Do you use a planner?

[roseflower]

I posted part of this question on MM but I think this would be a good place to ask as well. I used to love using a planner but when I had DD I got all kinds of disorganized. I tried Erin Condren a couple years ago but didn't care for it all that much. I didn't like her layouts. I don't like using google calendars or anything like. I prefer to write things down and see it on paper.

I like the idea from this blog: iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/p/2014-daily-planner-faqs.html where she uses a discbound (or something) punch so that she can add and remove pages as she sees fit, and can use it every year. I am just hesitant at the initial cost.

Where do you get your planners, what kind, what do you stay away, how do you keep your life organized etc etc =D

Thanks!

[sookie]

I use an EC with different colored pens and a pencil to track different categories of activities and a pencil for tentative events. I keep a to-do list on the side and below each date if it's date specific.

[whattheheck]

I use the Amy Knapp Family Organizer -

www.familyorganizer.com/product.aspx?id=170

[dbsk8dance]

Google calendar.

[pinotgrig]

I'm a die-hard EC fan, so not much help to you.

Before EC, I would always hit up Office Max / Office Depot / Staples and pick out what I liked best.

[sent]

I read about EC on here but it didn't seem to fit what I need in a planner. I buy a Mead Academic planner at Office Depot each summer. The Academic one has the least amount of "fluff" on the pages and the most amount of lines for me to organize properly. I tried to go digital and that was just a 2 year experiment in severe disorganization.

[sookie]

Dec 29, 2013 19:14:54 GMT -5 whattheheck said:

I use the Amy Knapp Family Organizer -

www.familyorganizer.com/product.aspx?id=170

I love that the website makes it seem like its on sale. Retail price: $14.99 (crossed out) Our price: $14.99 (in bold)

[waterchurch]

I use google calendar. I use the aCalendar app on my phone to view it.

[roseflower]

Dec 29, 2013 19:56:37 GMT -5 pinotgrig said:

I'm a die-hard EC fan, so not much help to you.

Before EC, I would always hit up Office Max / Office Depot / Staples and pick out what I liked best.

I didn't like that the weekly view is split morning/afternoon/night across the page. I prefer to have the columns of the days of the week (if I am describing that properly) We had written in to ask if this was a possibly to have done and they said they were in the stages of re doing things. When they released the new designs though, they didn't change that aspect which was disappointing. $50+ is a lot of money when I am not 100% happy about it.
We will see. I like that hers have designs and color options and is laminated so I don't have to worry about the cover or back getting messed up.

[Pilsy]

Dec 29, 2013 20:32:50 GMT -5 namasteak said:

I love the cozi app

I just downloaded this! Looking toward to trying it and getting DH on board with the shared shopping list.

[Deleted]

cozi app for shopping lists (separate lists for Grocery, Target, etc) and all scheduled events.

I also have a small white board on our refrigerator for weekly meal plan and a list of what is in the freezer.

[sookie]

For to-do and project lists I want to share with DH or for work, I use Trello. I like that there's an app and I can make lists private or share them.

[Deleted]

I use a planner that's really just a monthly calendar with big squares. There's a little space on the side for notes but I usually use post its.

[thejackpot]

If you have previously used EC you can use a promo code GIFT20 for 20 bucks off your order. Just ordered mine.

[Deleted]

DH and I use the "Our Groceries" app for shopping lists and Google calendar for events. In order to really be organized, I need to know what he's doing and that can't happen on paper. I don't even have a paper calendar in the house any more.

[redpenmama]

My Google calendar is pretty detailed -- I have it color coded, so I have DD's activities, my work tasks, family events, appointments/checkups, etc. each represented in a different color. Personally, I know I wouldn't keep up with a planner, but Google calendar is easy enough to update from my computer, phone, or iPad.

[roseflower]

Dec 30, 2013 13:07:56 GMT -5 thejackpot said:

If you have previously used EC you can use a promo code GIFT20 for 20 bucks off your order. Just ordered mine.

thejackpot

I have ordered before. I didnt last year because it IS expensive and I don't love it 100% I am definitely pen and paper kind of gal.

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[anelms]

I just started the intro level cozi app and I am loving it so far. I think we may upgrade to the annual subscription.

We have a huge problem with DH telling me when he has stuff so I love that it all goes on one calendar and we can add stuff to the same shopping list

[thejackpot]

Jan 1, 2014 13:45:27 GMT -5 roseflower said:

Dec 30, 2013 13:07:56 GMT -5 thejackpot said:

If you have previously used EC you can use a promo code GIFT20 for 20 bucks off your order. Just ordered mine.

thejackpot

I have ordered before. I didnt last year because it IS expensive and I don't love it 100% I am definitely pen and paper kind of gal.

Sent from my SCH-I535 using proboards

Me too. I have to write it all down and see it to remind me. If that code is expired you can try this referral link ( I think it gives you 10 off): www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/neasmith1124