I'm excited for this! Can't wait to try it out. Also, to answer your question...top of the budget to me means the max amount I'm willing to spend on that specific occasion. The best example I can give is buying a wedding dress. I could say that I would like to say under 2,000 for a wedding dress, but if i find "the one", my top dollar would be 3,000.
I really like the improvements, especially the exclusion of budget categories. I prefer to write my own. I don’t understand why they can’t put a small monthly calendar for each month. I would need to buy the ones EC sells and add them to the notebook. I was planning to order this but they sold out and I bought another brand. However, I really like this one. Thanks!
Saray! Thank you so Much! Love your review. I’ve been waiting to hear your review and see what you your thoughts are for the layouts. And, actually seeing your stickers inside the book just topped it off for me. Now I’m waiting for the book to be back in stock so I can place my order. Thanks Again!!!!
🤯As soon as I saw your comment I went to see! That would have been awesome and I hadn't thought about it. The only issue is that it still would not work because the next month comes right after the other. For example the first month is the dark pink (Feb color) and on the last page of this one, when you flip it over it goes right into the other month. Unfortunately, recoiling won't work on this one. The colors are just all over the place. Thank you though for the suggestion. I wish I could!
Thank you very much for posting this video. I was very interested in the review for the A5 but I purchase the petite planner and currently using. Top of budget- I think that mean max of the budget you are willing to go. I like the idea of using the monthly focused stickers but I would use them in the petite planner. Thanks again for the review. I just order some stickers from your shop for the petite budget planner. excited to plan with them.
Is your monthly bills sticker sheet available as a printable? Yay! Excited about Budget Plan With Me videos. Also, can you do Meal Planner Plan With Me videos... I need some inspo lol
I would love to purchase the stickers you make. I don’t have a printer, do you sell them already printed? (I see the printable version in your store). Thanks!
Hello Friend! I just ordered my budget planners for 2021 and I am waiting for it to arrive. Thank you for the review. I was doing my budget in the life planner but I think that I would like this one much better.
Hey Saray, what color scheme are you planning on doing the stickers for this planner? I don’t think I would like having the month of January in the middle of the book and not I’m order.
I'm thinking I may have two kits: one seasonal (like snowflakes for January, Hearts for Feb, etc...just like I have for the Petite Budget Book) and a monochromatic for each color in the A5 Budget Book.
Want to use this budget book but it was sold out and I'm waiting for it to come back in stock! When you make the stickers for this planner will you go with the colors here so we could use them in the current tab order versus the EC color order?
I'm thinking I may have two kits: one seasonal (like snowflakes for January, Hearts for Feb, etc...just like I have for the Petite Budget Book) and a monochromatic for each color in the A5 Budget Book.
I’m late to the party, but didn’t see a response to your question. I believe “top of the month” means your starting balance at beginning (top) of month.
Yes...maybe they can add that in the next versions. I forgot to mention it in the video but the mini calendars can also help with the monthly dates. I currently use those in the Petite and helps me to visualize the pay dates.
I agree with your review. I can't believe the monthly colors are not the same as the original EC month colors. And not having a calendar, I used the focused calendar stickers in my petite but would rather have it already printed. Both of these reasons are why I have not ordered one yet and don't know if I am. 😒
Yes, that calendar sheet is what I was talking about! I like having a monthly view of when bills are due and where paydays fall.
Yes!!
This is the first time I'm hearing about these planners, it spiked my interest! Love the idea of a 6 and 12 months check in.
Yes! It is definitely a favorite planner now!
I'm excited for this! Can't wait to try it out. Also, to answer your question...top of the budget to me means the max amount I'm willing to spend on that specific occasion. The best example I can give is buying a wedding dress. I could say that I would like to say under 2,000 for a wedding dress, but if i find "the one", my top dollar would be 3,000.
Awesome! Thank you! That's a great example and what I was thinking it could mean.
Thank you for this walk through and review! I'm excited to use this but peeved that it's not following the color scheme...why?!? 🖤
Thank you! I know, right? So confused as to why they wouldn't stick to those LP color order.
I really like the improvements, especially the exclusion of budget categories. I prefer to write my own. I don’t understand why they can’t put a small monthly calendar for each month. I would need to buy the ones EC sells and add them to the notebook.
I was planning to order this but they sold out and I bought another brand. However, I really like this one. Thanks!
Anytime! Hopefully it will be back in stock soon. I know a lot of people are waiting on that. Thanks for watching!
Saray! Thank you so Much! Love your review. I’ve been waiting to hear your review and see what you your thoughts are for the layouts. And, actually seeing your stickers inside the book just topped it off for me. Now I’m waiting for the book to be back in stock so I can place my order. Thanks Again!!!!
You are so welcome! And yes, I hope they restock this one soon. I know a lot of folks are waiting on it.
It is back in stock 12/30/2020
@@saraybailey It's back in stock 12/30/2020. I just ordered one.
