PPSSSTTT: the 2016 is here! Happy downloading!

There were requests. Inquiries. Lots of comments and questions and emails. After all of that, we decided it was time to get with it, and release our 2015 version, already. I’m just so excited that there are so many more of you just like me out there… who love planners. And printables. And free things. And being a total nerd.

Nerds are awesome.

It’s heeeerrreeee.

It feels so early, but I guess early is all relative. A lot of you guys are teachers, and needed something to work with in the planning department. A lot of you are parents and need the same thing. And professionals. And other official sounding things. Bottom line, many of you like to look farther ahead than 6 months {I’m all, It’s summer, suckas! This is a day to day gig, right? See questionable parenting survival skills: The kids do things like bounce on the trampoline in stilts with pointy popsicle sticks. Kiddingnotkidding.}

But don’t blink… we were almost there with January and the idea of next year’s planner. Because I’m an old fashioned pen and paper kinda gal.

Sorry, environment.

So here we are… a 2015 version of our free planner. With a few little fun extras, of course.

We spruced up next year’s version a bit with fresh colors and fun pattern options. The idea is that you can piece it together with our 2014 version… and make your own customized planner according to whatever floats your boat. {Be sure to check out our options there, too!}

Get the calendar views here: {january february march april may june july august september october november december}

And because I almost forgot… the cover. I was so excited about the {totally unnecessary} cover that makes you feel completely official. Yay official!

The weekly views here: {This time with more pattern options: daily pages hex – mw, daily pages hex ts, daily pages polkadot mw, daily pages polkadot ts, daily pages stripe mw, daily pages stripe ts }

This time around, we decided y’all might like a menu planner/shopping list + cleaning schedule, too. {menu planner/shopping list + cleaning schedule} Because wheeling around three offspring cirque du soleil/chimpanzee performers in the grocery cart requires an extra bit of sanity… and peace of mind in the form of a well written list. Nothing stinks worse than forgetting the sugar when you wanted to make sugar cookies. 

Of course we still love using the ideas and inspiration pages… a chance to brainstorm with your creative selves. {In three options here: ideas + inspiration hex ideas + inspiration polka ideas + inspiration stripe}

We still use our lesson planners, too. Here’s labeled options {lesson planner hex, lesson planner polka, lesson planner stripe} and blank {schedule hex, schedule polkadot, schedule stripe}

And if any of you could use some slave labor motivated help, we’ve devised a little system around our home to get some things done, and thought we’d throw these in as well.

We simply printed these out and laminated them: Tada! Instant dry erase boards to keep your kids on track through the summer (and beyond) when it comes to school: {schoolwork chart hex, schoolwork chart polkadot, schoolwork chart stripe}

We’re taking it easy through the summer but we also have to finish out our curriculum and keep their little minds fresh, so they have a few simple exercises throughout the day to mix in with playtime-this helps them stay on track. {Read more in our homeschool series, here.}

And chore charts: {weekly chores hex, weekly chores polkadot, weekly chores stripe}

Because there were so many requests, we also have a lot of the options in an A5 size {smaller format}.

Cover: {Cover A5}

Monthy views: {januaryA5 februaryA5 marchA5 AprilA5 mayA5 JuneA5 JulyA5 AugustA5 SeptemberA5 OctoberaA5 novemberA5 DecemberA5}

Weekly views: {weekly pages hex 1, weekly pages hex 2}

Menu + cleaning planner: {menuplanner A5 cleaning schedule A5}

Brain storming pages: {brainstorming stripeA5, brainstorming polkadot A5}

We still love these little markers for color coded writing fun, these great tabs, washi tape for fun organization and this planner still rocks our world.

Just a FAQ’s: 

1. What kind of paper do you print this on? Cardstock is what we love best. It’s great for all things planner, but any will do! The regular size will fit perfectly on an 8.5 x 11 – just click, print, hole punch and use. The smaller size will still fit on a standard sheet, just cut to your preferred (smaller A5 size) and use.

2. Can you print this on two sides? I actually use the blank sides for extra sketching space… it’s how I think and a lot of the ideas in my head work themselves onto paper that way. So I prefer the blank sides. But if you want to print on two sides, you can take it to a professional printer, or depending on your printer settings, try to run your paper back through to get it on the next side. This will vary for everyone depending on what they own.

3. Can I take these to a professional printer? Will I be allowed to print them there? Absolutely. These are free. Just give me the blood of your firstborn We just ask that you respect copyright laws by not selling them ;} Share, and enjoy!

4. How did you create these? I am a graphic designer by trade, so the files were created in Adobe Illustrator. Then moved to PDF format in Photoshop to prepare them for our site.

5. Why are all of these in separate files?

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This makes them easier for us to manage on our end, and as the years go by, easier for you to download. Each year {don’t worry, we will also have one for 2016 available by next summer} will come with different features, and it helps to pick and choose what you want to add to your own personal collection as you go. (Also, we’re human and will make mistakes. We will be shocked if there is not a single edit that needs to be made.) So this makes for easy quick fixes as soon as we’re notified. Last year, we may or may not have left off Father’s Day. Whoops. I’ve officially over explained myself.

We have slightly different colors and different file selections in last year’s option in undated formats. We hope you can choose, pick, and enjoy!

If you’re new here, be sure to check out all of our free printables, here.

Regarding additions, changes, personal preferences for color, suggestions, questions and complaints: We really do hope that you enjoy our free planner. We will definitely consider changes for the future. Unfortunately, personal preferences will be different for everyone. So it kind of is what it is. This was a ton of work, and if we tried to meet every single demand, we would never be able to play with our children. ;} The options seen are the ones that are available. Thank you so very much for stopping by, and please enjoy!

As always, let us know if you use them! We’d love to hear. Have an inspired day!