New Year, New Plan{ner}

2015 has certainly began busy! Between working, being a wife, and mom my days are certainly filled to the brim. But this year, I wanted to organize my time and myself better than in years past. Yes, I used to have planners in high school and college, but of course they were for assignments, studying, etc. Not for cleaning lists, appointments, holidays, etc. 

So this week's post is all about my planner. I bought a new planner a few weeks back that I'm hoping helps me keep my goals. I've written them in the back of my planner so I can always refer to them. I've also written the ones that pertain monthly through out my planner. I'm so excited to start using my planner religiously.

I've browsed Pinterest and even Instagram for planner ideas and how others use their planners. I was blown away! I never knew there was so much to planners. People color-code their to-do list, put stickers for different things, and use washi tape.

Here's some examples I found off google images: 

photo credit: google images

photo credit: google images

See what I mean?! Craziness! I don't have the time to do ALL of the stickers, color-coding and washi tape, but I do plan on doing a little of each.

I want to color-code written things, use washi tape for events that may need to be rescheduled or holidays and stickers for bill payment, when I get gas or groceries, etc. So many options, so little planner.

Cover of my planner. May add my name in stickers later.

My particular planner is nothing special like an Erin Condren, Emily Ley, or Plum Paper Design. It's just a $10 planner from Wal-Mart, and for a rookie planner user, I think that is plenty spent. I bought some post-it notes from Target for $1 and some washi tape from Wal-Mart for $0.97 a roll. I don't want to spend a bunch of money since I'm just beginning in this whole planner world. I also bought a set of 5 Papermate flair pens from Target. They're perfect for color-coding things.

Monthly view not filled in totally

My color-codes I'm using are:
 Blue - Weston
Orange - Josh
Purple- Kaylyn
Green - Bills
Pink - Holidays

I do plan on getting colors for blog posts & meal plan plus I'm sure I'll add more colors as I get used to planning out my weeks.

Weekly View semi filled in

Post-it notes from Target Dollar Spot

Some of my favorite places to get supplies are Target & Walmart. I got the cutest Valentine's Day washi tape from Walmart the other day for $1.97 a roll. 

Obviously I'm just starting out, so I'm sure my system, way of planning, utensils, color-codes will evolve as I find my groove and system. 

I'm making sure this year I'm organized, and I truly believe this is going to help. I'll definitely keep you updated through the blog and on instagram. 

Happy {late} New Year and Happy Organized, Planned Out Year!