The essential organization and communication tool for the whole family based on the #1 National Bestseller Amy Knapp's Family Organizer! This all-inclusive 17-month wall calendar features a big-grid design to keep track of family schedules, activities, dinner menus, and long term planning, plus colorful stickers to mark important dates and helpful tips for each month. Users simply love how much room they have to write lists, make notes and keep important reminders. With over 200,000 copies sold, this calendar is parenting tested and mom approved!
- 17 month wall calendar (August 2018 - December 2019)
- Get the whole family on the same page!
- Extra-large grid with plenty of space to keep track of everyone's schedule
- Hundreds of color-coded stickers show you everyone's activities at a glance
- Easily keep track of bill-paying, grocery shopping, family chores, and all the details of daily life
- Never again forget a birthday, anniversary, or other important event
- Plenty of room for scheduling appointments, dates, trips, and outings
- Keep vital medical information handy for everyone in the family
- Great tools for planning ahead for vacations, back-to-school, and holidays
- Find important phone and emergency numbers quickly
Reviews (169)
New stickers!
Hands down my favorite calendar-I have been buying it for years. Even in this digital age this is the hub of our family and where we all look to see where we need to be! All the stickers have been updated and some new ones were added. Reduced amounts of 'family vacation', 'vet', 'no school', and '1/2 day of school'. Newly added are 'girl's night', 'date night', 'concert', 'rehearsal', and 'volunteer'. (sorry, guys, no boy's night for you.) I included pics marked 'old' and 'new' to compare. The calendar itself appears unchanged.
Writing bleeds through to the next month.
The biggest flaw with this calendar is that the top half of the month is the back of the page of the last month. The paper is so thin that when you flip it to the next month everything you wrote last month has bled through the page rendering the new page useless. I even tried writing with the lightest pen and you could still see it. Also for August, the top half of the calendar is a different color and texture from the bottom half. That was pretty tacky. Another problem is that the writing is so light that you can't see it well unless you are close. My family likes to put ours on a central wall. We need to be able to clearly see the days from across the room. Dark ink for the numbers would be much better. The idea behind this calendar is good, but the actual product was poorly executed. There are much better calendars out there. This one was a big disappointment and waste of my money.
Every mom’s dream!
I have bought this calendar for many years. I am a mom of four kids and there's a lot that I like about this guy. 1. It's big, but not too big. It's not like you've hung a desktop calendar on the wall, but it is larger than a 14X14 standard calendar. Each square has multiple lines to provide a lot of space for writing all kinds of events. It fits on the side of my fridge, and I use strong magnetic clips (two) to hold it up. It CAN be heavy, but I tear out the sticker pages and I distribute the weight evenly vs. hanging it on the first month with all other months hanging below it. 2. It's not limiting. Other calendars that are intended for families come color coded, and I find the color-coding limiting. I have some kids that have more activities than others, and the frequency of each person's events ebbs and flows with the months. With no color-coding I can opt to color code myself, or just use the lines as I see fit. It also does not have cheesy monthly themed graphics-- it's very straightforward! It's simple. It doesn't change my decor or add anything to it or draw attention to itself. 3. The stickers. This year they updated the font and the icons and they're really cute! I always do a nice job using the stickers when I get the calendar, but it fades for me as the months go on, but my intentions are sound! The only thing I would change is the line spacing-- for my handwriting, it's a little too spaced and I end up squishing two lines of my writing within the spacing provided.
NO BLEEDING with either Stabilo or Pilot G-2 Gel colored pens.
(Perhaps others have a different edition than mine.) I just received the 2018-2019 calendar by mistake. I need the next one, but love this and decided to use it until the next one is in stock. I've just tried two different sets of colored pens and neither of them bleeds through. Bleeding would be a big issue for me, and I would definitely not consider ordering another if it bled. The Stabilo are felt tipped coloring pens Art. 68/48. I think these are little too broad tipped for normal calendar writing and even so, they don't bleed through. The others I tried are the perfect size Pilot G-2 Gel pens. I tested both the 07 and 05 sizes. No bleeding. You have to hold the paper up to a window to see anything from the other side. I tested darker colors: red, black, green, and blue from both sets. (I bought the G-2 Gel pens on Amazon and the Stabilo are also sold on Amazon.)
PERFECTION-- Take it from me, a mom of four!
I have bought this calendar for many years. I am a mom of four kids and there's a lot that I like about this guy. 1. It's big, but not too big. It's not like you've hung a desktop calendar on the wall, but it is larger than a 14X14 standard calendar. Each square has multiple lines to provide a lot of space for writing all kinds of events. It fits on the side of my fridge, and I use strong magnetic clips (two) to hold it up. It CAN be heavy, but I tear out the sticker pages and I distribute the weight evenly vs. hanging it on the first month with all other months hanging below it. 2. It's not limiting. Other calendars that are intended for families come color coded, and I find the color-coding limiting. I have some kids that have more activities than others, and the frequency of each person's events ebbs and flows with the months. With no color-coding I can opt to color code myself, or just use the lines as I see fit. It also does not have cheesy monthly themed graphics-- it's very straightforward! It's simple. It doesn't change my decor or add anything to it or draw attention to itself. 3. The stickers. This year they updated the font and the icons and they're really cute! I always do a nice job using the stickers when I get the calendar, but it fades for me as the months go on, but my intentions are sound! The only thing I would change is the line spacing-- for my handwriting, it's a little too spaced and I end up squishing two lines of my writing within the spacing provided.
Best family calendar out there
I’ve been ordering this calendar for years now and it’s still my favorite. Last school year I tried out a different one that was a smaller size but I came back to my trusty Amy’s Big Calendar. Seriously the best calendar for keeping your family’s schedule all in one place. I use a ton of stickers on mine and the date squares are plenty big. It does take up a decent amount of wall space so make sure you have room for it but get this calendar, seriously it’s the best.
Recommend this family calendar!
This is a nice, large calendar. The open dimensions are approximately 14" X 22" which is larger than some of the other family planning calendars I've had in the past. I thought I would miss having a separate line for each family member but I don't think that's going to be a problem with all of the space on each day. The stickers that are included seem to be more useful than some of the others I've had as well. For instance, there's many more dentist stickers (we're a family of 5 and need them) as well as many school and sports event related stickers. There's also several "to do lists" that you can easily remove and fill out and a place to write down the dinner for each night. There isn't a pouch in the back for papers, however this year I had so many school papers in my other calendar's pouch that it was literally falling away from the wall. So, the pouch doesn't seem to work well anyway. Overall, I would recommend this calendar and will plan to buy it again in the future.
Save yourself the headache. Huge quality issues.
Our wall calendar is the 'control center' of our family with very activity color coded and listed so you can imagine how much effort is put into finding the right one. I really wanted to like this one because it has several features I was looking for but it has some very fatal flaws. I will be trying to return this. I'm giving it two stars instead of none because it starts in August (yay!), the large grids are nice, and I love that they are lined because I t makes it easier to visualize parts of the day. I also like the space for dinner menu at the bottom of each day. The lack of visual clutter was a must have for me but there is just the right amount of extra room for projects, chores, etc. to be written as a bonus. Also, it has rip out lists that would have been great as well as some stickers for special days. Unfortunately, it has quality issues that will prevent me from using it. I have used to same color pens on every calendar but the paper on this one allowed them to bleed through. It makes for a very muddled month. I could have used different pens but the paper being thin also meant the spiral holes ripped very easily. It didn't even make it unscathed though the set-up phase. The part that made me just say no was the spiral binding. Think cheap notebook - it kept coming undone and bending. By the time I had filled in the first two months, it wouldn't even close correctly. That is VERY frustrating when you've just spent time filling in various dates for an hour. If they can address the quality issue, it definitely has potential. Until then, just save yourself the headache.
Best family calendar out there!
I have been using this calendar for about 10 or 12 years (After trying many, many different calendars over the years). It’s getting more and more difficult to find, since many stores don’t carry paper calendars anymore.... So I was happy to find it on Amazon! Out of all the calendars I’ve tried over the years, this calendar works the best for me. I really like a large blocks (for each day) with extra space for writing… Without being confined to a specific line or space per child, like other family planning calendars. My other favorite things are the little tear-out to-do lists in the back -- I use these for a weekly grocery shopping. They are small, so they are a perfect size to fit anywhere. The stickers are cute for a little ones, though I don’t use them as much anymore since my son is now 14. Last, I really like that the calendar is just plain white. No drawings/illustrations or confusing colors… Plain and simple. Clean, lots of space, features that are great and it's large. Everything I need!
I buy this every year...
