The Day Runner Monthly Planner is an excellent product to keep track of one's busy Life
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The Day Runner Monthly Planner is an excellent product to keep track of one's busy Life. Even with computers & Smart Phones, when all else fails, the book is in hand.
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Great planner! I am finding the guidance in planning my day according to my priorities and goals useful. I like being able to reference my Weekly goals as I am planning each day.  I really like that the hourly schedule is only part of the page, and that it has a section for Priorities and Tasks. I have used an Erin Condren planner the last two years, and while I LOVED the quality and colors, I didn't find it that useful in creating a more efficient strategically planned day.  I think this planner does a better job of that.  I like the size of this planner, it fits easily in my purse (even a small crossbody).  I was worried that I wouldn't like it because it isn't spiral bound, but the pages stay open okay to write on.  My only complaint is I wish the paper were thicker so I could use more colorful pens and markers without bleeding.
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I have used this planner for the last few years. It's nice because there is enough space in each day of the week to write all the day's activites. But the best thing, is the stickers in the back for Dr. Appt's, Dentist appt's, school events,  birthdays,practices, etc.. The when I see the sticker it sticks out better than all the ink in the certain day space. I am getting ready to order my third one, and its nice that they are 15 months instead of just 12. I get a lot of use out of it for sure. I would be lost without it.
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This is my favorite planner! I have used it for many years, until last year, when i tried to go with something less expensive. I've missed it all year & will never do that again. Day Runner products are my first choice for planners!
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I'm retired, so I don't have a lot of appointments. The monthly page lets me know at a glance what i have scheduled, and I use the daily for to-do lists and record my exercising. I've used it for years and it keeps a record, so I can reference past events. Very helpful.
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I really like the details of the planner and the fact that it's Catholic based. It makes me think about things that I wouldn't normally including weekly insight to improving my spirituality and relationship with God. I also like the quotes add reminders to live the faith. I would put the month layouts at the beginning of the planner or before each month starts. I will recommend this to friends.
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This monthly planning pages are perfect for me to keep up with appointments. Also great for referencing what I did in the year's past.
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The thin paper covered journal is a week planner than allows users to write not only their to-do list but there dreams and launchpad for ideas. The planner can be used whenever as the dates can be filled in by the user.  Each month is denoted with a beautiful decorated quote. The beautiful decorated planner is illustrated by Brooklyn based self taught illustrator, Meera Lee Patel. A charming gift for any planner in your life or beautiful enough to keep for yourself.
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I love the month-at-a-glance feature and the large space to write each day's activities. There's also a single "notes" area on each 2-page (1 week) spread. Very practical, and the whole thing fits in my purse.
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This organizer helps a mother keep track of both her professional and family commitments in a way that is practical and entertaining at the same time.  I bought one for myself and my daughter, who is thrilled with the order it brings to her chaotic life.
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I am a work at home mom with not-the-best time management skills and was hoping a day planner would help keep me organized and use my time more efficiently! So far, so good!

This is a very nice planner. It is small enough to fit in my purse, but big enough to write in comfortably. The spiral binding allows me to leave it open on my desk in front of me when I'm working or making phone calls. When it's open on my desk, it's about the size of a sheet of computer paper, so it's not too big at all. The cover is thin, but very sturdy that it will hold its shape.

It comes with an elastic loop for your pen and a strap to keep it closed, however I wish it came with a bookmark ribbon to mark the current week. I just use a paperclip on the top of the page. I also wish it came with a pocket in the back for my appointment cards, but I just have a paper clip on the last page where I stick my appointment cards. This works better than my previous system of losing them in my purse

I like that each day has it's own box, even Saturday and Sunday. I don't usually have more than 1 or 2 appointments in a day, so it's plenty of space for me. I can keep track of doctor's appointments and my kids' school activities and playgroups. If you have appointments every hour, you might need more space to write in. The box for each hour is tiny and I usually write across a couple of them instead of writing tiny and squeezing it all into one box.

I love the to-do list off to the side where I can write down things I need to do instead of hoping I remember or having notes written on scratch paper all over the place.

And I use the bottom for goals for my small business. At the beginning of the week I can set goals I want to accomplish that week and seeing them written down like this helps me accomplish them.

I had tried using a calendar app on my phone to stay organized, but it was too much trouble to have to log into my phone constantly and only being able to see one day at a time, clicking on different days and months to zoom in. And if I was on the phone, I'd have to write down the notes, then re-type them into my phone after. This paper planner works better for me so I can see the whole week at a time and easily flip through pages. Plus I can leave it open on my desk where my husband can easily see what my week looks like.

Overall, just about perfect for what I need it for. I've been using it for a couple of months and it's helped keep me organized.
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This is an excellent planner which I have used forever! It allows you to "see" the entire month with large blocks in which to write and I always use pencil. (Things change and erasing is your dear friend here.) It is also helpful to have several months before and after on the side of each page. I would  highly recommend this for efficient planning and keeping ones schedule in order. Get it!
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I've been using this Plan Ahead Planner for 8 years now and I still can't find one that fits me better.  As much as I use this as a daily planner, I use it as a journal too where I right down my thoughts as there is plenty of room to write.  I also like the fact that it's spiral bound so i can flip it around and just see one side.

I jot down work notes, vacation times, friends and family's birthdays, other important dates, and even life goals.  I feel like many people's lives would improve on every level if they just kept a daily planner like this.
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I use this and also give these as gifts.  The monthly format is helpful to see the month at a glance. Plenty of room in each day's square to list scheduled activities.
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I buy this nice little Day-Time "Garden" monthly tabbed Calendar every year. I keep it on the Kitchen Counter, next to the telephone. I use it to keep track of all household appointments (Dog Walker, Vet, hairdresser, etc.). It is small, and the paper erases easily. Fits my life style perfectly. I don't want to carry a personal "appointment" book.
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I've been searching for the right planner for quite some time.  I love my monthly planner, for the big picture, but I also like both weekly and daily (for days when there is too much to squeeze into a weekly format).  I've played with daytime radio, adding monthly, weekly, and when needed, daily.

This planner already has all that!  Now, I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I prefer a binder, where you can add or remove pages.  Even a "circa" type page would be better.  But, it's not a deal breaker.  Maybe they will offer that in the future.

As for the pages, this is quality paper that does not leak through and is a pleasure to write on.  Whether you use a ballpoint, rollerball, or fountain pen, you will not be disappointed.

I'm sure some of the newer areas, like for new habits, will be something I can use as time goes on.  I never really "paper planned" for those things, so I'm hoping these written reminders will help.

Overall this is a great planner; you'll be happy with the layout and quality of this product.  Order it and, like me, you'll be on your way in two days.
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Love the planner. It has the monthly view which is so helpful, but also the daily to write notes on. Plus the color and design is nice . Glad I ordered.