I really enjoy you as an A&O ambassador because you’re so honest.

This was a straight up hilarious unboxing. "[AWKWARD SILENCE] What am I going to do with velvet trim?" He's thinking it has to get better, but each box is just a disappointment. A cute girlie zipper bag? Lol. His face is priceless. Would it be better or worse to open these each day and count down to Christmas? Maybe worse.

Regarding the notebooks, the small forest green one that’s an actual notebook seems like a good pocket carry. You could use it as a catch-all or common notebook, putting cute things your kids say in it, quotes, notes about your day (not work), etc in there. For the other ones that are more notepads, I’d just use them for things like stupid notes you won’t need to keep long-term, like a confirmation number of something or a contractor’s number that you won’t need later (or can’t put in your phone while someone is telling you the number verbally). Or for paper to cover mistakes in your Archer & Olive. Or give it to your kid(s) as a stocking stuffer!

Because you love the small tree notebook so much, you should write some things that make you happy - a little sketch, favorite quotes, sweet & funny things your family says, and some of your favorite stickers. The velvet ribbon is cool since it's sticky! If you frame a picture you could use it as a border. You can also just use it for gift wrapping.

Benefit of opening early: you can use the velvet ribbon tape for wrapping Christmas/holiday presents

Use the little notebooks for pen/fountain pen ink swatches😊

You could use the tiny notebooks for grocery lists to take with you to the store or to just carry around in your pocket for just in case. Never know when you're going to have to write down a thought, phone number, license plate number, ect...

Your reaction is exactly how I felt after they sent me a spoiler of what types of items would be in it. Not worth the price at all. I think they really dropped the ball on this one. That being said I can’t wait for the sub box, fingers crossed for cool goodies.

The A7 notebook is such a good size for a daily in pocket notpad. I have used one for years to capture everything from quotes to lists. This has been a critical part of my daily reflections, bullet journal, and my daily writing journal. So handy. I recently moved my notebook into a Plotter mini 5 as a daily wallet as well. Perfect.

If that green notebook design was a regular offering I would buy it in every size and buy every accessory lol I did get the box using the sub box discount code, and opened it daily the last 12 days of November

That green notebook with the trees NEEDS to be a regular sized notebook.....its great!

The little zipper bag could be used for phone charger when travelling, for stationery item storage clips, bookmarks, etc. You could put it in your travel bag, too.

I use small notepads like this as grocery shopping lists each week, they're really handy for that! Also with the notebook you could set up an address book

😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮nooooooooooooo!!!!!!! Naughty naughty 😈 These little notebooks are adorable, and the little pouch too, but I think it is girly stuff and I would give it to my daughters👍🏻 These young girls have plenty of ideas what to do with it 🎉

If you drink wine, whiskey, or beer, you could use a single notebook to keep tasting notes. You could swatch ink or washi in one. You could use one for phone call notes/messages or to keep track of gifts received on Christmas day or birthdays (to write thank you notes or give thank you calls). You could keep one in the car for notes on the go. You could use the pages for grocery shopping lists.

I would have loved to get those month stickers and the stamp! But otherwise, I don't feel like I missed out at all! Thank you for your thoughts, as always!

So much I could say but your reactions really said it all lol. Value aside, I agree that there are some gems in this box, like the forest cover design, the calendar stamp, and the writable sticker roll. Maybe the summer launch will have a great outdoors theme.

I like to have a tiny notepad in my EDC pen bag. That way when I'm out and about and want to leave someone a note, I have paper easily available. Use cases: when i backed into a parked car I left a note with my information; when leaving snacks for my office-mate; giving a student assignment parameters; when I give book recommendations, etc.

Tiny note pads are handy to keep in your car or in your pocket to jot down those thoughts or good ideas that occur to you when you're out and about just living your life, but but you know you will have forgotten them by the time you get home if you don't write them down somewhere instantly. Also handy for making rough notes that you can then transcribe into your bullet journal later

Honestly this box was way overpriced for the items received! This was a first purchase for me and after seeing the amazing subscription boxes I was so excited to get this for myself. Sure one or two items were nice but if you compare it to other boxes at the same price point it’s outrageous. I’m not sure I will be buying anything else from them! I loved hearing your reaction because I was so disappointed and I appreciate your honesty!

Personally I would LOVE one of the little notebooks to stick in my pocket when I can't carry my journal. And the stamp!!!! I definitely want that calendar stamp!

I use a little notebook to draw up layouts that I want to use in my main journal. It's a great spot to keep them all together without using a full sized journal.

