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Mom's Family Calendar 2009 by: Sandra Boynton publisher: 2009 Calendars released: 2008-06-15 ISBN: 0761148922 $10.39

A superstar, just like Mom herself. What is it about this bestselling calendar? Is it those irresistible cows, hippos, chicks, penguins, and piggies skipping and prancing through the pages? Or is it the innovative and ultra-practical wall-calendar-meets-planner format? Yes...and yes! It's the whole package: a calendar that looks great and is indispensable for families on the go. Mom’s starts in September and runs 16 full months. Spreads feature an oversized, vertical grid with five columns across (one for each family member) and the days of the month running down the left side. With just a glance, Mom and Dad can see who is doing what, and when. Includes a new drop-down storage pocket, plus 500 stickers and a write-on, wipe-off magnetic phone list for the fridge.

This is my 7th or 8th year using this calendar! My busy family's life would be chaos without it. There are five members of our family and this calendar gives everyone their own space for appointments and special events. This year we combined one spot for our college girls and gave a spot to the new family dog. I highly recommend every busy mom have this calendar!

I originally started buying Boynton's Mom's Family Calendar three years ago because I needed a new calendar and this one had the characters from my daughter's favorite board books splattered across the pages. Once I started to use it I recognized that it was more than just a cute calendar.
I love how I have a place on the calendar for every person in the family where I can record who is doing what on any given day. Everyone gets their own column for the entire month. Because I have 5 spaces across the calendar for every day of the week, I seldom find myself not having enough room to record all that we have going on for a particular day. When it comes to trying to manage a family this calendar beats a traditional one square for every day of the month type of calendar.
The 500 stickers that are included are cute but I seldom use them. They did come in handy this past year when my youngest child was potty training, but for the most part I only use a few of these stickers a year to mark holidays or birthdays.
This year a storage pocket was added to the calendar. At first I thought it wasn't that great, but now I'm very happy that it's there. I no longer have to have papers clipped to the underside of the calendar.
This calendar is well worth buying. There is no way I could ever go back to a standard calendar. I look forward to buying this calendar for many years to come. If you're a Boynton fan this is a must have.

This is the absolute best calendar for a busy family. Lots of room for each family member, and stickers to remind you of appointments etc

I first saw this calendar at our schools Scholastic book fair. One of the reasons I purchased it because it starts in September of 2008 and ends in December 2009, for the money it's more than just a 12 month calendar.

I do like the way they broke every day down and you can label 5 small rectangles for each day. At our house I broke it down to Mom, daughter, Dad, Birthday and other. I also liked that also with the calendar came a magnetic phone list for the fridge and 500 stickers. It does take some getting use to looking across the calendar, but once you get use to it, it's easy. I do wish the daily rectangle areas where a little bit bigger for more information. A good deal money wise and to help you plan your child's school year and your families social commitments.

I have used the Boynton Mom's Family Calendar for the last 2 years and I can't live without it. It's perfect for organizing a busy family. It makes my holiday wish list every year.

Mom's 2009 Plan-it Plus by: Sandra Boynton publisher: Avalanche Publishing Company released: 2008-09 ISBN: 160434203X $10.19

I have the 07-08 version of this calendar and it was the best calendar purchase ever. Works very well for our family of 2 adults/3 kids. I love the magnet and keep it right on the fridge where everyone can see it. Have not had any problems with the magnet holding, despite the fact that I keep several papers in the front pocket. The space to write for each is not big, but I have found with a "code" system I can easily write more than one apt. for each. We use TKD for tae kwon do, SWM for swim lessons, etc. Great purchase.

I purchased both the Boynton Family Calendar and this calendar last year and used them simultaneously. I really felt the Boynton calendar was much better in terms of execution and space. This Plan it Plus calendar was just too small. If I needed to write more than one appointment on a given day, it would not fit in the little square and made the calendar look very messy. The only thing I really liked was the magnetic strip at the top so that it could be hung from the Fridge which the Boynton calendar doesn't have. Other than that, I would not recommend this calendar to any families who have more than one child. I am curious though about the super size version which has recently come out. I already purchased the 2009 Boynton calendar and am seriously considering purchasing the Plan It Plus super size 2009 version and compare them again. Then maybe write a review on each next year.

