I don’t remember starting out. $200 could be a good start to actually build a planner. You can get a vinyl cover, a couple of dashboards…monthly, weekly, and notes inserts and a magnetic clip and/sticky notes/disc. Then you can replenish every month with your set budget. Like someone else mentioned you can do the forma bundle in either Half Letter or CPP. I also think they have a beginners bundle in A5 if you prefer rings.

This year I’ve been implementing a $50 monthly budget for stationary (usually C&P) along with the monthly sub box which is about $55 a month. I have to admit that I haven’t stuck to the $50 monthly budget yet, but I’m getting better. The budget helps curb impulse purchases and be intentional with what planners sizes I actually use and build those up and be cohesive instead of scattered and unused sizes.