Baby notebook ideas: junk journal, favorite quotes, lists, stamp reference log, swatch book

Tiny notepads in your pocket (or purse) to make notes when you are out. The second one sounds like pages you tear out to tape in your journal since it has different designs. Velvet adhesion tape would be for monthly decor with a collage type design

The little notebooks are helpful for writing down what the doctor says or if I get a call and have something I need to follow up on. They can be tricky for people who don’t carry a bag around

Little notebooks like that we leave on the kitchen counter and anyone who eats a grocery item or has a grocery item for the week, adds it there. Then just take the page to the store.

You could use the tiny notebooks for grocery lists, to-do lists or I would use that as a book I carried around with me during the day for chicken scratching down events for the evenings journal entry writing to recall what happened.

Keep the minis in your pocket, bag and car. Great for jotting phone numbers, etc., or when you need to give someone your number, address, etc. Use the pouch for mini pens and bits to keep in your car. Saves the day when you forget your things at home. Also great for tiny journaling, gratitude journaling, daily task list, wish list, switch book, sketch or doodle a day.... 😅

Thanks for the amazing unboxing ! Regarding the Forest notebook... u can use it keep a mini catalog for your stamps collection.. the small stamps....

Instead of carrying wooden stamps and ink pad, pre-stamp a few on the mini notebook. Rip out a few pages of them to keep in your planner. You can stick them to your planner like a to- list, shop list, ideas on new projects, scribbles etc. small pouch is good to carry small stationary, washi tape and pre-stamped mini sheets if you have no room in your planner. I carry extra ink cartridges for my fountain pens.

I use those little notebooks for writing shopping lists, measurements of things I'm looking to buy, or to dos for when I'm out and about and just want something I can carry in my pocket.

For the small notebooks, give to your kids or use in the BuJo as a theme. Same as the washi stickers. Need a to do list a bit bigger? Glue one of the mini pages into the bujo.

Yes!! #12 needs to be on notebooks. I’d use it for travel scrapbooking…for sho

The A7 notebooks can be used for diary if you want to write just a few sentenses (spelling?), a gratitude log, meal planning, pen test, one doodle a day, random scribbles...

I loved seeing this!! The memo pad you could tear off the pages and tape them in to your books when you need just a little more space.

number 6 would be good for small tip ins! i use small notebooks for grocery lists and such!

That mini notebook would make such a fun December Daily memory keeping book! ❤

I get you’re not in to minis, but I am in love with them! Best box ever. I don’t take my A5 everywhere so I will take a mini and add those notes to my big journal later. And the velvet strips will be great for spreads and collages. Maybe a little girly for you, but perfect for me! 😊

I totally agree! Thank you for always being honest! I would use the notepads like you would "sticky notes". Except the green one with the trees, which does need to be on the full size notebooks!!! That one I would use as a travel journal or a memory keeper.

Love your honesty! I’d have been disappointed with this box, too. Glad I never even thought about getting it. The stationery subscription box with the reading theme? 10/10 would buy again. This? Nope. I don’t know what I’d do with such a tiny notebook with A&O’s thick paper either. I mean, I actually have an A7 softcover Tomoe River Paper notebook from Create With Pen with lots of tiny pages for dailies, but I feel like these are two entirely different products. As for the tear-off notepad: I’d use it for lists I don’t want or don’t need to keep in my notebook permanently. Would glue them in with removable glue stick and dispose of them once their contents have lost their meaning. Like, grocery shopping lists. Saw JashiiCorrin, I believe, suggest using the tear-off notepad in the reading-themed subscription box for book recs-log them quickly, cross off what you actually got, dispose of it and put in a new one once you’re done with it.

Naughty, naughty, naughty! lol! Thank you, Mark!

One thing the tiny notebooks could be used for covering up mistakes in your bullet journal. I love the one with the grid paper and lined paper. It’d be great for a vision board page or a task page.

I use tiny notebooks when I leave the house to take notes or write down a phone number for someone. They're small, so they fit in your pocket or bag without the bulk of a regular-sized notebook. Sometimes, Having somewhere to take notes that isn't your phone is nice.

I like the tiny notepad pages for taping into my bujo, to cover stuff (mistakes) or for a different option for boxes on the page. The tiny notebook, I'd be less likely to use--I might use one as a gym notebook/training log, because I don't need a big notebook for that. I decided not to get this because I have too much stationery/washi/etc. sitting around, and knowing that I won't like everything from every day, I don't need more random stuff sitting around my house not being used. (I did, however, buy a tea advent calendar...)

I missed the advent and had a lot of FOMO over it, I think I feel a little better because I also don’t know what to do with tiny notebooks 😂 But yes, that last one is definitely a gorgeous design! I love the color of it too!

