Tell me how much you love lists without telling me you love lists . ..
*Flips through 15 pages of lists in planner.
Whether they are scribbled on scratch paper, jotted down on a sticky note, or written thoughtfully on note paper, lists are essential. && literally the best!
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Benefits of Lists
Love love love lists! To-do lists, wish lists, packing lists, grocery lists – all lists!! As you curate your mom aesthetic .. . you guessed it, make a list.
- Lists serve as a curated reference + resource guide. It’s your turn to plan date night or you need to know the last time your car was serviced – refer to your lists.
- Lists are helpful. How many times have you had to change your Pinterest password? Um, yeah – it’s nice to have this info in your planner.
- Lists break down large projects into manageable tasks. This could be as formal as those long-term goals or as fun as your Christmas advent calendar.
- Lists increase accountability. Think trackers for things like habits, debt, and spending.
What Lists + Logs Should You Keep In Your Planner?
Your planner is the perfect place to keep your lists. Everything is in one place and can easily be referenced. This is especially helpful for things like goals and sinking funds.
Housing your lists is also a great way to make your planner more functional.
If you like obsessively adding to your notepaper collection, these will fit any planner aesthetic.
Okay, here are 23 helpful lists + logs to keep in your planner.
Mom Life Lists
- 1. Beauty (Sephora Favs) / Skincare Favorites (Part I . Part II) – Brand, Colors / Shades, To Try
- 2. Date Ideas / Love Language Tips
- 3. etc list ❥ get it sent to your inbox!
- 4. Important Dates – Anniversaries, Birthdays
- 5. Packing List
- 6. Self-Care Ideas / How to Romanticize Your Life
- 7. Schedules – School, Work, Travel, Content
- 8. Seasonal To-Do’s – Valentine’s Treats . Fall Bucket List . Christmas To-Do’s
Finance Lists
- 9. Budget
- 10. Debt Payoff Tracker
- 11. Online Order Tracker
- 12. Sinking Funds
- 13. Spending Log
Household Lists
- 14. Contacts
- 15. Favorite Stores (Brick-and-Mortar in Different Cities or Etsy Shops)
- 16. Grocery List
- 17. Passwords (Actual or Hints)
Lifestyle Lists
- 18. Car Maintenance Log
- 19. Gift Ideas – Anniversaries, Baby Showers, Birthdays, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Weddings
- 20. Goals – Short-Term and Long-Term
- 21. Habit Trackers
- 22. Restaurants To Try
- 23. Wishlists – Clothing, Home Decor, Luxury
❥ Mom hack: cut a slit at each ring hole so that you can easily get your lists in and out of your planner. watch here.
Remember, lists are meant to be helpful and if one is no longer serving a purpose in your planner, either revise it or remove it.
Happy List Making!!
This is perfect for your Planner Aesthetic board on Pinterest! You should totally consider saving it.
