4th LifePlanner and can't fathom ever switching to another planner.

    -Betsy
    www.goldwilldigger.com

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    1. I so agree, The LifePlanner really works for me and way I plan, its just a smart book! Thank you so much for visiting, I hope you will take a minute to follow along.
      xoxo Mickey

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  12. Fun unboxing!!


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  13. Oh my gosh, this makes me want to get an Erin Condren planner. I obsessed about one this past Christmas and landed on a couple. Next I'll try this! Loved the post! I'm at blogbytracy.com!

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    1. Hi Tracy,
      I love my planner too! Thank you so much for visiting me!
      xoxo Mickey

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  14. Your planner is beautiful! I love that you can customize it to exactly your personality and style!!

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    1. I do too, its one of the reasons I keep coming back to Erin Condren.
      xoxo Mickey

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  15. That notebook so pretty; I want one too!

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    1. Thank you Agy. I have always loved notebooks and this one is pretty and functional too!

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  16. The paisley you choose is really pretty. I love to use something functional and pretty"

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    1. Hi Candace, This paisley print is one of my favorites! Thank you so much for visiting and I hope you took a minute to subscribe!
      xoxo Mickey

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  17. Beautiful notebook and case. I've never purchased any of Erin's products, but I'm going to have to check our Staples now and see if the carry them.

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    1. Hi Shann, Erin Condren products are beautiful and if you can find what you are looking for at Staples, and saving a little money is always good. Thank you for visiting and I hope you come back soon.
      XO XO Mickey

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  18. Hi Mickey, Sharon here from Rivercrest. I'm your newest follower and love the beauty of your notebook and planner. Next time I'm at Staples I'm going to check out there planner section.

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    1. Hi Sharon, thank you so much for visiting my blog and following along. It is always fun to meet new friends. I hope you find what you're looking for at Staples . I have found that using a planner keeps me on track, and we could all use a little help with that.
      XO XO Mickey

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