When people would find out that I am a homemaker and my kids homeschool, they automatically picture us sleeping late, then lounging in our jammies all day long. They were always shocked, and some even disappointed, to find out that it is the farthest from the truth.
I would be lying if I said I never wanted to sleep late then lounge in jammies in front of movies all day long. But I just can't. That is not realistic. Because of this, it is vital for me to have a schedule. As a homemaker, as a mother, it was important that I teach my kids to be their best, do their best, and how to be productive. My schedule is vastly different now than it was when the kids were younger, but it is still important for me to have a detailed schedule.
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as something done for the Lord and not for people.
Colossians 3:23
Everything we do, we should do as though doing it for the Lord. This includes managing our homes, families, and lives. I want to lead my family well as for the Lord. In order to do so, I need to be organized. This is why I intentionally and faithfully use a planner.
Throughout the years I've tried many different planners and today I want to share my top three favorites.
#3: Homemaker's Friend Daily Planner is a great planner. With it's compact size of 5.5" x 8.5" it is easy to carry and it has a monthly view, weekly view, information section, project section, and perforated shopping lists. The Homemaker's Friend Daily Planner is only $14.99, making it a great choice if you are on a budget.
#2: Dayspring's Agenda Planner, 7"x9",is an eighteen-month planner. It runs from July to December of the following year. So the 2019 planner began July 2018 and will run until December 2019. There is a monthly view and a weekly view as well as stickers to give your planner some pop. You can choose between five different covers and it costs $29.99.
#1: The Simplified Planner by Emily Ley comes in two editions, daily and weekly, which come in six cover options. This planner has prep work at the beginning to help you plan your year. You will think about what worked and didn't work in previous years, discover bucket list items, and come up with routines. The weekly edition, 6"x8", has a monthly view and a weekly view and is $48, and the daily, 7"x9", edition has a monthly view and a daily view, and is $58. The Simplified Planner is a bit more pricey, but well worth every penny! This is a high quality planner made with the best paper so that your pens and highlighters will not bleed through and the cover is tough and will withstand your busy year.
Another thing I absolutely love about Simplified Planner is all of the matching accessories you can get! Simplified offers mini notebooks, page markers, pens, and other fun stuff to match their planners. I am totally a matchy-matchy girl and love that I can have a full set of matching planner and accessories.
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Staying organized is important to me and in order to stay organized, I use a planner, two planners in fact. The Homemaker's Friend Planner is one of my favorites. This planner sits on my kitchen counter 365 days a year. My husband and kids can look at the planner and see everything we have planned for the day, week, month, and even year. They can also see what is on the menu for dinner. With the kitchen being the hub of the home, I love that I can glance over at any time and see what is on the schedule for my day.
The Homemaker’s Friend Daily Planner is spiraled and is divided into seven tabbed sections: Weekly Layout · Two-page spread with entries for each day · Menu planning and to-do list Monthly Calendar · Two-page month view Year Calendars · 2018 and 2019 calendars with place for notations Shopping List · Perforated shopping list Task List and Project; Events Sections · Untitled pages for you to customize for your own duties and ideas Information · Short-term information that is relevant to 2018
This planner is such a great option to keep your family organized. For only $14.99 you get the planner and menu planning worksheets to download immediately. Want to order extra for Christmas gifts? Order 3 or more $14.49 each, 5 or more $13.99 each, 10 or more $12.99 each, and 20 or more $11.99 each.
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In this very digital world, I still prefer some things that are paper. Like my Bible, books and my planner. I have all of these things available on my iPad and cell, but having them in paperback in my hands just feels right.
My favorite planner is the Homemaker's Planner from Homemaker's Depot. This planner, great for homemakers and working women, offers a weekly view, monthly view, tasks, notes, perforated shopping lists and Scripture verses splashed throughout. And the covers are always so beautiful.
You will love this planner and love the organization it helps provide. For $1.00 off your order this month, enter the code SB100. The Homemaker's Planner makes a great gift for sisters, pastor's wives, teachers, neighbors, friends, for any woman. If your order is $49.00 or more, you get free shipping.
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To enter to win a 2016 Homemaker's Planner, complete each task in the rafflecopter below.