I buy the Amy Knapp Big Grid calendar every year. For my use, it is perfect. Nice and large. It doesn't include sections for each family member like many "family" calendars to and that is a huge plus for me because I don't use my calendar that way. My only grip ever year is that I wish the paper were a bit thicker. I'd happy pay more for better quality paper (and pre-punched holes in both corners... this calendar is so big I have to use hooks on both sides).
New stickers!
Hands down my favorite calendar-I have been buying it for years. Even in this digital age this is the hub of our family and where we all look to see where we need to be! All the stickers have been updated and some new ones were added. Reduced amounts of 'family vacation', 'vet', 'no school', and '1/2 day of school'. Newly added are 'girl's night', 'date night', 'concert', 'rehearsal', and 'volunteer'. (sorry, guys, no boy's night for you.) I included pics marked 'old' and 'new' to compare. The calendar itself appears unchanged.
Writing bleeds through to the next month.
The biggest flaw with this calendar is that the top half of the month is the back of the page of the last month. The paper is so thin that when you flip it to the next month everything you wrote last month has bled through the page rendering the new page useless. I even tried writing with the lightest pen and you could still see it. Also for August, the top half of the calendar is a different color and texture from the bottom half. That was pretty tacky. Another problem is that the writing is so light that you can't see it well unless you are close. My family likes to put ours on a central wall. We need to be able to clearly see the days from across the room. Dark ink for the numbers would be much better. The idea behind this calendar is good, but the actual product was poorly executed. There are much better calendars out there. This one was a big disappointment and waste of my money.
Every mom’s dream!
I have bought this calendar for many years. I am a mom of four kids and there's a lot that I like about this guy. 1. It's big, but not too big. It's not like you've hung a desktop calendar on the wall, but it is larger than a 14X14 standard calendar. Each square has multiple lines to provide a lot of space for writing all kinds of events. It fits on the side of my fridge, and I use strong magnetic clips (two) to hold it up. It CAN be heavy, but I tear out the sticker pages and I distribute the weight evenly vs. hanging it on the first month with all other months hanging below it. 2. It's not limiting. Other calendars that are intended for families come color coded, and I find the color-coding limiting. I have some kids that have more activities than others, and the frequency of each person's events ebbs and flows with the months. With no color-coding I can opt to color code myself, or just use the lines as I see fit. It also does not have cheesy monthly themed graphics-- it's very straightforward! It's simple. It doesn't change my decor or add anything to it or draw attention to itself. 3. The stickers. This year they updated the font and the icons and they're really cute! I always do a nice job using the stickers when I get the calendar, but it fades for me as the months go on, but my intentions are sound! The only thing I would change is the line spacing-- for my handwriting, it's a little too spaced and I end up squishing two lines of my writing within the spacing provided.
NO BLEEDING with either Stabilo or Pilot G-2 Gel colored pens.
(Perhaps others have a different edition than mine.) I just received the 2018-2019 calendar by mistake. I need the next one, but love this and decided to use it until the next one is in stock. I've just tried two different sets of colored pens and neither of them bleeds through. Bleeding would be a big issue for me, and I would definitely not consider ordering another if it bled. The Stabilo are felt tipped coloring pens Art. 68/48. I think these are little too broad tipped for normal calendar writing and even so, they don't bleed through. The others I tried are the perfect size Pilot G-2 Gel pens. I tested both the 07 and 05 sizes. No bleeding. You have to hold the paper up to a window to see anything from the other side. I tested darker colors: red, black, green, and blue from both sets. (I bought the G-2 Gel pens on Amazon and the Stabilo are also sold on Amazon.)
PERFECTION-- Take it from me, a mom of four!
I have bought this calendar for many years. I am a mom of four kids and there's a lot that I like about this guy. 1. It's big, but not too big. It's not like you've hung a desktop calendar on the wall, but it is larger than a 14X14 standard calendar. Each square has multiple lines to provide a lot of space for writing all kinds of events. It fits on the side of my fridge, and I use strong magnetic clips (two) to hold it up. It CAN be heavy, but I tear out the sticker pages and I distribute the weight evenly vs. hanging it on the first month with all other months hanging below it. 2. It's not limiting. Other calendars that are intended for families come color coded, and I find the color-coding limiting. I have some kids that have more activities than others, and the frequency of each person's events ebbs and flows with the months. With no color-coding I can opt to color code myself, or just use the lines as I see fit. It also does not have cheesy monthly themed graphics-- it's very straightforward! It's simple. It doesn't change my decor or add anything to it or draw attention to itself. 3. The stickers. This year they updated the font and the icons and they're really cute! I always do a nice job using the stickers when I get the calendar, but it fades for me as the months go on, but my intentions are sound! The only thing I would change is the line spacing-- for my handwriting, it's a little too spaced and I end up squishing two lines of my writing within the spacing provided.
Best family calendar out there
I’ve been ordering this calendar for years now and it’s still my favorite. Last school year I tried out a different one that was a smaller size but I came back to my trusty Amy’s Big Calendar. Seriously the best calendar for keeping your family’s schedule all in one place. I use a ton of stickers on mine and the date squares are plenty big. It does take up a decent amount of wall space so make sure you have room for it but get this calendar, seriously it’s the best.
Recommend this family calendar!
This is a nice, large calendar. The open dimensions are approximately 14" X 22" which is larger than some of the other family planning calendars I've had in the past. I thought I would miss having a separate line for each family member but I don't think that's going to be a problem with all of the space on each day. The stickers that are included seem to be more useful than some of the others I've had as well. For instance, there's many more dentist stickers (we're a family of 5 and need them) as well as many school and sports event related stickers. There's also several "to do lists" that you can easily remove and fill out and a place to write down the dinner for each night. There isn't a pouch in the back for papers, however this year I had so many school papers in my other calendar's pouch that it was literally falling away from the wall. So, the pouch doesn't seem to work well anyway. Overall, I would recommend this calendar and will plan to buy it again in the future.
Save yourself the headache. Huge quality issues.
Our wall calendar is the 'control center' of our family with very activity color coded and listed so you can imagine how much effort is put into finding the right one. I really wanted to like this one because it has several features I was looking for but it has some very fatal flaws. I will be trying to return this. I'm giving it two stars instead of none because it starts in August (yay!), the large grids are nice, and I love that they are lined because I t makes it easier to visualize parts of the day. I also like the space for dinner menu at the bottom of each day. The lack of visual clutter was a must have for me but there is just the right amount of extra room for projects, chores, etc. to be written as a bonus. Also, it has rip out lists that would have been great as well as some stickers for special days. Unfortunately, it has quality issues that will prevent me from using it. I have used to same color pens on every calendar but the paper on this one allowed them to bleed through. It makes for a very muddled month. I could have used different pens but the paper being thin also meant the spiral holes ripped very easily. It didn't even make it unscathed though the set-up phase. The part that made me just say no was the spiral binding. Think cheap notebook - it kept coming undone and bending. By the time I had filled in the first two months, it wouldn't even close correctly. That is VERY frustrating when you've just spent time filling in various dates for an hour. If they can address the quality issue, it definitely has potential. Until then, just save yourself the headache.
Best family calendar out there!
I have been using this calendar for about 10 or 12 years (After trying many, many different calendars over the years). It’s getting more and more difficult to find, since many stores don’t carry paper calendars anymore.... So I was happy to find it on Amazon! Out of all the calendars I’ve tried over the years, this calendar works the best for me. I really like a large blocks (for each day) with extra space for writing… Without being confined to a specific line or space per child, like other family planning calendars. My other favorite things are the little tear-out to-do lists in the back -- I use these for a weekly grocery shopping. They are small, so they are a perfect size to fit anywhere. The stickers are cute for a little ones, though I don’t use them as much anymore since my son is now 14. Last, I really like that the calendar is just plain white. No drawings/illustrations or confusing colors… Plain and simple. Clean, lots of space, features that are great and it's large. Everything I need!
I buy this every year...
I buy the Amy Knapp Big Grid calendar every year. For my use, it is perfect. Nice and large. It doesn't include sections for each family member like many "family" calendars to and that is a huge plus for me because I don't use my calendar that way. My only grip ever year is that I wish the paper were a bit thicker. I'd happy pay more for better quality paper (and pre-punched holes in both corners... this calendar is so big I have to use hooks on both sides).
Good product but with 1 major flaw
The idea behind this calendar is good, but the actual product was poorly executed. PROS: -It's big, but not too big. Prefect size for each day’s grid to have multiple lines, providing the space for writing all of your events. -It's simple. Gives you exactly what you need to get organized. It also does not have cheesy monthly themed graphics; it's very straightforward! -The dinner menu box is a nice little touch for those that like the option. CONS: - It CAN be heavy. You will have to use a strong magnetic clip to hold it up. I bought one from Amazon and it does the job well. -The biggest flaw with this calendar is that the paper is so thin that when you flip it to the next month everything you wrote last month has bled through the page rendering the new page useless; I even tried writing with the lightest pen and you could still see it. If they would fix this issue; this would be a 5 star product without a doubt.
