Planners

[Blonde Granny]

I had no idea what these planners are capable of doing....(and the person too).  So, before I take off to day to see what is out there, do any of you have a do and don't list?

I know about Erin Condren and some others "bloom" and wandered around the Amazon site. I love colors and flowers but also classy things in gold and ivory.

Thanks ladies...

BG

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

Franklin Covey--which I've personally used-- has lots of choices that are fun (in addition to their original boring ones). 

Happy Planner is a highly recommended one that I haven't used. 

[Anne_in_VA]

Before I retired I used a Franklin Covey one.  It was one of the fun ones and I loved it!

[azucena]

Oddly enough dollar tree has some planner stickers that I thought were cute. Dd13 didn't like them and dd9 just started keeping a planner this yr so I didn't want to start a ruckus in her class. Dd13 knew which friend would love them so off they went. Friend gave me a big ole huge this week and showed me her cute planner style. Reminded me of chloe here

[Lizard Queen]

I think it really depends on what you need it for and where you want to keep it. Larger--open on a desk, small--in a purse. Do you usually have lots of appointments day to day? You probably need one with daily spots with times. Occasional appointments only? You could make do with a small monthly one that fits in your purse. Do you get appointment cards you want to keep? Get one with a pocket.

For me, I prefer the A5 size that can fit in my purse if I need it to. Also, monthly+weekly pages that are lined. This year I moved to this:

www.amazon.com/Essential-Monthly-Weekly-2021-2022-Planner/dp/B08T3JGT4G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=9QRF6T0KVBUN&dchild=1&keywords=essential+planner&qid=1630178757&sprefix=essential+pla&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUUs5UEgzUUwzRE03JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDA1OTczUjRaRlFBQzVROFNTJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1ODI4NDkxS0RJVkpMOUs4SFU5JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU

I don't love the lack of color, but I was really looking for that particular layout in that size for work. Now I'm looking for a habit tracker. There are stickers available I can use, or I can buy something separate. I'm not sure what I'm going to go with.

A lot of the extras look fun, but I've figured out that I never continue to use them, and then they just add to the clutter. So I just skip them these days. Those things are for more organized people than me. I really need to KISS.

[Deleted]

Now you're tempting me!  I do have a good Garden Club calendar, 8 1/2" X 11" when fully spread out.  No matter how diligent I am with my phone calendar I really have to have that paper version in front of me.  I may need to get a purse-sized onn.

[jerseygirl]

I use a large calendar also. Put appointments and miles for the trip on it. I also put apptmts on my iPhone
I have a printout that has monthly payments due - property taxes, insurance payments etc, check when done. Helps to see the entire year by month all on a single page.
I just keep a notebook on my desk with my daily to do lists . Cross off when done or just continue for next day (too many!)

I may start another notebook for the charity I’m on Board. We’re doing a lot now


I stopped consulting this spring so my life is very simple now.

When I did consulting, I had another notebook with to dos for each day , or month - more complex. Another notebook for items I was researching, telecon notes etc Similar to a lab notebook

I find the notebooks and calendar helpful to look back when things were done or what was done over the year. I usually throw after my taxes are done as it’s helpful for remembering when doing taxes
I’ve tried planners but found them limited or not really helpful

[TheOtherMe]

I need a paper one but nothing like I did when I did when I worked at the IRS.  

Now I use one similar to what Hallmark stores used to give away for free.  I buy two years ones, so I buy one every other year.

[Blonde Granny]

I stopped first at Joanne. There was a package etc. that was full of all sorts of goodies for sale @ $10. I think I'll go back and get it tomorrow morning. I thought what Hobby Lobby had looked a little cheap and cheesy. bought a simple one at Staples just in case I decide not to do this at all....