A planner is meant to be used daily. It’s the first thing you check for your schedule for the day. It’s your guide to getting organized throughout the year.
There are lots of planners available in the market—from the pretty to the professional-looking, and choosing one can be a challenge.
Here’s a Super guide in getting the planner that fits your personality best, for everyday scribbling in 2014:
For the savvy executive who wants a basic black planner with sheets that are a dream to write on. Also comes in red, believed to be a lucky color.
Price: P1,500, weekly, notebook-size; P999, daily, pocket-size
Format: Daily, weekly; hardcover; available at National Book Store, Fully Booked, Power Books
For the writer, as well as the ridiculously busy and detail-oriented who wants a clean page per day. It offers generous space for writing everything down, fit for the forgetful.
Price: P1,025
Format: Daily; soft cover; available at Scribe Writing Essentials
For the grownup Belle De Jour girl. It is the same Belle De Jour Power Planner with discount coupons, but in a streamlined gray leather cover with metallic pink accent.
Price: P680
Format: Weekly, notebook-size; hardcover; available on https://
belledejourpowerplanner.com.
For the hip, young chic who loves bargains. It comes with a Lifestyle Card for perks and discount coupons in partner establishments like salons, spas, restaurants, even pet groomers.
Price: P598
Format: Weekly, notebook-size; hardcover; available on https://belledejourpowerplanner.com.
For the geek who loves everything “Star Wars.” It comes with a sticker sheet and mini address book.
Price: 1,590 daily, notebook-size; P1,170 weekly, notebook-size; hardcover; available at National Book Store, Fully Booked, Power Books
For the playful one who wants a black planner with a fun vibe. This limited-edition item has subtle Lego designs and comes with a mini address book.
Price: P1,399, daily pocket-size; P1,599, weekly notebook-size; hardcover; available at National Book Store, Fully Booked, Power Books
For the creative and child-like. This black-and-white planner has cute drawings that make one’s daily to-do list more exciting to look at. It also has a removable denim “belt” that holds pens for scribbling and doodling.
Price: P545
Format: Weekly, notebook-size; hardcover; available at Fully Booked, Powerbooks, www.filed.com.ph.
For the animal advocate. The pastel cover with animal illustration is just adorable. Add the matching stickers and drawings and this planner is set to give good vibes each day.
Price: P395
Format: Notebook-size; soft cover; available at Scribe Writing Essentials
For the positive thinker. It has lists such as “micro actions that you can do to improve your life.” It is best for people who like order and inspirational quotes.
Price: P598
Format: Weekly, notebook-size; hardcover; available on https://belledejourpowerplanner.com.
For the adventure-seeking traveler. It includes “101 things to do in 2014” on top a Bucket List page.
Price: P598
Format: Weekly, notebook-size; hardcover; available on https://belledejourpowerplanner.com.
For the one who loves humor and is attuned to local pop culture. It has a “Special Game of Love—The Snakes and Ladders, Pag-ibig Edition” and romance horoscope. It has special days marked: “Remember your Ex Day,” “Moving on Thursday,” “I’m So Stupid to Make the Biggest Mistake of Falling in Love with My Best Friend Week.”
Price: P490
Format: Weekly, notebook-size; hardcover; available at Fully Booked, Bratpack, Bibliarch, Sketchbooks, Quirks, Backstage, Mt. Cloud Bookshop in Baguio. Call 0906-4652191 for a buy 10-take one promo for P450 each.
For the artsy type who likes colors. This planner is a collaboration between Moonleaf milk-tea house and the Muni group of artists. It showcases artworks by Kasey Albano, Reg Silva, Alessandra Lanot, Manix Abrera, AG Saño, Soleil Ignacio, Apol Sta. Maria, OJ Desuasido, JP Cuison, Jan Pineda, Celina de Guzman, Rob Cham.
Price: P350
Format: Weekly, notebook-size; hardcover; available at Moonleaf branches; online at www.muni.com.ph/shop
For the caffeine junkie and Starbucks loyalist who collects the popular planner every year as a tradition. The planners come in embossed leather cover in black, brown, magenta and yellow. It has coupons and trademark Starbucks bookmark.
Price: Free by collecting 18 stickers which are given when purchasing drinks; or by loading P5,000 on one’s Starbucks Card
Format: Weekly, notebook-size; hardcover; available at all Starbucks outlets