Coffee Shop Planners 2015

November ushers in that time of the year when coffee drinkers make their way to their preferred coffee shop on a daily basis to collect stickers (or chops) for a 2015 planner. There's just that compulsion to get all the needed stickers lined up. Established bloggers get sent the planners to unbox and review; some present the company line, the official messaging to why you want to get the planner, other analyze the cost of getting the planner, and then there's Rappler with its list of cool planners available in the Philippines for 2015.

My plan is to focus on the planners of three major coffee destinations, and (unfortunately) do it the expensive and time-consuming way, one drink at a time. In the coming weeks, I will delve into the promo mechanics surrounding each planner,  unwrap / unfold / unbox them and take a peek into the contents, comment on what I like/dislike about them. Given that I'm getting all three, I will also prepare monthly posts reminding you, the planner owner, of the freebies/discounts available for the month. Let's face it, while we spend money fervently drinking our coffee and sweetened drinks, we comfort ourselves thinking that (1) we'll use the planner during the year and (2) the freebies and discounts offered in the planner will make the spend lighter on your wallet, but in fact, forget to "cash in" on the benefits.

In no particular order, here's what the journals/planners look like from the outside.

Seattle's Best Coffee

Starbucks Coffee

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

Photo credits: Seattle's Best Coffee Philippines Facebook Page, Starbucks Philippines Facebook Page, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Philippines) Facebook Page