The Best Planners, Journals, and Stationery on the Internet Right Now

When I saw Reese Witherspoon, a highly successful multihyphenate, post about this giant yearly wall calendar, I was influenced. Aptly called The Big A## Calendar, it has slots for every single day of the year. Since I’m getting married this year, I need an option that will truly allow me to see the year at a glance, and this is it. You can use a dry erase marker on it, too. (Unknown, Amazon)

2025 was the year I learned how to solve a Rubik’s Cube. And while I’m proud of that, I’m looking for new ways to fidget and sit with my thoughts that don't involve scrolling on my phone. This option from Uncommon Goods features months and numbers covered by wooden tiles. In order to solve it, slide the pieces around until the day’s date is uncovered. ($25, Uncommon Goods)

You can’t go wrong with a classic printable from Etsy. If you find seeing your entire year intimidating, this one comes with 12 spacious spreads for each month. Bonus points for its graphic design and bright colors. ($13.79, BialdimStore via Etsy)

This Karen Adams calendar has been one of my mom’s go-to gifts for years. We always joke that if you’re on her A-list, you get this calendar. Each month is illustrated with Karen Adam’s botanical designs and has glitter accents. Pro tip: My mom cuts the top off after each month and uses them as bookmarks. Don’t forget to add a stand. (Unknown, Amazon)

2026 is the year of going screen-free, and this mini option from Rifle Paper Co. is a solid way to track and check the date without relying on your phone. It has a hardcover and an elastic to keep notes protected. I’m planning to keep one in my car. ($17, Rifle Paper Co.)

Don’t underestimate the powder of a dry-erase calendar you can keep on your fridge. You can use it to plan meals, manage your appointments, and keep track of travel days. I also love it for keeping track of when certain produce (or leftovers) should be tossed. ($19.95, Ban.do)

Our editors have loved this Calendar of Good ever since Free Period Press created it. Instead of calendar boxes, you have room each month to list out anything you’re grateful for. You can list out monthly highlights or small things bringing you joy. It’s a fun, yet heartwarming way to look back on your year. ($24, Free Period Press)

Sometimes, simpler is better. This personalized outline has slots for priorities, a spacious to-do list, tasks for the next day, and things you don’t want to forget. Customize it by adding your name. It’s slim enough to pack in a tote, but I’d buy two — one to keep at home and one for the office. ($25+, JoyCreativeShop via Etsy)

Continuing to die on my hill that Papier’s Undated Daily Planner is the brand’s best planner. You can forget about it for months, only to pick it back up right where you left off (without feeling like you wasted money). It comes in countless customizable designs and each page is broken up into time blocks, priorities, and to-dos. It’s worth the $40 price. ($40, Papier)

A nonintimidating journal…

Leuchtturm1917 is famous for its dotted journals, but I’ve been eyeing this slightly guided option. It has slots for you to jot down a couple of lines a day over the course of five years, which makes documenting your life (and looking back on it) nearly effortless. ($33.95, Blick)

This large option from Ban.do has spacious monthly and weekly spreads. I used this one back in college, but it works beyond your college years. I also love that there’s a spread dedicated to setting goals (broken up into categories) and an overview of the year. And I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the design-forward sticker sheets. ($32, Ban.do)

The leather Louise Carmen journals are all the rage right now with Gen Z. So if you want to bring out your inner Pinterest girl, I’d turn to this dupe from Etsy. It’s still pricey for a journal cover, but it’s refillable and you can customize each insert based on your needs. PSA: This Etsy seller only makes the covers, so you’ll need to buy your own inserts. ($44.97+, NichaGiftStudio via Etsy)

Intelligent Change is famous for its Five Minute Journal, but this Best Year Journal is new to me. There are guided pages for writing out what you’re grateful for, along with setting goals and intentions for the year. It’s also undated, so you can pick it up at any point. I think it’d be nice to use as a check-in halfway through the year. (Unknown, Amazon)

Habit trackers are great because all they require is filling in a box or adding a sticker, and that does something to my brain that makes me feel accomplished. This one is divided by month with sections for daily, weekly, and monthly habits. Plus, each month opens with thought starters on being creative, getting out in nature, moving your body, and more. ($18, Free Period Press)

This is another purchase I can blame Instagram on. When I saw that artist Nathalie Lété released this stunning sticker book a couple years ago, I knew it was an impulse purchase I’d actually get a lot of use out of. Because each sticker is one of Lété’s unique designs, you can use them on laptops, journals, envelopes, gifts, and cards. It’s a no-frills way to add some pizzazz, especially if gift-wrapping isn’t a strong suit. You’ll get over 800 stickers for under $20. (Unknown, Amazon)

Not shocking that I’d get excited over a basic paper clip set. These have divots that act as slots for pens and pencils. Clip them onto your calendar, journal, or book for easy annotating. (Unknown, Amazon)

Post-it has an in-house line called Noted by Post-it. From it, you can expect colorful stationery and practical desk accessories that look expensive but aren’t. I’m currently eyeing this pack of stickers that have the days of the week, and other reminder-focused labels. Perfect for if you want to add some cute headers to your journal without worrying about messing up. The price is unbeatable, too. ($5.99/96-pack, Target)

Washi tape is another way I love to add splashes of color to my basic journal entries with minimal effort. Most are gentle enough that they won’t rip the surface they adhere to, so there’s room for mistakes. This set comes with 32 rolls, all inspired by Impressionist artwork. (Unknown, Amazon)

You haven’t had an enjoyable scrapbooking or crafting experience until you’ve used a Glue Dot. Unlike hot glue guns and classic Elmer’s, this is an instant, mess-free way to adhere any collectibles. (Unknown, Amazon)

These Zebra Mildliners are dual-ended. One is angled like a highlighter and the other is a classic marker tip. I use them for highlighting, coloring, and adding any extra color to my journal entries. Plus, all the colors are subdued, so they aren’t as harsh as your classic highlighters and markers. Unknown, Amazon)

These Muji pens become a bestseller every time I write about them, which tells you everything you need to know. I’ve gone through countless of these. They’re gel pens with the perfect ink flow. As a left-handed person, they’ve become my tried-and-true because they dry quickly and never smudge. I keep them at my desk and in my bag at all times. (Unknown, Amazon)