Friday, September 11, 2009

Attempting to be Organised

After much searching last year for a diary/planner that would suit our family, I decided to make my own. I did it in publisher - just because I know how to use that programme with out having to think about it too much. The front & back covers are patterned cardstock, and have a protective cover over them of clear plastic.

It is set up in a weekly spread.
Public Holidays were all marked in yellow, and the school holidays in pink.
There is a space for each of the family, a meal planner and a few spots to jot down things to remember/do etc
At the beginning of each month there is a double page which includes a mini calender, things to do list, and a blank page to write 'stuff. There is also a full year calender inside the front cover along with some blank 'just in case' pages.
This is what it usually ends up looking like by the end of the week!'
I plan on dong the same thing again next year. It worked really well for us, and was SO much cheaper than any of the ones I looked at.

9 comments:

Nat said...

Ooh it looks GREAT Nic, would you consider sharing your template? I would love to do *try* and get myself organised next year and do something similar... love it!!

Becky said...

What a great idea! I am another one who would love a template :) You could market these...

Jess said...

And when's "Nic's Shop" going to open up????

You are very creative and talented Nic!

Anonymous said...

looks fantastic...well done...
I go between computer calendar and printed calendar....great to have it all combined.

Kathy

Katie Toland said...

you really do rock you know :)

DenimAngel said...

It's fantastic, I'd love a template too.

Charmzy said...

That looks great!! I'd love a template if you've got it!

Leanne said...

Wow well done! If you have a template, I would love a look! It looks just like what I have been searching to find for years!

Leanne xo

Anonymous said...

WOW thats great! I couldnt make one if I tried! I would buy one from you if your willing to make and sell???

AJ..SA