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2017 erin condren life planner review {& giveaway!!}

August 24, 2016 by Amanda @ .running with spoons. 190 Comments

If you’ve been reading Spoons for a while now, then you might know how much I love my Erin Condren Life Planner. And if you haven’t been reading that long, then… hi there, it’s nice to meet you. My name is Amanda, and I’m kind of addicted to my ECLP. And by “kind of” I mean I’m not entirely sure how I’d function without it.

I started using one in 2015, went back for seconds in 2016, and recently committed to a third helping for 2017…

2017 ECLP

Ain’t she a beaut? 😍

I’m smitten. And basically hoping that the next 4 months go by super fast so I can start using her. Yes, there’s an option to get the next year plus any months left in the current year, but I basically use my planner as a mini scrapbook and I like to keep things separated by year.

Anyways! I’m rambling, which is what tends to happen when I get excited. And I’m excited because I get to indulge my inner planner addict today and get you guys hooked on review the new Life Planner for you guys!

Oh, and be sure to check out the end of the post because there’s a few things down there for YOU.

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Covers and Coils…

2017 Erin Condren Life Planner

2017 Erin Condren Life Planner Inside Cover

Gorgeous, durable, and functional!

The Life Planner clocks in at about 7 x 9 inches (18 x 23cm), and both the front and back covers are made out of a thickly laminated cardstock that’s built to last. I use my planner on a daily basis, and I haven’t run into any issues with the lamination separating or the covers getting shabby on either my 2015 or 2016. My planners basically look as good as they did on the day I got them, which is awesome since the covers are interchangeable. That means you can use past covers on future planners or buy additional ones and swap them out depending on your mood or the season. There are so many gorgeous ones to choose from, and each one is customizable.

Erin Condren Life Planner Interchangeable Cover

Erin Condren Life Planner New Cover

The only ones that aren’t interchangeable or customizable are the gorgeous new Luxe options, which come in three colours (purple with rose gold, teal with gold, and taupe with platinum) and sport a soft vegan leather cover that’s permanently coiled in. They’re slightly larger than the regular covers, but have the same interior.

And the coil! You guys, this coil is probably the sturdiest one I’ve ever come across on a planner. It doesn’t break, warp, or flake, and you can choose one of 4 colour options depending on the cover you want – gold, platinum, rose gold, and black (new!). It’s the same slightly larger one as last year, meaning no bulky, cramped planner pages if you like to do a little decorating.

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Calendar and Layout…

So the Erin Condren Life Planner comes with 3 different types of calendar pages. The year-at-a-glance (found near the very beginning of the planner):

2017 ECLP Year At A Glance

The month-at-a-glance (found throughout the planner at the beginning of each new month and easy to find thanks to a reinforced tab, with each month having a different colour theme and following a spread that has a blank note page and inspirational quote)…

2017 ECLP March Spread

2017 ECLP March Spread2

2017 ECLP May Spread

2017 ECLP May Spread2

And the week-at-a-glance (found directly after each month-at-a-glance and featuring all the weeks for that month)…

2017 ECLP Week At A Glance

So here’s where we get into some of the awesome new options for this year that’ll help you customize your Life Planner and make it work for you.

In addition to the colourful spread shown above, you also have the option to choose a new neutral colour scheme that’s simply black and shades of grey. I opted to go the colourful route, but I have to admit that the neutral looks freaking gorgeous as well…

2017 ECLP Colour Themes

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After that, you have the choice of 3 different weekly layouts. – vertical, horizontal, and hourly…

2017 ECLP Layouts

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I personally love the vertical layout and how the days are divided into 3 chunks. I separate them as work/blog, errands/events, and fitness/health. It makes the most sense in my head since most of my work/blogging is done in the morning and my errands are run in the afternoon. Then I have the last box to track any exercise I did, how many steps I took, and how I felt that day.

I’m also loving some of the changes they introduced to the colourful spread this year, which include a more muted palette (two different shades of one colour as opposed to two completely different colours), boxes that are outlined in black instead of that month’s colour, and a brush of colour up near the dates. Also, how gorgeous is the transition from one month to another?!?

2017 ECLP Week At A Glance Month Transition

Oh, and the paper is a nice heavy weight (70 lb) with increased opacity this year to minimize pen bleed through.