You saved me from buying it. I’d waited too long to order, and I was just notified it was back in stock. I’m glad I peeked with you. Thanks!!

little notebooks maybe for grocery list or the dot grid to make tip ins, put in your vehicle for a quick note, give to someone else

I love the tiny notebooks....use them for....ink swatch, grocery list, quick to do list, velvet tape - junk journaling, gifting, give to your postal person with a chocolate bar for the holidays, give to your bank teller with a dozen homemade cookies for the holidays

I love this video!!! You are so honest and truthful. There's no way this is worth that kind of money at all. I even tried changing my mind on A&O by shopping the discounted products. However, when I got to the shipping portion I couldn't swallow the overall price I would pay for "discounted" items.

Haha… who really thought you’d hold off 😆 we know you well and we’re here for it 🙌

I use the little notebooks basically for scratch pads similarly to the way I might jot something down on a post-it because I most often have those handy. The little notebook keeps me from jotting things down on loose papers and losing them (which also happens with the post-its). But I don't buy mini notebooks - that's just what I do with them when I end up with one (like in a sub box).

I love the items in this one! Tiny notebooks would be for a daily drawing or collecting quotes. A&O have been doing an incredible job on the last 4 or so subscription boxes.

Great unboxing video. Yep, what does one do with some of those items? *ponders* What I do with little tiny notebooks is regift them. They're really good for those gifting occasions when you're only supposed to give some small item.

Ha! Yep figured you couldn't wait. This was three weeks ago, have you figured out what to do with those little notebooks? Give them to your daughters, they will probably love them.

I was underwhelmed when I opened everything, but I had an awesome discount code so it wasn't too bad. I got a ledtover of last years bix during the warehouse clear out sale and it was pretty good, that made me wish this years had had a larger notebook. That design with the trees is fantastic and I would love to have it on a square or B5. The little notebooks I think I'll be able to use for plotting notes and things like that when I'm on the go. I can't take my regular notebooks that I work on my novels in to work so these will be a great option - I was thinking about getting some smaller ones and this accomplished that for me.

Baby gratitude journal, mini notepad could be tip in for a bigger notebook.

I use little notebooks like that for notes in the go. I’ll have one in my car or bag and just have it handy. I also use them as swatches, so I have one of my washi tapes and one of all my pens/markers!

Use one of the small notebooks in your car glovebox to keep track of maintenance or for whenever you need to jot something down when you are out.

Omg I love those mini ones!! I use them to track blood sugars or make to-do lists ! Maybe make a give away ? Id love to enter

Thanks for the unboxing. The sticker roll caught my eye too. I use small notebooks for shopping lists. As a reader, the bookmarks are at the top of the list. BTW I ordered my first A&O journal. The cheetah. Had to have it.

I either use tiny notebooks as a phone book, because lord knows my phone will die when I actually need to make a phone call and I won't remember anyone's number, or I give it to a kid in the family that draws, writes, or is interested in planning.

I like idea of a little stamp watch pad...but same; I'm glad I didn't spend the money on this one. There isn't enough stuff that I would use in it.

I have a small note book I keep in my car to record car maintenance stuff. Like when was the last time I changed my oil and what was the mileage or last time I changed my windshield wipers. So basically it’s all there if I want to reference when was the last time for my car. It’s not something I include with my daily bujo since it’s like a life long record for my car and can go back years.

I mostly use tiny notebooks for quick notes, but something of that quality, I'd recommend turning into a book of themed doodles. So far I have a tiny notebook or sketchbook each for doodles of cats, chickens, Pokemon, and Animal Crossing characters 😹

The packaging and some of the items are adorable. Perfect for a 12-year-old girl. For anyone else? Not so much.

For the little notebooks I use them to test spread ideas so I don't waste a whole page on something I'm not sure I can do or how to do.

I would use the second notebook for making tip-ins. That way you wouldn't need to cut paper out of the main notebook you're using.

I agree that the tiny green notebook with the gilded trees on it would be great at full size! I'd buy it in a B5 for sure. I like the red checkered print of the other mini notebook, but that size is limiting and disappointing. I do use mini notebooks and have one handy always because sometimes a thought comes so fast and fleeting, I don't have time to find the right spot in my regular planner or even open a digital notebook, so I jot it to add elsewhere later. I also use them when I am working out what I want to put on a page...a quick list of bullets etc. so I can order them correctly as I add them to my planner. If I want to leave a note or a Honey-Do list on the fridge for my husband, I use them for that, too. When I get a new ink and want to swatch NOW instead of setting up to swatch properly: mini notebook. In other words, they are for things I don't want to forget right now but aren't necessarily needing to go in my planner and are disposable. The washi print and the plaids are A+ but overall, I'm glad I didn't order the advent calendar. It would have been tempting if it was a full-size sub box or something. Thanks for offering your honest feedback. It is SO appreciated ✒

I agree with tree notebook, I would prefer a larger size. The items were nice but price was not there for $75.

