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January 2, 2020

Recollections Creative Year Journals: an alternative to a traditional weekly planner

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Something I’ve been asked a few times by readers is what they should use if they don’t have a lot of stuff to plan and don’t want a big 2 page weekly spread. I’d say small notebooks (such as traveller’s…

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October 28, 2019

Recollections Mini Weekly Planner Review

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One of the last Recollections planners on my list to review is the mini version! Quick facts Size: 4.75″ wide x 6.75″ high. Laminated cardstock cover Coil binding Dates at a glance page 2 page Monthly calendar (starts on Sunday) 2…

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September 19, 2019

Otto Budget Planner Review (Undated) including video walkthrough

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There aren’t many Australian brands doing budget planners (yet) but one that has, is OTTO from Officeworks. Quick facts Size: 8″ wide x 10″ high Softcover Glue binding 12 Month duration Undated – start using anytime Weekly budget 4 budget…

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August 9, 2019

Recollections Teacher Planner Review (Pros, Cons & Video Flipthrough)

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The Recollections brand is known for their colorful, functional and affordable planners and the teacher planner is no exception! Quick facts Size: 7.5″ wide x 9.25″ high Hardcover Coil binding Plastic pocket Dates at a glance page 2 page Monthly calendar…

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July 9, 2019

Recollections Budget Planner Review (Pros, Cons & Video Flipthrough)

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It was only a matter of time until planner companies started expanding beyond weekly and monthly planners into budget planners. One of my favorite budget planners (so far) is the Recollections. As is the case with all the Recollections planners…

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April 15, 2019

Recollections Family Planner Review (18 month weekly planner)

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There are many Recollections Planners but one I’ve yet to review is the family planner! Quick Facts Size: 9″ x 11″ 18 Month duration Dates at a glance Important dates Contacts Monthly notes page Lined notes pages Graph notes pages…

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February 14, 2019

Creative Year Recollections Planner Review (Horizontal Weekly Layout) – Pros & Cons

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I previously did a review of the horizontal Recollections weekly planner but wasn’t too impressed with it. However, the designs for this year are much nicer – including the updated horizontal version – so let’s take a look! Quick facts…

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November 28, 2018

Recollections Vertical Hourly Weekly Planner Review (Pros, Cons & Video Walkthrough)

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The Recollections Planners from Michael’s are very similar to the Erin Condren planners but with a much more affordable price tag (and nicer colors). There are more and more cover options, sizes and layouts each year. I’ve previously reviewed the…

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October 11, 2018

Recollections Planner Review (Horizontal Weekly Layout) – Pros & Cons

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After seeing the Recollections Planner all over the internet I really wanted the horizontal version! Quick facts Size: 7.5″ x 9.25″ high Coil binding Laminated cardstock cover (multiple designs to choose from) Dates at a glance Important dates Contacts Different…

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September 25, 2018

Trying out the Recollections Vertical Weekly Planner

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So I know I’ve said on numerous occasions that I hate vertical planners.. but I didn’t have much to plan this week so opted for a decorative spread… in a vertical planner. Before the Pen The recollections planner reminds me…

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July 18, 2018

Recollections Planner Review (Vertical Weekly Layout) Pros & Cons

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After seeing the Recollections Planner all over the internet I decided it was high time I saw the Recollections Planner for myself! Quick facts Cover Size: 7.5″ wide x 9.25″ high Inside pages” 7″ wide x 8.75″ high Coil binding Laminated…

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