The planner for busy moms, my review

 

Motivated Mom Planner- 2025 Desktop Planner for Moms

I was lucky enough to win this planner in a giveaway. I will say I did already have my basic planner but I gave this one a try.  

I tried it out for 2 weeks to see if I would use all the extras this planner had. 

one of the extras in this planner is a daily check list of things such as chores and the dinner plan for the night. Which is a quite helpful as now I don't have to leave little notes everywhere. This check list also reminds us to take our meds, do a skincare routine and cuddle your pet/human cuddle buddy.  Love that! Also on each day there is a tracker for your water intake, workouts and sleep! Each day has spots for you and your child(ren)'s activities.     

What I'm not thrilled about is the tiny writing on the pages, it was a little hard for me to read (especially in bad lighting) but then again I am 45 and my eyes are bad.  The lines and spaces to write things are also small, so may not work if your handwriting tends to go on the larger size.

Also included, at the back of the planner;  monthly expenses & Finances, a password page, Gift ideas,  A larger Habit Tracker (different from daily pages), Goals page, pages for school info, and of course there are some note pages at the end.  

I'm going to be completely honest, I will probably never use those back pages for many reasons.  One; I don't ever put my passwords in any of my planners-that is a big NOPE from me.  Two; I am not the one who keeps up with the budget, finances or expenses-that is all my husband.  Three; I am lazy, I don't like flipping to the back of my planner for anything. Other reasons;  I don't keep up with all that school info; my youngest is in high school and I just write down on each day what is going on.

But I do Love the gift idea page, I may use that one

This is a wonderful planner, and I do recommend for busy moms.  I won this planner in a giveaway and was so excited.  I tried it out for 2 weeks, since I already had a planner that I love.  However, As much as I wanted to use this new one, I couldn't.  As great as it is, its not for me.  There is a lot of small print on the pages and this is what made it unlikeable for me.  My eyes are not great at my age (mid 40's) so it was difficult for me to see some of the things on the pages of this planner.  And I am so used to large blocks in my planners, this one had small blocks for each day.  I would say that is it more expensive than I would spend, but I am a penny pincher.  Its actually a good price for most people,  and I am appreciative that this was a gift.

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Synopsis for Turning Twelve

Katie can't wait to turn twelve--pool parties! babysitting! friends! But sometimes it feels like there's so much new stuff she can barely keep up. First Job? (Yes!) Unfair dress codes? (No way!) Make up (Okay?!) Shaving? (Uh…!) Maybe growing up isn't as much fun as she had expected. But one thing does seem right--her new friend, Grace. Could Katie have a crush on another girl? Katie knows not everyone around her will approve...which is kind of scary. She might not be ready to tell anyone yet, and that’s fine...but can Katie stay true to herself and embrace the person she's growing up to be?

Synopsis for Growing Pangs

Katie's always felt different. She's homeschooled, she has freckles, and her teeth are really crooked. But none of these things matter to Kacey. They’re best friends forever—just like their necklaces say. But when they go to summer camp, Kacey starts acting weird. What happened to the “forever”? And when Katie gets home, she can’t stop worrying. About getting braces. About 6th grade. About friends. She knows tapping three times or opening and closing a drawer won’t make everything better . . . but sometimes it helps stop the worrying. Is something wrong with her? And will anyone want to be friends with her if they find out? Find out what happens next in the companion graphic novel, Turning Twelve!

About the Author

Kathryn Ormsbee is the author of books for children and young adults, including Growing Pangs and The House in Poplar Wood. Her novels have been critically acclaimed, translated into eight languages, selected for the Indie Next List and Junior Library Guild, and made “best of” lists at Amazon, BookPage, Kirkus, NPR, and the Chicago and New York Public Libraries. She lives with her wife in Texas.

About the Illustrator

Molly Brooks is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed Sanity & Tallulah graphic novel series, as well as the illustrator of Flying Machines and many other short comics. Molly grew up in Tennessee and now lives in Brooklyn with her wife and cats.

Praise for Turning Twelve

★ “A heartfelt and endearing snapshot of adolescence.”

—Kirkus, starred review

“Through Katie’s story Ormsbee and Brooks craft a graphic novel that provides a realistic and empathetic exploration of understanding one’s identity. Her struggle to ask questions and identify her feelings, especially in the religious community, will be relatable to young readers with similar journeys…This exploration of crushes and growing up is a must for the realistic graphic novel genre.”

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“A respectful portrayal of an adolescent girl learning to think independently.” —The Horn Book

“Twelve cheers for TURNING TWELVE! Readers will root for Katie as she navigates seventh grade and stays true to her own heart.”

—Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic

Awards and Honors:

Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of 2024 BookPage Best Middle Grade Book of 2024 Amazon Best Book of 2024 ALA 2025 Rise Booklist Selection

Praise for Growing Pangs

★ “The story stays true to this child’s experience, and the art… gives equal attention to the high points of Katie’s life while skillfully depicting her lows.” —Booklist, starred review “A poignant account of journeying through life while navigating mental health and friendships.” —Kirkus “This sensitive, deeply felt graphic novel… will resonate with many readers.” —The Horn Book “An incisive and empathetic look at fitting in, anxiety, and what it means to be a good friend.” —Faith Erin Hicks, creator of The Adventures of Superhero Girl “A poignant and relatable story about making friends, letting go, and opening up.” —Terri Libenson, creator of the Emmie & Friends series “A thoughtful, compassionate portrayal of OCD, particularly in its visual representation of Katie’s anxieties.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Awards and Honors NPR Best Book of 2022 Target Book Club Pick of 2022 Parents Magazine Best Book of 2022 2022 Oregon Spirit Book Award Winner 2023 NCTE Charlotte Huck Recommended Title for Outstanding Fiction for Children

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You'll Get Through This by Barry Gridley

A Father's Letters About Suffering

 

PSYCHOLOGY / Grief & Loss / RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Counseling & Recovery / SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational

Date Published: October 15th

Publisher: Lucid Books

 

 

"You'll Get Through This" speaks directly to both the heart and the head, acknowledging the multifaceted nature of human suffering. Through poignant anecdotes and practical wisdom, the author guides you through the gyrations of the head-heart seesaw, offering strategies to slow down the turmoil and emerge from adversity stronger than ever before.

 

Author Barry Gridley demonstrates:

- How the head-heart seesaw makes you think you are losing your mind

- The five ways personal pain distorts your perspective

- What tools you can use to move through suffering, not merely survive it or stay stuck in it

- How to look for what God is doing in your life when you are suffering

 

Are you ready to embark on a journey of profound transformation? This book will equip you with the courage, insight, and faith necessary to not only weather the storms of life but to emerge from them with renewed hope and resilience. Embrace the opportunity to grow through suffering and discover the profound beauty that can emerge from life's most challenging trials.

 

 

About the Author

Author Barry Gridley is a native of Omaha, Nebraska, but has lived in Oregon for 23 years with Pamela, his wife of 50 years. He is the father of Amy and Tim, father-in-law to Adam, and granddad to Elijah, Isaiah, and Emma. Barry holds a Master of Theology from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon and a Doctor of Ministry in Marriage and Family Therapy from Denver Seminary in Littleton, Colorado. Dr. Gridley wrote "You'll Get through This" from his own experience with suffering and from 20 years as the pastor of three churches and another 20 years as a professional counselor who daily sits across from hurting people. His 40 years of helping people "get through this" is the foundation for this book that provides the foundation you need when you enter a season of suffering in your life.

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