What I Look For in a Planner

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?