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5 Cute Planner Options for Back to School

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Another September, another school year. Whether it’s your first year on campus or your last, this year is going to be a little different for all of us. After spending over a year and a half in the pandemic and struggling through the monster that is Zoom University, we’ve finally made it back to a sense of normalcy. 

Everyone’s favorite part of getting back on campus is, of course, back-to-school shopping! And in my opinion, the best part of all is getting to reward yourself with your new favorite planner to organize the school year. To save you from the envy you feel when you see your classmates’ adorable planner and the embarrassment of forgetting to turn in an assignment, we’ve compiled a list of what are possibly the cutest affordable planners available this year:

Ban.do

This is the ultimate planner if you want something fun and colorful! Ban.do planners change theme from month to month, with artwork featuring a multitude of female artists from all over the world. If you want something bold with lots of space to write, this is the planner for you. Plus, it comes with free stickers!

Find It On: https://www.bando.com 

Price Range: $15-$30

Katie Daisy

A personal favorite of mine, the Katie Daisy planners are always so extremely detailed and adorable, it’s hard to believe they’re only $15. With a different and consistently beautiful theme every month, this planner is great for those who like to do day-by-day planning of the week. If you’re a fan of nature and floral prints, you’ll love this fun, rustic planner. 

Find It On: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Katie+daisy&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 

Price Range: $15-$25

Papier

The Papier website is home to over 200 designs of customizable planners and Academic Year Diaries. You can get anything you want printed on these adorable planners: your name, a notebook label, your favorite quote. These planner designs are a great option for people with any style, from delicate pressed florals to little cartoon puppies to embossed constellations. 

Find It On: https://www.papier.com

Price Range: $25-$35 (more expensive for leather)

Rifle Paper Co.

If you enjoy delicate, elegant flower prints, these Rifle Paper Co. planners are for you. Although there aren’t too many designs available, there’s always something adorable and chic at the same time. These planners are great for those who love both style and a simple planning space. They also come in a variety of layouts, sizes and with free stickers!

Find It On: https://riflepaperco.com 

Price Range: $16-$36

Leuchtturm1917

If you’re a minimalist looking for something more simple, you’ll want a planner from Leuchtturm1917. Not only do these planners come in a variety of bold colors, but you can choose the style and size, hardcover or softcover, and even personalize it with your own embossing. This German stationary company, whose motto is literally “Think by Hand,” is sure to deliver style and high quality. (If you’re also looking for a bullet journal, this is a great brand!) 

Find It On: https://www.leuchtturm1917.us 

Price Range: $18-$40 

We hope that you can use this list to become an organized, stylish student on campus this year. Plan those assignments, events, and workout sessions! Happy studying, and have a great year, Huskies!

Shima is a junior at UW currently residing in Mukilteo, WA. She is majoring in Microbiology and hopes to someday become a physician. She enjoys baking bread, watching Teen Wolf, and practicing Taekwondo in her free time.