Hey Saray have you thought about recoiling the planner in the color scheme you're accustom to?
I thought about this as well. Wonder if the tabs would line up correctly?
🤯As soon as I saw your comment I went to see! That would have been awesome and I hadn't thought about it. The only issue is that it still would not work because the next month comes right after the other. For example the first month is the dark pink (Feb color) and on the last page of this one, when you flip it over it goes right into the other month. Unfortunately, recoiling won't work on this one. The colors are just all over the place. Thank you though for the suggestion. I wish I could!
Ohhh I was hoping you’d use new budget book and make stickers for it. So excited 👍🏼
Thank you!
Just ordered my monthly budget stickers for Jan and Feb!! Can't wait!!🤗😍
Yay, thank you!
I’m so excited and can’t wait to use it! Wanting to have a better way of keeping my finance in check. Can’t wait to see how you’re going to set it up.
Can't wait to share!
Thank you very much for posting this video. I was very interested in the review for the A5 but I purchase the petite planner and currently using. Top of budget- I think that mean max of the budget you are willing to go. I like the idea of using the monthly focused stickers but I would use them in the petite planner. Thanks again for the review. I just order some stickers from your shop for the petite budget planner. excited to plan with them.
Glad it was helpful and thanks so much for ordering! The petite planner is a great option and it has served me well for a couple of years now.
Very helpful video by the way! Thanks Saray.
Glad it was helpful!
Is your monthly bills sticker sheet available as a printable?
Yay! Excited about Budget Plan With Me videos. Also, can you do Meal Planner Plan With Me videos... I need some inspo lol
Yes and yes... I just need to add the printable back up since I have been reformatting the listings.
I would love to purchase the stickers you make. I don’t have a printer, do you sell them already printed? (I see the printable version in your store). Thanks!
Hi! I added a printed version.
Hello Friend! I just ordered my budget planners for 2021 and I am waiting for it to arrive. Thank you for the review. I was doing my budget in the life planner but I think that I would like this one much better.
Glad it was helpful! I hope this system works out for you.
Today is 12/30. It came back in stock this morning. I've been stalking and refreshing, lol. I ordered one.
BKHolly R Yes!! I saw!!!! Just shared it on my IG! Thank you!!!
Hey Saray, what color scheme are you planning on doing the stickers for this planner? I don’t think I would like having the month of January in the middle of the book and not I’m order.
I'm thinking I may have two kits: one seasonal (like snowflakes for January, Hearts for Feb, etc...just like I have for the Petite Budget Book) and a monochromatic for each color in the A5 Budget Book.
Sounds great, can’t wait to see it! ❤️
Do you know if there will be a new A5 budget planner for 2022?
I'm not 100% on that one but I would assume so, since the A5 line has been a huge hit.
Excellent review! New subscriber
Thanks for the sub!
Want to use this budget book but it was sold out and I'm waiting for it to come back in stock! When you make the stickers for this planner will you go with the colors here so we could use them in the current tab order versus the EC color order?
I'm thinking I may have two kits: one seasonal (like snowflakes for January, Hearts for Feb, etc...just like I have for the Petite Budget Book) and a monochromatic for each color in the A5 Budget Book.
I have the A5, but I’m completely new to budgeting in this format!
Thanks for watching! Can't wait to share how I use it and hopefully it can help you.
I’m late to the party, but didn’t see a response to your question. I believe “top of the month” means your starting balance at beginning (top) of month.
Yes!
I use the deluxe monthly. I wish they would add a monthly calendar in these.
Yes...maybe they can add that in the next versions. I forgot to mention it in the video but the mini calendars can also help with the monthly dates. I currently use those in the Petite and helps me to visualize the pay dates.
I agree with your review. I can't believe the monthly colors are not the same as the original EC month colors. And not having a calendar, I used the focused calendar stickers in my petite but would rather have it already printed. Both of these reasons are why I have not ordered one yet and don't know if I am. 😒
Thanks for sharing. Hopefully they see these types of reviews and make some changes in future versions.
14:30 I’m wondering if by “top of budget” it’s the maximum budgeted amount to spend?
Yes! I think is that too!
That monthly color issue would make me crazy.
I did not expect they would change up the color order
Yes! I hope for the next revision they change them to coincide with the monthly colors and the right order.
Thanks for the video! I'm excited to start using this book. Have you ever considered creating a net worth tracker?
I haven't! Gotta add that to my list!
Yay!!!
Thanks!
The way I interpret top of budget is if you want to spend $800 but you could spend $1000 for something.
Thank you!
Is the paper quality comparable to the Lifeplanner?
Same exact paper!
Dang it's out of stock! I hope it comes back before the new year, would love to start using it at the beginning of the year.
Hope so too!
It is back in stock 12/30/2020.
Please let me know when your shop has reopened. Thanks so much!