I have found that my weeks run a bit smoother when I take 15 minutes out of my weekend to prepare for the upcoming week. I don't do well going into a week blindly, so I look at the week ahead and review what I already have written in from school notices and emails while adding in updates and meal plans. This is the time I also like to set my goals for the week and review my ongoing To Do list.
I found that I was continuously transferring my goals and "to do's" through my planner week after week and decided that an on-going working document would be much more effective. Plus, checkboxes only make to do lists better, so I definitely needed some of those in my life. What is it about checking off a task that makes me want to do a little jig? Such a good feeling.
So, I did what any printable lovin' gal would do. I created a quick To Do list printable; one page for home and one for work {I just print it front to back so that they can both be on the same sheet inside my planner}. I also created a page that contains both on a single sheet.
I love it so much I also wanted to share the free versions with YOU!
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| {click here to download your FREE to do checklist} |
Now, I can print the master list as needed and punch it into the current week and just keep moving it through my planner. Or hang it on the fridge. Or tuck it in my purse. Gotta love a simple and colorful printable that makes running life even more fun!
Happy weekend my blog pals!
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Thank you so much for this! I absolutely love to-do lists. You should see how messy my desk is with it all.
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Thank you so much! Will be a good help!
ReplyDeleteI'm always creating list and I love the way you have neatly combined the home and work lists. Definitely going to give this a go so thanks for your beautiful freebie.
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Julie :-)
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Thanks for the free lists! Your printables are by far my favorites, they're so practical and fun. Can't wait to add this to my IHeartOrganizing planner and blog planner!
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DeleteI love how bright these are, makes you not forget to do whatever's on your list! x
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I love making lists too ! That to do list is so pretty :)x
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Nothing I love more than a bright, colorful to do list - thanks lovely x
ReplyDeleteI could get out of bed if I didn't have a to do list lol
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What a fantastic insight and idea. I too am constantly adding on going goals to the top of the to do list. Thanks for this. Love it!
ReplyDeletethanks for the printable! I love list too. #1 if I write it down I remember to do it, #2 it's a feeling of accomplishment when I can cross something off.
ReplyDeleteExactly! :)
DeleteThanks I love to do list-- and this one is so pretty it just makes me want to achieve all my goals!
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Love it! And with check boxes. My husband was just teasing me this morning saying I had a planner on my phone, why was I writing on a calendar. I said it's not the same. He said it's like those jumbo activity books for kids but for adults. He may be right. I still love the act of writing it down versus entering it on a gadget.
ReplyDeleteSo funny Julie! And sort of true!! :)
DeleteLOVE this to-do-list! My lists are usually scribbled on piece of scrap paper which I often lose. I'm going to print this list out today and start using it! :)
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ReplyDeleteI have to say: good job! I have never ever read an organizing blog nor cleaning posts. Never been motivated to do anything related to it with my stuff. And now, after reading about 10 pages of your blog, I have this envy of doing a bunch of organizing DIYs and clean stuff... that's weird!
It's a really great blog and no matter who is writing what posts, they are all so fun to read!
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Thank you for sharing! I'm a lover of to do-lists myself, however so far I always ended up scribbling them on whatever piece of paper I happend to have on hand. Guess this printable will be very helpful in the future :)
ReplyDeleteOooh! Thanks for the to do list. I am also a printable loving gal and can't wait to add these to my calendar (also your design:) Thanks for keeping me organized.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, this is such a great printable! The colors will make keeping organized cheerful!
ReplyDeleteI love that this printable is so colorful and fun to look at!
ReplyDeleteI'm a college student right now so it's really helpful to have organization tips like these. Thanks!
Hello Jen, I love this. I also use an organizing book. It allows me to keep track of all my organizing "to do" list around the house. I think this is a great idea for many newly married ladies, they can use this method to keep their homes in order...MILLIE
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What is that in the bottle in the first pic?? Is that peppermint lemonade? That would be heavenly!!
ReplyDeleteYes, that is exactly what it is and it tastes so delicious! In fact, it has quickly become a favorite flavor. :)
DeleteOh, I am the to do list QUEEN!! My husband is always asking why I make so many lists, and my coworkers always comment that I write EVERYTHING down. I am always changing up my methods, so I will definitely be trying this one out. Thanks for the printable! :)
ReplyDeleteI love making list! I make them almost everyday- & checking them off makes me feel so accomplished! I'm so glad to see i'm not the only one that does this! Its a great way to stay organized.
ReplyDeleteThey are certainly my favorite list to keep of all time. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks fpr sharing! The colors are great ♥
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Thank you! Just in time for my new job:)
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DeleteOh I love to make lists too! Thanks for this printables and inspirations.
