tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post6384497292662303844..comments2023-05-14T15:27:46.164+01:00Comments on Plannerisms: 2011 Life Book DiaryLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-80268586290011066272010-10-06T19:06:31.883+01:002010-10-06T19:06:31.883+01:00Carol, I feel EXACTLY the same way about my Life B...Carol, I feel EXACTLY the same way about my Life Book! Everything is right where I need it to be. Like you said, it is set up to guide me and suggest what I need to do, like the monthly budgeting and weekly meal planning. Obviously a LOT of thought went into the design of these planners!<br /><br />And, now that my household is on a school-year schedule, starting my planner in the autumn makes a lot of sense.<br /><br />I'm glad you're liking yours! :)Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-71165729613883637142010-10-06T18:26:41.891+01:002010-10-06T18:26:41.891+01:00My Lifebook has arrived there is something almost ...My Lifebook has arrived there is something almost comforting about the information it's designed to hold and the how it's put together. I love the fact that I don't have to wait until January to start using it. I love that it gives me gentle hints about what I might want to keep track of, but doesn't make me feel guilty if I'm not quite ready to be 'that' organised....silly, I know...I think this planner and I are going to be very good friends!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09973800295807098379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-44899314600498204562010-09-29T19:08:09.631+01:002010-09-29T19:08:09.631+01:00Hi Jotje, I didn't know you had talked to them...Hi Jotje, I didn't know you had talked to them about me doing a review, LOL! I started looking at these products a few months ago and finally caved and bought one! The products seem pretty addictive though, and I'm already thinking of what to get next!<br /><br />Great idea using the planner to keep track of chores, household to-dos, etc. The planner is so adaptable to different uses, it's great.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-30739306141896574382010-09-29T18:41:54.556+01:002010-09-29T18:41:54.556+01:00Hey Laurie, great review. Did you know that I emai...Hey Laurie, great review. Did you know that I emailed Sarah from OM and told her she should get you to write a review on the Life Book? LOL<br />Though I couldn't live without my Filofax(es) for work and other area's, I find the Life Book equally irreplacable as a book for all Household Chores. With 4 kids, there's always plenty of chores and so little time. I adapted the Flylady Routines, and it works great together! On the monthly grid pages, I note down the different zones I have to hit in a particular week. Then on the diary pages I have a list of the relevant chores. On the monthly Todo-lists are all the bigger Todo's like: paintwork, plumbing repairs, etc. It's terrific to have them all in one place, because now we aren't so prone to forget about anything.<br /><br />Oh, and don't get me started on OM's Family Weekly Planner (wall calender). My life would simply be ruined without it!Jotjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144301091362704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-34824902215842555562010-09-29T10:29:48.687+01:002010-09-29T10:29:48.687+01:00Wow Chrissy, I didn't know there's an Aust...Wow Chrissy, I didn't know there's an Australian version too! That is great.<br /><br />emelyn did you decide to order one?Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-36869483061861219562010-09-29T03:17:21.746+01:002010-09-29T03:17:21.746+01:00I am in Love with my Life book and my family weekl...I am in Love with my Life book and my family weekly planner. They are now available with Australian Public Holidays and school terms too. Will be purchasing for friends. The best diary I have ever had!!!!Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548494571735721603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-37703487529136348962010-09-28T21:35:19.960+01:002010-09-28T21:35:19.960+01:00emelyn, I took a look at their shipping rates to t...emelyn, I took a look at their shipping rates to the US: it's 6.99 pounds, which is about $11.50 with the current exchange rate (I calculated it at a rate of $1.60 per pound, actual exchange rate may be slightly different).<br /><br />Now that I have some experience with overseas shipping (and have had a few expensive surprises), in my opinion $11.50 is really good!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-31585583854161805372010-09-28T17:01:08.744+01:002010-09-28T17:01:08.744+01:00This planner sounds perfect! I'll have to see...This planner sounds perfect! I'll have to see how much shipping would cost to the US...THANKS! I love your detailed reviews with photos!!emelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239910332504052435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-87466950081442328862010-09-28T16:08:22.778+01:002010-09-28T16:08:22.778+01:00Hooray Carol!! I think you are going to love it! ...Hooray Carol!! I think you are going to love it! It's very comprehensive.<br /><br />Be sure to let us know when you get it and what you think of it! :)Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-25547347288228350832010-09-28T12:18:11.387+01:002010-09-28T12:18:11.387+01:00I've ordered it - having a place to write ever...I've ordered it - having a place to write everything down will help me (I hope!) to make more sense of things and help me to see the overall picture.<br /><br />I've ordered it with the blue cover - can't wait!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09973800295807098379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-26638166208526489992010-09-28T11:54:34.161+01:002010-09-28T11:54:34.161+01:00Good point Steve. Actually anyone could use the L...Good point Steve. Actually anyone could use the Life Book, family or no. The monthly planning, budget and holiday pages would be useful for anyone.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-18780717799771990022010-09-28T11:27:13.246+01:002010-09-28T11:27:13.246+01:00This planner obviously shows the amount of thought...This planner obviously shows the amount of thought that has gone in to its design, and it's been done from experience of what people actually need to plan their family life. <br /><br />It has a different role to play compared to a personal planner/organiser and I think they have got this one so right it deserves to sell well. <br /><br />On their site they also show covers and a pocket version, but I think the size of this one you have reviewed Laurie would be perfect for most people with a family to organise and keep up with!<br /><br />Great price too...Steve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-12357484484193152832010-09-28T09:51:22.298+01:002010-09-28T09:51:22.298+01:00This is it Carol! :)
And yes, this is much more ...This is it Carol! :)<br /><br />And yes, this is much more planner than the Make My Day. The MMD is smaller and slimmer and therefore more portable, but I like the larger page size and the way the Life Book is organized. (alternatively you could always use the Pocket Life book). Also, at this time (as far as I know) the MMD is not yet available in the UK or US.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-40501693783672848782010-09-28T09:30:36.676+01:002010-09-28T09:30:36.676+01:00This is the 'other amazing planner', isn&#...This is the 'other amazing planner', isn't it? [grin]<br /><br />This one I think I must have. I have compared the Make My Day with this one and have decided that this one just has more. I can always print out country codes and time zones and put them in the slot in the planner cover......now - do I order NOW, or do you have another review coming up that will throw my brain into another tizzy? [laugh]Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09973800295807098379noreply@blogger.com