Perfect calendar for busy families
I've been using this brand of calendar for several years. As a family of 6 I need a lot of space to write appointments, practice/game schedules, and after school activities. I have never ran out of room as the boxes are big enough to fit everything with plenty of lines. I like the tear off To-Do lists, and I especially like the separate section at the bottom of each day to write down dinners. I only wish the stickers had a bit more variety, less meeting, travel, and half day stickers, and more for dentist, important, and School Event. Would be nice to have a first day of school sticker and a last day of school. That is just a little picky on my part.
A critical tool to keep track of important appointments, issues, and even nighttime medicines that must be taken every day.
We love this large calendar with enough space to write my husbands essential medicine doses in at night for his long acting insulin as well as his exercise and the amount done and any especially severe symptoms he has during each day. We also keep all his medical appointments on this calendar so that we can tally them by month and keep track of the dates of them for our medical expense deductions. It's really been very important for enabling us to handle our very busy schedule. If you've tried any standard sized calendar and have a busy life or a busy life with complications you know how important it is to have one space where you are able to write in the really important things going on. We also take this to any of my husband's medical appointments. This helps him to be able to explain clearly what has been happening to him in the last few months.
The ONLY calendar I'll buy!
I've been ordering this calendar for years! I love how big the squares are - I have plenty of room to write multiple appointments and events for our whole family. My favorite thing about this calendar is the extra box beneath each date - I try to plan my meals a week at a time (try being the operative word). It's great to glance at the calendark on the fridge to see if I need to take meat out of the freezer or do any prep work before dinner time. The stickers are great too - just wish there were a few more birthday stickers - I'm always a couple short. The paper is thick enough the ink doesn't bleed thru. Highly recommend it!!
Amazing for any size family!
I have one child, and he is going to Kindergarten in August. I have always been a pretty disorganized mom, but knowing how much will be going on once he goes to school has me ready to get it together. Initially I didn’t think I needed something this large for our little family. I felt like it was more useful to families with several children, but I decided to give it a shot anyway. This is my first tome ordering this calendar....or any calendar for that matter...and I am already spoiled to it. As soon as it came in, I spent over an hour putting my son’s entire school year on this easy to read calendar. I added birthdays (marked with those awesome stickers) and the days bills are due and dentist appointments and days with no school and 1/2 days of school....it is amazing. There is PLENTY of space for our family events. There is an awesome space at the bottom to plan meals for each night, which is something my husband has wanted me to start doing for years. This calendar has me looking forward to being BUSIER so that I can add more things to our calendar. I ordered the Amy Knapp personal size family organizer as well, and I’m officially hooked on her products. I will definitely be ordering new ones every 17 months for the foreseeable future.
Chaos coordinator
This is the 2nd year I have purchased this calendar. I have used other family style calendars. I found it difficult to use column style family calendars where you have to match a person with the day and often missed things because of that style. I prefer a traditional calendar lay out with lots of space to write! This one is it. No more cramming writing into a tiny box and trying to remember the abbreviation I used because I was short on space lol In addition, it gives space for menu planning, a place to take notes, has stickers to make important things stand out. It really is a central place to help stay organized. The only criticism I have is the pre-printed "Monthly Projects". It just doesn't align with my household. I would have preferred more writing space. However, I am sure it is nothing but well intentioned. The paper the calendar is printed on isn't slick so you can use just about any pen, pencil or crayon! This is what really sets it apart from others.
A must have for a busy family!
A must have for a busy family! We get this calendar every year. I like that it starts in August, same as the school year. It helps me get all of the known school holiday/vacation days on the calendar right away. It’s not fun to shop for the perfect calendar at Christmas time! There is plenty of room for kids’ activities as well as our own. The paper pages are very easy to write on, and erase if needed. I use pen or pencil, but it’s impossible writing sideways in pen for long. The stickers are useful for drawing attention to events. Included on each month’s page is a small box with helpful seasonal reminders (clean gutters, talk to kids about Halloween costumes (Aug), etc.). Two boxes are on each month for writing in current projects and reminders. There is also a page for emergency phone numbers and contacts. Great calendar!
Must have calendar for a family
I have been using this calendar for a few months now. I wanted to wait until I had been using it awhile before I gave my review. It has a lot of space to write in each square. We have 2 kids, my spouse and I, dogs and also my elderly parents appointments to keep track of. I have it hanging on a large magnet frame in our entry hallway. I do not hang it by the hole as I read with other reviews the corners would roll up. I have a strong magnetic clip on the upper corners holding the calendar in place and it is holding up well. I color code our calendar. Everyone has their color and I use Sharpie Fine Point Pens(not markers) without bleed through. Papermate flairs work also without bleed through. The stickers that are included are nice, but I forget to use them. I will definitely be buying this calendar every year.
Great for singles and couples - not just for households with kids
This is probably the 3rd year I am using this calendar. Last year I went with a different grid calendar and when it arrived I was so annoyed that I put it in recycling. That other brand had paper that was just too glossy to write on. The Amy Knapp Big Grid calendar is just perfect. The paper is the kind that can be written on without the ink going all smeary. The boxes for days are just big enough. I do use the stickers for some important dates too. Save yourself the bother and buy this calendar - I doubt very much you will disappointed.
As a busy mom/CEO of our house, this calendar ...
As a busy mom/CEO of our house, this calendar is KEY to keeping all our lives in order. This is the 3rd year I have ordered one (and always by summer-time of the year prior to it's dates) and I am so thankful to have found it. Thank you!!
Fourth year in a row!
I love, love, love this calendar. With two kids in multiple sports, a husband that coaches, and a demanding travel schedule for work... it's a godsend. Three big pros: first, the material is paper that will take a ballpoint pen or gel pen without smearing. This is hugely important when constantly flipping pages due to planning ahead. Just make sure you use 'no-bleed' markers or pens. Second, the size. It's big enough to actually write two lines in each cell if needed. Third, there is a nice variety of stickers to help highlight certain days and activities at a glance. Personally, I use one color per family member, and I like these pens: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089T6TR6X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1.
Perfect for a busy family!
Great calendar! It has large squares with lines to fit everything in, comes with stickers, and areas each month to place extra notes and lists. There's an extra page in the back just for lists and another for emergency contact information. Each month has suggestions for things to do each month and reminders of upcoming holidays to get ready for. I hope they continue making this calander so I can buy it again when it's time next year!
A must for any busy household! LOVE IT!
I absolutely LOVE this calendar! This is my 2nd year purchasing it. I use this as a main area for my family to all see. It has large calendar days so I am able to write appointments and activities for several people each day. I really love the dinner menu box on each day as well. My husband likes to check what's for dinner in the morning so he knows what to eat for lunch! This really helps my husband and I not to over schedule and to know what days we may need to help out with our little one while the other has appointments. We are approaching the busy season of holiday dinners, parties, family visits, kids plays and shows, games, and so many more and this calendar is a life saver during this time! I love to add the stickers however, we have so many of the same activities (like dr appt's) that I do not have enough stickers so I tend to use them sparingly. The back has little tear out lists you can remove which I actually seldom use but they would be good for a quick grocery list! I will purchase this year after year ! This calendar is a MUST for a busy household!
My fourth year using it
I buy one of these every year. I always say I'll find a new one because I don't need August-December and we never use the stickers, the meal plan box, or the to-do lists in the back, but it always turns out to be the most affordable large wall calendar (nice big boxes!) to keep my 4 kids and their activities sorted out. I'm sure I could capitalize on it better and make it more useful, but for now, it allows us all the space we need to get everyone's activities, my husband's travel schedule, and everything else visible for the whole family. Husband and I also keep a shared google calendar, but this keeps me from constantly looking at my phone to know what's going on at a glance, and I like that. Paper is good, screens can be too distracting!
Faithful Purchaser For 7 Years!!
