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I hope this organized life binder tour gives you some great ideas on how to get more organized in your own life!
I’m so excited to share today’s post with you because we’re taking a peek inside the new and improved This Organized Life planner!
The updated version will include a few new surprise printables, and the biggest change of all… the entire thing will now be available in the smaller A5 size!
Alright, let’s take a look!
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You’ve probably heard the expression, “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy,” and I think there’s a lot of truth to that. As moms, we play a very powerful role in shaping the mood and atmosphere of our homes, but it doesn’t stop there. If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a mom it’s that, “If mama ain’t organized, nobody’s organized!”
I’d love to pretend that organization just comes naturally to me, but if you’ve seen any of my decluttering posts you already know otherwise. I think I have a very organized, methodical brain, but all of that organization doesn’t exactly ooze into every area of my life, unfortunately.
After literally years of frustration over losing important paperwork and misplacing much needed information, I was at my wits end… and This Organized Life was born. I was on a mission to create a “one-stop-shop” for all of the important things in my life. I didn’t want to have to bounce from binder to binder to find the information I needed. I wanted everything to be happily housed in one perfectly organized space. Just imagine how great that would be!
I, in my usual printable obsessed way, created more than 160 printables for organizing various areas of my life from finances, cleaning and organizing, to meal planning, health and fitness, my entire year, and more!
This Organized Life now comes in A5 size too with some special new surprise printables as well!
Because I love options, I created five pretty and coordinating cover designs for every single section of the planner. This way, your entire planner can be filled with one set of covers or you can mix and match the different patterns.
The planner is broken into three sets because I love to give options, and I know different things will work for different people. Some people may only want to be able to plan their year while others will love the meal planning section or really want to organize their finances too. No matter what your organizing goals, there’s a package that’s perfect for you!
This Organized Life: Yearly Planner
The first package in the This Organized Life collection is the yearly planner. One of my favorite parts about this planner (after the bright, fun colors and how well it keeps me organized) is that it can actually be used year after year after year. I left the pages undated so this could be the very last planner you’d ever have to buy!
You can use the blank calendar and planner pages year after year for as long as you’d like.
I’ve also included three different monthly calendars like this one (colored blocks vary month to month)…
and this one…
and these two, which are freebies you can grab here —> Full page, letter size or the smaller A5 size.
I also included a two page weekly planner. The right page has a few different quote options so you can change it up week to week as well as a blank option at the top so you can write in whatever quotes are inspiring you at that time.
I use the little squares at the bottom of each page for meal planning, but you could also use them for daily to do lists, things to remember, people to contact, etc.
This Organized Life: Meal Planning & Fitness
In my meal planning and fitness kit, I included everything in the yearly planner as well as the printables I’m using to really take my new healthy eating and exercising habits seriously.
I included vertical and horizontal meal planners… (quick tip: after you meal plan, cut the list off. Leave your meal plan at home while the list goes with you to the store. That will keep you from accidentally throwing away your entire plan after shopping and having an entire fridge full of mystery-meal ingredients. I learned that one the hard way!)
There’s also a meals of the month page for those who like to plan a month at a time.
as well as recipe cards, inventory lists for your fridge, freezer, and pantry, and a log for your favorite meals so they’re easy to find in your cookbooks.
My fitness printables have played a huge roll in keeping me on track with my goals. I have this printable taped to my bathroom mirror because it’s a private location (I don’t want everyone seeing my weight!), and it’s a place where I know I’ll see it every single day. With it, I can track my exercise, food, water intake, weight, and measurements, which has been a huge help in identifying patterns in when and why I may fall off the clean food wagon.
I’ve also included separate weight, measurements, and exercise trackers as well as a fitness goals worksheet for narrowing down and defining exactly what I’m working for. The printable above is great for noting things day to day, but I love my bigger printables for keeping more detailed information.
On my measurements printable, for example, I’m able to track more measurements, and I’ve made two columns for arms, thighs, and calves so I can track my left and right sides accurately.
This Organized Life: Complete Kit!
For those who seriously want to get organized, the complete kit is the only way to go! It includes everything in both the yearly and meal planning & fitness packages as well as a comprehensive printables for: finances, cleaning and organizing, kids and pets, passwords, contacts, goal planning, gift tags, and more!
In the finance section, I included two budget worksheets (one with an itemized list and one without)…
Here’s a sneak peek at the printable budget worksheets in the A5 size.
A monthly budget planner to help you track your income and expenses all year long…
A monthly bill tracker so another bill never falls through the cracks (woohoo! No more late fees!)…
aswell as five styles of cash envelope tracking sheets (matching the cover designs), and pages to record important credit card and bank account information.
