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Get Organized with Homemaker’s Friend Daily Planner 2014 #giveaway

August 1, 2013 by Michelle M

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Michelle, 5 Minutes for Mom contributor, is here to share her insights into The Homemaker’s Friend 2014 Planner through this sponsored post and giveaway. While we were compensated to write this post, our writer’s views and opinions remain her own.

It’s only the beginning of August, but I’m already starting to panic about the coming school year. We’ll be going from days with few activities that I can loosely structure to fit our desires for the day to what will feel like one nonstop activity.

We’ll be going from school to tae kwon do to gymnastics to Girl Scouts to Spanish class and more. I know it can all be done, but there are so many moving parts that it’s easy to get lost. That’s a big reason why I love planners like The Homemaker’s Friend 2014 Planner.

With your purchase of the 2014 calendar for $13.99, you also get a bonus 2013 calendar for free that contains the same information so you can start off on your organization immediately.


Every day is different, but I can’t forget or miss anything. This planner recognizes that and makes it easy for me to get and stay organized, not just with my children’s activities, but with the rest of my life, as well. It includes a monthly calendar so that I can put the big items in there that I need to remember. Then there are pages for each week that allow me to organize the daily minutiae that can so easily be forgotten.

I love that is also includes room at the top of the weekly view for tasks lists. My organization isn’t just about getting people to the right place at the right time; it’s also about ensuring that I get done what I need to do.

Having that task list on the same page as my calendar helps me prioritize where I can fit in those tasks I need to accomplish, from the simple ones like making a dentist appointment to the more complex ones like scheduling car repairs.

The Homemaker’s Friend Planner is a one stop shop for my organization – no pun intended. There are pages dedicated to creating my to do lists, so that when I’m out and about (sitting in a tae kwon do lesson, for example), I can pull out my planner and start writing down the things I need to do rather than making a mental list and forgetting by the time I’m near a pen and paper or – worse yet – writing my to do list on a scrap of paper in my purse that disappears, never to be seen again.

Given all the volunteering I do, I inevitably have meetings in various places. Today, I texted our carnival chair to remind me of her address as I’d run out of the house and forgotten to grab it.

If I could instead keep that planner with me and simply write down things like who at the high school is the contact to arrange for student volunteers to addresses of my typical meetings to phone numbers of new friends, it would be simpler. Not surprisingly, this planner includes pages for writing down the names, numbers and addresses that you need for now but may not want to put permanently into your address book.

Along the same lines, the planner includes tear out shopping lists (smart) that are narrow so they don’t waste paper, as three fit on a single sheet within the planner and all are perforated to make it easy to remove them.

That’s another task I can accomplish while sitting in the car waiting for school to let out or in gymnastics. The list stays in my planner until I’m ready to hit the store, then it’s easy to remove so I don’t stare at outdated shopping lists months later.

This planner runs from January to December of 2014.  It is 6 by 8 1/2 inches, perfect to fit into my purse.  It’s spiral bound, making it easy to flip pages without damaging a spine, and laminated so it doesn’t fall apart easily. With your purchase of the 2014 calendar for $13.99, you also get a bonus 2013 calendar for free that contains the same information so you can start off on your organization immediately.

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One lucky reader is going to get their chance to win The Homemaker’s Friend Planner for 2014. Use the Rafflecopter form to enter this giveaway. New to Rafflecopter? Watch this 45-second video on how to enter!

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Michelle may never stop running around Chicagoland, but she always makes time for the important things in her life – her wee ones, cooking, reading, and spending time with friends – and of course, writing. You can see what she’s up to on her blog Honest & Truly! or on Twitter where she tweets as @HonestAndTruly.

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Michelle is a stay at home mom of Mister Man (8) and Little Miss (6). When she's not out volunteering or running children to therapy or practices, you can find her in the kitchen or on her personal blog Honest & Truly where there's always a good story or new recipe or at her review blog Honest And Truly Reviews.

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96 Comments

  1. Diane Cooper says

    August 30, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    Try to get everything together, as much as possible, the night before!

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  2. Cathy H says

    August 30, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    Know where everything is BEFORE you need it!

