Filofax - but cheaper

[Dilbertian]

Is there such a thing any more?

In the 80s I used to use what we all called a Fake-o-fax, ie a Filofax rip-off, because I could not afford the real thing. I sometimes bought the inserts, though non-Filofax inserts were widely available, too. Dd is interested in using a Filofax, but there's no way I'm going to spend ££££££ on a school planner.

Any ideas where I can get one - or how to make a Filofax affordable?!

I got a personal organiser a few years ago from paperchase in a sale, just had a quick look and they don’t seem to sell them any more. WHSmith look to have a few, search for personal organisers. There are a few different sizes so make sure you get the right size when you’re replacing your inserts.

www.amazon.co.uk/Conference-Folder-Zipped-Personal-Organiser/dp/B01CZZ8TQY/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&c=ts&s=officeproduct&ts_id=201095031&keywords=Personal+Organisers&_encoding=UTF8&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1597823271&sr=1-4

That Kurtzy one in Amazon looks like a good starting point, thanks. She doesn't need a calculator and would prefer something a little prettier or funkier.

@DDIJ

You can get printable pages and special hole punches but I think they are quite expensive too.

Would you believe it, I still have my hole punch! It must be 30y old, and just sat at the back of my desk drawer through every house move

I buy mine from fox&moon www.foxmoon.co.uk but there is loads on etsy. Especially good for inserts and dividers etc.

But there is a massive planner community out there (especially american based) and you can get planners ranging from a basic one from poundland all the way to a louis vuitton style filofax. There's an entire section on youtube for "plan with me". Get your dd to watch a few then decide what she would like.

www.amazon.co.uk/Harphia-Vintage-Refillable-Notebook-Notepads/dp/B075L9FH38/ref=sr_1_100_sspa?dchild=1&psc=1&keywords=Personal+Organiser&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVUJGRkxPRkVMTlNUJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDI0NzgwMUNVVFlKT1FaRUNXOSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTQ2NDczRkZEM1hBNzZGNEU0JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmX25leHQmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1597824086&sr=8-100-spons

www.amazon.co.uk/Rubywoos-Regenerated-Composition-Notebook-Organiser/dp/B0837HBN1S/ref=sr_1_161_sspa?dchild=1&psc=1&keywords=Personal+Organiser&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE3RFdITE9KNFA4SFAmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAyMTUxOTBQSEs4UTQxSVJET0omZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDIzMzkxMjFHVUgzT1dTTzBMTEkmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1597824167&sr=8-161-spons

These are great, thank you!

I just had a look in WHSmith and they have a selection of Filofax and non-Filofax as well. So I think we'll be able to find something that pleases dd's tastes and my pocket.

On occasion - and I admit I'm talking last year but I haven't been in since February so they might have gotten them back for school/uni - Poundland has one £5 in a holographic 6 ring binder. The stickers it comes with are aimed at kids but the actual binder/planner itself is fab as are the inserts - very universal. I have seen it in throughout the year last year so it might be something that is a regular purchase - sorry if it's not!

If you're into crafting or want to personalise 100%, Elizabeth Craft Designs has a set of 6 ring planner dies and stamps to create your own a5 slim planner. www.elizabethcraftdesigns.com/collections/planner-essentials?sort_by=created-ascending
(not the sidekick collection unless you want a personal size filofax)

This is initially pricy (or not so much if you purchase planner essentials #4 and make your own tabs along the edge) but it is a one time purchase and you can make as many as you want going forward if you stick to it :)

I purchased my initial set as a bundle in a sale and made 12 personalised Christmas planners as presents last year. It would have been a perfect lockdown project for this year if only I'd known!