For cleaning and organizing, I’ve included different cleaning checklists as well as decorative storage labels (in the color scheme of the set as well as in the chalkboard style).
For the kids, I included a chore chart, “While we’re away” baby/house sitter instruction sheet, and logs to track vaccinations, screen time, and reading time. I also included vaccine trackers and pet sitting sheets for when we can’t be with our furry friends.
I also included a notes page, password log, contacts sheet, gift bag tags, time blocking daily planner and more! I told you, I went a little printable crazy. 🙂
My Favorite Products
These are the supplies I love and use in my own home. I use some of them in my This Organized Life planner and others in my binders for homeschooling my kiddos.
1. Avery Big Tab Two-Pocket Insertable Plastic Dividers
: These are a must-have for me because each divider has two large pockets on it. They’re perfect for those important papers that need to be organized temporarily or need to stay in one, unholed punched piece.
2. Swingline Desktop Hole Punch
: I love this hole punch because it keeps all my paper clipping contained and is adjustable too!
3. Paper Mate InkJoy Ballpoint Pens
: These are my absolute favorite pens to use in my planner (and pretty much everywhere else) because of their pretty colors and smooth writing. I like to have my planner color coordinated, especially now as our kids are growing up and people are getting involved in different activities. It’s so helpful to be able to quickly identify what’s going on simply based on the color it’s written in.
4. Washi Tape
: Another of my colorful, binder must-haves in pretty washi tape. It’s a fun way to block off big events like vacations, but it’s gentle enough on the paper that it can be removed without ruining the page.
5. HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Wireless Printer
: To print a great planner, you need a great printer. This is the printer we have, and we’ve been really happy with it. Every paper photographed for this post was printed on this exact machine.
6. Hammermill Paper (32 lb, 100 Bright)
: This is my most favorite paper because it’s extremely soft and thick. I recently asked my daughter to grab a piece of paper from our printer, and even she (at 6) was like, “Wow, this is nice paper!” haha! A girl after my own heart.
I use a lot of three ring binders in my home to track homeschooling materials, but for my home binder I used a special discbound system. Unfortunately, my exact binder was part of the Martha Stewart line at Staples, which is no longer available, but there are some other great and very similar systems out there if you’re looking for something a little different.
I have this Arc Desktop Paper Punch from Staples (7)
, but I’ll be honest… it was hard to pay that price! (Yes, I actually paid that price for a paper punch!). This Levenger Circa Portable Punch (8) 
looks like a much more affordable option at less than half the price.
So there it is! The long-awaited This Organized Life binder tour! I hope you love it as much as I do. If you’re ready to get organized or want to learn more, just click here.
I love this!! I’m all about organization, especially with my busy family.
Thanks! It’s a necessity with a busy family, isn’t it. Whether I like it or not, they’re going to force me to get organized.
Wow you’ve really out-done yourself this time! Thanks for such an organized package *wink*
Your post made me think of my new year’s resolutions/goals – which I actually forgot about completely until now… And your words inspired me once more (I’ve been thinking about this one for a while) to start my own blog 🙂
So: Thanks!
Yay!! I love hearing about people starting blogs! I started mine 3 years ago almost to the day, and it’s been one of the more rewarding, challenging, fun, educational experiences of my life. I highly recommend it! I actually wrote a post about starting blog if you’re interested in checking it out (click here—> How to Start a Blog), and if I can help in any way please let me know! 🙂
Perfect!!!
Thanks for putting it together!
I needed this!!!
You’re so welcome! Sorry it took so long! Better late than never? 🙂
I want my organizing kit! I´m having problemas with my credit card please help me I need ittt
Hi Mariana, please email me at emily@myloveforwords.com about the troubles you’re having. I’m more than happy to help. Thanks, Emily
Wow it looks amazing! This binder will definitely help in having an organized life. Definitely getting one for myself. Thank you for coming up with this!
Thanks, Travis!
OMG thank you for investing the time to make this so everyone doesn’t have to! You definitely had a grand idea and the execution was perfect! Love the colors/ theme too!
Thank you, Kristina! 🙂
Hey, I know the one binder is a Martha Stewart one, but what about the 3 ring one? I’ve been lookin for a good binder that’s actually “pretty”
I’m pretty sure I got it at Target. They usually have a great selection of pretty binders! 🙂
Thank you so much! Being a teen straight young guy no one my age is into organization like myself! This helps so much! Thank you Emily!
