Yes, I’m a planner junkie!! I have four, and they’re all used for different purposes:
- one for homeschooling
- one for blogging
- an app for chores
- and one for home management
For years, I’ve had the same monthly calendar for home management, and the binder was falling apart.
At first I wondered if it was just another monthly planner/calendar or if it truly lived up to its name, offering its own unique quality.
As soon as I opened the package, I was drawn to the lovely cover. With soothing tones of greens, mauves, and a simple flower arrangement, I automatically felt a sense of calm before I even opened it.
After flipping through the pages, one thing was evident: this planner is truly the Homemaker’s Friend.
First of all, I like the spiral binding—I can either open the book to view a two-page spread of my month or week, or I can fold it to focus on the current day or task at hand.
No need to decide between a monthly or weekly calendar, as both are included. And Sue has thought of tiny details, such as tabs that help the user see at a glance what they need and then flip quickly between monthly views or weekly views.
Behind the monthly and daily tabs, you’ll find a special section for tasks, which is perfect for to-do lists. Having everything in one place has helped me stay on top of things for my large family. While I’m planning our week in the calendar, I’ll add any special items needed for an upcoming event in the task section. She even includes a “mini-tasks” list on the weekly pages. Since these “to do” pages are included in my planner, I have no need of keeping a separate notebook or list.
Speaking of not having to worry about keeping separate lists, at the very back of the planner are perforated strips for groceries. As far as I’m concerned, this was a genius addition. As I plan my weekly menus, I can easily flip to the back and jot down grocery items, tear out the strip, and head to the store. Or if I’m out and about, I can quickly grab my planner and write a spur of the moment meal idea, complete with needed grocery items.
Also included, are sections for addresses, contact information, and even planning and keeping up with events and large projects. I miss the days before e-mail became popular, when I spent afternoons writing cards to friends and family. Seeing these pages inspired me to revive this lost art.
While possibly viewed as a simple finishing touch, I can’t fail to mention the Scriptures printed throughout the planner. Often, while reading through my daily list of activities and sometimes even feeling overwhelmed, the Proverbs printed on the page uplift my spirit and encourage me.
On a practical side, Sue has included two extra months in her planner—December of the previous year and January of the next year. After using so many, I’ve yet to find one that included the following January, which meant that I had to rely on making notes for the upcoming year and hope that I wouldn’t forget to transfer them over. I don’t have to worry about that anymore.
And the planner fits perfectly inside my tote, so it’s easy to carry and use throughout my day—after all isn’t that why I have a planner for managing my home and family?
Yes, while I have four planners, when it comes to managing my home, the Homemaker’s Friend Daily Planner has no equal among them.
If you’re looking for a planner that’s easy to use and that will enable you to make the most of your time as you manage your home a family, I highly recommend Homemaker’s Friend.
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I think it will help me better plan our menu and keep everything together. Thank you for the giveaway.
I think this would keep me from forgetting so many things since I tend to be very scattered. Having everything in one place would solve so many problems, lol.
I love having everything in one place. Planners help me stay focused!!
It will help me keep all important information I need in one spot. THanks for the chance.
I love the design on the cover. I love giveaways! We have 8 children ages 21-18 months. It would be great to keep up with schedules, groc list, all my crafty ideas and everything else that runs through my sometimes forgetful mind.
This is genius!
cool planner, I use one daily-my brain!
I would love to try this planner! 🙂
I love the cover and the perforated shopping lists! So convenient!
I think this could help because I need something portable and my phone isn’t quite “smart” enough to cut it.
I love the tabs. That makes a big difference for me. I need to look through something quickly. But I love having EVERYTHING right in one place.
I love this! I have been looking for a good planner. I have a 2 yr old and about to have another baby. What a great way to keep everything together.
This would help keep all things–home, school, church, in one place!
Oh, I could definitely use the help getting organized! I was thinking about buying a planner… this one looks great!
It is the middle of February and I haven’t purchased this year’s planner yet:(
This one looks perfect for me!
Thanks for sharing!
I have long been in search of the perfect planner. Looks like I’ve finally stumbled upon it. Woohoo!
