Why I Switched Back to 1 Planner
posted by Andrea | 11/21/2019
It’s that time of year again – time for another Personal Planner Giveaway!
This post is sponsored by Personal Planner. Please see my full disclosure policy
I was so excited to order my 2020 planner last week!!!
I wanted to share my giveaway post as soon as possible so you can enter to win your own planner, AND capitalize on the 15% discount coupon at the end of this post!
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.
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!
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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!
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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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Once my new planner arrives, I’ll share more about it on Instagram stories (make sure you’re following me on IG).
In the meantime, here are a few screenshots of my 2020 planner — as well as some of the cool NEW features offered this year!
I’m SO excited about all these new pages, offered for the first time ever THIS YEAR!
If you’re into Bullet Journalling, 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.
The Personal Planner just keeps getting better and better!
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 (don’t forget to use the discount code below)!!
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Here’s a link to ALL the posts I’ve ever written about my Personal Planners (there’s a lot of them!)
Here’s the link to create your own Personal Planner.
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This giveaway has ended.
HOWEVER, all Andrea Dekker readers will get 15% off using code: JINGLEBELLS from now through December 25, 2019!
Filed under: Family • Work • Schedules • Time Management
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Ashley
12/18/2019Hey 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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Andrea Reply:
December 18th, 2019 at 12:19 pm
Hi Ashley,
For a discount code, I will comment!
Yes, use code: JINGLEBELLS to get 15% off through December 25, 2019.
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Donna Porter
11/25/2019I 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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Jane
11/24/2019This would be a great birthday present for me!
Thanks for the offer!
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Andrea Reply:
November 25th, 2019 at 10:09 am
hope you win!!
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Kimi
11/22/2019Hi 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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Andrea Reply:
November 22nd, 2019 at 10:06 pm
Hi Kimi — that was just one of the templates — I did not add it.
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Kimi Reply:
November 25th, 2019 at 5:40 am
Thanks Andrea! Wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving!!!!
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Andrea Reply:
November 25th, 2019 at 10:10 am
Thanks Kimi!
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Leisa
11/21/2019Thank 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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Andrea Reply:
November 22nd, 2019 at 10:08 pm
yay — happy to help!
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Kathy Coy
11/21/2019Thank 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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Andrea Reply:
November 21st, 2019 at 8:14 pm
yay — hope you love it!
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Kiersten
11/21/2019I’ve ordered these the last two years based on your recommendation and have loved mine. Excited about these new pages!
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Andrea Reply:
November 21st, 2019 at 8:21 pm
awesome!
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Tracie Cooper
11/21/2019Thanks for hosting such an amazing giveaway!
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Andrea Reply:
November 21st, 2019 at 8:21 pm
you’re welcome 🙂
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Dawn
11/21/2019Thank you so much for the code! I just ordered mine!
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Andrea Reply:
November 21st, 2019 at 8:22 pm
oh good — hope you love it!
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JJ
11/21/2019I need a layout like that–love it!!!
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Julia
11/21/2019This 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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Andrea Reply:
November 21st, 2019 at 8:35 am
So… Dave actually “stole” that calendar to take to school! But yes, I do still like that magnetic system 🙂
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Ann Reply:
November 21st, 2019 at 9:06 am
We use it in our office where my hubby & I both write appts. on it! It works Great!!
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Stel
11/21/2019That 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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Andrea Reply:
November 21st, 2019 at 8:36 am
Hey Stel, I think Personal Planner has FREE shipping WORLDWIDE — so that shouldn’t stop you from ordering!!
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Kristin Troska
11/21/2019Thanks! Just found you on Instagram. Been a Facebook follower for a long time.
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Andrea Reply:
November 21st, 2019 at 8:36 am
yay — I’m having fun with the Instagram stories, so it will be fun to connect there 🙂
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