I love hearing that. Thanks so much, Colin! Happy Organizing 🙂
Hi Emily, What a very impressive collection you have put together and so colorful, too! Well done! Blessings, Janet
Thank you, Janet! Colors keep me happy so it had to be colorful 🙂
What marvelous work you have done! I have been looking for 2 months for the perfect planner. I have tried to make my own and it isn’t too bad, but yous looks perfect for what I need. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I would love to do a blog some day. One about life and some about my camping experiences. Maybe some day. Even though I am now retired I am busier than ever it seems. G
Thanks, Gayla! I hope you enjoy it, and you have a wonderful 2016! As for a blog, I say go for it! 🙂
These are so cool! Thank you!
Thanks, Laura! 🙂
can’t seem to open the link. Can you email it to me?
Hi Juanita, Unfortunately it’s not working right now. I’ve contacted the company who runs that for me so I’m hoping it’ll be back up again soon. So sorry for the inconvenience!
When trying to click the learn more links, I am getting an error! Is there another way to download or access?
Thanks!
Hi Bre, Thanks for letting me know! I’ve contacted the company who handles that for me so *hopefully* it’ll be up and running soon. Very disappointing to say the least. 🙁
Hi Emily —
It may be user error….but I can not find the list of printables, no matter what I click on. I am specifically looking for the meal planning & fitness template. The vertical one for a week with small boxes across bottom.
Hi Melissa,
Have you subscribed to my newsletter? All of my printables are available in my printables library. You’ll receive the link and password after signing up, but if you have any trouble please let me know! 🙂
I am all about organization! This will really come in handy!
Yay! I love hearing that, Erickah! Thanks so much and Happy Organizing 🙂
You’ve inspired me to try and set one of these binders up… It looks incredible! – Jerusha, ThePositiveYear.com
Thanks, Jerusha! They’re extremely handy for keeping everything in one place and organized. I’d love to see pics of yours when you’re done if you feel like sharing 🙂
You’re speaking my love language here! I can’t wait to read through all your organizational ideas. 🙂
Haha! Thanks, Holly!
Thank you so much, I need all the help to get organized. This looks
Wonderful.
Thank you
Judy
Thanks, Judy! 🙂
Hi,
Just wondering what size the planner printables are? A4? A5? Something else?
Thanks 🙂
Hi Karee, they’re regular computer paper size, 8.5×11. I do hope to offer an A5 in the future though. Thanks for asking! 🙂
I absolutely love this!! Thank you so much! I really like the disc bound system. Is there one you can suggest?
Thanks, Ebony! The one I use isn’t available anymore (bummer!), but I’m sure one of these would be good: http://amzn.to/1TL40BH I have the Arc system discbound puncher, and it’s been great. I hope that helps!
What binder do you use and/or suggest?
I’ve use both discbound and standard three ring binders, and I think I prefer the three ring binders to be honest. I just try to get one with a pretty and colorful cover so I enjoy looking at it.
What an amazing organizational tool you have created.
Thank you for sharing this at Thoughts of Home. We are so glad you are here.
Thank you, Laura! And most of all, thanks for hosting 🙂
Great tips!! Being organized is so important! Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
Thanks for stopping by, Jamie!
What a fantastic planner! I love it. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Merry Monday.
Thanks, Sherry!
Hi Emily,
I was interested in your budget worksheet.
Is there a way to just download that one sheet?
Thanks,
Annie
Hi Annie, Unfortunately, I’m not selling the individual pages at this time. I’d just have way too many listing to keep track of, but I hope you find the set helpful if you decide to purchase it. Thanks for asking! 🙂
I understand.
Thanks,
Annie
I love this! I do have a quick question. Where do you purchase your black binders? I have been searching for so long to find ones just like this with a holder for a pen as well. Thanks!!
Hi Jessi, That binder was part of the Martha Stewart discbound system from Staples. I bought it a few years ago so I’m not sure if it’s still available, but I think Staples still carries a discbound line. They may have one similar to this one. I hope that helps!
Where did you get the pen case? Love the double pocket for post its.
Target! I think it was part of the Nate Berkus line a couple years ago. This exact one may not be available anymore, but he always seems to have a couple patterns and news styles out. It’s a great little bag. I hope you can find one!
Will you be doing this for 2017? I need this!
