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Heidi Swapp Memory Planner

Published on August 29, 2018August 23, 2018 by Jen Manis

Hello! Happy Wednesday!

Today I just wanted to share my current dilemma when it comes to photo memory planning. I started off the year in the Classic Size Daydreamer Happy Planner. I completed about 6 months in it. But, it always seemed empty and just not the style I was trying to obtain. So, during this summer, I tried my fave Mini Happy Planner. I used the weekly pages, with sticker and washi as decor. I still wasn’t feeling it. So, I just tried using simple Mini HP grid paper. I liked that method the best, but, I still don’t like the results. Such problems to have, right?

So, what I’ve decided to start using again is my Heidi Swapp 4-ring binder. I used Heidi’s Memory Planning system (successfully!) for two years, in 2015 and 2016. Why not try again? I have an extra binder with undated inserts, so I might as well use them!

I have set this planner up to begin with August, and we’ll see how it goes. I still just love the way this system works and Heidi’s aesthetic. I think I can make it work. I’ll update you in September. 🙂

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Mid-Week Check In

Published on August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 by Jen Manis

Hello! Just checking in… on a Thursday! I am thinking about switching my mid-week post to Thursdays. I seem to run out of time in the very beginning of the week, but have more time in the middle of the week to post. It just seems like it will work out better for my current schedule…

I have a bunch of great ideas for posts coming up for fall. But, here’s a pretty photo from my Instagram feed, just for fun in the meantime! Thanks for sticking with me here!

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Happy Planner Weekly Spreads | April 16-22

Published on April 14, 2018April 13, 2018 by Jen Manis

Hello! Happy Saturday!

This week began cold & snowy, and is ending warm & sunny! In Ohio, if you don’t like the weather, hang around, and it’ll change before you can blink. I’m happy that spring is finally here, because now the weather & my mood can match the happiness of my Happy Planner layouts!

This week in my Classic Happy Planner, I used some more of my favorite Heidi Swapp floral stickers, and I simply love this spread! I added some black & white washi, in true Heidi Swapp style. How cool does it look with the bright pink florals?Don’t mind the different color discs in all these photos, lol, I have a new cover for my Happy Planner (I will share next week 😍), and I had to switch all my discs around.And, here’s my Mini HP. I used some of the Planner Society March kit here. Still lovin’ the swans!!

I am getting bored with my Mini… I don’t know if I want to keep up with it after this month. If you have any suggestions of how to beat Mini HP boredom, please share!That’s it for today! Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Planner Weekly Spreads | Valentine’s Day | February 12-18

Published on February 10, 2018February 7, 2018 by Jen ManisLeave a comment

Hello!! Happy Saturday!

I’m warning you now– if you don’t like the color pink –you may want to skip this post! Lol!

It’s Valentine’s Day week, and my planners are celebrating! I’ve been waiting to use the floral sheets from my Heidi Swapp sticker book since the fall. Pink flowers and hearts exploded onto my spreads this week, and I couldn’t be happier about it. 🙂Here’s my Mini Happy Planner, also decked out in pink. I used a combination of Heidi Swapp stickers and Glam Girl mini stickers here. I looove this corner!Here’s a fun bonus spread for you this week! This is my Planner Girl Recollections spiral planner, which I usually decorate just for me. But, here’s this week decked out in Maggie Holmes sticker goodness just for you!Thanks for stopping by today & have a great weekend!

Happy Planner Weekly Spreads | February 5-11

Published on February 3, 2018February 2, 2018 by Jen ManisLeave a comment

Hello! Happy Saturday! It looks like it’s going to be a snowy Superbowl weekend here! I’m not a football fan by any means, but I will be watching the special This is Us episode afterwards. Anyone else? I know it’s going to wreck me!

Anyway, today I am sharing my new weekly planner spreads with you. Here is my Classic Glam Girl Happy Planner. I branched out a little this week & used some Heidi Swapp stickers from the large pack from Hobby Lobby (pictured a little bit below) along with my beloved mini Glam Girl stickers. I was never made more aware of myself being perfectly imperfect than I was this past week… so this is my reminder!Next up is my Mini HP, which I have been using as a blog/social media/project planner. I used all Heidi Swapp stickers here. I have been patiently waiting for this month to use this super cute sticker pack, because it screams February and spring to me! #allthefloralsThanks for stopping by today!

Happy Planner Weekly Spreads | January 8-14

Published on January 6, 2018January 19, 2018 by Jen ManisLeave a comment

Hello all!

I am going to try something a little different for at least the beginning of 2018 and upload my upcoming weekly spreads the Saturday before the week starts. So here we go!

This week in my Glam Girl Happy Planner, I used mini Glam Girl stickers again (surprise!). I also used some fun girl washi at the bottom (from Hobby Lobby). I love the color scheme of the Glam Girl stickers, and they’re so fun and fresh and different from the bright red & green holiday stickers that December was all about. Next up in my Mini HP, I used some Heidi Swap stickers from the 30 page packs that are available at Hobby Lobby. All florals, all the time!!Thanks for stopping by today, and I’ll see you next week!