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Keeping it all Together. My Life as Mommy, Wife, Nanny and Blogger

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October 28, 2014 by Kendra 51 Comments

Keeping it all together…. Most days I feel like I am running around like a chicken with my head cut off.  Not a pretty picture for sure!

I really don’t know how mom’s who work full time manage to do it all. I’m guessing they’re a bit like me and they don’t, some things just have to give. 🙂

I’ve considered giving up blogging but there are two reasons I don’t, actually there are a lot more than that, but anyway. The first reason is the simple fact that I love writing, but that isn’t enough to make me keep going. The second reason is my goal to be a stay at home/work at home mom, and blogging is getting me closer to that goal.

As well, I cannot quit working as a nanny, even if I wanted to. So, how do I stay organized and semi on top of it all?

Keeping it all togother hile wearing different hats!

A planner. Anyone who has found a favorite planner can tell you it’s their life-saver, the only way they don’t forget everything. I am the same way. I’ve found a planner that I love, and use it to stay organized.

Keeping it all Together with the Homemaker’s Friend:

This planner is called The Homemaker’s Friend and is designed especially for the housewife. Regardless of who it was designed for, I use it a lot for blogging too.

I was sent a new planner for 2015 in exchange for a review (just so you know), however I’m going to show you my 2014 one that I’ve used all year. They are the same layout, and this way you can see just how well it works when it comes to keeping it all together. 🙂

First off, thumb tabs make it incredibly easy to find what section I need at a glance. There are sections for year, months, weeks, tasks, projects, info and shopping.

Keeping it all together with a homemaking planner

The months section is an easy way to quickly see what’s going on. I use mine almost exclusively for blogging. Here you get a sneak peak at the agenda for next month. 🙂

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This is the weekly planner. Hands down my favorite part. The tasks section is a great place to make note of things that need done that week. The daily sections are where I list appointments, blog posts, and where I’m cleaning that week (I still have two outside cleaning jobs).  There are also sections each day where you can meal plan (I am horrible at meal planning and almost never use them, however I like the idea.

Other things I like are the dog-ear marks in the top right corner, folding down each week when it’s through is a great way to easily find the right week. The calendar view of the week and weekly scripture verses also make up this page.

keeping it all together with a weekly planner

The shopping section is comprised of perforated shopping lists that are well… amazing!

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In the back of the planner you find a page with pockets. Perfect for keeping notes and stuff that would otherwise get lost in one’s purse.

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2 years ago, I was contacted by the creator of this planner and asked to publish a review. I responded by saying I didn’t think I was a good person to review the planner because I had tried using planners in the past and didn’t like them. However she believed enough in her planner to encourage me to try it.

I’m so glad I did! My mom also uses this planner and loves it. I’m sure you will love it too!  The Homemaker’s Friend sells for $13.99, however readers of A Proverbs 31 Wife can get it for $12.99 when you visit the Homemaker’s Friend here.

Now… Who wants a giveaway?! Enter below and good luck!

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Respectful opinions are always welcome

  1. Su says

    October 28, 2014 at 4:49 am

    I like the fact that the pages have large spaces(it looks like) for me to make my lists. thx

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  2. lemon says

    October 28, 2014 at 6:41 am

    I would definitely appreciate the month at a glance pages. And the meal planning pages. And the shopping list pages, too.

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    • Kendra says

      October 28, 2014 at 9:48 am

      Sounds like you would like it all!

      Reply
  3. Casey norris says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:45 am

    I love the idea of a planner! As a SAHM of a baby and a toddler I need all the organizing help I can get!

    Reply
  4. samantha says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:54 am

    I can not make thru without a planner, I would love to try this one!

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  5. Carrie says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:12 am

    I love using a planner – I can sometimes use my phone, but I prefer to have an actual, tangible object to sit down and plan with. I really like the idea of having a section for meal planning & a section for shopping lists because that might actually help me keep up with my meal planning!

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  6. audria says

    October 28, 2014 at 10:24 am

    Looks like a wonderful and simple planner.

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  7. Jenell says

    October 28, 2014 at 11:04 am

    I have used one of these and love the perforated shopping lists!

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  8. Thalia Miller says

    October 28, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    I’ve not been as organized as I used to be since we moved. So I’d probably do best with the weekly section to keep my to do list as well as grocery lists. That’s how I used to keep it together (with lists) before we downsized. Thanks for the contest. 🙂

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  9. Tam says

    October 28, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    I am all about lists and planning. Would like to try one of these! Thanks!

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  10. Cathi says

    October 28, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    I like the weekly tasks page and how it is arranged.

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  11. Victoria says

    October 28, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    I think I would like the whole planner lol!! Especially the week at a glance feature!

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  12. Nicki Schroeder says

    October 29, 2014 at 8:09 am

    This looks like a great planner. Is it heavy? I tried to email Sue to see if I could get a few to give away, but the contact form didn’t work. Bummer. Looks like a great planner though, I’m glad it’s worked for you. I have bought a planner every year for at least the past five years, but I always abandon them after a few weeks. Maybe I’m not a planner person…or maybe I just haven’t found the right one!