This is my absolute FAVORITE calendar! I have been using this same version for 7 years now. A couple of times, I tried a different one, and came right back to this. I love how big the grid area is to write in each day, and the fact that each square is lined is a bonus! It definitely helps. I love that it begins in August and goes through the following December. It helps me great ready for the next School Year. The space to write your Dinner Menu is also very helpful. The stickers in the back are helpful to draw your attention when needed. While I am giving this Calendar 5 Stars, since it has proven to be the most effective for organizing our family and their activities (2 adults, 3 kids, 1 cat!) there are a couple of things that could be improved upon. 1.) The paper used is a little thin and depending on what kind of pen you are using. I do like to write different things in different colors, so I can tell they are different events (on a same day). I have found that some pens (I’m not speaking about markers) bleed through. A little bit thicker of pages would be helpful. 2.) Since the calendar is so wide, it would be nice if instead of a single (center) hole for hanging, there were 3 holes – evenly spaced out, so that you could use the center, or one on each end. 3.) I realize that everyone probably uses this calendar with different purposes in mind, but it is called “Family Organizer”, and there are plenty of pictures of kids on the front – therefore MORE “School Event” stickers. We always run out. There are 20 (yes, twenty) “Half-Day” stickers and only 10 “School Event” stickers. I feel it should be reversed. All in all though, I love this calendar and it meets about 98% of my needs, so I will keep buying!!
Petfect calendar for our busy family!
I ordered this calendar to help organize our family of 6, and it has helped alot. It is a nice size and each day has plenty of writing space. I love that there is a spot for dinner everyday and the extra things like to do. It has also got sheets in the back that you can make list with. I took a star off because the stickers keep getting unstuck from the calendar after I put them on . Overall it is a great calendar for any family in need of getting organized! I will keep ordering this calendar!!
Great family organizer
Fourth year in a row we've used this calendar. So useful. First thing our 7-yo does when he wakes up in the morning is go take a look at the calendar to see what's happening today or to count the number of days until some event takes place. He regularly asks if there are any stickers that need to be added to the calendar because he loves putting them on. But the stickers are generally very helpful anyway to highlight certain activities. Our filled-in calendar looks just like the pic another reviewer posted, completely full, yet organized. I do like the updated design of the stickers, though I do prefer the old red "Doctor" one to the new white one. It just doesn't stand out as much anymore. I also love that it starts in August and goes through December of the following year, since it's in August that we get the event schedules for school, scouts, sports, dentist, etc and can already fill in for the whole academic year instead of doing half the year on one calendar, then waiting until the next calendar year starts and filling in a different wall calendar.
Big wall calendar
I'm not getting any younger and I can see this calendar from half way across the room, so that is nice. If I want/need to write events on the calendar (more for the kiddos than for the hubby since we share iCal on our phones) there is plenty of room. The stickers are nice but there's never enough of the ones you really want, no matter who you are. All in all, this is a wonderful family calendar and I am pleased with it.
probably best on the market for moms and families
Can't say I love this product, but have been buying this calendar for many years. Don't think there is anything better on the market for moms with multiple children and busy lives. So I keep buying until I find something I love. Decor is not my favorite, but plenty of room for everything, stickers for dr apptmts, practices, games etc. It's oversized also, so takes a lot of space, but as I said before - nothing better outthere :-), so I will stick with it for now.
This Calendar is Perfect for a Big Family
This is our third one, yup third one and we love it! I found our first one at an office supply store a few years ago and was so frustrated when they didn't have it the second year. I searched everywhere and finally found it at another supply store. Here we are years later and this time I remembered to order it before i tossed the old one. I had the name and Amazon had the calendar! There are five of us and all of our activities fit well on the large grid. We use regular pens and they do not bleed through however if you use a sharpie they are going to. The calendar suits all of our needs and we are super happy with it. I will get another one next year and yes the year after that. There is so much room on this and it is not a crazy huge size like the desk sheets. It's attractive and hangs on a simple nail. The Pros are: - Big grids make it easy to schedule three kids and two adults - The paper does not tear away from the middle - The little check off lists on the back are perfect to give the kids for weekend chores - It runs the whole school year! The Cons are: - If you use a sharpie it will bleed through - If it had two holes for hanging it would be more sturdy Thank you!
Hopefully, I'll make more use out of this calendar than 2020!
I'm a big fan of Amy Knapp's calendar. I've used it for several years now and it's perfect for writing in those appointments, special occasions, events, date reminders, etc. It just keeps everything so nicely organized. The fact that it's constantly hanging on the wall means just one glace and I know what's coming up or just grab a pen and write in whatever I need. Even though I consider myself technically savvy, there's something to be said about a good old-fashioned wall calendar instead of fumbling for the calendar app in which I have to grab my computer or phone, log in, open up the app, etc. It's really the simplicity that I love.
If you are looking for the best family calendar... don't go any further....
If you are looking for the best family calendar... don't go any further.... I love this calendar. For three years we used this calendar and I LOVED IT. The spaced are big - there is no messy pocket - just nice big areas WITH A MEAL PLANNING AREA that allow you to write many things in each date. The only thing I wish is that the holes were reinforced on the pages for each month so I didn't have to tape them together when the hole starts to rip. Otherwise - buy it. You won't be sorry.
Will order again for 2019
Loved the 2017 calendar so much I had to get one for next year. Love that its laid out like a regular calendar and you have plenty of space to write in daily items for each day. also the extra blocks for reminders. The stickers help a lot to make certain days stand out when needed.
I do not like this calendar as a senior person with poor eye ...
I do not like this calendar as a senior person with poor eye sight it does not work. Cons the numbers are in light green that is VERY hard to see from across the room. The holes for hanging tear . had to put hole reinforcement on both sides of each page. Sharpe markers bleed though. Pros the calendar is a good size, the squares are big enough to write in. I will not be buying this again.
Definitely helps keep my family organized.
This calendar is great. It is big enough to write down all the things for the day without having to cramp or squeeze it in there. It has a place in the top right to write things to not forget and in the bottom a place to write different projects that need to be done. There is a place to write down what was for dinner. In the back of the calendar there is tear off's for a shopping list along with stickers to put on for different dates. Great family organizer. UPDATE: This calendar has helped keep our crazy busy, family of 5 organized. We love it so much. So much room on each day to write all of our things to do out. The spot to keep what we have had for dinner down has been a huge success also. It helps me not repeat the same meals over to close together.
Don't use Sharpies!
Actually a great investment when it comes to a large family calender. We have several appointments and need the space which this calender provides. Word of warning for all my permanent marker folks, Do NOT Use Sharpies as it will bleed onto the follow month. The pens they advise should be ordered with this are very nice but very light. I decided on dry erase light markers and basic pen notation. The stickers are a plus but I do not use them.
LOVE THIS CALENDAR!!
This is my third year having this calendar and it’s a lifesaver! Plenty of room to write, nice and big and every holiday imaginable already written in. I use white out tape to cover the holidays we don’t celebrate and a highlighter to accent the ones we do. Each member of the family has a color ink to quickly locate who is doing what and when. I swear, I live or die by this calendar. This thing keeps me sane. My only complaint is there needs to be more stickers for birthdays! There are a lot considering, but we always have more to put on the calendar than stickers available. Maybe have an extra sheet that can be ordered separately?
Awful
I ordered this by mistake, as I always order More Time Mom's. This has flimsy, thin pages and bleeds through if using a marker. Throwing this in the trash after a few days of use and ordering our favorite and we don't have kids at home! Just a couple of older people with busy lives.
My “Go To” Calendar!!! Lots of room to write and keep track of things!!!!
I’ve used this calendar for years! It has plenty of room for multiple schedules and has the space for meal planning. Has stickers that are fun to use. I’ve color coded schedules in the past due to 5 family members schedules. Now that we are an empty nest I probably could have found something else but didn’t want to mess up my system!
Great family calendar!
I LOVE these calendars, I get the new one every year! I love the menu section for dinners and the little note boxes on each month. The details are fantastic and this is one of the only calendars on the market that has big enough squares to handle all of our info. I have 4 kids and as they get older we keep adding more activities and are almost never home, so this helps us keep track of where everyone needs to be each day plus any special chores, etc. The lists in the back are great for on the go, I just grab one, write stuff out, and pass it on. The stickers are fun but I never use them all lol it just takes too long to grab a sticker for everything.
Lot's of room to write on each day!
This is the second year that I've purchased this calendar. It is only my husband and me at home now, but I like to use it to keep track of appointments, travel, upcoming things we need to watch out for. Spots to keep a "to-do" list each month and some great suggestions on things you may want to accomplish each month. The stickers are helpful in marking things on the calendar. We keep it on the side of the refrig - but it needs a heavy duty magnet. We bought one that comes with a piece of felt so it doesn't scratch the refrig when hanging the calendar.
but it will work great. I can write big enough to read from ...
This calendar is huge... which is kind of what I wanted. I didn’t quite need this much room, with only one child, but it will work great. I can write big enough to read from a few feet away in each square! The stickers are nice and graphic too. No guessing what they are for from a few feet away. The design is soft enough that whatever you write will stand out. Happy!
Holds all our family info!
