6 Best Planners for 2016

Hey, guys! 2016 is on its way here and it's just speeding on over here, and it's gonna be the new year before you know it. I'm a bit crazy- I love planners, and stationary, and office supplies... All of it. So if you're like me and might need a new planner for 2016, in addition to a plain old calendar, then I've picked out some of the best ones out there- all for you guys. 


1. Kikki K (as shown in photo #1)

This one is an essential, you can't really go wrong with Kikki K, and they're planner are just perfect for everything. I'm right handed, so I don't mind that it's spiral bound; in fact, I like it even more. Cost: $44.95

2. Erin Condren Life Planner

Okay, this one is the business. Now we're gettin real. Erin Condren planners are for those people who are truly passionate about their planning, as these are about the best thing you can get. Erin Condren pretty much just ruled out the rest of the competition. Cost: $50.00

3. Typo Undated Weekly Planner

This one is great for a lot of things, like maybe planning out blog posts- and the amazing thing about it is that it doesn't even have any dates on it. Because of this, you could start it now, or March, or skip months, or do whatever you want. It's cheaper than most, so you're just investing in convenience, pretty much. It'll work for years and years because you can ski months here and there and still be able to use it next time. Cost: $19.99

4. The Daily Dream Creator (as shown in photo #2)

If you're all about dreams and astrology and making things happen, then this planner is for you! It's got little places and spaces for brainstorming and your astrology dates and stuff. My mum would like this.... Cost: $44.95


5. Emily Ley


Again, this one is spiral bound, something I kind of like in a planner- I just don't mind it, seeing as I'm right handed. These ones sell out pretty fast, but they're gorgeous, despite that they're a little on the pricier side. I'd definitely go this route. On a chart, I'd say they're right below Erin Condren planners. Cost: $58.00

6. Collective 2016 Diary (as shown in photo #3) 

This one comes out the second least expensive, but it's still pretty nice. Collective Diaries are from Australia, unfortunately, so they won't get to the U.S. on time for Christmas but they're still gonna make a nice New Year's gift. Cost: $22.27

These are all so gorgeous and anyone who owns one is likely to have a great year, not to mention one filled with "Hey, where did you get that diary?" if you have the Erin Condren. 

xx Savannah

4 Qualities Your Best Blog Post Should Have

I'm going to be writing a whole lot of posts about blogging tips in the next week or so, because when using a blog post generator, I almost ALWAYS end up using the keyword "bloggging". FYI, my all-time favorite blog post generator is this one, BLOG ABOUT by Impact. You simply enter your keyword(s), and if you like the post, click the little heart and it goes onto your list, which can be emailed to you. I use it really often when I can't come up with blog posts and don't have time for a full-on brainstorming session. Honestly, it's super helpful and you should try it out. But, once you HAVE written that blog post and you're ready to click Publish, stop-wait a minute. I know I JUST wrote a checklist yesterday, but get ready for another one.

1. Have you included all of the labels, as in, every single key word mentioned in the text? Making labels (or tags, whichever host you have) is important for your readers to find more posts just like the one you just wrote. This is great for boosting your SEO, so make sure you're on it!

2. Does it include a Pin-worthy image? I use Picmonkey to make most of the images on this blog, and you should, too. The optimum Pinning size for your photos should be 735 x 1102 pixels. To do this on Picmonkey, under "Design", select "Custom", and enter those numbers to ensure a good image size that will make EVERYONE want to Pin your post.

3. At the end of your post, ask a question for your readers to answer in the comments! I get SO excited when a reader comments, and trust me, you will, too. Don't you get a teensy bit excited? Yeah you do. Anyway, giving your readers a reason to comment is awesome- just don't forget to turn off Captcha (it's uber annoying). 

4. Lastly, have a good intro, and something at the end, too. Say hello, get personal, talk about your life. There's nothing I like more in a blog than a little bit of the blogger's personal life squished in. For example, my sister's birthday was on Monday, and we went to see Disney Pixar's Inside Out (we really did). 

So, does your BEST blog post include these 4 simple qualities? If you're a total pro, I bet it does. Tell me in the comments below what you think the ultimate blog post quality should be. Thanks for reading!

xx Savannah