Is the Starbucks Planner Worth it?

Has anyone of you completed collecting stickers from coffee giant Starbucks to get the most anticipated Starbucks Planner 2019? For 2019, Starbucks has come up with a planner in two colors (Espresso and Milk). If you have completed collecting a total of eighteen (18) stickers, you get to redeem either Starbucks Planner 2019 or Starbucks Travel Organizer 2019, the latter also come in two colors (Teal and Sienna).

The Starbucks Planner 2019, regardless of its color, has a canvas finish with metallic copper stamping. Inside, you will find colorful cute weekly and monthly layout that will surely inspire the creativity in you. It also shows lots of pretty pastels and striking yellow tones paired with the sharp and modern layout. The Starbucks Planner 2019 presents an authoritative but fresh design.

How can you redeem a Starbucks Planner 2019?

For this year, Starbucks wants you to buy Tall, Grande, or Venti handcrafted beverage throughout the promo duration. A total of 18 stickers is required to redeem your Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2019 Planner or Starbucks Coffee Travel Organizer.

Promo period is from November 2, 2018 to January 7, 2019. Redemption of reward has started on November 2, 2018 and will run until March 8, 2019.

Is the Starbucks planner worth it?

With the advent of the Internet and smartphones, planners have actually gone digital these days so you might question why are people, especially Filipinos, spend so much to get the Starbucks planner. Except of course, for the coffee lovers who might want to take advantage of the Starbucks coupons included in the planner. Coupon hunters will definitely want to make sure to get their dose of caffeine without emptying their pockets.

Compared to a premium planner that you can buy at National Bookstore or Fully Booked, the Starbucks planner can certainly be costly.

Alternative options that work as well as a Starbucks Planner

First of all, you can hit your local bookstore and find way cheaper journals than that of the coffee giant. So, if your New Year Resolution is to cut your spending and save more money, you can opt for a cheaper journal. You will be surprised to find out that there are journals that definitely work as well as the Starbucks Planner.

If you want your journal to be more handy and automated, try Google Calendar. It is FREE. Better yet, try the pre-installed Calendar app on your Android Phone or iOS.

Here’s a lifehack for you: No matter how beautifully and artistically a planner is designed and especially if you are struggling with your finances, the Starbucks Planner is should neither be on top nor part of your priority list. Just be practical. Happy New Year!!!