Where would I be without my Polestar planner?

Ahh, there is nothing quite like beginning a new year with a fresh, new planner. And for the first time in years, I know which calendar I will use, because I have found something that I absolutely love! In fact, I bought my 2008 version about 3 months early, when I found it on sale, and it has been patiently waiting on my shelf for this very day.

I love my Polestar Family Calendar! If you are a mom, especially a SAHM, I would highly recommend that you check this beauty out! It is a large (8 1/2" by 11", but not too bulky), coil bound book. It's best feature is that it opens to a week at a glance, and each day is separated into 3 sections- appointments, meals/kitchen, home. Down the margins, it has a to-do list on one page and a to-buy list on the other. It also has a good sized area for messages and notes.

The pages have tear off corners (so you know which page you're on), and each month begins with a full page monthly calendar, as well as a page for writing monthly goals and projects, ideas, notes, etc. In the back it has Family profiles (birthdays, clothing sizes, etc.), Items loaned and borrowed, Dates to remember, a phone/address section, and tear-out grocery lists. I'm telling you- this planner has it all!

I have never had a planner that truly worked for me before, but I just had to share this one! I heard about it through the other moms in my homeschool group, and probably 90% of them use it, too!

Comments

[Vickie]

Wow, I will need to check this calendar system out. Sounds great! Thanks for the info! I love your blog and the information you have provided.

I could not help but notice your url. Our church has had a ministry here in America for numerous years that has nearly the same url but instead of Keeper of the Home it is Keepers of the Home. http://www.keepersofthehome.org/
It is a Titus 2 ministry based on Elizabeth George's book as well as a book by our Women's Ministry director.

I went through the program and it is awesome. Thanks for the ministry you are providing!!
Blessings,
Vickie

[chickadee]

i love a good planner. i'm going to have to check this one out.

[Mrs. M]

hey Steph,

I love my Polestar too! I love getting it out all nice and crisp.

[Infinity Goods]

Yes, a good planner that works for you is so valuable!

[oh amanda]

I'm checking it out now!

[Amy @ By His Grace]

Wow! Great idea! I use the Gooseberry Patch planner b/c it is so cute and fun and fits in my purse/diaper bag, but next year I may have to try this out.

[Stephanie]

Vickie, that's so funny you should mention that url! That was one of my original choices for my url, and it was already taken, obviously! Sounds like a good program! Thanks for the comment!

Oh goody, I hope I've converted some of you to being Polestar groupies, too! :)

[linda]

do you have any samples of the pages.
I love a good planner too, but I need room for homeschool planning for 6 kids.
I don't need room for each but enough to plan menus, appointments, hs schedules etc.
Thanks

[Stephanie]

Linda, I'll try to post a pic of the pages for you. I know a lot of homeschool moms use it, but I'm not sure if they use it for their homeschooling, or only homemaking/scheduling type stuff. Check back tomorrow for a pic!

[Naomi (Urban Mummy)]

I just picked this one up at the local bookstore for half price, and so far, it looks great! Thanks for the review.

[Stephanie]

Hi Naomi, and you're welcome. Hope you end up loving it like I do!

[Annie]

I love this planner... I have been using it for years... probably last 6 or 7 years... I would be lost without mine. This year I decided to alter the front of mine because honestly I am not a flower girl and it looked to much like last years cover. So I made my own. Glad to see your wonderful review.

[Stephanie]

That's a fun idea, to make a new cover for it! Thanks for the comment!