Decided to try a new calendar this year and now wish I hadn't. The squares are far too small. I like to write the when and where of any appointment and there just isn't room to do this for more than one person on a given day. I see there is a super-size version coming. If you can wait that may be a better option, if not I recommend the More Time Moms calendar. It is not nearly as colorful but there are large squares with plenty of room to write.

I bought this to replace Mom's Family calendar by Sandra Boyton, what a mistake!

We often have more than one event per person per day, and the boxes are 1/2 the size of the old calendar, so there is not enough room to write anything about the appointment or meeting. With a busy family, this will just not work!

I am going to give this away to someone else.

We have 3 kids and a lot of activities to keep track of. I used to use the Boynton's family calendar, which was a great idea, with one column for each family member. However, it's really large and has a vertical format with just one day per row. It always felt a little awkward.

A couple of years ago we switched to this one. This one uses a standard horizontal format (one week per row), and fits on our refrigerator. (I've never had a magnet problem, so maybe the other reviewer just got a bad copy.)

We've been really happy with it. I like the artwork on the Boynton one a little better, but this format just works much better for our family.

(206 pages)

Mom's Family Desk Planner 2009 by: Sandra Boynton publisher: Workman Publishing Company released: 2008-06-15 ISBN: 0761148914 $10.39

It's a calendar, a planner, and so much more. Combining organizational finesse with zesty Boynton illustrations, Mom's Family Desk Planner goes everywhere and anywhere Mom does. And now this planner runs a full 16 months, beginning boldly when school starts in September 2008, and ending gracefully on New Year's Eve 2009.

On the lefthand side of each spread is an emissary from the Boynton menagerie to brighten your week (a cat, a rhino, a penguin, the obligatory cow). On the righthand side, there's a week-at-a-glance grid with two generously-sized write-in columns, one for Mom's schedule, one for the family's comings and goings.

Section 2 of the desk planner features space for important phone numbers—from doctors to school contacts to restaurants. Then there are tear-out grocery and to-do lists, and some extra pages for scribbling down important and/or inconsequential things. And stickers! Put them on special dates, or perhaps use them to lavishly decorate your tax return. After all, Moms need to have fun too.

This has been great for us. I wish there were more spaces to write things, but other than that its been perfect!

Bought this planner for a friend with several children and it was a big hit. She can carry it with her comfortably and the bright color makes it a cinch to spot in a dark car. There are enough columns for a family of 6 and the format makes it simple to see "who is doing what, when and where - but not why". Which about sums up family life...It is also easy to write on, whcih is a major plus from my point of view.

I really loved this planner, specially that it has a side where i can write stuff for my family every day and a side for myself :)

There is very little to complain about with this calendar. The publisher upgraded it to a 16 month calendar (which was quite advantagous for me, as my 2008 version was destroyed beyond use in late July). The also rounded the corners of the front and back covers. This aids in preventing this calendar from being too badly battered if it is carried in a purse, backpack or bag, which mine frequently is. However, the edges of the covers continue to extend over the edges of the calendar pages by a good half inch. This would not be an issue if the cover weren't made of a heavy cardstock type material. But since it is, the edges of my calendar look like it's gone through a tornado by mid-year. I solved this problem by "laminating" the edges with packing tape. The publisher could solve this problem by either making the cover of a more sturdy material or by making the edges the same size as the pages. If it weren't for this issue, I'd give this 5+ stars.

I've been buying the Mom's Calendars for many years - at first the wall calendars. First, they are cute qnd I love cute. A great organizer, with vertical columns for each member of your family. One look and you know who needs to be where at what time for why. As my daughter was on the school dance team, son was in band and softball and husband a teacher, it was an enormous help. The stickers were fun, too. The engagement calendar I only recently discovered and I love it as much as the Wall calendar. The grocery lists in the back that tear off easily, To Do Lists that I can fill out and Hand Out! and once again the columns on each page, one glance and I know what to do & when. No more bulky agendas. One less stress point. Thank you Ms, Boynton.