Finally got around to putting a command center in our mudroom and was looking for a good calendar solution. I hesitated on this product because I’ve never been very good at keeping a paper calendar, but the reviews were so good, I decided to give it a try. Used it for a month so far and I love it! It’s 15”x22” when opened, and each date box is about the size of a business card. There really is a good amount of room in each box to include all our activities, plus a line at the bottom to note dinner plans (important in my house to eliminate the “what’s for dinner?” question, although not necessarily the whining that comes with it!). I also really like the monthly reminders list that gets you thinking about seasonal tasks ahead of time. The back page of the calendar has a place to list emergency numbers for easy access by babysitters (or anyone, really), and there are several tear-off to-do lists so when I’m heading out to run errands I can make a quick list on my way out the door. If I could give half a star off, I would do so for the stickers. There’s an okay variety but some items that I would like to see are missing, like Scouts, church event, and community event. I also wish there were more of them in total. If you really like stickers, this is pretty easily remedied by buying separate sticker sheets from other vendors (hint-hint on a product opportunity for this company!). Didn’t feel like lack of stickers was worth taking off a whole star. All in all, great family calendar!
Color coding each persons schedule and the stickers made it even more amazing!! I will start buying this as a ...
I have used this Calendar for years!!! Lots of space to write in. We are now almost empty nesters and won't need it after this year. It was the only thing that kept my family of 5 schedule straight! Color coding each persons schedule and the stickers made it even more amazing!! I will start buying this as a gift for my kids and friends. Thank You, Amy Knapp!!!
Past & Present
Late to order but my wait was worth it. I tend to have a sizeable hand writing. These day spaces do the job. I do not have to be onto of the calendar to see it. I also like the thickness of the pages. Safe to hang. The hole used for hanging will hold up.
The best calendar, just add it to your cart
YOU NEED this calendar in your life. Stop scrolling, you are done. You’re a busy parent/grandparent/caregiver and lover of organization, or are seeking the ultimate organization calendar. Just add it to your cart and move along. I have used the Amy Knapp Family Organizer for 5 years. Hands down it is THE BEST family calendar I have used - I have tried many styles of family calendars. Lots of space to write plans for our 4 family members. Organizing stickers and perforated lists in the back of the calendar are also very helpful. The pre-printed “Monthly Projects” are good reminders as well. Whenever I get a new Amy Knapp calendar, one of the first reminders that I write down is in the “Don’t Forget” section of April and May of the following year - “order new Amy Knapp calendar”.
Great calendar! Any Thinkbin alternatives out there??
This is a great paper, wall calendar to help keep your family organized. It's very large so it's easy to read. It's great for seeing the "big picture." I love seeing a whole month at a time...it's just how my brain works. Perfect for large families as there is plenty of space for everyone's activities and appointments. Also love the dinner slot at the bottom of every day. Will take this opportunity to ask if anyone has come across a calendar that equates the old Thinkbin calendars. They are not produced anymore, but they had a fabulous format. You can still look up Thinkbin calendars here on Amazon to see pictures of them. They have to be one of the best I've seen in a wall calendar format. I loved how the days were divided by morning/afternoon/evening. It's like they combined a daily planner format into a monthly wall calendar...BRILLIANT! Would appreciate any ideas or suggestions concerning that format.
Still perfect
I have used these calendars for about 7 years. I still need to have one so the family can see things. I like electronic calendars for work but but nothing beats a non virtual calendar for the family!
Good size and nice meal planning section
I don't meal plan as much as I should, but it has a great spot for it. What I tend to use it for is writing after the fact so I know how old my leftovers are. I had to poke a larger hole in it because I have it going over a command hook instead of a nail since I put it on the door to the garage and it is metal. I do wish it had more color to it, but I'm very pleased and will likely buy another one next year.
Go-to family calendar
Love the size of this calendar. It hangs in our kitchen command center, and we put everyone's activities on it (family of five). I like the stickers that it comes with. I have tried to use the space for the daily menu...but I'm not that organized. Mostly, I love the size of the grid. We can fit all the things we have going on in any given day. We re-order this calendar every year. Also, because I'm a bit of a hoarder, I like keeping the old ones so we can look back and see what we were doing!
Nice features, a staple in my home.
This is year #3 using this calendar. I love this because I am a VERY visual person and this allows me to see what our days look like. It stays in the dining room where all can see it and I then add events to my digital calendar once they are discussed/confirmed. I also use the tear out list sheets and stickers included. The tips on every month are also a nice touch to give suggestions like "inventory fall clothes" in August to keep me organized. Another nice feature is that it goes from August to December. This gives me a chance to transfer my calendar before and have a place to plan further ahead. I plan to continue purchasing this year after year.
Great calendar; some months out of order
I've been buying these four years. They are great. The 2020 version arrived with a few of the months out of order, but I decided to use it anyway. Works fine!
Same reliable calendar!
I love that I know what to expect with this calendar and it hasn’t changed it’s format since last year. Has all the space I need to write my information and I am a creature of habit, so it helps to look at something and know right away what you are looking at. As long as they make these, I will keep buying them.
... with the Big Grid calendar and it is so nice for staying on top of activities for our family ...
This is my second year with the Big Grid calendar and it is so nice for staying on top of activities for our family of 6 and a dog. We've been planning the meals for the week for a few years and we really like that feature on this calendar. I bought a set of colored ball point pens (Ink Joy, they are great!) and assigned each family member a different color as well as a color for family events. That makes it simpler to see who is doing what at a glance. I know there are all sorts of apps available to try to keep folks on schedule however my kids don't have phones so we have this on the fridge and they can see what is going on and what is for dinner without having to consult me every time. Every few weeks I sync appointments from school calendars and my phone and it is working well for our family. Definitely my favorite back to school supply!
Year after year
I have been ordering these calendars every year for at least 8 years...probably more. I like the large daily entry space and the tips and chores for each month.
NOT a fridge calendar
I feel like I was lied to. I assumed that “fridge calendar” in the description meant it had a magnet to, you know, be ON the fridge? I’m still curious what exactly makes this a fridge calendar. Gave 2 stars instead of just one because I like the use of the calendar. Don’t buy this if you’re hoping for magnets on the back.
I absolutely LOVE this calendar
I absolutely LOVE this calendar. I have been buying family-type of calendars and they are always lacking. This one is fantastic. So much space. I can get everything in. And if I make a mistake and have to cross it out...I still have room to fix it. This isn't magnetic, so I did order magnetic sheets to stick to the back of the calendar to stick to my fridge. I will buy this calendar again and again!
EXCELLENT CALENDAR TO WRITE ON EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK
My family could not do without this large calendar...it hangs in the kitchen and we go by and add doctor appts, hair appts, school activities, visitors from out of town, when car needs tires rotated, etc, etc. It is an item we hope we can always buy on Amazon. Calendars at the stores are too small.
Best Calendar Ever and great price
Love the large blocks with lines for the dates so that I am able to section out different things that are going on throughout that particular day without needing to stick to a certain time frame since my kids are all over the place. Also the stickers are a great bonus to help point out extra important days! We have bought this calendar 2yrs in a row and absolutely love it!
The best mom calendar EVER!!!
This has been a blessing for me as a mom! It has large boxes to fit all of our appts, events, etc and a whole bunch of stickers to put on there as well. It has a great layout with lots of room for notes! I think this is my 5th or 6th year buying it! I am a busy mom of 4 kiddos and it has helped me at organized!
Works great for scheduling!
I love the large grids on this calendar and the best thing is that the grids have lines in them to keep my writing in a straight line and not sloping downward or upward. There is plenty of space to track everyone's appointments, birthdays, deadlines, etc. There are also stickers to use for many occasions. There is also a space on each day for your dinner menu, too. I didn't find the paper a whole lot thinner than the competitor's. For the price, I will be getting this one from now on.
Perfect tool for busy families
I have ordered this big grid calendar every year for 3 years now. This is the perfect tool for keeping my busy family organized. There is plenty of room on the grid to write everyone's appointments and activities. There is also plenty of extra space to write reminders and a place to make a monthly project list. The calendar also comes with stickers so you can easily mark days when there is no school, birthday parties, doctor appointments, and other things that come up regularly in family life. As my kids get older, we get busier and this calendar really helps me keep track of all of our commitments.
Stickers don’t stick.
This is the second year I’ve bought this calendar. I love that there is room for everything I need to track. However I’m disappointed that for some odd reason this year the stickers don’t stick. They keep peeling up and it’s super annoying
Great value
Great value, love the lines to write on in the date boxes, big boxes for multiple activities, costs less than a competetor version & no shipping with prime. Includes end of the previous year which is awesome because you don't have to use 2 calendars toward the end of the year.
Easy to write on and erase pencil. Large grid but no gimmicks.