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Odds, Ends, and Extras…

In addition to all of that, you’ll find a nice little assortment of goodies at the back of your planner. These include:

4 sheets of repositionable stickers (2 printed with different events and 2 blank)…

2017 ECLP Stickers

A “Keep It Together” folder and a newly detached (last year it was attached) vinyl zip pouch to stash your things…

2017 ECLP Goodies

The pouch comes with a small sticker book, some compliment cards, a couple 20% off coupons for future purchases, and a 6″ CoilClip that you can actually use to snap the pouch into your back of your planner if you want.

2017 ECLP Plan For It Pouch Contents

Finally, you’ll also find a mini “Forget Me Not” perpetual calendar where you can keep track of birthdays and special events. Or do what I do and use it to jot down a happy/grateful thought every day…

2017 ECLP Perpetual Calendar

And while these next things aren’t included with the Life Planner, you also have the option to buy some accessories to spruce up your planner even more. You can get everything from gorgeously styled pens, pencils, erasers, attachable pen holders, sticker books, wet erase markers (to write on the inside of the covers), journals, bookmarks, dashboards, sticky notes, and basically all the things that are a stationary junkie’s dream.

2017 ECLP Planner Accessories

2017 ECLP Planner Accessories2

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Overall Thoughts

So in case you couldn’t tell, I adore this planner. I really, really do… which is probably why I keep coming back to it. Yes, it’s a little on the pricier side as far as planners go, but if you’re anything like me then you’re using it every.single.day for 365 days, so why not have something that you love using and looking at? The quality is amazing, and the way it inspires you is just priceless.

2017 ECLP Inspirational Quotes

2017 ECLP Goal Section

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For you!

And now that I’ve gone ahead and written over 1000 words about how much I love my Erin Condren Life Planner, I have a little something for you. Two somethings, actually.

First, a referral link that anyone and everyone can use to get $10 off their first order. All you do is sign up with your e-mail and you’ll get a discount code in your inbox shortly after that you can apply at checkout.

Second, a GIVEAWAY!! I kind of knew that I wanted to do another ECLP giveaway for Spoons’ birthday since the one from last year went over so well, and when I mentioned it to the people over at Erin Condren, they so generously offered not one, not two, not even three, but FOUR of the new Luxe planners for four lucky Spoons readers, along with some accessories. That’s these guys with the soft vegan leather covers:

2017 ECLP Luxe Edition

The giveaway is open internationally and ends on Wednesday, August 31st at 6pm EST. Anyone can enter, just please make sure you have parental permission if you’re under 18. I’ll be announcing the winners on September 1st, as well as contacting them via e-mail. To enter, follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter widget below, and good luck!

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Disclosure: This post contains referral links. Erincondren.com sent me this product to review, but this is not a sponsored post and no further compensation was provided. All opinions are my own.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Erin M.

    August 26, 2016 at 3:38 am

    I love the colors!

    Reply
  2. Sarah Ahmed

    August 26, 2016 at 2:09 am

    Neutral I think !

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  3. Lindsey

    August 25, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    Gorgeous pictures! I love the flamingos 😀

    Reply
  4. Lolly Busey

    August 25, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    I think colorful is the way to go, but the neutral with the black and gray is awfully pretty….. I’m conflicted!!
    What an amazing and generous giveaway! Fingers, toes, and paws crossed! 🙂

    Reply
  5. kaci

    August 25, 2016 at 7:59 pm

    I usually lean toward neutral, but I’m loving the colors!

    Reply
  6. Gabby

    August 25, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    I love the neutral!

    Reply
  7. Jen

    August 25, 2016 at 5:00 pm

    The flamingos 🙂

    Reply
  8. Kairos Powell

    August 25, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    These planners are always so pretty!!!

    Reply
  9. Ali @ Hit the Ground Running

    August 25, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    I’ve never heard of these planners but they’re LOVELY! I definitely love colorful planners; I know they’re more juvenile, but I’m more likely to use it if it’s bright!

    Reply
  10. Sarah

    August 25, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    These are the coolest planners! I would go colorful because I feel that I would be more inclined to use it seeing the pop of color!

    Reply
  11. Maholi Pizzitola

    August 25, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    Colorful for sure!