Mom's Plan-it 2009 Engagement Calendar by: Sandra Boynton publisher: Avalanche Publishing Company released: 2008-09 ISBN: 1604341378 $10.19

I'm a stickler when it comes to organization and this calendar must have been created by a mom with other moms in mind. If I were Oprah, I would say that this is one of my favorite things. There is plenty of room for writing, tear-off columns on the edge of every page for grocery lists or any other types of lists (LOVE THAT FUNCTION -- it also serves as overflow space for really jam packed days), a To Do section at the end of each week, easy-to-turn spiral-bound pages, a sleeve in the front for holding important slips of papers, solid construction that has survived parenthood for an entire 17 months, good quality paper (at least in the 2008 version -- I just ordered and have yet to road test the 2009 version), and two pages of small reminder stickers that will probably come in more handy when your toddlers need something to play with and you're in a pinch. The only recommendation that I would have for the publisher is to have a more elegant cover alternative for those of us who prefer a cleaner/sleeker design over a cartoon. And keep the cover waterproof -- that has been great for accidental juice spills.

I love this planner. It is great for planning out meals, which I love and need. The only thing I would change is to make it run from August to August instead of August to December. I always get a new one in August, so the last few months are wasted. Oh well. I love it and have even given it away as a gift to fellow moms!

LOVE this calendar. This is my second year in a row with this calendar. I also use the Wall Family Calenar. It has been the best paper calendar I've ever had. Would highly recommend it to anyone! Don't think about it anymore - just get it.

This is the absolute best calendar around. I've been using this calendar for about 7 years now. I love the fact that it starts in August and goes through the following December, allowing me to match it up with the school year but shedding me some grace if I "forget" to get it in August or get too busy to start using it before school starts. There are two pages for each week with a tear off column for each week for a grocery list on the left and the week's menus on the right....or you can use the two tear offs for whatever you'd like. There is also an ample half a page for "To Do" information, notes, etc. (The tear offs allow you to tear off the column for shopping purposes, etc., and to send you to the current week quickly. There are also pages for notes, addresses, children's friends, restaurants, babysitter notes, emergency contacts, servies (doctor, etc) in the back; along with a list of the holidays, stickers to flag the pages for everything from birthdays, dr/DDS appts,meetings, 1st/last day of school, meetings, tickelers, etc. The cover is made of sturdy laminated cardstock and there's a good size pocket in the front. Buy this baby with confidence. You are sure to keep coming back again & again.

(24 pages)

Make Your Own Calendar 2009 by: Sandra Boynton publisher: Children's released: 2008-08-01 ISBN: 0316830461 $8.99

Make Your Own Calendar is back for 2009! Each month features a space for kids to create their own pictures, as well as clever border designs to color in. There are also over 200 colorful stickers included to mark special dates. Whimsical artwork from Steve Haskamp gives this calendar a fresh look, and invites kids to personalize it and make it their own.

For teachers, parents and day-care staff, there is a way to keep those children occupied! Make Your Own Calendar 2009 is an engaging and interesting craft book that will hold their interest. Filled with colorable pictures and empty areas that can be used to draw, this calendar will encourage their creativity. As an added bonus, about 200 stickers are packaged with the book.

The calendar can also be used for educational purposes. Teaching children the date/calendar system can be a daunting task. But with this handy tool, it will be much easier to explain and show them since they will have a keen interest in something they have worked on. Each page comes with month-appropriate pictures surrounding it, which in itself can be used as an educational tool to explain the major holidays and significance of each month. Children will also be exposed to the diversity present in different cultures as important festivals and holidays of many different cultures are noted.

Not only is Make Your Own Calendar 2009 something that can be used to keep your children busy, but it can also be used to expand their knowledge. And the most important thing is that it can be a very fun activity! I am definitely looking forward to 2009 so that I can use my self-made calendar!

Armchair Interviews says: This would be a perfect gift.

