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Post by mom on Feb 1, 2023 23:11:18 GMT
Does anyone have an easy to use Digital Planner that they can recommend? Im looking for something I can keep home stuff + workouts + schedules + meals all together.
Thanks!
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Post by catmom on Feb 2, 2023 3:33:20 GMT
There’s a ton to choose from. I use Makselife but that’s not one of the cheaper ones. And despite that it’s slightly more basic than others, though streamlined and fast loading which I appreciate. Cyberry is a good planner, and the maker also makes a couple other styles. I would suggest going to Etsy and looking for some that appeal to you. Sometimes they will have a sample you can download to try it out.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Feb 2, 2023 3:47:37 GMT
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smartypants71
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Post by smartypants71 on Feb 2, 2023 14:13:42 GMT
I use a pretty easy one called Artful Agenda. It also syncs with Google and Outlook calendars (maybe even more, but that's what I use).
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Post by styxgirl on Feb 2, 2023 15:43:46 GMT
I use a pretty easy one called Artful Agenda. It also syncs with Google and Outlook calendars (maybe even more, but that's what I use). This is what I use too!
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Post by Mary_K on Feb 2, 2023 20:36:12 GMT
If you get one, will you post your thoughts?
thanks!
Mary K
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Post by SweetieBugs on Feb 3, 2023 0:48:05 GMT
I use a pretty easy one called Artful Agenda. It also syncs with Google and Outlook calendars (maybe even more, but that's what I use). Can you tell me if this system syncs to AND from Google and Outlook? So, if I post something to my Google calendar, it will push over to my Artful Agenda. Just want to make sure I get a system that speaks back and forth. I really need something like this!!
And, congratulations to me, my first multiple quoting and it was successful!!!
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Post by mom on Feb 3, 2023 2:09:59 GMT
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styxgirl
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Post by styxgirl on Feb 3, 2023 3:53:07 GMT
Can you tell me if this system syncs to AND from Google and Outlook? And, congratulations to me, my first multiple quoting and it was successful!!! It does sync to and from google. But I'm not sure about outlook since I don't use that one. And COOL that you can do the multiple quotes! I just recently learned to do that too!! ;-)
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Post by bianca42 on Feb 3, 2023 15:59:08 GMT
I use a pretty easy one called Artful Agenda. It also syncs with Google and Outlook calendars (maybe even more, but that's what I use). Can you tell me if this system syncs to AND from Google and Outlook? So, if I post something to my Google calendar, it will push over to my Artful Agenda. Just want to make sure I get a system that speaks back and forth. I really need something like this!!
And, congratulations to me, my first multiple quoting and it was successful!!!It syncs 2-ways with both google and outlook. HOWEVER, many people have their work Outlook locked down so that you can't even see it in Artful Agenda. I would use the 30-day trial to find out. Some people are able to ask their IT group to approve it and they do. Others run into a hard no. I happen to be the person at my work who approves it...so I said yes to myself.
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Post by SweetieBugs on Feb 3, 2023 20:48:26 GMT
Can you tell me if this system syncs to AND from Google and Outlook? So, if I post something to my Google calendar, it will push over to my Artful Agenda. Just want to make sure I get a system that speaks back and forth. I really need something like this!!
And, congratulations to me, my first multiple quoting and it was successful!!! It syncs 2-ways with both google and outlook. HOWEVER, many people have their work Outlook locked down so that you can't even see it in Artful Agenda. I would use the 30-day trial to find out. Some people are able to ask their IT group to approve it and they do. Others run into a hard no. I happen to be the person at my work who approves it...so I said yes to myself. Thanks for the good advice. I am concerned about being able to manage the "technology" aspect of this so a free trial is a perfect idea. I really hope I am successful because I Love the idea and look of this product.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2023 11:55:57 GMT
Did you decide on one? I am thinking about taking the plunge.
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smartypants71
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Post by smartypants71 on Feb 6, 2023 15:19:46 GMT
I use a pretty easy one called Artful Agenda. It also syncs with Google and Outlook calendars (maybe even more, but that's what I use). Can you tell me if this system syncs to AND from Google and Outlook? So, if I post something to my Google calendar, it will push over to my Artful Agenda. Just want to make sure I get a system that speaks back and forth. I really need something like this!!
