Happy New Year friends! Can you even believe it? It’s 2019! I think I’m still in shock at how fast 2018 flew by, so I’m just over here easing into this new year at somewhat of a snail’s pace. Although I am happy to report all of my Christmas decor is now mostly put away save for the naked tree on my screen porch I plan to leave up for another month. Anyhow, for me a new year brings a new planner. Am I the only human left on earth that hasn’t completely gone digital? I use the Cozi app to manage family scheduling, but I absolutely can not function without having a hard copy calendar and weekly agenda.
There is just something about putting pen to paper that helps me to get my brain sorted. It’s almost therapeutic in a way, and it definitely helps me to stay organized. I’ve been using a planner since middle school, so maybe it’s a bit of a security blanket for me. Regardless, I’m fairly particular about my planners. Like Goldilocks I have to have the exact, perfect-for-me planner every year. And in recent years I’ve become a huge fan of the Day Designer line at Target.
I just brought this one home and have already put it to use. I love the freshness of a new planner! Don’t hate me for being so nerdy. 😉
The Day Designer meets all of my personal requirements:
- lays completely flat
- monthly and weekly calendar pages with ample writing space
- large 8.5″ x 11″ size – (small planners just don’t work for me)
- and last but not least, TABS! I must have tabs!
And the best part is it’s only $14.99! No matter how great the planner I just can’t bring myself to spend a lot of money on one.
Although I have considered splurging on a personalized Erin Condren planner , but I’m not sure I’d like the smaller size. So I’ve never ordered one.
Are you a planner person or do you organize your calendar and daily schedule completely via your phone now? I think it’s interesting to discuss these seemingly random details. Judging by the picked over selections in my Target store I have a feeling I’m not alone in my planner obsession. So tell me, do you have a favorite type? What are your must-haves when selecting a planner?
I am on my third Erin condrin planner and I will say I use the weekly horizontal version. There is ample space for planning! They have bigger ones now I believe!