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  3. Teresa Thompson says

    August 30, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    Set a routine and stick with it.

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  4. T.h.Ransom says

    August 30, 2013 at 9:53 am

    I get everything set out for my daughter and have her lunch packed the night before. It allows me to fully concentrate on the things that have to be done that morning.

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  5. 1955nurse says

    August 30, 2013 at 9:08 am

    Set-up the coffee pot the night before on it’s timer, then get up 20 minutes BEFORE the kids! Thanks for the chance…,..,

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  6. Tabathia B says

    August 29, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    I have to make a breakfast menu on the weekend for the kids during the morning

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  7. Colette S says

    August 29, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    Get up 30mins earlier to allow for any unforseen problems.
    Plan the night before

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  8. katklaw777 says

    August 29, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Do as much as possible the night befor always worked for me!

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  9. Saver Sara says

    August 29, 2013 at 10:57 am

    Try to have as much as possible prepared the night before.

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  10. gala says

    August 29, 2013 at 10:14 am

    start in the evening

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  11. Teresa Moore says

    August 28, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    I have my daughter set out school clothes the night before and pack her backpack.

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  12. The Gang's Momma says

    August 28, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Best tip is that the big kids take turns (by the week) making school lunches the night before, while the others are clearing the table and doing night time dishes. I created a “cheat sheet” for what a school lunch should (and should not!) look like and then I am OUT of the conversation 🙂 Love it!

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  13. Benita says

    August 28, 2013 at 11:01 am

    I’ve learned to do as much as possible the night before, thus making the mornings easier.

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  14. Donna Kozar says

    August 28, 2013 at 10:06 am

    Prepare as much as possible the night before-pack lunches, etc.

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  15. sarah t says

    August 28, 2013 at 9:07 am

    my tip is to get as much ready at night as possible

    Reply
  16. Stephanie Nericcio says

    August 28, 2013 at 8:42 am

    Do as much as you can the night before. I’m only on day 2 of our school career but that seems to be the best thing!!

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  17. Stephanie Bodine says

    August 28, 2013 at 8:33 am

    Get everything prepared the night before and have a set plan for breakfast.

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  18. Anitra says

    August 28, 2013 at 7:56 am

    Prep the night before

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  19. nikki says

    August 28, 2013 at 7:29 am

    I prepare as much as i can the night before

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  20. Chana says

    August 28, 2013 at 5:11 am

    Make sure I get up and eat breakfast before the kids need to be up

    Reply
  21. Kelly Brown says

    August 25, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    Develop a routine and stick to it!

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  22. Shelly Leatham says

    August 24, 2013 at 3:57 am

    I love having a planner…it keeps me organized!

    Reply
  23. Mozi Esmes mom says

    August 23, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    Get ready the night before. Breakfast cereal out to be cooked, etc…

    Reply
  24. beth says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    planning ahead is definitely key! 🙂

    Reply
  25. Trish F says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    Pick out clothes and pack backpacks the night before. Sure saves all of that last minute running around. Thanks for a great giveaway!

    Reply
  26. Lisa A. says

    August 20, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    Plan and set everything out the night before – no “searching” for things in the morning when rushed for time. And, I ask my kiddos to get their clothes ready for each weekday on Sunday (doesn’t always fly – but when it does – it’s nice).

    Reply
  27. Karen Lynch says

    August 20, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Getting things ready the night before. Less likely to forget something and timesaving.

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  28. Stephanie Larison says

    August 17, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Get everything ready the night before so you’re not in a hurry later on.

    Reply
  29. Geri C says

    August 17, 2013 at 2:31 am

    I try to get everything ready the night before and I make sure I am up and ready before the kids so I can help with last minute details.

    Reply
  30. Stephanie says

    August 17, 2013 at 1:24 am

    I try to get as much ready before bed as possible. Im not much of a morning person and it helps me get through the morning if I am prepared.

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  31. Nicole Sender says

    August 17, 2013 at 1:05 am

    Prepare lunches and set out clothes the night before!

