Do You Use Lists to Plan Your Life?
I’m normally not a list person! I remember, as a child, my mom made lists for us to clean the house. That list always seemed soooo long! As a mom of 6 children, I completely understand the need for lists to keep us focused. I’m sure that you do, too! It took me years to be able to use them though, because I always felt that the end of the list was unattainable. Now, my children actually ask me to make lists for them so that they know there is an end in sight. Otherwise, I may just keep piling the jobs on them and they’ll think that they have to work all the days of their lives. It’s funny how the list made me feel like there was no end in sight, but the list helps them to know there is an end in sight.
I am now a firm believer in list making. I keep a list of blogging activities I need to accomplish, lists of Christmas gifts to purchase throughout the year, shopping lists, meal planning lists, etc. We even have a dry erase board on our mantle where we can make big lists for the family to see. With so many people in the family, I’d be lost without making a list! I’m way too forgetful!
I have a problem though. My lists are usually messy! I do, sometimes make an orderly and slightly pretty one in MS Word….but generally, my lists are scribbled up messes! I guess that tells how I function and why I’m trying to get organized, doesn’t it? :)
List PlanIt to the Rescue!
Have you ever heard of List PlanIt? If you haven’t, you have got to check out all the amazing lists that they have to offer. If you’re interested in trying to organize your life, (like I’m slowly, painfully trying to do), a List PlanIt membership is worth the investment in time that it saves you!
Why List PlanIt?
- They have hundreds of lists on everything imaginable. Categories include: Business Planning, Club Organization, Contact Info, Family Matters, Financial Planning, Holidays & Occasions, Home Management, Menu Planning, Memory Journal, Moving, Personal Interests, Time Management, For Fun, Student Planning & Travel Planning.
- They’re already made and you don’t have to think up how you want them formatted or how to make them look nice. You just print and go!
- If you buy the download membership, you can fill in your list on the .pdf file and then print it like that on most files. No handwriting necessary (unless you want to of course)
- If you have an area of life that you’re hoping to organize, you can bet that List PlanIt will have a printable list for you to use.
How Do I Use List PlanIt?
I was so excited to be able to review this product because I knew that I could use it in my series that is coming up next week called 5 Day of Organizing & Cleaning. It starts on Monday, August 20th. (I hope you’ll join us!)
My topic?
Organizing & Cleaning my Kitchen. My kitchen has been in need of some serious attention!
Here are some of the forms that I am utilizing or planning to utilize in my organizing week:
- Refrigerator Inventory
- Freezer Inventory
- Pantry Inventory
I really need to get a handle on what food I have in my refrigerator, pantry and freezer. I’m hoping to find a bunch of free meals by using up all the food I haven’t touched in too long!
In addition, I also plan to use the Meal Planners & Grocery lists to start planning my next week of Freezer to Slow Cooker meals.
I hope to eventually start a Home Management Binder, where I can have a go-to book where I keep all the information pertaining to my calendar, cleaning schedule, menus, shopping lists, kids, etc.
List PlanIt just recently added Homeschool planning forms to their many awesome lists OR you can buy the ePlanner separately for only $5. I’m sure I’ll refer to the forms in this section often as I go about planning my school year.
As you can see, the lists that they provide are all inclusive. Should you find yourself in an organizing quandary, List PlanIt will be sure to help you out!
Buy It!
If you’d like to purchase a membership to List PlanIt, they provide a print membership for $20 for a year; a download membership for $30 a year; and a professional membership for $50 a year.
Win It!
List PlanIt has generously offered a Download Membership (value $30) and 3 ePlanners (value $5 each) for me to give away. Please come back during the Mommy Time Facebook Party on Tuesday, August 21st at 8 PM Mountain/9 PM Central to enter for your chance to win.
Don’t forget that if you have questions regarding organizing and cleaning, you can submit those questions on our RSVP form. By RSVPing, you are entering to win $50!
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List PlanIt provided complimentary product for review and giveaway. However, opinions are 100% my own and a favorable review was not required. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Open to residents of the USA (unless a digital product) only. The act of following a page on Facebook is not necessary to enter. Facebook is not affiliated with this giveaway and is held harmless of any fault should a complication arise. Winners will be selected by Rafflecopter (Random.org) on August 27th and will be notified by the email provided on their entry. If winners do not respond within 48 hours, new winners will be selected.
I think I need a list to keep track of what I’ve signed up for. I know I had looked at your rsvp form, but can’t remember if I actually sent it! Is there a way for me to find out?
Thank you for sharing this giveaway! I am a total list person, and will be getting this either way. God bless!
I'm a list person. I have so much on my mind that making lists helps clear it. I, too, have a messy list. It's like chicken scratch. But if I were to type it out, that is one more thing for me to do. List Planit sounds interesting, but again, signing up, learning how to use it is another thing for me to do (or add to my list). But if it's free, then it may be worth a try. Thanks for the offer.
Yes, I completely understand. Sometimes, a messy list is the way to go, too. It all depends. I'm meaning for general organization, if it's a list I'm going to leave up, posted somewhere or in a binder or something like that….I want it to look a little nicer. If I look at it for more than a day or so.
Good luck with winning! I have had all kinds of fun with List PlanIt.