About

Who we are

In 2023, two cousins, Erin and Alyson came up with an idea for fun, simple journals and planners that are for busy people who are hoping to slow down, prep and reflect, and create meaningful memories. As moms and former teachers, both have a passion for planning, an understanding of how quickly time can speed by, and know the importance of memories and traditions.

Each journal and book is designed to help create just that! Whether that be through meditation, an organized way to sort thoughts, or coming together with a loved one to help establish new memories.

Aly and erin circa 1995

FAQs

Why did you start Prep and Reflect LLC?

Erin is a former classroom teacher with multiple degrees from Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is now a stay-at-home mom to two young children, a girl and a boy. In the classroom, and now at home, she emphasizes whole-child development; not just academics, but also helping children grow socially and emotionally, as well. With her education, teaching background, and personal life experiences, Erin's hope is to give people the tools they need to successfully prepare for what's to come and to mindfully reflect on what has passed.

Alyson is a mom of two, former art teacher and travel coordinator, and currently, photographer. With her art and planning background, her goal is to create simple and meaningful experiences to help facilitate the day-to-day chaos we all experience.

Together, Erin and Alyson strive to help people live mindfully and intentionally with their products. They saw a need for journals and planners that help kids practice these skills daily, then it expanded to adult journals and planners that commemorate different milestones, hobbies, and more.

Why do you primarily use blues, greens, aquas, and teals in your designs?

According to color theory, these colors represent what Erin and Alyson want to emphasize here at Prep and Reflect.

  • Blue - Often associated with calm and peace. This color can often be relaxing
  • Green - Represents growth and renewal. It has the calming attributes of blue, but also has the energy of yellow, creating a sense of harmony and balance.
  • Aqua - Symbolizes water, and represents tranquility, rejuvenation, and clarity.
  • Teal - This color has the calmness and relaxation of blue and the aspect of growth from green. It represents reflection and mental balance, and it can also symbolize clarity and practical thinking, promoting open communication.

Erin and Alyson want their products to symbolize calm, growth, clarity, and balance. They want people to open their journal and planner and feel a sense of harmony.

Do you offer discounts or do promotions?

At this time, Prep and Reflect LLC does not offer discounts or do promotions unless we have products with typos or misprints. It keeps pricing consistent year-round. We want to make sure all of our customers have the same, high-quality experience at Prep and Reflect.

We used to offer discounts to teachers, service members, and first responders. We loved being able to give a discount to these groups and families, and we wanted to be able to share those discounts with more people. As a result, Prep and Reflect gives the savings to all of its customers.

The prices are as low as they can be all year long so that everyone can benefit from our products at any time. The hope is to give as many people the tools to live intentionally and mindfully as possible, and we didn't want money to be a huge barrier.

It only says "Preorder" when I go to order a journal that's been released. What does this mean?

If you would like to order a journal and the only option is "preorder," this means that we are currently out of printed copies on hand. More have been ordered from our printer and will be on the way. You will receive email updates frequently on the status of your order, and we will ship it to you as soon as possible. Shipping time may vary depending on when our printer ships new copies to us. However, you will be informed every step of the way.

International shipping (outside the United States)?

We are currently working to provide international shipping! Check back to see if we have included your destination.

Returns, refunds, and exchanges?

Prep and Reflect LLC has a 14-day return/refund/exchange policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return/refund/exchange. 

To be eligible for a return/refund/exchange, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You'll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. 

To start a return/refund/exchange, you can contact Prep and Reflect LLC at prepandreflect@gmail.com. Please send pictures of why you would like a return, a refund on, or an exchange for your product.

If your return/refund/exchange is accepted, Prep and Reflect LLC will notify you via email. Please send your product back (address will be provided to you in an email). You are responsible for paying for shipping costs.

At this time, customized orders are not eligible for refunds or exchanges.


You can always contact Prep and Reflect LLC for any return/refund/exchange question at prepandreflect@gmail.com.