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  32. Meghan Finley says

    August 16, 2013 at 12:49 am

    set everything out the night before and premake lunches

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  33. Theresa J says

    August 14, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    Planning ahead is the best tip ever

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  34. Karen Lynch says

    August 14, 2013 at 10:46 am

    Get backpack and lunches ready night before, have clothes picked out.

    Reply
  35. Leslie Pleasants says

    August 12, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Have everything ready the night before! Backpacks by front door, lunches made or ready to be made depending on the item, school clothes laid out… Makes those crazy mornings easier!

    Reply
  36. Jenny Lloyd says

    August 11, 2013 at 9:43 am

    the kids shower/bathe the night before, we lay out all our clothes and get our bags ready and by the door before going to bed and simple, quick breakfasts

    Reply
  37. Dawn Monroe says

    August 10, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    Get plenty of sleep and send the kids to school with breakfast. Do alot of stuff the night before.

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  38. Kathy stevenson says

    August 9, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    Lay everything out the night before.

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  39. Mary Beth I says

    August 9, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    lay out outfits the night before.

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  40. Danielle Papsis says

    August 9, 2013 at 11:56 am

    Plan ahead, the night before just in case of a power outage, you slept through your alarm clock or anything else.

    Reply
  41. Sara says

    August 9, 2013 at 11:01 am

    We try to prep as much as we can the night before!

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  42. Brandy W. says

    August 9, 2013 at 1:41 am

    Have a plan and create a daily routine!

    Reply
  43. Kerrie Mayans says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    I have learned the putting out the clothes the night before saves us so much time in the mornings. I also put the lunches together and keep them in the fridge overnight.

    Reply
  44. Jenny Martin says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    make lunch the night before ( I acutally make several days at a time!

    Reply
  45. Francine Anchondo says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:36 am

    i lay out clothes the night before

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  46. BusyWorkingMama says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:20 am

    We prep lunch the night before.

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  47. Dorinne Hammons says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:07 am

    Get up 15 minute before you think you need to!

    Reply
  48. Ellen C. says

    August 6, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    I get things ready for breakfast the night before and I have outfits laid out too. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  49. Selene M. says

    August 6, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    Get things ready the night before

    Reply
  50. janet trieschman says

    August 5, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    we prepare the night before

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  51. happymomc says

    August 5, 2013 at 10:55 am

    get up at least 15 minutes early or make sure you finish everything the previous night!

    Reply
  52. Shona Leonard says

    August 4, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    If I do not write everything down nothing would ever get done.

    Reply
  53. Megan says

    August 4, 2013 at 9:06 am

    I try to get everything ready the night before.

    Reply
  54. mamotts says

    August 4, 2013 at 3:52 am

    lay out night b4- even breakfast

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  55. Jana says

    August 3, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    a routine is key – but you have to keep to it!

    Reply
  56. latanya says

    August 3, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    try to prep as much as you can the night before

    Reply
  57. nannypanpan says

    August 3, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    have everything in bags the night before
    [email protected]

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  58. Jenette says

    August 3, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    Have a set routine. Have all necessities out and ready to go.

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  59. Mary W says

    August 3, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    Plan ahead. Do as much the night before whenever possible I am not a morning person so this is critical for me.

    Reply
  60. Dani says

    August 3, 2013 at 10:54 am

    Use a hanging closet organizer with five shelves. Each shelf is for one school day. Set up each day’s outfit, complete with socks and undergarments, on the appropriate shelf during the weekend.

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  61. Leslie Galloway says

    August 3, 2013 at 9:55 am

    I like to lay out the kids’ clothes ahead of time, and make breakfast (as much as you can) the night before. That gets us out of the front door on time (usually!).

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  62. Alvina Castro says

    August 3, 2013 at 4:23 am

    My kiddo starts school for the first time this fall so I dont have tips yet sadly. I actually need them instead

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  63. Cindy B says

    August 3, 2013 at 3:28 am

    Get everything ready the night before…backpacks packed, lunches made, clothes ready!

    Reply
  64. LaVonne says

    August 3, 2013 at 2:50 am

    I don’t have much of a tip. Coffee? 🙂

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  65. Ruth Hill says

    August 3, 2013 at 2:09 am

    It seems like we all have the same idea. Prepare as much as you can the night before.

