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Looking for the best planners for Christian moms? I’ve got ya covered. ;)
I love a good planner. Every year, one thing I spend money on is a good planner to help me organize all the details of my life to help me steward well the calling and ministries God has given me.
Though planner preferences are very personal, you all have told me how helpful these planner round-ups are! SO here are my top choices for the best planners for busy moms for 2017-2018!
The best planners for busy, Christian moms!
The Faithful Life Planner
We created a brand new, faith-focused planner here at Faithful Moms.
The Faithful Life Planner is a BRAND NEW planner to help you cultivate faith + faithfulness in your heart and home.
The 2018 Faithful Life Planner sold out in two weeks!
Get on the wait-list to stay up-to-date on 2019 release information — we might even ask you for your input as we put the finishing touches on what may just be your all-new favorite planner!
18-month Agenda Planner
Dayspring now has their own line of inspirational planners! Not only are they beautiful, but Scriptures are included all throughout and the accessories are adorable and so fun!
Nuts & Bolts of the Agenda Planner
- Size :: 7 x 9 inches
- Date Range :: 18 months — July 2017 – December 2018
- View :: Weekly spread
- Layout :: Vertical layout
- Timeline or general :: general space
- Meal planning, fitness tracking, etc. :: none but lots of open space to use as you’d like
- Space for notes/ideas :: yes (and lined, grid, and blank note pages included)
- Goal setting info :: no
- Printable OR Physical Product :: Physical
- Binding :: Metallic spiral binding
- Other :: inside pocket page and 3 pages of colorful labels to use throughout the planner
The Simplified Planner
Emily Ley’s Simplified Planner remains one of my all-time favorite planners for moms. Simple, effective, and beautiful.
Nuts & Bolts of The Simplified Planner
- Size :: 7 x 9 inches
- Date Range :: 2 options available
- Academic Planner (August 2017 – July 2018)
- Calendar Year (January 2018 – December 2018)
- View :: Daily & weekly views available
- Layout :: Vertical layout
- Timeline or general ::
- Meal planning, fitness tracking, etc. :: The Simplified Planner includes plenty of space for you to take notes, keep a to-do list, and customize as you see fit, but there is no space designated specifically for meal planning or fitness tracking.
- Space for notes/ideas :: yes
- Goal setting info ::
- Printable OR Physical Product :: Physical
- Binding ::
- Daily view = wire-o binding, gold
- Weekly view = lay flat book binding
- Other :: pocket in front cover, tabs for easy navigation, colorful stickers
iBloom Life & Business Planner
The iBloom Planner is another repeat from last year’s “best planners for busy moms” post because it is one of my all-time faves. I prefer the simplicity of a weekly overview, which this planner gives you but also includes ample space for list making, prioritizing, and keeping tasks organized.
Nuts & Bolts of the iBloom Life & Business Planner
- Size ::
- Physical, spiral-bound :: 9 x 11 inches
- Printable :: 8.5 x 11 inches
- Date Range :: January – December 2018
- View :: Weekly
- Layout :: horizontal
- Timeline or general :: Timeline included (6 am – 9 pm)
- Meal planning, fitness tracking, etc. :: A small space for “healthy living” is included at the bottom of each day.
- Space for notes/ideas :: yes, follows the “planner pad” system of funneling your priorities. (I LOVE THIS METHOD.) See this post for more info.
- Goal setting info :: Yes, this planner includes a guide and space for setting yearly and monthly goals as well as mid-year check ins.
- Printable OR Physical Product :: Both available
- Binding :: spiral bound
- Other :: pocket, 2-year at a glance calendars included, Scripture verse included on every week, space for gratitude lists, and printed in the USA
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Personally I like the large size, the layout, and all of the extras included with the iBloom planner. My biggest disappointment is the design. I wish iBloom offered an alternative color scheme and cover option. However, I like this planner enough to buy and use it even though I don’t like the cover. ;)
The Moleskine Planner
I’ve been in love with my Moleskine journals for years. I literally have boxes filled with old journals, but it wasn’t until this past year that I tried out a Moleskine planner!
Moleskine keeps things simple. No extra bells and whistles, but it remains a trusty inexpensive go-to solution for organizing and planning your life. Like the journals you can choose from a variety sizes, colors, and covers (hard cover or soft).
Nuts & Bolts of the Moleskine planner
- Size :: Varies (from pocket size – extra large)
- Date Range :: July 2017 – December 2018 (18-month)
- View :: Weekly spread
- Layout :: vertical
- Timeline or general :: general
- Meal planning, fitness tracking, etc. :: not specifically
- Space for notes/ideas :: yes! In addition to each day containing space for any appointments, lists or notes, the opposing page is lined and ready to use as you need!