I have 3 kids under 5 and run a small business. I’m BUSY! I love the idea of having EVERYTHING in one place, Lord knows I can’t keep it all in my head anymore. 🙂
I love planners but tend to be very picky. This one looks great! Right now I’m using my phone and it is just not working.
I love the perforated shopping list for each week, this will ensure that I never again forget!
I WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS PLANNER.
I have like 4-5 organizer to keep me organized and not forgetting stuff. I think it’s better to have everything all in one place as I still forget doing some things sometimes.
I love this planner. It has menu planning and two-page month pages and so much more. I think I will buy one if I don’t win one !
I’ve gotten away from using a paper planner ever since I got my smart phone, and I think my organization has suffered because of it. How wonderful to have a tool specifically for homemakers!!
The shopping list section would be a huge blessing to our family!
I could use the menu planner!
That looks beautiful!
I would really love and appreciate receiving this planner! 🙂 Thank you for this giveaway!
I’m simply still looking for the planner that will work for me… hoping… :-/
I am in desperate need of a planner and this one looks perfect!! Thank you for the chance to win. 🙂
I love planners and have been trying to find one that would fit my needs at a mom, homemaker, wife and pastor’s wife. This looks perfect!!!
I would love to try this planner!
This is an area that I struggle with, keeping up with it all. I would love to try this planner!
I am SO getting one of these, one way or another!
I think this would help me be more organized with my families schedule! Beautiful book/layout!
My husband and I use our calenders on our phone and have them synced but I would love to give this to a friend.
I need something to keep my life organized and planned. I never know if I am coming or going or which way I am coming or going. This would be perfect to keep me on the straight and narrow and keep my life organized. Great giveaway!
It’s hard for me to remember things if I don’t write them down.
Would love a planner. Got a busy household myself! 🙂
Having 5 teenagers in the house and a 10 y/o, I feel like I’m drowning w/ trying to keep up w/ everyone’s schedules. I thought it would get easier as my children got older… but I’m finding that life’s busyness has increased tenfold. I use to be able to keep my schedule and my appointments in my head…. but now that I’m in my 50’s, I can barely remember what I’m doing from one minute to the next. I would love to have a planner… and in fact, I’m finding that I need one desperately. 🙂
This would allow me to have all my necessary planning in one place. I currently have a planner for the household, and calendar of monthly views, and paper to make menus. This would be great!
What a beautiful planner. I used to keep a daily planner, but that practice has fallen by the wayside… Not that I don’t need one! It’s just that “life” got in the way of “planning”. I really need to get back to planning, though, with (almost) 4 children and the oldest turning 6 this year (meaning he’ll need to start somewhat “formal” schooling).
I don’t have a planner for…anything! However, I’ve been thinking on creating my own, but this one looks like it’ll fit well for me. Thanks for the give away! 🙂
EVERYTHING! I have never had a planner I loved and thus don’t have one. Things end up forgotten or fall to the side. Would love to win and give this a try
I would love to try something like this!
I would love to begin using this!! Thank you for this wonderful blog and your giveaways!!! God bless.
I would love to begin using this!! Thank you for this wonderful blog and your giveaways!!! God bless.
This looks put together so well! Would def. help me stay organized while keeping up with my four kids and our busy routine.
Ohhh, I love this! I like that it has a place for projects and events too!
I think this planner would help because its all right there, and I wouldn’t have to think about it! I get so overwhelmed by all the options for free printables to make my own planner that I end up doing nothing. I’m hoping a planner like this would end the overwhelming feeling of making my own from different resources and get my household on track!
I need this planner because I don’t own a sophisticated i-whatever in order to keep my life planned and tracked. It would be wonderful to have in my purse to keep all my appointments and meetings in line and keep me on track.
Where do I start? The menu planning spots alone would be worth it for me!
I like the tabs and shopping lists. I’d would certainly enjoy using this.
This is a beautiful planner!
I think this would help my family and I stay on the same page. Definitely need some better organization in our family.
Beautiful planner!!
It will help me keep things in one place so I can actually find them!
Ooooh! This is a lovely planner! I have been looking for a better planner that suits my needs more!