This is a great calendar. Although it says Family Organizer, it's a normal calendar - not one of those with separate columns or rows per family member, or anything like that to get used to. It's made out of regular heavy paper or card stock, so it's easy to write on with a pencil and a normal eraser works fine. Many calendars use slick magazine-type paper, and they look great but are impractical if you have much going on in your life that needs to be documented somewhere other than your phone. My one complaint is the color scheme never changes. It's nice, but this is our third or fourth year in a row, and it would be nice to have something a little different.
LOVE this calendar!
This calendar helps keep the whole family organized. No easy task! We have it hung in a central location where everyone stops by to look at it and see what the week/month looks like. The squares are big enough to write multiple people's differing work schedules, birthdays, etc down. Our favorite little part is the section on each day square that has a spot to write the dinner plan. Helps us stay organized and we can go back to previous months and get some dinner ideas!
Great family calendar
I love this calendar! Perfect size day squares for my busy family. I love the addition of the dinner menu square!!!! The big negative...The stickers that are included suck, they curl off. They won’t stick. With my minor obsessive issues, this is really bothersome but that’s just me. I will buy this again next year, just won’t use the stickers.
New color scheme...not a fan...
I've used this calendar for years and love it, but really don't love this new color scheme. The numbers are too dark/bold. They need to let the notes/appointments for the day stand out instead of having to fight for attention with the numbers/day of the month. I really don't need to see the numbers from across the room! LOL Don't get me wrong, I won't miss the green itself (although I will miss that dark teal), but these new dark blue numbers make the layout look too busy before even adding one sticker or drop of ink. {{Sigh}} I suppose I'll get used to it...still love the size and simplicity, though.
Love it!
This is my second year using this calendar. I love it! It’s big so you can fit a lot on it. It has little tips about things to do around the house each month.
5th year with this calendar - its the ONLY one for a busy family!
This is my 5th year with this calendar and it is simply the best! Every year for Christmas I get one for me and one for my mom. It's exactly what the name says... BIG! There is plenty of space on every day to write several lines (7 actually) worth of information. My kids love that it comes with a ton of great stickers for appointments, birthdays, special occasions, etc - they especially like the "NO SCHOOL" stickers! There is a space every day to write your dinner menu down, which is fantastic for planning and for looking back on for ideas. At the top of each page there are monthly suggestions for project ideas to inspire organization and keep you thinking about about plans you need to make, and there is also a section at the top of each month for reminders. At the bottom of each month is a big space to write your own personal notes/projects/reminders. There are also 3 pages at the end with tear off check lists that fit perfectly into a wallet. You can't beat the price of this calendar on Amazon, and with Amazon Prime it was delivered in a FREE, timely manner. Overall, I highly recommend this calendar, ESPECIALLY if you have a busy family!
Food Family Calendar
Even tough we all have a shared iPhone calendar, nothing beats having this up on the kitchen door for everyone to see what is going on during the month. I love the stickers. Though I wish it came with less of some and more of others. This is my 2nd year buying this. I like that there is a spot at the bottom of each day so the family can see what I have planned for dinner too.
Necessary for family organization
Amy Knapp Big Grid calendar: I buy a new one every year. There is plenty of room for each family member to note their appointments and /or activities. Even though we use the calendar on our phones, we still depend on the kitchen calendar to keep the family organized.
Great buy!!
Love the big calendar. We have a family of 5 people and 2 dogs doesn’t sound like much but our family is very active. Just other than normal appt’s(dr, dentist, haircut, pay bills, etc) we have kids in band, basketball, cross country, softball each has practices and games. The calendar is big enough for my family to keep up with everything. So yours will be too.
Highly Recommend
Love this calendar! I adore the fact that there is ample space to write what's going on during a particular day. It comes with stickers such as "Birthday", "Dentist", "Travel", etc...that add flavor and offers space for right notes that you don't want to forget. I attached some heavy duty magnets to the back and if fits beautifully on my refrigerator. Highly recommend!!!!
Poor paper quality. Don’t bother.
The paper is very thin. Anything written on it bleeds through. I used a plain ballpoint pen and not my usual colorful markers. Otherwise, the size of the calendar and the format is great. It’s too bad they couldn’t provide a better quality of paper. Unless you plan on using pencils, this is a waste of money.
I keep coming back to it.
I think this is the fifth edition of this calendar that I've had. I tried to replace it this year with something else, and everyone in the house hated the replacement - I had to order this one instead! I like that it's regular paper that I can write with pencil on, that it has lines for each day, and that the boxes are large enough to put a ton of activities. I'm getting a little tired of the stickers, and I wish some of them were a little more teen related, but that is minor. Next year, I'll just order another one of these calendars and not try to find something better...because I think this is just about the best calendar out there for families.
Nice calendar, many good features
Large calendar with not only space to write, but stickers to catch your eye so you’ll remember doctor appointments, birthdays, etc. Also many holidays covering different religious and secular celebrations and monthly list of suggestions to help keep you organized all year. Only thing I don’t like is that it runs August through December so I always feel a few months get wasted.
our kids love putting stickers on holidays and other special occasions
This is the only wall calendar I buy anymore. The date boxes are large enough that I can write down many events each day - including times and locations. The paper is thick, so pens don't bleed through to the other side. Plus, our kids love putting stickers on holidays and other special occasions. The only thing that would make the calendar even better is if it had a pocket on the back cover, so we could store birthday invitations and tickets.
Very useful, practical family calendar!
This is a great calendar! I use it to keep track of my large family’s schedule. There is plenty of room in each square for lots of info. I also enjoy the stickers that come with it for marking birthdays, no school days, paydays, etc... I’ve purchased this calendar for at least three years now and will continue as long as it’s available.
Repeat Customer
I started ordering Amy Knapp's Big Grid Family Organizer Wall Calendar's several years ago. I get a new one each new year to keep in in my kitchen for easy access to my family's busy life. I love the big squares and the stickers that come with it. I do wish it included more of certain stickers and less of others, but overall, I really to like the calendar. It fits our needs.
Working great
This is working great for our family. I was planning to get another whiteboard calendar, but seen this and decided to give it a try. I actually prefer it over a whiteboard calendar. There is a lot of room to write everybody’s appointments, even if you write big, which I do.
Good family calendar!!!
Just got today and happy. Its great for our family. It does the whole month but enough space on each day to mark events and etc plus comes with handy stickers also. I like the project box/checklist on each month. There also to do lists that tear off in the back so those will be helpful for weekends. The size to great not huge but big so you have space to write.
Nothing special. Quality doesn’t justify price.
So disappointed. I was really excited to get organized and based on previous reviews thought this would be a tool that we would stick with. Expensive and not any better than printing out your own month by month calendar template for free!
My daughter and I love these calendars
They have large squares to write on, a corner for projects, stickers that cover school, appt.'s, etc. and then you can just add a time. They hang on the wall well and makes it easy for everyone to know what is on the schedule every day.
So awesome!
I buy this calendar every year. I am not one of those organized Moms by any means. This calendar has the large squares so my family can write if they will be home or not. My teenage daughter writes her work schedule on it so I know if sh will be home for dinner. And the stickers? Who doesn’t love the pre-made stickers for appointments/school?
Really Good!
My family has gotten this calendar for the past three years, not using any other one. We love this and it's so amazing for a family calendar because it has stickers in the back including doctor's appointments, birthdays, etc. We are a very disorganized family, and this helps a bit with that!
Love it!
Love this calendar! With enough room for the schedules of a busy family of 7, space for a simple daily menu and room for projects and notes to write down it fit my needs perfectly. I tried to do binder style schedule keeping with no luck. This is much easier to keep things organized at a glance. This will be my calendar "go-to" from this point on.
Great family calendar!
I had transitioned to a more digital format but was having a hard time getting my husband to keep up with it. This calendar has solved our problem! Love the space to write (I write big) and the included stickers are great. My kids love helping with the stickers and being able to see when Mom is traveling or when there is some type of event. Will buy again for next year!
The ONLY calendar we use!
This is our third year with the Big Grid organizer, and I'll never have a different calendar! The spaces are big enough to keep track of the whole family's schedule, and I love the little dinner plan blocks. The kids love helping put the stickers on, although we generally only use them for the school days off. I also like the perforated lists. They're so handy for when I need a grocery list but don't have paper on the fridge ready. Best of all, the pages are nice and thick, so there's no bleed through with pen or water based markers, and the hole at the top doesn't rip super easy like some other calendars.
Great Calendar!
Almost perfect! Size and grid is great, set up and layout is great! Lots of space, plus a spot to help plan dinners. The stickers are a good visual, just wish there were a few more different options. Would recommend!