I had a bit of fomo but after seeing everything I’m only sad about a few things. I think the metal tabs and the memo pad would have been great for my reading journal. The adhesive tape is nice looking and maybe junk journaling would be excellent

Yay thanks for opening it all early!!! I had missed out and would have enjoyed that box a lot, but oh well. LOVE the tree notebook! I think I would use the tiny books for a monthly challenge or as a tiny vacation journal. You could maybe use the velvet tape to fancy up some cards, gifts, or as a nice photo border in a picture frame maybe? Like a set of 3 family photos all bordered in that stuff might be a nice project. Hope you find some fun in the items! Best, @jojobjournal

I go through those little notebooks like crazy. I am author and always have one on me.

“…ok” felt 😂

I send a lot of packages and I use small memo pads as mailing labels. I also use them for notes I add To my letters.

I use small notepads to swatch pens and markers. Also for grocery lists.

Thank ypu for doing this. I was feelimg FOMO for not getting one. I just couldn't justify $75 for only 12 days. I no longer have FOMO. I would have only enjoyed the stamp...but i just bought something similar so not really. Love your videos and your honest feedback! Thank you!

I use tiny notebooks like that for when I'm out of the house--you never know when you'll need to write things down (I refuse to use my phone for notes)

Throw one in your car glove box to track any maintenance done, emergency numbers, stuff like that in case you're stranded. The tiny coil notebook I can see making a cute scrapbook with instax prints.

I use tiny notebooks for swatching or to show what my theme palettes were each month

I’m a writer and i use little notebooks for small ideas and for calligraphy or when i have a sudden burst of artsy kind of inspiration but i don’t want to paint a huge picture and take a lot of time

I use a tiny notebook for swatches of pens that I can take to the art supply store so I can stop buying duplicates of pens I already have, lol.

Small notepads/ring notebooks are PERFECT for an every day carry bag. As a…just in case i need to make a note but its not an entire notebook page worthy note

I love the little tiny notebooks. I would use one to jot down things so that I don't forget. I would use the one to jot down recipes I want to try, or a sandwich I want to make. And one as a sketchbook.

Use tiny notebooks as a password book my grandma carries hers around counts her calories and does math and whatever else she needs it for

I really didn’t know what to expect with you!? :-) I’m glad I watched and yes your reactions are priceless. I’m glad you’re honest and you’re going to be an asset to A & O as an Ambassador. BTW, couldn’t you hear me yelling “No Mark don’t put the velvet adhesive tape back I want to see it!!”

*sigh* I decided to sit here and torture myself watching this. Mid-February and I'm still upset that A&O did not have enough of these to go around, and they also did not do a second-chance pre-order. As much as I have liked and invested in products from them, based on my experiences with A&O new releases this past year, I often regret ever getting started with them. I do appreciate your takes. Thanks, Mark.

I want to watch, but i want to keep it a surprise too!!! AHHHHH.

I had a bit of FOMO about this advent this year but on you opening it it's mostly gone away. You could use the tiny memo pad for grocery lists, use them as stamp, pen, ink swatch books. In my first day of my stationery one from Cult Pens I got a lovely Platinum pen. I'm trying to resist and open it day by day but it's so tempting to open them all. (Especially as the 2nd Dec is my birthday so it would be lots of little gifts from me to me) Great video :)

Love the calendar stamp! I think you need to trademark the name “tiny baby notebook”!! 😂

Those are great stocking stuffers. $75! Pack it up and send it back

Those little notebooks are going to my son for sure.

I will be using the little ones for grocery lists and to have in my purse if I need to write down an address etc.

The best think I ever did with a tiny notebook was put a quote or picture (that I cut out, drew, or printed off my phone) on each page and made it into a sort of birthday card/i appreciate you card for a friend. Otherwise, they're good for quick notes when you're out without a whole calendar or notebook, because they fit in a pocket or small bag, but then you have to remember to look at them . . .sometimes I pull the note out and stick it into a larger calendar or notebook too. But really, those tiny pads mostly just sit around in my notebook pile until I give them to someone else.

I keep a little notebook in my purse and in my car glove box for “emergency” use.

my husband put the tiny notebook in his shirt pocket for stuff he needs from hardware store

I’m pretty sure I got their box a couple of years ago and was really disappointed with what was in there. I’m with you, small notebooks look cute, but outside of grocery lists or to do’s I’m not sure what I would use them for…..especially three different ones. Thanks for opening for us.

I use the baby prices of paper for little add on notes to calendars or planners with washi tape. Say I’m planning to go to the store at the end of the week I have a slice for a running grocery list then take it with me.

This is why i don’t like advent calendars because usually i imagine myself getting things that aren’t worth my money

You can play COLUMBO and solve crimes with your tiny notebooks.

Loved your unboxing . I think 3 miniature notebooks for an advent calendar is a bit much but that’s me. I was hoping for another collab with Pypah. I’m on the hunt for another one of hers from 2 years ago 👀 Have a great day 😊