It's no secret I'm a busy lady. I've always used a cheap academic planner from Target, but this year I splurged on a Simplified Planner from Emily Ley. My thought process is that I really need to be better about keeping up with a planner and that if I spent a little bit more on it I'd be more likely to make myself use it. So far so good... I've been using it daily and am LOVING it!
The front cover has a sweet little pocket. I've been using it to hold invitations, reminders, etc.
The front cover has a sweet little pocket. I've been using it to hold invitations, reminders, etc.
It has a month view (which is a MUST HAVE for me!)
... and then each day has it's own page.
Since I'm at school all day, I don't necessarily use the time part... but I still use that section to jot notes, memories, to-dos, etc.
I use the notes section to plan out what I"m going to be blogging about and there's a specific section for dinner which is awesome. I typically meal plan a week in advance and love knowing what's on the menu for the week.
On Sundays there's a little weekly prep section as well as a section specifically for writing a memory you don't want to forget. LOVE!
At the beginning of the book there's a year at a glance as well as a page for Go-To-Dinner Ideas. I just started this the other day, but I love the idea of writing down our go-to-list so when I'm meal planning I can refer back to it for favorite ideas.
I haven't filled in these pages yet, but I love the idea of being intentional about writing down specific memories I want to make and then crossing them off. Because does anything feel better than crossing something off of a to-do-list???
This quote is on the inside of the back cover and I need to have this blown up, embroidered on a pillow and then written by a sky writer above my house daily :)
Since I know you'll ask... I'm a total pen snob and only use the Stabilo pens in my planner. They're probably cheaper than you think and you can find them here.
Be sure to check back tomorrow.... Erika and I are sharing our FAVORITE THINGS under $10!
Looks like such an ideal planner!
ReplyDeleteAnd I want to buy those colorful pens now too!
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Andrea! I have no words. Seriously. None. Your planner. Perfection. I need you to come over and fill in my planner on a daily basis for me. Yours is awesome. So jealous. And a little angry. I love you anyway. Even though your planner is super perfect. :)
ReplyDeleteYour planner is perfect!! I love it! I have a similar pack of colored pens, and they are the best!! So fun!! :)
ReplyDeleteShoot! I just got an Erin Condren planner, but I think I like yours better!! Like the one whole page for each day!
ReplyDelete(Yep, I'm a pen snob , too!)
I'm dying! I had just decided that I absolutely must have this planner. Sadly, it is sold out. Thankfully I can still have the pens at least!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you love your Simplified Planner!! Thanks for this wonderful post! Happy 2014!! xoxo Emily
ReplyDeleteI love your planner! I want one :)
ReplyDelete"A standard of Grace, not perfection." Omg I love that soooo much.
ReplyDeleteLove your planner! Too cute and organized.. :)
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, It looks like the planner says it is sold out! Cute idea for sure! Will have to keep my eyes out for 2015 edition.I love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteI love that planner, unfortunately, it says it is sold out! Love it ! Will have to keep my eyes peeled for the 2015 edition. Cute idea for sure, has so many nifty and creative ideas!
ReplyDeleteTried to buy the planner but they are SOLD OUT! Boo....
ReplyDeleteAndrea- I have not used a Simplified Planner before but LOVE Emily's stuff...I have several of her notepads, a deskpad, and one of the Oatmeal Lace clutches she sells. Gorgeous stuff! I actually have the "grace not perfection" print from her shop framed and on my bedroom dresser so I can see it every night before bed and first thing in the morning. :) Love your planner- your handwriting is awesome!
ReplyDeleteahhhhh!!! You have TOTALLY convinced me over & over & over in this post that I MUST buy this!! ...and those pens...must have those too! :) Just reading your planner made me feel so organized! :) One of my fav posts!!
ReplyDeleteHello I love your blog. I ordered one but won't get it till March. I was wondering if you could tell me about how big are the squares in the monthly view. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThank you so so so much for this post! Ah, it just made my day when I saw it! Enormous hugs and thanks -- I'm so glad you love your new Simplified Planner! xo Emily Ley
ReplyDeleteI love this. I'm debating on getting this planner or the day planner by Whitney English. They are so similar but I just don't know.
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