Andrea Dekker

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Why I Switched Back to 1 Planner

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2020 planner

As many of you know, I’ve been using the Personal Planner for years and years now (read all my planner posts here).

I regularly change up my layout based on my current needs (I love that I can personalize the layout) and I did it again this year — choosing one of their newest layout options.

new personal planner page layout

Dave chose this option for his school planner this fall, and he really seems to like it.

I’m following in his footsteps and giving this layout a try myself! 

Why I Switched Back to a Single Planner

As you might remember, I ordered both a wall calendar AND a small planner last year…

This 2-part system worked OK, but it ultimately felt like more busy work — sometimes requiring me to write things in 2 places (and then remember to check both places). 

I liked both products but decided I should stick with one or the other for 2020… my choice was the planner!

personal planner giveaway

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How I Envision Using My New Planner Layout

When creating my 2020 planner, I envisioned using the left page to write my meal plan for the week, along with any scheduled appointments, meetings, school reminders, or day-specific plans. (This is essentially how I used my wall calendar last year.)

I plan to use the right page as a running to-do list for the week. (This is how I used my smaller daily planner last year.)

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In the meantime, here are a few screenshots of my 2020 planner — as well as some of the cool NEW features offered this year! 

personal planner cover

new monthly habit tracker

new meal planner

new list pages

new travel itternarry

new workout log

I’m SO excited about all these new pages, offered for the first time ever THIS YEAR! 

If you’re into bullet journaling, there are a bunch of pages that remind me of the bullet journal style — offering decorative options to track your books, movies, and so many other things. 

book and movie tracker pages

I’ve been using the Personal Planner for so many years now, and I still love it.

The quality is fantastic, their customer service is top-notch, and the customizable options always allow me to choose what works for me and for my family in every season of life!

If you’re looking for a new or different planner, journal, or wall calendar, or if you’re finally considering trying a planner for the very first time, I would highly encourage you to create your own planner in just a few minutes!!

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  1. Barbara Baker says

    Can I order a personal planner like yours? I got a new one for 2022, but it has no room for lists like what needs to be done this week. It has only daily sections and monthly calendars.

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    • Andrea says

      yes, you can order one just like mine — with a blank page on one side and the days of the week on the other. It would be under the layout section.

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        • Andrea says

          Hi Barb, you’ll just need to visit the Personal Planner website, select start now, then the “A5” option, and then start creating your planner. Under the 3rd customizable option “inlay and writing space” you’ll want to click on all the “+” signs to customize your options… when you get to one that shows you the different layouts, you’ll want to select #6 under the “Weekly Layout” options.
          I think this will all make more sense once you start the process!

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  2. Nicole Storms says

    Hi Andrea,

    How did you like this layout for 2020? I am considering a similar one for 2021.

    You got me hooked on these planners years ago and I purchase one every year!

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  4. Ashley says

    Hey Andrea! I know you’re on break, but in the event you see this I’m asking anyway 😉 Are you able to offer a discount code again this year? I’m about ready to order again. Purchased last year from your suggestion and love it!

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  5. Donna Porter says

    I would love to win this for my sister. She has a small business and really could use this. Would love to gift her this for part of her Christmas!

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  7. Kimi says

    Hi Andrea,
    How were you able to add “things to do” at the top of you “right” page? I haven’t been able to figure that out.

    Thanks

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  8. Leisa says

    Thank you so much. I purchased a planner last July and really didn’t know what I needed. Since then I have been trying to find one that would suit me and now I have. This one was exactly what I needed and for a 3rd of the price of the last one I purchased.
    Thank you so much for the code as well. Every little bit helps this time of year.
    I am hoping that this one will keep me on track especially with exercise.

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  9. Kathy Coy says

    Thank you, Andrea! I ordered mine today. I added the module for fitness/workout tracking hoping that will inspire me to do it!

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  10. Kiersten says

    I’ve ordered these the last two years based on your recommendation and have loved mine. Excited about these new pages!

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  14. Julia says

    This is such a smart layout! Curious — do you still use the magnetic calendar that comes in strips? I think there were 5 or 6 separate weeks so you can plan a little ahead and are never erasing an entire month at a time. I’m contemplating a calendar for our mud room and have always thought that was a creative format.

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  15. Stel says

    That is more or less the layout in the Weekly Planner and Notebook of Moleskine that I’ve used for years now – love it.
    My left page I divide in two columns for all appointments, afters-chools, extra-murals etc – left my boys, right me & husband. Right page for lists, payments to make, birthdays etc. I love it.
    (almost, almost went after Personal Planner this year, after you, due to like of nice colours for 2020 offered by Moleskine, but the courier costs to South Africa could make me weep )

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