Big Enough to Hold Everything
I buy one of these every year. It is perfect for a family calendar because the boxes are big enough to write everyone's schedule in and I never run out of room. I don't use the stickers much, but I can see where it could be a fun thing for the kids to identify special things on the calendar such as birthdays and other special days. One of the nice things is that if I buy it in September then I can put the whole school year on it, because it runs from July of the current year to December 31 of the next year. No trying to keep track of that paper that tells when the superintendent's day is so no school, or when early release is for a drill.
Our routines and resolutions are strengthened by this!
It is large enough to serve as a reward calendar with space for stickers on days my children perform well. We agree on dinner the week before so we all know what to look forward to at meal times (cutting down on the "picky" food aversions). Highly recommend!
Best calendar around!
3rd year I’ve bought this calendar. Love this calendar and it has a ton of stickers to go with it, plus big enough boxes to write things in, too. The kids and my husband look to this calendar for all of our important day to day stuff. Highly recommend😊
I like the space at the top of the page to ...
We have been using Amy Knapp's Big Grid Family Organizer for several years. It has plenty of room for everyone's activities. I use a different color marker for each family member so we can see who's busy each day. I like the space at the top of the page to note what's important for the month. We love the stickers for birthdays, school's closed, vacation, etc. I would recommend this to any busy family who need a visual way of keeping track of everything.
Long time buyer
Love this calendar for my family. I have been buying it for many years now. That’s where the one less star comes in, I feel it’s a waste for me to have two calendars that both cover August - December. I end up tearing them out of the new calendar.
It’s an okay calendar
Love the big squares which allow lots of room to write. The stickers do not stick though. They fall right off. The paper isn’t as thick as the “More Time Moms” calendar I usually buy. While hanging, the top page corners begin to droop.
Markers/Sharpies will bleed right through the page.
I love that it is so large. But, because I always use Sharpies of different colors for different types of meetings and appointments, and the writing bleeds through the page, it doesn't work for me. Very disappointing!
... in charge of a family of 6 people a good calendar is critical
As the mother in charge of a family of 6 people a good calendar is critical. THIS is a good calendar. My only word of caution is the pages are a little thicker than printer paper, so I have avoided felt tip pens for fear of bleed through. Lots of room, REAL pages for August-December of 2016, not just one page with them all smashed together. I have all the kids school dates from now to the last day listed. It is a very valuable part of my family control center.
Do not buy
Useless. Tissue paper thin so pen and markers bleed through. Don't buy unless you don't intend to write on it.
I get one every year
I love this calendar! An month fills up both sides when hanging, unlike others that have a picture on the top. It is large enough to fill in all of our family of 6's activities and put a dinner at the bottom. It has become a necessity for me and the price is always so much better than other ones I have seen.
Perfect family calendar
I have used this calendar for 2 years now, and I love it. There is plenty of room to write everything I need, and I love how there is no wasted space used for decorations. The stickers and shopping lists are a great addition. it is very sturdy, I haven't had any problems with tearing even after a year + use.
Great family calendar.
We use it for our whole family. I would like it if o be just a little bigger. And more note space. I use the family book daily and we use the big calendar for weekly events.
Awesome family calendar
Bought the 2017 version and loved it so much, I bought it again for the 2018-2019 school year. I love how big the grids are, the monthly projects check list, the other spaces for you to write in your monthly projects, notes or reminders and I absolutely couldn’t survive without the daily dinner menu spot. Love this calendar!
BEST!!
This is an EXCELLENT calendar for moms in general! Its quite spacious and I love it!! There are reminders, project ideas, space to write bills that are due, appointments, pay day, exam dates etc. The stickers provided are very helpful in this as well. I like also how on each month it is listed that for example: September is the national month of....... Very very helpful. Overall I HIGHLY recommend this calendar to everyone. I have just ordered my 4th one! Many thanks to Amy Knapp for giving us this calendar!
Awesome calendar!
The daily box space is large enough to write all your appointments, birthdays and important memory summaries. There are lines and spaces for goals, items to remember, lists and cute little empty boxes to check when completed. I love this calendar!
Spacious squares for family of 5
I have been using these calendars for at least 5 years. I love the spacious squares. Family of 5 here and any other year than a COVID year, we have plenty of activities to fill the dates.
Lots of room for all of your activities
I love this. 1. It is pretty 2. Tons of room for the entire family's activities 3. The line for meal planning has my kids suggesting meals. 4. Big enough to read from across the room.
The best!
My family keeps organized with this calendar on the wall. So much room for notes on each day and we use the cute stickers to note school days off, parties, and appointments. It's great!
Received a damaged calendar
Calendar was opened, pages torn and the spiral bound looks like a car ran over it. The spirals are flat and pages unable to be turned. Disappointed.
Lady calendar for previous years before. I’d say it’s just as good at a much lower price.
I ordered this calendar again this year after using the flyLady calendar for previous years before. I’d say it’s just as good at a much lower price.
The Stickers Don't Stick! (Otherwise it's a nice calendar.)
Pros: Manageable size. Great prompts for things you might not otherwise think to do. The perferated lists pages are nice. Cons: The stickers peel/fall off. I would love to have a little more space to write a budget tracker.
Love all the space on each date for writing!
I have 3 kids and a busy schedule. I like to have plenty of space on each date to put all of mine, my kids and husbands appointments and errands etc. This calendar does not disappoint. I have plenty of room that I can also include all of our families birthdays. I also like the stickers included at the end and the extra space for projects and reminders on each month. The one downside is that the corners at the top like to curl in while hung up, so that can be a bit annoying.
Best calendar on the market.
I use it to keep up with all appointments for my husband, uncle, friend and myself. Each block is large enough for me to put multiple things. It keeps me organized and no worries.
Great Calendar with lots of space
I love this calendar I get it every year! We have one busy life and it has plenty of space for all of our events, school schedule, lunch, work, garbage days, dr appointments etc. seriously will be very sad if they ever stop making it! Regular calendars don’t cut it for my household.
Will continue to buy for years to come
When I was looking for a calendar for our fridge a couple of years ago I came across this gem. I have fallen in love with it and am now using this calendar for the 3rd year in a row. I may (when my current planner needs replacing) look at Amy's planners. I love the big grids that allow me lots of room to write our variety of activities. The stickers are a fun addition to keep track of what is happening at a quick glance, and the perforated "notes" at the back I tear off and keep with me for random notes and lists that I need at work. All around superb calendar!!
Best Calendar Ever!!
The best calendar ever! I love the monthly projects.. it really keeps the projects in an order and creates a structure! The stickers are cool. Helps keep the appointments and schedules. I definitely want one for next year!!!
Very Helpful!
This was our first year trying this calendar and we're hooked. Keeps you organized, big blocks to write in, and a big bonus are 5-6 great monthly reminders provided. Ex: this month it's "check your medicine cabinet and restock, dust ceiling fans and overhead light fixtures, check and restock light bulbs, and review your family's emergency evacuation plan, and the school year what can you do differently next year" etc....very helpful!
Busy Parent Must Have
Love this calendar this is our 3rd year using it. Even though we live on our phones and outlook for work we find this to be best with managing the girls schedules ( I have 3) Plenty of room to keep track of things and stickers are fun.
Awesome Family Calendar!
Love these calendars, I get one every year. Plenty of space to keep up with appointments, practices, meetings, school events, and of course bills! Comes with plenty of stickers (I keep the extras from the previous year).
Can’t live without this!!!!
Best calendar ever!!!! Have been buying this for years!!! Like more than 6 years! We can’t live without this in our kitchen! We capture all important dates and events!
Mostly love it - Such a great size
Pros: I love the size of this calendar. Each month spans across two pages. I also love that there are recommended projects for each month that help me organize better. So much room to write and organize our lives. Cons: I wish the paper was a little thicker. I use gel pens and pencil on this. I am afraid to use my fine tip sharpie because it will bleed through the paper. We know using sharpies or brighter color markers helps everyone read a calendar better. :) A couple of months end with just two days in a new week. In that case, the two days are wrapped into half the size of the previous days Sunday and Monday, effectively making both weeks Sunday and Monday notes half the size of the normal box.
Love it
I've been using Amy Knapp's planner for years. This year I went ahead and purchased the Family Organizer and I LOVE IT! The boxes are big enough to write everyone's schedules on and I love the extra note boxes and reminders on the top and bottom of the page. This will definitely be a repeat purchase.
Excellent Mommy Planner!
I haven't found a better planner/calendar than this one! It gives a lot of space for my 3 kids activities, sports, church events, etc. It also offers fun stickers, dinner menu planning and space for notes. I am a huge fan of this calendar!!