Our kids (ages 5 and 8) are in love with this item. This is our 3rd or 4th year of buying the calendars. I pre-order them, and the kids anticipate the calendars' August arrival date the way they would anticipate Christmas or their birthdays. They spend a lot of time discussing what they will draw for each month, and they enjoy the coloring parts and putting on the special occasion stickers. It is a long-term project. They will spend weeks or even months on their calendars. This is a perfect gift for kids with a long attention span who like art projects. If you give this gift in December, though, it probably won't be finished by January 1, so give it earlier in the fall.

(120 pages)

Mary Engelbreit's Am I Supposed To Be Somewhere?: 2009 Monthly Planner Calendar by: Mary Engelbreit publisher: Women's released: 2008-08-01 ISBN: 0740772872 $7.99

People magazine has dubbed Mary Engelbreit a Norman Rockwell for our times. For 2009, let Mary Engelbreit's calendar brighten your day, every day.

Mary Engelbreit's purse calendar, Am I Supposed to Be Somewhere? is a favorite of busy women everywhere. Packaged in its own slipcase to prevent torn pages, it is small enough to fit into a purse or tote. This 32-page month-at-a-glance calendar features monthly planning grids combined with Mary's signature artwork. At the back you'll find a place for recording names and numbers and a perforated notes section so you can jot down meetings, appointments, even grocery lists and take them with you.

I agree wholeheartedly with the other 1-star reviewer. I have been using the ME hardback weekly planner with the elastic placeholder forever, and just ordered this without even looking at it assuming it would be the same as always. It's definitely not! It's flimsy with nothing to hold your place. And I HATE the month-at-a-time format. If ME had requests for a monthly planner, why not make one in addition to the tried-and-true weekly planner? Why get rid of the weekly one? Now I'll have to search around for a planner that will meet my needs the way ME's old one did, because I definitely won't be using this one!

...for going back to this format for the purse size planner. I had to buy non-ME ones last year and this year because I NEED the month-at-a glance format. I am so happy it's back :-)

This is NOT the hard back, elastic closure, weekly planner that you're used to. It's a soft back, monthly, tucked in a cardbord open top box. I'm quite disappointed having searched all over the Mary Engelbreit pages looking for my tried and true weekely 'Breit Days purse sized weekly calendar. So disappointing.

(60 pages)

2009 BusyBodyBook Wall Calendar by: Joan Goldner publisher: About Your Time LLC released: 2008-08-05 ISBN: 0974476870 $14.95

BusyBodyBook Wall Calendars feature: 7-columns (as spacious as ever) a week-at-a glance that can hang as a 1-week or 2-week view (depending on your wall real estate) key contacts pages months-at-a-glance pages a 4" storage pocket on the back cover

Littlest Pet Shop 2009 Calendar by: Joan Goldner publisher: Children's released: 2008-08-30 ISBN: 1599578026 $11.19

Meet the coolest, cutest, quirkiest, and most enjoyable little pets in the world in this 2009 calendar licensed by Hasboro.

IF YOUR DAUGHTERS ARE PET SHOP FANATICS LIKE MY 8 AND 10 YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS ARE, THEY WILL FLIP OVER THIS CALENDAR. THE GRAPHICS ARE ADORABLE, AND FOR THE PRICE, IT IS A GREAT DECORATION ON THEIR BEDROOM WALL! WE BOUGHT THE 2008 VERSION AND AT THE END OF THE YEAR, WE ARE GOING TO SAVE THE PET SHOP PICTURES, LAMINATE THEM, AND MAKE THEM INTO CARDS! GREAT PRODUCT! AMAZON IS THE BEST WEBSITE EVER!

Mom's 2009 Plan-it Super-size by: Joan Goldner publisher: 2009 Calendars released: 2008-11 ISBN: 1604342080 $10.87

The perfect 17-month organizer calendar for Mom's busy family! With more than twice as much grid space as our Moms Plan-it , Mom can track up to 7 family members. Super-size Mom's Plan-it also includes a handy storage pocket and 442 stickers. Getting organized has never been so easy. Go ahead and super-size it! Size: 14" w x 15" h.