ReplyDeleteBTW I came to your blog from Pinterest some weeks ago and was totally flashed. Spent a few hours on your blog and and designed quite a few corners of my household in order. I took some of your ideas for that.
Thank you for this. Keep up your awesome, awesome work.
Greetings from Germany.
Sandra
That is so fantastic to hear, thank you Sandra!
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ReplyDeleteLove the To Do List. Would love to see what you write down for a couple of weeks-I need motivation. Keep up the great job. Jane
I just write down everything I don't want to foget, since my mind is always racing. Nothing all that exciting, just reminders to mail things, make apts/phone calls, projects around the house, blog posts and admin tasks... The lists are always changing, depending in priorities and what life throws our way. :)
DeleteDo you have a tutorial on how to put together the rest of the notebook shown?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Tami, you can find it here: http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/p/2014-daily-planner-faqs.html
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What a bright, Spring like printable. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIs that a Martha Stewart disc bound planner?? If so, how do you punch the to do list to put in the planner??
ReplyDeleteYes it is Deanna! I just love it! I use the Arc punch but a few readers have also let me know that the Levenger punch also works. :) You can find it here: http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/p/2014-daily-planner-faqs.html
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Dear Jen~Thank you for the free printable To Do List. I will copy it off and begin using it today!!! I so enjoy your blog! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI am a list maker, excited about this one!! I have printed, saved and coveting it!! Thank you
ReplyDeleteThank you for the templates! I love home and work separated. I often right my list as one combined, which tends to be a bit overwhelming!
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Thank you so much for this! I need to have a physical list in front of me because I never remember what needs to be on my to do list. I prefer a pen-and-paper list so I can scratch off what I have accomplished. (Does that make me old school? Ha ha!)
ReplyDeleteIf so, then consider me old school as well! :)
DeleteI apologize if you've already answered this, but what planner do you use? Does it come with the calendar pages in the photo and you just add in the to-do list?
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE your printables. Thank you so much for sharing! This is my new favorite motivational blog. I always feel like organizing something after being here. :)
Thanks Michelle! I created a planner printable that I have been using with a Martha Stewart discbound notebook.
DeleteYou can find the details here: http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/p/2014-daily-planner-faqs.html
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This is beautiful.. I love the color punch.. ofcourse who doesnt love a beautiful to do list!
ReplyDeleteI love my planner, but I was thinking just this week that I really wish I had a To-Do list that I could rotate through the weeks. It's like you read my mind! My planner is smaller so I just trimmed down the To-Do list you made and clipped it to my current week. Love it! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for always providing the free printables - they help so much. You are so generous and sweet to do that. And, thanks soooooo much for the wonderful binder that I got from you on your Etsy site - one of the best purchases I have ever made - it is a lifesaver and helps me to keep organized and thinking clearer - a great help that I needed! Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteMy heart just melted Jude! Thank YOU for being the sweetest gal around! <3
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ReplyDeleteThanks from France for sharing this beautiful and helpful planner; you make my day! !! Xxx Stéphanie
ReplyDeleteThis is why i love the blogger-sphere, something that absolutely obsess about doing like to-do-lists, nobody in my daily life understands that but here... Free pretty printables with check-boxes *drools* Thank you i love them.
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Finally,a to do list with enough space to write it all down! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea and having a back to back list is just perfect! You always use such beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely rely on my planner for my life. As a student, I always get so exhausted and procrastinate on anything and everything.
ReplyDeleteI love your planner layout Jen. Definitely going to keep this one in mind when I finish my current yearly planner!
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love this! i'm wondering where you get your giant paperclips from.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa! The paperclips were from Amazon: http://amzn.to/1emUxbu
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Thank you for this! It makes the to-do list fun and pretty!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your planner layout, but I'm patiently waiting for the smaller version to come out =) I am always on the go, and things pop into my head so randomly that I prefer a planner that I can fit in my purse. In the meantime, I will definitely use your to-do list printable for on the fly organizing and planning. Thank you!
Gotta get my "to-dos" in order. There is a lot to do in just keeping a home running. I am getting ready for a big deep cleaning. Details, details.
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ReplyDeleteYou are so awesome Jen! It's great that you are always thinking of all of your blog friends desire for lists. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteI heart to-do lists!!! This is the most adorable one I've seen, too, so off I go to print a whole stack of them!!! Thank so much!
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I am a post it queen a work. The hubs and I have fallen behind or should I say we've been slacking on the household chores. Lists always help! I am trying to extend planning and organization to my blog as well. I try and find balance between my full time job, mommy duties, and my hobbies. Any tips for blog planning/organization? http://ww.mysimplesignificance.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI have been staying here in your blog ever since I set foot in it! I love everything that you post and you talk about! Thanks for being an inspiration and motivation to be organized and to heart organizing!
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