Always five stars for Amy Knapp
I've been using Amy Knapp's Big Grid Family Organizer Wall Calendar for four years. This purchase is for my fifth year. It is the centerpiece of our busy lives. I've never seen one that did a better job, had a better layout, or was more useful (or even as useful) as Amy's calendar.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Has lots of space within each days slot for notes plus there is lots of space around the calendar for additional notes. I use it every day. Hanging on my refrigerator. Reminds me of my appointments. Highly recommend.
... calendar for the past two years and I was pretty happy with it
We've used this calendar for the past two years and I was pretty happy with it. I just bought the new calendar for 2016 and was very disappointed to see that the pages are much thinner than the previous years. I like to use colored markers to organize our weeks, and i've never had problems with the colors bleeding through in the past. But the 2016 pages are much thinner and my markers bled right through, so now i have a messy looking calendar that is difficult to read. If you just plan to use a regular pen to write on the calendar, go for it. It has a lot of space to write in family events and I like the space to write in dinner for meal planning. But if you use colored markers like me, choose a different calendar. I wish the quality would have been the same this year....the price hasn't changed, but the quality of pages is significantly worse.
Good writing spots, stickers peel right off after you stick them
I like the spaces on it and all the spots to write things at the top. But the stickers it comes with fall right off, and the paper and ink looks cheaply made.
Great MOM calendar. Recommend !!
Wonderful calendar for moms trying to get ahead and stay ahead! 17 full months, extra space for projects and notes, stickers, wide days, reminders to keep you in your toys like "spring cleaning ... holiday shopping... sign up for spring activities .... ? And more. Wonderful calendar for a conmand center, and keeping track starting with the start of school , comes in walk mount and planner.
Perfect for a busy family with lots of stuff to ...
Kinda can't live without this calendar now. Have purchased 2 years in a row and will continue for future years. Perfect for a busy family with lots of stuff to put on a calendar, and helpful tips/reminders on things you can do per month to keep your household organized.
So spacious and organized
Thank you for this wonderful planning calendar. I will definitely be purchasing every year! So much space and fun stickers. Moms need fun in the middle of having to organize the whole family.
Huge square for each day!!
I absolutely love this calendar! We have a very busy schedule with kiddos, sports, school activities, etc. and the large square for each day is fabulous. I've never been able to find a calendar like this in stores. My kids also love the stickers that are included.
Nice amount of space to write.
I really like the 7 lines given for each day on the calendar. We bought this to help us plan for our summer vacation and daughter's wedding. There is plenty of space for all our notes and plans.
Best calendar I’ve ever used
I’ve bought this calendar every year for the last six or seven years. With four kids and a busy life, I’d lose my mind without it. I still use the google calendar app on my phone and laptop, but this big calendar hangs in our kitchen and keeps everyone on the same page.
Love it! Perfect size.
Awesome calendar! Wanted one that would be big enough for me, my son's and my mother's appointments. My mom has a lot of doctors appointments and previous calendars couldn't fit 3 people's worth appointments/schedules if we needed to in one day, this one can.
My go-to family calendar
I have bought this calendar at least 3 or 4 years in a row, now, and it will continue to be my go-to. Large enough blocks to fill in all our family's commitments and reminders I like that they are lightly lined--even though I am not neat enough to keep my writing on the lines--as they help me designate portions of each day. The meal row is handy, as are the empty blocks on the pages for reminders and to-do lists. And having 18 months is so handy for those of us who have to schedule doctor appointments and school happenings months ahead of time. I always need next-year's calendar at the beginning of summer!
Great Family Calendar!
Would love more stickers, but it's a great calendar. It even has a place to list my meal orders. I love using it, and my teenager finds it easy to use.
Keeps us organized
There’s a reason I keep buying this calendar every year. I appreciate the lines as space each day has to keep a busy families schedule organized.
I buy it every year!
I buy this family calendar every year; it has worked SO well for our family. We keep it on the fridge and it has room for all sorts of notes. I also love that it has the stickers to highlight important/special dates that need to be flagged. Thanks for a great product!
Purchase this every year
We get this calendar every year. There is plenty of space to write appointments and reminders. The stickers are geared more to family's with kids and mostly school scheduling, etc. I don't use those.
This is like a super large traditional calendar
This is like a super large traditional calendar. I had bought other types before but they usually have the days of the month in vertical descending order. Since this is a traditional layout I found it easier to follow.
Great Calendar
i really like this calendar. i like the large size and the stickers included are fun. i plan to order another one at the end of the year. i also appreciated that the beginning of the calendar was the time period for when i ordered it. i did not have to wait until January. the blocks for each day are large enough that i can expand my comments and notations and can use it as a journal as well. there is also space on each month for monthly notations for tasks.
Great for large or busy families
I love this calendar. This is the third year in a row I've purchased it. The large grids are perfect for busy families with a lot going on.
love this calendar as it's easy to write on (not ...
Hang this on the inside of a overhead kitchen cabinet by the computer - and the huge squares allow for each family member's schedule to be identifiable daily (if you use some colored coordinated pens per each family member, it's even better).. love this calendar as it's easy to write on (not a waxy paper, it's perfect and ink doesn't typically bleed through to the next month).. I buy this every year and would be literally lost without it.
Best Calendar Ever
I am so glad I found this calendar last year -- it is a lifesaver. Wrote every dr. appointment, every phone call I needed to make, plenty of room for each day. Checking each day on the calendar is the first thing I do in the mornings and this way I never miss anything I need to do or to go to. Love the stickers and also the detachable lists in the back. I love it so much that I bought 3 as Christmas gifts for friends.
Great calendar for a great price. Pocket in back would make it 5 stars.
A great calendar for families. Love the large grid for writing, space for monthly projects with ideas, to do list, and quick glance at prior month and month ahead. My only complaint, and reason for four stars instead of five, is that there is no built in pocket in the back. My previous similar calendar had one and it was very convenient for storing extra papers out of the way.
My Favorite
My favorite calendar! I get this brand EVERY year because it's perfect for putting the whole families schedules on!
Very Useful
This calendar has large enough squares to write in, and the stickers make it fun! I like the extended months so I can plan ahead. The section for the dinner menu is a bonus, and I also like the "Projects" and "Don't Forget" section. I would be lost without this calendar!
Great calendar!
This is a nice calendar! I've used a big calendar for years, but decided to "Fly" over to this one. It's awesome! It's actually a little bit bigger. It has quotes, spaces for dinner planning, tips for things to do each time of year/month. I may just switch before the year is up! I wish it had a pocket in the back like my previous calendar did. I use stickers & the pocket is great for holding them. May have to create one somehow.
Best planning calendar ever.
I’ve been getting these calendars for several years. Love them! I prefer paper calendars to electronic ones. It helps me to remember when I write it down. The spaces are big enough for me to write down appointments for my kids, husband, and self and a space for meal planning too. The stickers are nice too. I will continue to purchase these calendars for years to come.
Must have every single year!
I discovered this amazing calendar/organizer a few years ago and I now buy it every year. It's the perfect size and helps keep my family and I organized!
Booo
Marker bleeds through pages. Threw out and irdered different calendar.
It's a keeper!
I have used this calendar for years, which is very much not like me! I love the amount of space for each day, the space for meal planning, and for any extra notes. It's so well done. And I can tell that each year, improvements are made.
Most functional calendar I have ever owned!
By far the most comprehensive calendar I have ever owned. I use it daily and love the little list sections and friendly reminders. Our family can find everything we need from meals to chores in just one place.
Great calendar but order more stickers
I'm loving this calendar. There's a realistic amount of space to keep track of everyone's schedules. I wish there were more of the stickers, though.
Best Calendar for Full Schedules
My husband bought me a standard calendar this year and I couldn't stand it! The spaces were too small, I could not fit everything on the squares. This calendar is perfect. Not only are the square large but there are lines within the square to make writing very neat. I wrote on my calendar to order this one when it came out in August LOL =)
great for wall-calendar users
I have been using these calendars for a few years now. I am a very visual person and have a lot going on so I need to see the whole month at a time and have to put a lot on the calendar. This fits the bill!
Perfect for moms
This is my favorite calendar . Its perfect for a mom with several kids sports and school activities as it has lots of space to write on for each day. This is my 3rd year using it.
Great calendar!
This calendar is really nice. The weight of the paper is nice and my flairs don't bleed through the paper. The boxes are a great size and I love the size of the calendar itself. The little notes at the top are cute (example, on top of November's page, one of the monthly tasks is to think about holiday decorations, etc.). I recommend this calendar. PS, I bought my own calendar and nobody payed me for a review.
Tape up the stickers
This is my second time purchasing and using this calendar. First year it was perfect. I have found this year’s stickers are not sticky at all! Other than that it’s a wonderful big calendar. Love the lines on each day.