What we are thankful for that we said no to. The hosts reflect on something we didn’t want to do that led us to the place we are in our lives today. With a new planner season upon us, it was a good time to take an inventory of where we’ve been, so we can be thankful for our lives today. Enjoy Show Highlights A shift in priorties In-between the choice and life today Meeting people where they are at Colleen get’s off the bus Mind Body Connection Glorification of busy Stephanie pauses for family Work life balance is bullshit Women supporting each other Spicy adulting

The hosts managed to land an interview with Shirley Lewis the admin for not only the St. John’s Planner community, but also the SENIOR admin for the Quirky Heart community. We chat about a pretty broad range of topics, but ultimately bring it back to two things we all find important creativity, and community. You can follow Shirley at - https://www.instagram.com/shirleylewplans/ Show Highlights St. John’s Planner Community The local reception of our hobby What people think we do Shirley’s current planner B/S/T Tips 2 items on Shirley’s Anti-Haul List A diatribe on pets goes badly For the love of KAD Meeting online friends IRL When Colleen & Shirley met Interaction we look forward to at Planner Events Being a Senior Admin Cool planner friends An activity gone awry in Nashville Why we won’t be using Shirley to book our travel Taking the time to be creative Paint & Sip or Life Art? De-stashing St. John’s style The deserted planner island question Mentions Jena Molingano - https://www.instagram.com/planwithjena/ Crystal Andrews - https://www.instagram.com/clearlycrystalplans/ Elizabeth Berkel - https://www.instagram.com/plannerscapes/?hl=en Jenny Swensen - https://www.instagram.com/jenjenplans/ Michelle Baxter - https://www.instagram.com/quirkyheart/ Michelle Walker Panell -https://www.instagram.com/planningstyle/

No one can argue that the Happy Planner is one (if not the) most popular planner available today. Jamie & Stephanie sit down with Elizabeth & Desiree Arizona’s most dedicated Happy Planner babes to chat about all things Happy Planner. Show Highlights The public face of Happy Planner I’ve tried all the planners this year, all paths lead to happy planner. Desiree breaks down how she has used her Happy Planners this year. Elizabeth shares her 2017 Franken Planner Journey We debate the use of a Mini Happy Planner. Elizabeth reveals why she is the black sheep of her family. Jeanine is amazing. Desiree’s Michaels discovery Planner girls enabling Jamie Elizabeth’s 4 planner 2018 lineup The million dollar easy bet Stephanie’s 2 size 3 planer plan Desiree’s 2 planners for 2018 GSM Revealed Jamie’s Planner Girl Plan Jane Wild’s custom planners Franken Planner Explained Our must have items this season What we love the most Mentions The Happy Planner - http://www.meandmybigideas.com/create365-thehappyplanner/ Elizabeth Hargraves - The Joy Journal - https://www.instagram.com/the.joy.journal/ Desiree Dawn - She Loves Happy Planner - https://www.instagram.com/sheloveshappyplanner/ Margie Foster - Spine Labels - https://www.instagram.com/spinelabels/ Jane Wild - Jane's Agenda - https://www.instagram.com/janesagenda/ Stephanie Fleming - https://www.instagram.com/stephanie_fleming/

Do you have a running log of things you will never buy that you keep completely secret from your planner friends? Or do you see new trends and immediately think…nope, don't need that. We pull back the curtain and share our lists on this weeks Anti-Haul episode. Yep, buckle up, this one’s a wild ride. Show Highlights: The Joy Journal Random Happy Planner Fact Shirley Lewis KAD Week Spread The Rules Everyone threatens Jamie’s TPS stash Round 1 Colleen’s casual cup downer Jamie’s sacrilegious statement Stephanie page damaging confession Round 2 Stephanie brings up something we all agree on. Colleen rings us out, its a real disk move she pulls. Mickey would be unhappy with Jamie. The Mall Santa Clause - This will ruin your children. Round 3 Jamie & Stephanie make a stand on TN Sizes Colleen get’s dehydrated or is she iconic? Round 4 Stephanie refuses to give chores a face. Colleen points out a major flaw in a big trend. Jamie dare’s ask the question, is that doodle good enough? Round 5 A rant about clip art. Does Stephanie heart her to-do list? Final thing we all agree on.