    Reply
  12. Jordan Leigh

    August 25, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    I literally gasped out loud when I saw the flamingo planner sooo I’m thinking I lean towards colorful 😉 this is actually perfect timing for me. This past month I have really dove head first into recovery from an eight year eating disorder battle and getting organized in my life is really big for me. And stickers… need I say more? 😉

    Reply
  13. Brie @ A Slice of Brie

    August 25, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    Why is that such a hard decision?! I think I would go neutral so that I could make it colourful with my own pens and markers. But the colourful ones sure are pretty!! What a great giveaway, thanks! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Jillian

    August 25, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    Neutral for sure!!!

    Reply
  15. Jessica

    August 25, 2016 at 11:45 am

    I’ve been eyeing these planners for years. I think this is the year I finally invest in one. Thanks for reviewing all the features!

    Reply
  16. Molly

    August 25, 2016 at 10:55 am

    Colorful all the way!

    Reply
  17. Myssir Isa

    August 25, 2016 at 10:03 am

    Definitely colorful! Color makes puts me in a happy mood!

    Reply
  18. Pamela Dildine

    August 25, 2016 at 9:02 am

    I’d love either~ too hard to decide, but pink is always a fav!

    Reply
  19. Teresa kelly

    August 25, 2016 at 8:53 am

    Definitely colourful! I love how bright colours make me feel!

    Reply
  20. Brittany

    August 25, 2016 at 8:24 am

    Definitely the colorful one.. It’s so happy!

    Reply
  21. Lucy

    August 25, 2016 at 8:09 am

    Definitely the colorful layout!! LOVE Erin Condren planners!

    Reply
  22. Clara

    August 25, 2016 at 7:53 am

    I wasn’t able to type anything into the comment box but definitely colourful!! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Hannah Elizabeth

    August 25, 2016 at 7:37 am

    Oh colerful all the way. I love me lots of color! 😜 Thanks for hosting the giveaway, Amanda!! 💜

    Reply
  24. Katie

    August 25, 2016 at 6:51 am

    I would definitely go for the colourful colour scheme!!

    Reply
  25. Julie @ Running in a Skirt

    August 25, 2016 at 6:23 am

    What a great planner! I would love to try one of these. I’d pick the colorful one.

    Reply
  26. Judy Litt

    August 25, 2016 at 5:57 am

    I do have an erin codren — but I’d sure love to win one for next year. 🙂

    Reply
  27. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood

    August 25, 2016 at 5:51 am

    I love them both, but the colorful one is so pretty!

    Reply
  28. Madelyn

    August 25, 2016 at 5:23 am

    I love the rose gold coils and the grey lace cover! They are all so pretty.

    Reply
  29. Kim

    August 25, 2016 at 4:07 am

    these planners are simply gorgeous! I love the colors and the great accessories! would love to get my life organized with one of these beauties! thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  30. Brittni

    August 25, 2016 at 3:12 am

    Even though I’m a neutrals girl, I love a good colorful planner!!!!

    Reply
  31. Kate

    August 25, 2016 at 3:08 am

    Colorful…nothing better than bright colors to improve your mood 🙂

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  32. Katie

    August 25, 2016 at 2:58 am

    Definitely colorful all the way!

    Reply
  33. chasetheredgrape

    August 24, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    These planners are so beautiful – I would have an insanely colourful one for sure! My diary right now is so boring… I need one to help me procrastinate more! Haha! 😉

    Reply
  34. Sophie

    August 24, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    Hopefully i have found a planner that will inspire me to be organized!

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  35. Sophie

    August 24, 2016 at 8:54 pm

    Thank you for the oppurtunity amanda!! All of the designs look beautiful!

    Reply
  36. Runwright

    August 24, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    The colorful one

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  37. Paije

    August 24, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    Neutral for sure!

    Reply
  38. Devin Self

    August 24, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    Ah I don’t know! That’s such a difficult decision because I love them all! I would honestly accept neutral or colorful! I’ve been DYING to have a planner from her!

    Reply
  39. Kam

    August 24, 2016 at 7:16 pm

    I’d go for the colourful one!

    Reply
  40. Zoe

    August 24, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    Neutral!

    Reply
    • Lauren

      August 24, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      Definitely colorful!

      Reply
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