Wednesday, February 16, 2011

The Start of a Home Planner

The home planner is a tool that helps you keep your lists, schedules, and important information organized. I'm not completely done with mine, but I've got a good start. Here's a peek inside:
The first page is my daily schedule:
Then I have my weekly cleaning schedule:
Next comes the monthly budget and menu plan:
Last is the master grocery list. This is a complete list of common items we purchase on a regular basis. I think it's going to be really helpful when menu planning and making grocery lists. 
I have plans of adding a monthly calendar, mailing addresses, birthday lists, recipes and anything else I feel will help me in the running of our home. Do you have a home planner? What sections are in yours? I'd love to know!

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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Missy, this is INGENIOUS! I love this idea! Did you make all the lists/documents on your own? I'm curious how you laid out your monthly budeget sheet....I have one of these as well...but I really love how you have all this stuff in one location...I'm inspired!
    Blessings and Happy Homemaking!
    ~Ashten :)

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  2. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Hey Ashten! Thanks! I typed everything out on Microsoft Word and Excel. If you click on the pictures they will pop up larger and then you can zoom in on them. You should be able to look at the budget closer that way. Let me know if you have anymore questions! :)

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  3. Treasures from a shoeboxFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Great idea! I think I would add blank grocery lists (just for convenience). Having everything in one place would be very helpful.

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  4. TanyaFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Great planner! I'd probably add phone numbers for school, pediatrician, etc, as that tends to be stuff my husband just doesn't know in case of emergency. Would be great to have a central location for all important info.

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  5. AmyFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Okay sis you know I love to organize!! This is a great idea. I am going to add my POA stuff from our neighborhood and our termite contract ect... to keep up with maintance also.

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  6. Jami BalmetFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Oh how cook your home planner is!! I love it. Your pages are all so clean and cute :)

    Thanks for stopping by my site. I'm so glad you did! I'm following you now and can't wait to read more.

    I adore your back ground by the way. Those colors are so beautiful together!!

    Jami @Intentionally Living

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  7. Marcie @ DWYHFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Thanks for linking to Unwasted Homemaking! I love your neatly organized binder! I have one but, it's not as organized as I would like yet {still working on it}.
    I keep a section of addresses and stamps/envelopes in my binder.

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  8. MeaganFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    This is a great idea, I am going to definately have to try this out!

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