If I’m a homeschooler, can this planner replace Well Planned Day, or do I need both?

If you only have one student, only have a preschooler, or are using a curriculum that has lesson plans in place, then On the Go may be enough for you.

Many homeschoolers find, though, that they need both planners. For instance, if you need to create lesson plans, Well Planned Day has better space for accomplishing that purpose. Also, if you have a high schooler, you’ll want more space to keep track of transcript and portfolio information, so the 4 Year Plan would be a huge help.

Also, keep in mind that many moms use On the Go to keep track of personal lists and information that go beyond homeschooling and household management. This includes personal habit building or keeping up with work information for moms who work or run a business from home.

So, while it is possible to manage homeschooling needs with just an On the Go, most homeschoolers find it advantageous to have both planners.

How can I use On the Go in conjunction with Well Planned Day?

While Well Planned Day is designed to keep everything in one place, many moms love the flexibility of being able to carry On the Go with them as well! It can be used to keep track of life beyond homeschooling, as a journal, or as a work management tool for the work-at-home mom.

How far ahead should I plan?

As you walk through the A.C.H.I.E.V.E. method, you’ll learn how to lay out benchmarks for the year, helping you stay on track for reaching your goals. And, obviously, there will be appointments and events that you’ll know about weeks or even months in advance and will want to note in your planner.

But when it comes to building to-do lists and noting specific tasks, it’s best to plan just a week at a time. So many things can change from week to week, and it’s easy to get derailed if you plan out too much detail too far in advance. This is a sure recipe for discouragement!

It’s also a great idea to plan in pencil or use erasable pens. My favorites are the erasable pens that use friction technology to cleanly erase. This lets me color code my planner while also keeping it neat and tidy without a lot of scratch outs or scribbles. It’s much easier to stay on top of things if you’re not having to try to work around a messy planner!

Is there blank note space in On the Go?

In addition to plenty of beautifully designed pages for laying out projects and plans, On the Go has blank note-taking pages included in each monthly section as well as in several additional spots at the front and back of the planner.

Is On the Go only for moms, or would it also work for single women, those who are not moms, or those whose children are grown?

Everything about On the Go is designed to be versatile and engaging for women of all ages and from all walks of life! The A.C.H.I.E.V.E. method is adaptable for almost any stage of life, and the monthly planning articles are geared toward time management skills rather than toward a specific demographic of women. Whether you are a single adult, a mom with children, a career woman, or a retired grandmother building new hobbies, On the Go can flex to fit your lifestyle!

What if I know nothing about time management? How do I get started using On the Go?

I’m the kind of person who just naturally loves planners. But even I had to learn what it meant to use a planner well. So, I understand that it’s not easy to just pick up a new planner and instinctively know where to start.

That’s why, starting this year, I’ve included the A.C.H.I.E.V.E. method in the front of On the Go. This goal-setting and planning system walks you through what it looks like to set goals, create to-do lists, and work through the daily and weekly process of planning.

It can feel like a lot when you first open your planner. But if you’ll walk through each step of A.C.H.I.E.V.E., you’ll be a planning pro in no time!

Can On the Go work for my students?

On the Go does not have academic pages like my high school, college, and student planners, so it isn’t ideal for students. However, for older teens or young adults who want to learn time management skills beyond the school setting, On the Go can be great for time management and daily tasks.