And, congratulations to me, my first multiple quoting and it was successful!!!I sync to iCal, and yes, it is a 2 way sync.
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Feb 6, 2023 15:30:44 GMT
I am interested too. My teen sons can't drive yet, and the summer is even crazier than the school year, so I need one. During the school year, I am using Google Calendar for work and a sports app and just "trying to remember everything else" for my hockey son's schedule...
Last summer, I had to just print off a calendar and use a pencil to change and add...it was so messy.
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Post by SweetieBugs on Feb 8, 2023 19:03:04 GMT
Did you decide on one? I am thinking about taking the plunge. I'm still on the free trial for Artful Agenda but I can say I'm having a great experience and will definitely continue using it. There was a weird glitch when I was trying to connect one of my calendars during the set up-it kept giving me an odd error message but when I tried doing the set up connection on the phone app it worked and it's been smooth ever since.
I really like how you can toggle on and off certain calendars so you can see either everything or excludes things like your work calendar. It took a bit of experimentation to make sure I was using it correctly so that I wasn't placing personal items on my work calendar but it's pretty straightforward and working great.
I like how you can "scrapbook" it up with stickers as much or as little as you want. I haven't used this feature too much yet but did get a cute sticker for eating lunch with my in-laws and another for the superbowl. You can size the stickers up or down to fit the room you have on your calendar.
Things I'm using and really liking:
--the spaces on the daily pages you can customize to anything you want. I'm using one area to track using the treadmill and other exercising and using the bottom box as a journaling area. --the meals space on the daily pages. --the list area-I've made a list for meals and used subheadings to add all the regular meals I make. --the water tracker. --the ease in changing the color themes of your various calendars. I selected colors that contrast but don't over-power each other.
Don't have any negatives yet.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2023 20:31:44 GMT
Thanks for the great review SweetieBugs. I am still deciding. My pen comes tomorrow, and I am chomping at the bit to get going because everyday there is more for the calendar. Do you use Goodnotes with Artful Agenda?
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Post by SweetieBugs on Feb 8, 2023 22:38:03 GMT
I'm not sure what Goodnotes is? I'm tech challenged and this is a big step for me 
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Post by mom on Feb 8, 2023 23:20:36 GMT
Did you decide on one? I am thinking about taking the plunge. I just saw this. I downloaded Artful Agenda and like it. Im still on my free trial and learning about it, but right now its doing what I need it to do.
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Post by stittsygirl on Feb 9, 2023 5:35:11 GMT
Thanks for the great review SweetieBugs . I am still deciding. My pen comes tomorrow, and I am chomping at the bit to get going because everyday there is more for the calendar. Do you use Goodnotes with Artful Agenda? I use GoodNotes with my digital planner from DPCDigitals on Etsy. It one of the most overall versatile apps I own. I’m a long-time digital scrapper, with thousands of digital embellishments in my stash, so my planner is a planner/scrapbook hybrid. That’s more involved than many people want to be in their planning though. My planner will sync between my iPad and phone but it doesn’t sync with my calendars, and I know that’s a negative for some. I love digital planning though 😊.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2023 11:53:15 GMT
Thanks for the great review SweetieBugs . I am still deciding. My pen comes tomorrow, and I am chomping at the bit to get going because everyday there is more for the calendar. Do you use Goodnotes with Artful Agenda? I use GoodNotes with my digital planner from DPCDigitals on Etsy. It one of the most overall versatile apps I own. I’m a long-time digital scrapper, with thousands of digital embellishments in my stash, so my planner is a planner/scrapbook hybrid. That’s more involved than many people want to be in their planning though. My planner will sync between my iPad and phone but it doesn’t sync with my calendars, and I know that’s a negative for some. I love digital planning though 😊. Thank you. I have a lot of digi embellishments too but not sure how much I will use them. I did figure out last night that Artful Agenda is a yearly paid subscription and it does not use GoodNotes. That will not be for me. I don't need to sync or talk to other calendars. So now to find one that will work with GoodNotes that is for me. I love the Prayerful Planner but $40 is terribly high for that.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2023 10:49:19 GMT
Okay, I ended up purchasing this one and LOVE it. Everything is hyperlinked, it syncs across all 3 of my devices, I can type, write, add stickers, etc. This could truly be a game changer! Prayerful Planner
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