Planner For 2017

I am not a plan ahead person. My husband is. So, i started learning from him slowly. I put up BIG PLANS for 2016, listing our major and minor goals. But i started using a planner at mid year of 2016 inspired by creative home keeper and young wife's guide. That time i started writing down our family budget, meal planning, scheduled cleaning, things to do, bill due dates, and more. The fact that i am fond of colorful pens, pretty papers, washi tapes, and i love to write, it was fun. Most of all, i enjoyed the outcome. I love flipping the pages of my colorful Ardium Light Planner in mint green. And most of all the achievements i made in each plan.

THE THINGS I USED IN 2016 FOR PLANNING:

1. Bulletin board with my inspirations and aspirations (hanging at the back of my room's door)

i have cut outs pictures and pinned it over the board.( 2016 was a success.We achieved our target, Thank you Lord)







2. Beautiful notebooks and colorful pens ( i love using DONG A Hexaplus fine liner pen in multiple colors.)

3. Ardium Light Planner (undated) in mint green color. This planner is the simplest planner I've known. Super easy to use and it is cheaper than any other planner in the bookstore. ( i have bought this in whole sale which is minimum of 6 planner in different colors.I sold the others.)

REASONS FOR USING A PLANNER:

1. Physical Reminder

I'm such a forgetful, absent-minded, scattered brain person. Planner is a great help to keep me on track.

2. Time Management

Better use of time by using a schedule. Listings of what to do and when to do the things need to get done.

3. Keep a visual records

You can review every now and then your brilliant ideas, goals, things to do, calendars, schedules, anniversaries, birthdays, due dates, name it.

4. Goals achieved are highly satisfying

That feeling of satisfaction when you hit your target makes you crave to achieve more. Analyze and find ways on things you fail and how to improve in reaching your aspirations.

5. Pretty things are motivating

Pretty pens, papers, stickers, and washi tapes are motivating. I bet not everyone will agree, but for me it works.


This time, i'll do it better. I will continue using a planner for the whole year of 2017. Pursue planning, aiming, and working hard to fulfill it. But this time, i'm gonna use free printable planners using my EPSON ME340 printer. There lots of free printable s over the web that you will surely admire but most of all fits your lifestyle.

I have tried making my own lay out using WORD 2007. I have downloaded scrapbook papers and embellishments but its time consuming for a mom of 5 and 3 years under. So i decided to choose the one from The Hand Made Home  her planner is beautifully designed feminine looks and light colored. 

Inside the planner:

• GOALS
• TO DO LISTS
• CALENDAR VIEWS
• WEEKLY VIEWS
• YEAR AT A GLANCE
• CONTACT/EMERGENCY NUMBERS
• BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
• CLEANING SCHEDULES
• MENU PLANS
• DIVIDERS WITH GREAT QUOTES 

What i did was i printed the design I've chosen in a yellow glossy paper and then have it ring bind in the nearest book binding outlets. i paid Php60 for a 100 pages size A5 with clear plastic on top and hard card at the back...

There are lots of options to choose from but here are the best choices I've seen so far:

1. Shinning mom

2. scattered squirrel

3. miss tiina