Do you crave organization or does just the thought of it send you into a panic?
I love organization and I strive to be organized. But with four kids, church ministries, church activities, sports, homeschooling and more, it can be really hard to be organized sometimes. Running late or forgetting to do something, causes me to panic and get cranky.
Several years ago I was introduced to the Homemaker's Planner by Sue Hooley, wife and homemaker for 24 years and mom to 6. It has been the greatest blessing! My planner is with me at all times, has helped me stay organized through our busy life and gives me a place to write my shopping list and other important notes. In this world of modern technologies and conveniences, I still very much prefer my paper calendar that I can touch and write in.
The Homemaker's Planner features: Weekly Layout
•Two-page spread with entries for each day
•Menu planning
•To-do list Monthly Calendar
•Two-page month view
Year Calendars
•2015 and 2016 calendars with place for notations
Task List and Project & Events Sections
•Untitled pages for you to customize for your own duties and ideas
Information
•Short-term information that is relevant to 2015
The Word •Scripture verses throughout the planner
We are into November now. That means life is going to speed up just a bit more once we throw holiday celebrations into the mix of every day life. But it also means moving into a new season. There is something so refreshing to me about starting a new planner or calendar. I love the feeling of opening the book for the first time and writing birthdays and important events in there. In the next couple of weeks I am going to begin writing in my 2015 Homemaker's Planner and that is exciting!
Whether you are a master organizer or are seriously lacking in that department, the Homemaker's Planner is perfect for everyone!
Are you ready to feel organized? Are you ready to start fresh? Check out the Homemaker's Planner. I promise, you will not be disappointed!
To enter to win the Homemaker's Planner, complete each task in the rafflecopter below.
To enter the Christmas Blessing Giveaway, click here. To enter the Jamberry Nails giveaway, click here. Homemaking, it's the work you do everyday, it's the life you live, and is a most praiseworthy calling! Ladies, we want to encourage you. We want to remind you that diligently serving your family and caring for your home each day is of value, eternal value. And we want to Thank You for encouraging us through your comments and responses.
This summer 30 bloggers joined together To Bless A Homemaker and gave away a Brand New Installed Dishwasher! This week we are offering another giveaway to bless another Homemaker. This time the winner will receive a brand new, shiny KitchenAid mixer!
Each of you will also find new, encouraging blogs to read and glean from, as well as home businesses run by Christian Homemakers. The winner can opt to gift her mixer to a friend or relative if she'd like. Christmas is right around the corner!
To enter to win a brand new Kitchen Aid mixer, complete each task in the rafflecopter below.
*Eligibility rules: The KitchenAid Mixer will be chosen by To Bless A Homemaker Giveaways and may not be the exact model pictured above. Winner can choose the color. Void where prohibited by law. In no way is this giveaway sponsored, endorsed, or associated by Facebook. By entering this giveaway, you agree to release Facebook, To Bless a Homemaker Giveaways Ministry, and all participating blogs and businesses of all liability. Organized by: The Focused Homemaker in conjunction with To Bless A Homemaker Giveaways. Contest ends at 11:59 pm Central Time on Friday, December 13, 2013. Winner will randomly chosen by Rafflecopter and notified by email on December 14, 2013. Open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below.
Volleyball, basketball, and baseball. Practices, and games. Drum lessons, and piano lessons. Bible studies. Youth group events. Children's church outings. The list goes on and on and on and on again.
With this crazy thing we call life, I desperately crave organization. Last December I was blessed with the Homemaker's Planner for 2013. This thing has been a life saver! Not only is it a calendar, but it has perforated shopping lists, a place for notes, a place for daily tasks and my favorite part, Scripture verses splashed throughout the planner.
I have loved having my 2013 planner. It has helped with all those sporting events, church outings, to-dos, birthdays and much more. Today my 2014 Homemaker's Planner came in the mail and I am excited! Super cute and the perfect organizational tool for anyone!
The 2014 planner starts December 1st so now is the time to get yours! To check out the 2014 Homemaker's Planner, click here.
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Christmas is a heartwarming story of a family reunited. The holidays are all about family and sisters Melanie and Kate strive to get their family back together.
This season add Coming Home for Christmas to your dvd collection!
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