Hi Jenni, great news! This Organized Life is good year after year after year! It did include a dated calendar for 2016, but I’ll be posting a free printable version for 2017 very soon. 🙂 If you have any other questions, please let me know. Thanks! Emily
This is a wonderful idea. I would love to be so organised. All I have to do now is figure out how to print from my phone lol. Wish me luck in my endeavour. X
Good luck! lol
Could you please add a paypal payment option. I do not live in the US and thus my creditcard does not want to work on your site…
I’ll definitely look into that. I actually sell these printables through a third party so I’m not sure how much I can change, but I’ll try. So sorry it isn’t working for you.
Hi! Totally in LOVE with this! I want to purchase it. Is the purchase listing for the 2016 or 2017 version? Thanks!
Thanks, Mary! I’ve actually made this to last for years. The only outdated pages are the 2016 calendars, but I’ll be making 2017 calendars very soon and made available here for free on the blog. I hope that helps! If you have any other questions, please let me know 🙂
Not to rush you or anything… it’s just that I’m teacher and I’ve been using the 2016 planner for my weekly planning and I’m a bit OCD and don’t really want to switch to a new format for January. But I’ve already started to plan December and I am worried that I will need a calendar for January before you publish one…
Tiffany, I completely understand!! I’m hoping to release the new version in 1-2 weeks. I won’t leave you hanging! Thanks so much for letting me know. 🙂
Hi there- I am trying to get organised but getting really confused with all the different bits and pieces of planner love. Plus I live in New Zealand where you can’t just go down to Hobby Lobby and buy cool stuff (sigh). Could I print these into A5 format if I downloaded them? I absolutely LOVE your health goals and your month per page, but not sure if I could lug an A4 binder back and forth from teaching to home (I can totally relate to the OCD teacher comment above!!). I need something I can have all the time because I need everything in one place! Thank you so much!!
Hi Heather, Unfortunately, it’s not available in the A5 size (yet!), but I’m hoping to have a smaller version available soon. I’ve received a ton of requests so I know it’s definitely wanted. Thanks so much for asking.
Hello, I just purchased this organizer. Your pictures reflect 2017 and 2018 but my download shows 2015 and 2016. What can I do to get the updated file?
Hi Shelley! The updated files will be going out tomorrow via email. 🙂
Are there any printable pages just labeled as “notes”? I’m only interested in the monthly layout plus some notes pages.
Hi Skye, The Complete Package has a “Notes” page as well as the monthly layouts. The Organized 2017 package has the monthly layouts and some checklist pages, but not a specific “Notes” page. I hope that helps! -Emily
I purchased this with the intent to use the A5 paper, and was just wondering if you knew of any places that print A5 prints at the store? Thanks
Hi Ally, I’m not sure to be honest. I’m guessing you may have some luck at an office supply store like Staples or Office Max, but I can’t say for sure. If you find a place, please let me know! I hope you have a very happy 2017 and love the planner. 🙂
Love this so much that I just downloaded and redid my planner to get ready for 2017! I only wish that you had options for Monday starts instead of Sunday starts (I think of Sunday as the end of my weekend instead of the beginning of the next week). Do you think you’d ever consider giving this option?
Hi Ellie! I’ll be honest, I thought it was already included! I’ve done that on some printables before, but I also try to leave blank options so people can start on whichever day works best for them. Which printable(s) were you hoping to have the Monday starts on?
Emily,
How do I contact you about a PayPal transaction? My husband purchased the $25 – 2017 set. I have not received it yet. Could you please help with this matter. I am looking forward to putting those printouts to good use
Hi Sara! I’m sorry to hear that. It would’ve automatically been sent to your email. If you’d like to email me at myloveforwords@gmail.com I can look for your email address (the one that was used to buy the set) and find out what happened. Don’t worry! We’ll get you these printables! 🙂
Any chance you can tell me how you categorized the budget worksheet? Thank you! 🙂
Hi Sherrie! I made two budget worksheets, one with pre-filled items and categories and one that’s blank so it can be customized for each person’s needs. I hope that helps!
What kind of binder do you use to keep it all together? This looks amazing
Hi Brittany! It’s an old Martha Stewart discbound planner from Staples. I’m not sure if her line is still available, but I think they do still have a discbound collection. They can be found on Amazon too.
Hello, I purchased the $25 set but don’t think everything was included in it. There is no meal planning or health and fitness section. And I think it is also missing parts of the planner section, also. It says 165 pages, but I only have 65, I think…
Got it!
Hi Amanda, It sounds like you’ve only opened the largest file. It comes in three different parts. If you’re still struggling with this and haven’t yet had your question answered, please email me at myloveforwords.com Thanks!
I was Wondering if the Calendar was for 2017 and 2018
Yes, it’s been updated to the 2017 version.
