I am a planner girl. I cannot go a day without my planner. I’ve actually been a planner girl pretty much my whole life. I remember being in elementary school and I would always write down my assignments each day and fill out my calendar every month. Seriously, I do not think that is normal for a 9 year old. 😉
I first found Day Designer at Target. I was a newly wed and trying to manage my life just out of a notebook and it was about to make me go crazy.
It was actually the same design I bought this year. Very Kate Spade like. 😉 I have now purchased this planner for the third year in a row. I actually considered and looked at other planners this year, just to see if there was anything better.
I asked my friends about their planners and even watched a few YouTube’s comparing different planners. But none of them had everything laid out like I wanted it, except my Day Designer. What can I say Day Designer has spoiled me. 😉
So what does the July 2018 – June 2019 look like?
I get the mini size; I have had the larger and still just prefer the size of the mini. That’s just a personal preference for me.
I love the hardback cover this planner had. I have traveled with this planner and use it every day and I have never had an issue with the cover becoming damaged. And trust me, I am not the most graceful. 😉
You open the binder and it comes with two pages of adorable gold stickers to use through out your planner. Perfect! I actually do not use a lot of stickers in my planner but these are nice for special occasions.
Next you have two pages that introduce the planner as well as detachable ruler you can keep and use in your planner. I most likely will not use the ruler but it is nice to have if you need it.
The next 4 pages are goal oriented, which is great in planning your year. These pages focus on a reality check to see what you spend time and money on. There is a chart for your top 5 values, passions, and strengths. As well as charts to help meet your goals anywhere from three months to a year out. I think it is so important to look over these pages whenever you are feeling discouraged. They can be an encouragement to remind you what is really important.
The following two pages is a weekly layout to help plan out your weeks if you are interesting in creating a routine.
Check out my video review of this planner here!
The last two pages before the planner starts is a 2018 and 2019 year calendar, showing you a small monthly layout for each month that year.
One of the best things is that the planner starts out with the month of June! Thank you so much Day Designer for giving us that extra month. My last planner only went through May, so the thought of going a month without a planner was a little terrifying. 😉
My only dislike is that they did not give us a June 2018 calendar page. But that can be handled by printing off a June month calendar from the Internet. Crisis avoided!
My biggest love with the Day Designer is how the days are laid out.
You have-
- Today’s Top Three – which is three things you must get done
You have a section to write things like:
- Due – like bills!
- Dinner – I use this for my meal planning.
- Dollars – I have never really used this here.
- Don’t forget – always helpful for a reminder.
Next the middle part of the page is split into two sections:
- A daily agenda from 7 am to 7 pm- very helpful when needing to write down specific times.
- The second part of the page is a to-do list, which I use every day. I write down my chores for the house, or errands I need to run.
- At the bottom of the page is a note section, which is also handy to write down things so you don’t forget.
- Last part is a daily gratitude. I think this is one of the most important parts of the planner. Because even on our worse days, or days when we didn’t get anything on our list done, we always have something to be thankful for.
Saturday and Sunday are a little different. They are both on the same page but there is still room for top three and daily agenda. Also, at the bottom there is a layout of small squares for each day next week. So that you can go ahead and write down anything that is important so you don’t forget next week.
My tip for Saturday and Sunday is to plan out your meals on the agenda. For example:
Breakfast – 8am – smoothie!
Lunch – 12pm – McAllister’s!
Supper – 6pm – Pizza!!!
I know that does not sound very healthy, but it sounds delicious. 😉 Also you can write down your to-do list on a separate small sheet of paper or just make little squared off sections on your agenda for your to-do list. I’ve done both ideas!
So I hope I have explained why I love my Day Designer so much. I’m pretty sure unless something better comes along; I am going to be buying this planner for the rest of my life. 😉 So check out the website for Day Designer!
Also, check out my YouTube channel for other planner reviews!
2017-2018 Midyear Day Designer
(They actually have a print for this year similar to this print!)
Plan with me, using my Day Designer!
Check out my review of my full size Day Designer Planner
Happy Planning!
-britt