Happy holidays! As we’re wrapping up 2023 and preparing for 2024, I wanted to share our last update of the year, including EC firsts, new product launches, the impact of your support, and more. New Products and Retail Partners Expansion Inspired by Erin Condren Launch in JOANN In November, we launched our new Inspired by Erin Condren line, along with an assortment of Erin Condren accessories and dated planners, in JOANN stores nationwide on select online marketplaces, including joann.com and Amazon. For paper lovers and planning enthusiasts who want to explore our full line of premium organiza ..read more

We’re excited to introduce our new Inspired by Erin Condren line launching November 2023 in over 800 JOANN stores nationwide. Inspired by Erin Condren is a collection of joyful, affordable organizational essentials designed to help you discover new ways to get organized and reach your goals with planning and organizing tools. What’s the difference between classic Erin Condren and Inspired by Erin Condren products? Enjoy the same proven layouts and stylish designs from leading planner brand, Erin Condren, all at an accessible price point. With Inspired by Erin Condren, the joy of organizati ..read more

As we kick off the final quarter of the year with our new Budgeting and Holiday Prep Collection, we wanted to share a few key updates with you from the last few months! Giving Back To date, EC has donated over $1M, and in our third quarter this year, we launched two more collections that give back. BCRF Collection In September, we launched our fifth annual BCRF Collection. In honor of the millions affected by Breast Cancer, we’re continuing to donate 35% of the retail price of our new BCRF Collection to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through the end of October 2023. Your purchase ..read more

9 Bullet Journal Tips for Beginners: How to Keep a Bullet Journal Bullet journaling is a versatile system that combines to-do lists, creative expression, and mindful organization all in one. If you’re new to the world of bullet journaling, fear not! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the basics of how to keep your first bullet journal, offering nine valuable tips for beginners to help you get started on this rewarding journey. What Is a Bullet Journal + Why Keep One? What Is a Bullet Journal? A bullet journal is more than just a notebook; it’s a system for organizing your life ..read more

As we kick off the third quarter of the year with our new Back to School collection, we wanted to share a few key updates with you from Q2 — one of our busiest quarters each year. We’ll start with our giveback initiatives and end with a recap of an exciting planner season! Giving Back To date, EC has donated over $1M, and in our second quarter this year, we launched several initiatives close to our hearts, spanning donations, volunteering, and collaborating with new artists on collections that give back. Education We love teachers! And we love seeing how they use our school supplies to stay o ..read more

Introducing our new collaboration with award-winning, Slovenia-based illustrator, Alja Horvat! We hope you enjoy this swoon-worthy collection of happy, trendy organizational essentials! Alja is a young, award-winning illustrator in Slovenia with a forever-passion for art. Inspired by nature, museums, and her surroundings, her colorful, on-trend designs evoke future-forward vintage vibes. Alja – winner of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Art & Culture 2020 award and the Elle Style Fashion Award for Young Talent in 2019 – enjoys creating with her graphic tablet and loves traditional painting with oils ..read more

In honor of Pride Month, we’d like to introduce you to our newest giveback collection featuring artists Ash + Chess.  This Pride Month collection — full of beautiful, functional organizational essentials — is a part of our ongoing Heritage and Awareness Months series that has given back over $236,000 in support of social justice, education, equitable healthcare, and more. It gives back to the It Gets Better Project through the end of June 2023 and continues to support the featured artists for a full year. The It Gets Better Project is a non-profit focused on lifting up, empowering, and co ..read more

Effective lesson planning is a critical component of teaching, enabling teachers (and homeschooling parents) to plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons that help students achieve their learning objectives. Not only does it help students learn and understand the material better, but it also helps teachers feel more confident and organized in their role.  Below we’ll go over an in-depth guide covering the importance of lesson planning, steps for ensuring it’s effective, assessing student learning and providing feedback, incorporating differentiated instruction for diverse learner ..read more

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we’d like to introduce you to our newest giveback collection featuring artist Miyuki Otake.  This AANHPI Heritage Month collection full of beautiful, functional organizational essentials is a part of our ongoing Heritage and Awareness Months series that has given back over $236,000 in support of social justice, education, equitable healthcare, and more. It gives back to Asian Mental Health Collective through the end of May 2023 and continues to support the featured artist for a full year. The Asian ..read more

As we get settled into the second quarter of the year, the EC Team is proud to share a few key Q1 updates, starting with our giveback initiatives. Giving Back To date, EC has donated over $1M, and we started 2023 by launching two amazing initiatives: 2023 Black History Month Collection Our third annual Black History Month collection launched in mid-January as a part of our ongoing Heritage and Awareness Months series that has enabled us to donate over $225K back to charities that support social justice, education, equitable healthcare, and more.    This gorgeous collection gave ..read more