Your 3 hosts headed to Seattle for S’Mores Memories put on by the West Coast Planners. In this recap episode you’ll hear about the adventure the ladies had in Seattle, and the Planner event held there. Show Highlights Navigating Seattle The First Starbucks Stephanie’s 3rd PSL Market Creeper The Pig Our Visit to the Gum Wall Stephanies’s Truffle The Hike To “The Rostary” Seattle Convention Center Bathrooms Jamie’s Coffee Princess Moment The Best Table To Sit At Our Night Time Communicating Favorite Moments Boundaries & Lines Final Day In Seattle Mentions West Coast Planners - https://www.instagram.com/thewestcoastplanners/ Emily Ley - https://www.emilyley.com/ Mari Mundo - https://www.instagram.com/mariplansalist/ Florence Antoinette - https://www.instagram.com/livelifeandcreate Cindy Guentert-Baldo - https://www.instagram.com/llamaletters/ Sparkle Smith - https://www.instagram.com/sparkle__creations/ Frank Hearts You - https://www.instagram.com/frankheartsyoutoo/ Will Walo Co - https://www.instagram.com/wilawalo_co/ Scriver Creek - https://www.instagram.com/scrivercreek/ Kit Life - https://www.instagram.com/kitlifeplanners/ Krissie Anne Designs - https://www.instagram.com/krissyannedesigns/

Colleen interviews Jamie & Stephanie about their experience at Pinners Conference. This second annual event showcases all the most popular projects trending on Pinterest. Sharing the VIP weekend the ladies spill all the details of their inspirational weekend with planner friends. Show Highlights VIP Night The Cowboys Swagalicious goodness Mamas Cold Brew Wine Make & Takes at VIP Night Classes upon classes Team Happy Planner Shopping Bath Bombs - No One Died The Buffet Saturday Highlights Our Fav Moments Next Years Pinners Plan Mentions Pinners Conference - https://www.pinnersconference.com/ Tandy Leather - https://www.tandyleather.com/ Happy Planner - http://www.meandmybigideas.com/create365-thehappyplanner/

Jamie & Stephanie re-cap their weekend at the TPS Crop. Get all the details on what they did, what goodies they picked up, and who they met. This is a detailed overshare of everything they did. Show Highlights: What Is The Planner Society The Pumpkin Spice Latte Round 2 The TPS Projects on Friday Swag Drop Our Favorite Swap Goodies Stephanie issues an official apology Games We Lost Projects We Didn’t Complete Downtown Disney Adventure The Swap We Forgot To Discuss People We Saw & Met Jamie’s Planner Twin Planning For Next Year

Beyond stickers, wash, and the planner itself there are lots of goodies that you can use to make your planner decorating easier. This episode we each picked out 5 items we that we always have with us to plan. Products Mentioned Stephanie: 1. Erin Condren Covers - All of them 2. Scotch Laminator 3. Washi Card - From Design Pandemonium 4. Tweezers 5. Undu Colleen 1. Raskog 2. Tim Holtz - Non Stick Serrated Snip Scissors 3. Recollections Travel Washi 4. Faber Castell - Pitt Pen 5. Erin Condren Mini Snap In Book Marks Jamie 1. Xyron Sticker Maker 2. Pen Gems Pens 3. Pen Blade 4. We R Memory Keepers Planner Punch 5. Fiskars Large Paper Cutters Everyone Should Have 1. Prima Planner Glue Stick 2. Tombow Permanent Glue Runner

Arizona is still 100 degrees but your hosts are ready for it to be fall. This episode they recap their visit to Flagstaff last month. The ladies share the planner events they are excited to attend this fall. Also they dive into the fall kits they’ve been seeing out in the shops. Show Highlights Flagstaff Meetup Practical Paper Co Rose Gold Coils - DIPPED! Fall in Arizona Getting a TPS Crop Ticket Pinners Conference S’Mores Memories Sticker Organization Fall Kits

The most technical episode yet (with 5 whole minutes of research). Jamie sits down with Mary Beth Crawford to chat about their shared love for quality paper and Mary Beth’s very specific pen requirements. This light hearted episode talks all about how we feel about the quality of pen and paper that goes into our planner, while also laughing at the level of detail & thought we put into these details. Show Highlights Best Ramen in Tempe Our College Kids & Their Planners Mary Beth’s 1st Special Order Jamie’s 1st Awareness of Paper Weight Grey Pens & Blue Black Ink Planner Paper Comparison Shadowing & GSM How France Made Mary Beth a Pen Snob B6 - The New Hotness A Custom TN Request Next Year’s Planners The Inkwell Press Launch Mary Beth’s Rule Of Stickers PSL Day! Shops Mentioned: https://inkwellpress.com/ https://www.erincondren.com/ https://fieldnotesbrand.com/ https://www.jetpens.com/ You can follow Mary Beth on Social Media at Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheDawsonSisters/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/embeembc/