New year, new paper planner! Elizabeth breaks down some of her picks for favorite paper planning tools and goes over pros and cons of each on this week’s Circumstance - because we’re all just trying to keep it together and who has time to order planner after planner trying to find the right tool that works for you? Well, apparently Elizabeth because she went on a binge. Her overspending is your gold mine of information.

Planners reviewed:

Best Overall: Laurel Denise Portrait Month + Week Planner - Sunday start https://laureldenise.com/products/2026-the-scout-planner-mr-darcys-study

Best Productivity Tool: Ink + Volt Dashboard https://inkandvolt.com/products/ink-volt-dashboard-spiral-deskpad

Mantra Journal for Mindset Remapping https://inkandvolt.com/products/ink-volt-mantra-journal?_pos=1&_sid=3eb006bc5&_ss=r?variant=39575194861623

Start Up Journal for new business ventures https://www.leuchtturm1917.us/start-up-journal-stone-blue.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17544426952&gbraid=0AAAAADl6oDSl5Vu03ez8PfN2I7kJlVHzv&gclid=Cj0KCQiApfjKBhC0ARIsAMiR_IsIfvGz0kvGNE9ta_42coPkdGxuQsjxZkQpr5P8LvOAFHblyCZkU6EaAosbEALw_wcB

Daily Reflection Journal https://inkandvolt.com/products/ink-volt-daily-reflection-journal?_pos=1&_sid=2b6198832&_ss=r?variant=40158307123255

Big A$$ Planner (Big Class Calendar appears to not currently be available): https://thebigasscalendar.com/products/planner-backorder-gift

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

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Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

We pop off with the Stranger Things series Finale! What we liked, what we didn’t like like, and tons of *Spoilers*. Then a Haim Sister gets married and the Palm Springs Film Festival foreshadows this years Oscar contenders.

00:00 Intro

00:55 Stranger Things Series Finale

43:15 Haim Sister Wedding

51:30 Palm Springs Film Festival

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

Check us out on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

2026 is here - how are you starting off the new year? Not sure yet? Even better…we’ve got some ideas. Hart is delivering this week’s circumstance with some research-backed ideas on kicking off the new year in a way that works for you…but still helps you keep moving forward. Chime in…how do you start off the new year?

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

Check us out on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com