My yearly PLANNER

I love lists. I love calendars. I love organization, although it overwhelms me at times and I feel as if my house will never catch up to where I want it to be. There are unending laundry piles (dirty and clean), a steady flow of toys, and limitless dirty dishes always waiting in the sink. Who has time to dust, mop, and purge? When I'm not taking care of the "minimal maintenance", I choose to spend that time playing or talking with my children. However, the phone still rings, duty always calls, and responsibilities still abound. That's why I love my planner (did I say love? Yes, love!).

My friend, Leslie T., designs and prints them in her home and sells them every August and December. Scripture is printed all throughout the calendar. I love the reminders from God's Word....He knows I need them. In the past, I usually ask for a custom made cover with a spot/frame to hold a picture of my children...but this year I opted to choose from what she had already designed.


I prefer the August to August setup because I like to plan based on the school year. However, some people, like my mom and sister, stick to the December to December view. Leslie makes both week to week views or month to month views. I like to see the entire month in front of me.


Then, inside, she also adds a four page section for addresses as well as about ten pages of blank paper for list making and note taking. I fill these up fast!


Finally, at the back of the planner, she inserts folder pockets (she cuts up those simple school folders to make these pockets) for coupons, stamps, and any other paperwork that seems to always accumulate in our organizers.


This planner is the perfect purse size, not too small and certainly not too big. If you're interested in purchasing one, Leslie will have a booth at the local Christmas Bazaar in October or you can email me for her contact information.