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  66. Susan P. says

    August 3, 2013 at 1:15 am

    Prepare as much as possible the night before and make sure any papers that have to go back to school are already in their backpacks.

    Reply
  67. Kimberly says

    August 2, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    Prepare as much as possible the night before. Makes mornings go much smoother!

    Reply
  68. Maggie Hesse says

    August 2, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    I always give myself 15-20 more minutes than I think I will need.

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  69. Elena says

    August 2, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    Set an alarm clock a few minutes earlier to have enough time to get ready for school

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  70. Mia Dentice Carey says

    August 2, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    I do everything THE NIGHT BEFORE

    Reply
  71. Jessica says

    August 2, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    I’m not a morning person, so I need to have everything organized and ready to go the night before.

    Reply
  72. Kristie says

    August 2, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    I try to stick to a routine in the mornings.

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  73. June S. says

    August 2, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    I use my kitchen calendar to try and keep my life straight around here. But I know my daughter-in-law would like this, so I’d give it to her.

    Reply
  74. Karrie Combs says

    August 2, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    love a good planner

    Reply
  75. Louly says

    August 2, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    Set out everything the night beforehand so you dont have to think about it in the morning.

    Reply
  76. betty says

    August 2, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    prepare the night before

    Reply
  77. vickie couturier says

    August 2, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    my best tip is to get everything ready the night before,an then the mornings aren’t so bad

    Reply
  78. Nikki says

    August 2, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Prepping everything over the weekend is a big help; then just pulling out the next day’s work the night before.

    Reply
  79. Jennifer Donovan says

    August 2, 2013 at 9:29 am

    I can’t enter to win this giveaway, but I just wanted to say that I’m buying one right now! My favorite planner went out of business last year, so I had to try another one. It’s okay, but this one sounds perfect for 2014!

    Reply
  80. Barbara Platt says

    August 2, 2013 at 4:17 am

    always get clothes and lunches done and plan breakfast the night prior

    Reply
  81. michelle b. says

    August 2, 2013 at 3:07 am

    We homeschool so we take our morning a little slower and start school a little later in the day so we are able to start into school awake & alert.

    Reply
  82. robin says

    August 2, 2013 at 1:49 am

    I am all over the place with everything and it is very stressful. I know my life needs to be more organized and a planner can do just that.

    Reply
  83. Barbara says

    August 2, 2013 at 1:23 am

    Wake the kiddos early enough so they don’t feel rushed in the morning.

    Reply
  84. Charlene S says

    August 1, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    Start the night before.

    Reply
  85. Mary Happymommy says

    August 1, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    Choose clothes and prepare backpacks the night before.

    Reply
  86. Julia says

    August 1, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    Do as much as you can the night before. Setting out clothes, bowls for breakfast cereal, bags packed, etc.

    Reply
  87. hilary says

    August 1, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    invest in a shoe basket, seriously reduces the amount of time looking for shoes. 🙂

    Reply
  88. Selene M. says

    August 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Get everything possible ready the night before!

    Reply
  89. amyc says

    August 1, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    Trying to get everything together the evening before and would just grab and run in the morning.

    Reply
  90. tammy b says

    August 1, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    we make sure everything is in the backpack the night before, shower in the evenings, and sometimes pick outfits and do lunches in the evenings as well

    Reply
  91. Renee G says

    August 1, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Stick to your schedule and be flexible about it. Get everything ready the night before.

    Reply
  92. @PamelaMKramer - A Renaissance Woman says

    August 1, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    I will take all the organizing help I can get!

    Reply
  93. Sadie B. says

    August 1, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    We pack lunch at night and talk about the plans for the next day.

    Reply
  94. Tanya says

    August 1, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    Ive never used a planner but I bet it would sure come in handy. I usually put my to do list on a piece of scratch paper. So I will have like five random pieces of paper laying around.

    Reply
  95. Dawn says

    August 1, 2013 at 11:47 am

    Count me in…I live by my planner. If it is not there, chances are it won’t happen!

    Reply
  96. Anne says

    August 1, 2013 at 11:29 am

    I prepare everything early or the night before for easy exit.

    Reply

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