- Goal setting info :: no
- Printable OR Physical Product :: Physical
- Binding :: lay-flat binding
- Other :: Moleskine’s traditional back pocket, elastic closure, ribbon bookmark
The Passion Planner
When I wrote about the best planners for busy moms last year, I didn’t know about the Passion Planner, but quite a few mentioned it as one of your faves. This year it made the list!
Nuts & Bolts of the Passion Planner
- Size ::
- Classic :: 8.5 x 11 inches
- Compact :: 5.5 x 8.5 inches
- Date Range ::
- Academic (August 2017 – July 2017)
- Undated for use any time
- View :: Weekly spread
- Layout :: horizontal
- Timeline or general :: timeline included (6 am – 10:30 pm and divided into 30 minute increments)
- Meal planning, fitness tracking, etc. :: not specifically
- Space for notes/ideas :: minimal
- Goal setting info :: Passion Planning map and space for reflection and purposeful goal-setting included
- Printable OR Physical Product :: Physical
- Binding :: lay-flat binding
- Other :: I like how the to-do list is broken up into a personal to-do list and a work to-do list and into priorities. Space to record errands is also included
She Plans Planners
Nuts & Bolts of the She Plans planners
- Size :: 8.5 x 9.25 inches (inside pages are 7 x 9 inches)
- Date Range :: July 2017 – June 2018
- View :: Weekly spread
- Layout :: horizontal
- Timeline or general :: The weekly appointment planner includes a timeline (8 am – 8pm); the others do not include a timeline.
- Meal planning, fitness tracking, etc. :: not specifically
- Space for notes/ideas :: “brain dump” section
- Goal setting info :: yearly goal setting and monthly goal tracking pages
- Printable OR Physical Product :: Physical
- Binding :: spiral
- Other :: The She Plans shop includes other really helpful printable planning downloads for instant use!
The Happy Planner (Faith Edition)
The Happy Planner is new to me, but I love the monthly faith focus.
Nuts & Bolts of the Happy Planner (Faith Edition)
- Size :: 7.75 x 9.75 inches (inside pages are 7 x 9.25 inches)
- Date Range ::
- View :: Weekly spread
- Layout :: vertical
- Timeline or general :: general
- Meal planning, fitness tracking, etc. :: not specifically
- Space for notes/ideas ::
- Goal setting info :: space for a monthly faith reflection and spiritual goals
- Printable OR Physical Product :: Physical
- Binding :: disc system
- Other ::
The FAITHFUL LIFE Planner
Enter to win 1 of 5 planners!!!
Enter below to win
- The Simplified Planner by Emily Ley
- a printable Organized Life Planner by Intentional Moms
- a printable iBloom Life & Business Planner
- a Faithful Life Planner (when it releases), OR
- an Agenda Planner by DaySpring
FIVE WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN!!!
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Still looking for a great planner? Check out last year’s recommendations for the best planners for busy moms!
The Organized or Faithful Life planners both look amazing.
I’ve been eyeing Kayse’s Organized Life planner for a couple days now! I like the mint color (matches my “command center”) and how it compiles all my current lists into one place. The only thing that’s missing is a “habit chart”… Basically a reward chart like the ones I use with my toddler, but for me! I’ve been developing my habit of waking up before the girls that way… Reward systems and visual sticker charts work for adults, too! (I also made a workout sticker chart for my husband and his training program ;))
Steph, she HAS a habit tracker in there!! She just calls it the weekly tracker instead.
Also — LOVE your profile pic! So pretty!
And as for the other planners, I would choose any of the mint and gold colored covers (they’re all cute) and add on the gratitude journal to the iBloom planner!
I am really digging the mint as well.
Where are the add on packs for the ibloom planners?
Happy stripes
Bold floral
I am not seeing this either. ( format?)
As a WAHM, this past year I have been printing off a weekly calendar (that shows the hours) each week to plan out our family’s activities and the random times I have to work and what work items I’ll do when. It has actually been one of the most helpful things I have done! These planners look amazing (and much better than printing off a worksheet each week). I’m excited to look into them more! Thank you.
I’ve been using the organized life planner and love it! The only thing I struggle with is printing it.
I’ve just been using my bullet journal as a planner but it isn’t working quite as well as I’d like it. I’d love to try a new option!
Looking for a new way to organize my to dos and the kiddos schedule plus keep me motivated to exercise and keep up with some personal projects.
I love the happy planner! how great to be able to have a spot to track spiritual goals and prayers to see where God has been working and providing and showing you His power!
The 18 month agenda planner looks like it could fit my needs well, but I have used the simplified planner this past year and loved it so will likely end up with that again!
ibloom- I didn’t see any add-on options available?
simplified planner- i love the gold dot!
intentional moms organized life planner- I like the mid-sized dated format
dayspring- I like the flamingo design
I would love a week-at-a-glance insert to somehow (sticky note or snap in, something) add on to a page to note the big items for the week and make them stand out.. sometimes they can get lost in the daily spots.