I was wondering if there is a way to just log in to your website and start printing from your printables tab. I just signed up to be a memeber and I followed all of the steps, but everytime I whant to go and print something it’s asking me to enter my name and email but once I get the email I don’t get anything to enter the password. I have not been able to print becaus I don’t thing I’m goint to the right web. please walk me through the loging in proses?
I also wanted to ask if you have any monthly budget printables ?
I do! 🙂 You can find them in my This Organized Life set here –> https://www.happyorganizedlife.com/this-organized-life-binder-tour/
Hi Gracy, I’m sorry to hear that! I’ll email you and see if we can get things straightened up because I definitely don’t want it to be a difficult or cumbersome process.
HI! I am so excited to try your organizer, what are the pros and cons of the A5 or 8×11? I see both files and printed the A5 before noticing and so I kept with it. Is this a type of folder and does it need a special hole punch?
kinda confused
-Brynn
Hi Brynn, The A5 is just a smaller version of the same thing (around 5.5×8) so it just depends on how big (or small) of a calender you want to work with and what kind of binder you’re using. I hope that helps! If you have any other questions just let me know. 🙂
Hi! I would just like to know if the bundle consists of the three parts of the organizer? Or is it sold separately? Do you have any promotion running right now? Thank you.
You can purchase sections separately or the complete bundle, which is all three parts. For more details on what comes in each section, you can check out this link: http://myloveforwords.com/ThisOrganizedLife I hope that helps! 🙂
I am interested in ordering your Life binder. I have several questions before I order. One is is there one set color scheme? I have tried several methods to get organized and nothing seems to work. The biggest part is carrying around a large binder…..any tips for that? Any advice before I order would be great!
Hi Miranda! There is only one color scheme. The planner comes in two sizes (8.5×11 and the half size A5). You can carry as much or as little of the planner around with you as you’d like. Many of the pages/binder sections could remain at home for occasional reference, and you could make your own planner with the pages you’d need or carry 1-2 pages with you for that specific day or week. This is one of the huge advantages of buying a printable planner vs. one that is bound. You’ll be able to put it together and customize it for your own needs. I hope that helps! If you have any other questions, just let me know. Thanks! Emily
Hi Emily, I’m very interested in ordering your Life Binder (it looks absolutely amazing!!) but I was wondering if you only sell if through gumroad? I’m hesitant to use that site due to some of the reviews I’ve heard and read. Just wanted to check. Thanks!
Hi Kelsi, what have you read?! I’ve been using them for two years now and never had a problem, but now I’m a little worried.
Hey Emily, gumroad was just a new site for me, I’d never heard of it so I did a quick Google review check. The reviews seem to be mixed, so I hesitated. If you haven’t had a problem in 2 years, I’m sure you’re all good!
Oh good! That’s a relief! 🙂
Hi, I just found your site here on Pinterest and am interested in your organizer. However we are already september 2017 ! My questions: Are you preparing one for 2018, 2) Can it be useful in Europe. I live in Switzerland, French part (hence my shaking Engllish). I battle always with measurements and weights which both are different here. If ever you answer, I hope to find it in the jungle of Internet. I shall be looking on “My Love for Words”. Oh, how much cost your organizer?
Hi Romy, I’m so sorry your comment went unanswered for so long! It was buried, but I found it! 🙂 I have not included any types of measurement (just areas to track them) so you can use the metric system if you’d like. The organizer is only in English, but based on your comment I think it would work very well for you. You have a great command of the English language! (Much better than the few French words that are still lingering in my brain from high school anyway. Haha!) The planner was designed with dated and undated pages so it can be used year after year. I have issues updated dated calendars for free on the blog for a couple years now as free downloads too. Thanks so much for asking, and I hope you have a very happy new year!
When will u be releasing a full set which has 2018 calendar and planner?
I’m working on it now so I’m hoping either later this month or early November! Thanks for asking! 🙂
Just wanted to check to see if the 2018 one has been released yet as I couldn’t readily find it on the website.
Hi Regan, it has! Thanks so much for asking. You can see the newest printable collection here: https://www.happyorganizedlife.com/printable-2018-planner/
Hi! I just purchased this and it doesn’t have 2019….is there an update or how do I go about getting a refund?
Hi Trista, the collection is UNDATED so there is no 2019 version. It’s been designed to be used year after year so you don’t have to purchase a new one every single year. If you have any other questions, just let me know. Thanks!
Hi,
DO you have anything for 2019 or can I use this one?
thanks
Hi Alison, you can use this one! It’s an undated collection so it can be used year after year. Thanks for asking -Emily 🙂