Everything Journals

If you love talking planners, journals, and how everything actually works together in real life… this episode is for you.In this episode, we’re walking through what we’re using in 2026 and how our planner and journal ecosystems are coming together this year. Not just the pretty stuff, but how we’re thinking about functionality, flow, and keeping things realistic and enjoyable.And then… the main event we’re so excited to share: a full walkthrough of Stef’s Paper Purse, an original concept by Stef Kay that transforms what used to hold your every-day bits into a one-of-a-kind, hand-repurposed journal you can fill with memories, ephemera, thoughts, sketches, tickets, tiny treasures, and whatever else your creative life collects. Each Paper Purse is thoughtfully up-cycled and built to grow with you, with durable section-sewn binding, built-in pockets, and space for layers of creativity rather than fighting against them. It’s meant to be displayed and cherished, not tucked away in a drawer once it’s full, and it really feels like it welcomes your stories as you add them.For behind-the-scenes content, tutorials, and extras, join us on Patreon: patreon.com/everythingjournalsAnd if you want to grab a Paper Purse, you can find it here:https://everything-journals.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us.Tara & Stef

Starting a junk journal (aka creative journal) can feel overwhelming. Walk into any craft store and suddenly you think you need it all. In this episode, we're breaking down what actually matters when you're just getting started (and what we've learned the hard way along the way).From accordion organizers that saved us on big trips to the glue debate, washi tape redemption arcs, and why a chip bag clip might be your new best friend, we're sharing the basics that keep us creating without blowing the budget or our minds.Whether you're brand new or just curious what's in our bags, this one's for you.

Ok, so here's the deal:Tara and I have been talking about doing a podcast forever. And instead of overthinking it (shocker for us, we know), we just... did it.This is our first episode. It's 30 minutes of us chatting about how we got into journaling, what it means to us, and what we're building here with Everything Journals.Fair warning:The audio isn't perfectWe definitely rambleThere may be awkward pausesBut it's honest and it's usTopics we cover:Our very different journaling origin storiesWhat the practice actually does for us day-to-dayWhy Everything Journals existsWhat you can expect from this communityWatch/listen and let us know: Should we make more of these? What would you want us to talk about?Thanks for being our guinea pigs. We love you for it.Tara & Stef