My New Calendar with Giveaway

I'm a calendar girl.  On our refrigerator is a printable calendar for a quick glance of our month.  (I know, most keep them hung on the wall, but this one is strategically placed so I don't miss anything.)  When my daughter began speech therapy years ago, I found that I needed to keep track of it.  I'm one of those people who forgets about activities outside the norm since they rarely happen.  I keep another calendar in my purse so I always have it with me.  For this calendar, I love the freebie-type from local businesses.  (A tip: If your freebie calendar only has a cardstock cover, "laminate" it with packaging tape for durability!)  My requirement is that it show one month at a time so I can see the big picture.

I have my new calendar for 2012!  It's an 18 month calendar, and I wish I had gotten it months ago!  It is my first "planner" since I was a student.  I never felt the need for one before, but when given the opportunity from Peter Pauper Press, I knew this was the right time to test out the need for a planner again.

The Mom's Weekly Planners are incredible!   I've been using mine for well over a month and love it.  I chose the bold red color.  I can't lose it!  Even if it is on my cluttered kitchen island, I can still find it.  It offers lots of features that I didn't know I would love and use and others that I knew were just my style.  Here are a few great features....

The size.  At 7x9 inches, it is just the right size to be able to add some details to the monthly calendar.  It may not fit in my purse, but it's still pretty enough to carry around!

Details.  The elastic bookmark keeps my place, but it's still easy to find any month with the lovely tabs.  This bound calendar can lay fully flat on a desk or work space because it has a concealed spiral binding.  Not only that, but it even has a sleeve for business cards!  (I never had a real home for those...until now.)

Tear-off lists.  I often keep running lists of gifts to give or items to purchase.  I even keep a list of things to pack for when we go away (most often to see our families).  Those are kept on the computer since they change on occasion.  I love these lists for things like when a friend or family member borrows a book or movie!

The calendars.  Each of the 18 monthly calendars have a two page spread...nice and big!  Each week has its own calendar, too, with space for morning, afternoon, and evening activities for Mom and four other family members!  I think for busy families with lots of sports, clubs, meetings, and other activities this is brilliant!  Even if you are not that family, however it's still useful for things like homework assignments, meal planning, and blog posts.

All this to say...I really like my Mom's Weekly Planner!  Would you like one, too?  Peter Pauper Press is blessing one reader with a calendar this year!
Giveaway is now closed.  The winner is #12, Shonda!  Congratulations!
One reader will be chosen as a winner of the 2012 Mom's Weekly Planner!  Giveaway is limited to the US and our neighbors in Canada.  To enter please leave a comment telling me your favorite feature of the planner or your favorite PPP product.  Be sure I have a way to contact you!  Giveaway will run through Tuesday, December 13th.
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Thank you, Peter Pauper Press for providing my calendar for this review!