Household Planner Update – 10/2011

Read below for details about NEW and UPDATED pages. Please share your comments, suggestions, & ideas in the boxes located at the bottom of the category pages. Need technical help? Check out the “Techy Help” tab above. For all other questions and support, please click the “FAQ/Support” tab.
Thank you!
Debra :)

SMALLER SIZED JOURNAL
I am asked several times a week about providing smaller sized pages. This is just not something I can offer at this time. The best advice I can give for those wanting a smaller size is to adjust your print settings with the PDF files. I have been meaning to do a video to show how this can be done, but haven’t had the time. Here’s a real quick rundown of how to adjust the settings (this won’t be perfect, but may work for some of your needs).

Using the PDF version of a file,
1) Click File / Print
2) Page Scaling / Multiple Pages per Sheet
3) Pages per Sheet / “1″ by “2″
4) Auto-Rotate Pages (check this box)
(I would turn off the “Print page border” option.)

This will give you two pages of our journal for every one sheet of paper. Page size will be reduced to fit on a 5.5" x 8" area. The scaling of the page is consistent but it’s not going to be a perfect proportion for those using the 5.5" x 8" journals.

SETTING UP YOUR JOURNAL
Check out the new section: “Setting Up Your Journal” under “Debra’s 2 Cents”. In this section I will be sharing how-to tips and samples from my own home management notebook(s). http://momstoolbelt.com/archives/category/setting-up-your-journal

NEW THEME
I have received MANY requests for a swirly-deco-modern-funky design for our Mom’s Home Journal. I’m not sure if I have hit the nail on the head, but I do have a new theme in the works. In the coming months, I will be adding this theme to all of our currently available seasonal pages and will also include it in any of our new updates. Just an FYI . . . I do not plan on adding any other themes in the near future. It is a tremendous amount of work to add a new theme, but I had SO many requests that I felt this one was needed. This theme will be all-inclusive, meaning that there will not be seasonal swaps for dividers, calendars, etc. I might make a variety of different covers and spines, but everything else will be color-coordinated throughout. :)

Divider Title Pages
(NEW) Swirly Theme Divider Pages

Household Planning Forms
(NEW) Medical Forms – 4 options for Birth Record, Vital Information, & Immunizations
Coming in future update … page for each child’s medical history, doctor/dentist visits, etc.

Seasonal Cover Pages & Spines
(NEW) Swirly Theme Covers & Spines

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  • Ladyrosary

    I LOVE the look of the new design and cannot wait to start using it!!!

  • Goodgriefbecky

    Just what I would like to have to start out on, perfect timing for me, thanks!

  • Elizabeth Frantz

    Debra,
    The new Swirly designs are fantastic! As I’ve been revamping my business notebook, I was wishing there were some designs other than the seasonal. I had no idea you’ve had requests for something like this new design, but I’m very happy to be reaping the benefits! Thanks so much for these! I know there is a lot of time involved and it isn’t easy for you. Blessings to you and your family!

  • ajrenae

    Thank you sooo much for the new design and all the work you put in to provide it for us. I can’t wait to update my binder.

  • Jenny

    Love the new design!

  • Denise Atherton

    I love the new design, especially the multi-colors. Thank you so much for taking the time to update us with such a lovely pattern!

  • Bev Vugteveen

    I just ordered the Mom’s Home Journal, but was disappointed to not see a 2012 calendar. There are blank pages that wil do, but an updated calendar would be nice. I look forward to using this organizational too. Bev in Nevada

  • Anonymous

    Hi Bev,

    We have a full set of calendars through the end of 2012: http://momstoolbelt.com/calendar-pages

    Blessings,

    Debra Reed
    /Debra L. Reed Ministries, Inc.
    http://MomsToolBelt.com/

  • http://orangemarmalademama.blogspot.com Orange Marmalade Mama

    I love the look of the new design! Now I can spend more time using my notebook instead of time printing stuff off every season! Thanks!!