My First 3 Months Using Hobonichi Weeks & Cousin | Mid-Year Planner Flip Through

Join me for a mid-year flip-through of my very first Hobonichi planners! I’ve officially reached the 3-month mark of using both the Hobonichi Weeks and the Hobonichi Cousin together (April start), and it has been quite the evolution. The Hobonichi spring start gave me a chance to pivot 3 months into the year. In this video, I’m sharing how I use these two planners as a system: Hobonichi Weeks: My dedicated space for work tasks, to-do lists, notes, & ideas. Hobonichi Cousin: My personal "everything else" planner—used for time-blocking, habit tracking, and creative journaling. I’ll show you exactly how my style has changed since day one—from filling every inch of the page to embracing white space for a more calming, "visually easy to process" layout. This isn't "perfect" planning; it’s real-life planning, including the days where I had migraines or just didn't get things done. Hubman & Chubgirl Online Store: https://t.ly/wPlhr Discount Code at Checkout: CARMEN15 What we’ll cover: Weekly, Monthly, and Daily page layouts for the Weeks and Cousin The Evolution: How I dropped the tedious grid lines and simplified my weekly layouts. Sticker Kits & Vendors: A look at how I use kits and digital downloads from Hubman and Chubirl, The Coffee Monsters Co, and Cat Collage Club. Tools: My shift from 1.0 pens to 0.4 for a cleaner look, plus my experience with Tombow dual brush pens and Versa Magic ink. Daily Pages: A sneak peek at how I use the Cousin’s daily pages for "letting my hair down" and creative journaling. Whether you're a seasoned Hobonichi user or just starting your own planner journey, I hope this flip-through gives you some ideas and reminds you that your planner should be fun, not a chore! Products Mentioned: Hobonichi Cousin Planner Hobonichi Weeks Planner Hubman and Chubirl Stickers The Coffee Monsters Co Stickers Cat Collage Club Digital Downloads Once More With Love Stickers Everyday Explorer Co Stamps If you found this flip-through helpful, please give it a thumbs up! And if you want to see more detailed "Plan With Me" videos or my upcoming deep dive into the Cousin's daily pages, be sure to hit that subscribe button. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to the 3-Month Flip Through 00:51 - Hobonichi Weeks: Weekly Layouts & Work Setup 01:55 - Evolution of Style: Pen Choice & Layout Simplicity 02:50 - Using the Weeks for Task Lists & Brainstorming 04:45 - Trial & Error: Dropping Grid Lines and Washi Tape 06:57 - June Layouts: Consolidation and White Space 09:44 - Hobonichi Cousin: Transitioning to the Large Format 10:48 - Comparing Weekly Layouts & Finding My Rhythm 12:22 - Planning Mistakes & Learning from Stamps/Colors 15:10 - Creative Free-Forming & Personalizing the Cousin 17:40 - Non-Kit Weeks & Creative Sticker Usage 19:54 - Settling into a System 21:20 - Hobonichi Weeks: Monthly Overview 22:05 - Using the Notes Section for Brain Dumps 22:33 - Hobonichi Cousin: Monthly Overview 23:54 - Daily Pages & Creative Journaling 26:30 - Final Thoughts & Future Planning Plans #HobonichiWeeks #HobonichiCousin #PlannerFlipThrough #FunctionalPlanning #CreativeJournaling #MidYearReview