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    • Kendra says

      October 29, 2014 at 10:15 am

      It isn’t heavy at all! It’s a nice size, but not bulky at all.

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  13. Kimberly R says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:43 am

    I like how I can write down my bills each month on the monthly calendar and keep the bills in the back in the planner in the little pocket. I also love the pages in the back to write down important information like phone numbers and lists. That way I’m not writing on pieces of paper and loosing them 🙂

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  14. MaryAnn says

    November 1, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    I like the menu planning part

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  15. Dominique says

    November 1, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    I love that it’s got pockets, too! Super nice to be able to keep everything together

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  16. Rebecca says

    November 1, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    I love all of the spaces to write things in!

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  17. Michelle J. says

    November 1, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    I like the perforated shopping lists.

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  18. Gretta says

    November 1, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    I love the Month at a glance page too because that way I can see what the entire month looks like as well as have the day-to-day pages to keep track of appointments, blog posts, etc.

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  19. miranda says

    November 1, 2014 at 11:48 pm

    I like the way it’s organized

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  20. Danalee Davis says

    November 2, 2014 at 1:27 am

    I like everything about it. I need help in the organizing department.

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  21. Darren Parks says

    November 2, 2014 at 1:53 am

    This is for my wife and she would use the date book feature most extensively. She’s been asking me for a book like this for a while now.

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  22. sarah buki says

    November 2, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    the shopping list that pulls out!

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  23. wen budro says

    November 2, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    Ugh….I need help getting organized. My favorite feature is the month at a glance and the shopping list….very helpful.

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  24. Lisa says

    November 2, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    I love the concept of having everything in one place–instead of lots of random lists all over the place. The pocket to hold the notes looks really helpful too–I’m always losing my lists!

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  25. Maarja says

    November 2, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    I love the shopping list that’s included!

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  26. Connie Lee says

    November 2, 2014 at 9:13 pm

    I like the daily planner part and the other parts as much. This would help me keep up with lots of things.

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  27. Mandy Kauffman says

    November 2, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    I would love the weekly planner and the task lists. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

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  28. gary says

    November 2, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    I like the month at a glance

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  29. Kim Reid says

    November 3, 2014 at 12:02 am

    My favorite is the daily section where I can log my different activities for each day, thanks!

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  30. rebecca day says

    November 3, 2014 at 4:06 am

    I like the weekly tasks pages

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  31. R says

    November 3, 2014 at 10:06 am

    I’ve used this planner for the first time this year and definitely want to get another for next year. The part I like best is the weekly tasks. But I love being able to see the whole year and any big events in it at a glance. It really helps me keep my busy life together!

    Reply
  32. Diana Stanhope says

    November 3, 2014 at 10:10 am

    I like that is has a pocket my planners always ends up with scraps falling out.

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  33. Ashley Gebauer says

    November 3, 2014 at 10:52 am

    I like the pocket folder… good for putting important coupons and appointment card and such.

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  34. Michelle says

    November 3, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    The page with pockets is my favorite part- I always have random papers hanging out of my planner!

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  35. megan tilley says

    November 3, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    I like the large pages so I have plenty of room to write!

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  36. liz l says

    November 3, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    I think the month at a glance. I run so seeing races all at once is great

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  37. Maria Gagliano says

    November 3, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    I like the pockets. I need a place to store things

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  38. Kristie D. says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:47 pm

    I would love the weekly planner part and the pocket. I schedule rides 5 days a week and this could help me keep track. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  39. cindy jones says

    November 4, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    I like the tabs on the side, makes it easier to find what you are looking for.

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  40. michelle Parker says

    November 5, 2014 at 4:06 am

    I like planner it has it all including pockets. Thank you for this giveaway.

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  41. Connie Tillman says

    November 5, 2014 at 8:06 am

    I like the large spaces – I write kind of big — I love planners! This one looks pretty cool!

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  42. Marnie Ward says

    November 5, 2014 at 10:17 am

    I like a lot of things about the planner but most of all I like the page with the pockets. I am always finding receipts and notes in my purse or by the phone and the pocket page is the perfect place to put all the misc. stuff you need but don’t have the perfect place to keep it. The pocket really helps you keep organized.

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  43. Shelley C says

    November 5, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    Wow, it all sounds perfect, how to pick??? I’d like the week at a glace & the shopping lists. Thanks

    Reply
  44. Jessica H says

    November 5, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    I like the pockets

    Reply
  45. Crystal Rose says

    November 5, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    I like that this planner comes with pockets.

    Reply
  46. Nicole Lancaster says

    November 5, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    I like the pages with the pockets feature the most on the planner.

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  47. Jennifer Morris says

    November 5, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    The pockets to keep little notes or receipts in!

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  48. Wendy T says

    November 5, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    I love the perforated shopping lists in this planner!

    Reply
  49. Sherri J says

    November 6, 2014 at 12:01 am

    I like the idea of keeping up with my bills.

    Reply

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