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BusyBodyBook Review and Giveaway

Written by valmg on July 29, 2008 – 5:09 pm

Moms have a lot to keep track of. I have to keep track of activities for myself, my husband and two boys. Some of the things I have to track include the boys’ activities, social events, family events, Hinder concerts, special occasions, pta meetings and dates for sports. I have a hard time keeping track of everything without writing it all down. I’ve already accidentally scheduled myself to be in two different places at once because I hadn’t written something down. With the number of reviews and giveaways increasing on this blog I also need to keep track of what I’ve promised to who so that nothing is neglected. When I was offered the opportunity to review a BusyBodyBook, I jumped at the chance.

I received an academic year BusyBodyBook, which is terrific because that means I can start using it right away. The book is 7×10 inches. I love the fact that the BusyBodyBook has thick plastic cover on both sides to protect it. (Sometimes I’m so busy I put things on the table when I need to write and I haven’t wiped off the table yet!) On the inside of each cover is a handy pocket. In the front I found three six month calendars. The next thing in the book was the weekly calendars, which I will get to in a minute. At the back I found a twelve month planning area for the following year, followed by a section for notes and telephone numbers. A bookmark was attached as well.

Back to the weekly calendars. If you’ve ever tried to squeeze everything into a tiny square in a purse planner or on a wall calendar you know it’s impossible to get more than one or two things to fit. My calendar ends up with stars and arrows leading me to other blank areas on the page where I get to look at the hieroglyphics I’ve created and try and figure out what I intended to mean with my own shorthand.

The weekly calendar pages of the BusyBodyBook are set up in a grid. Up top there is a column with the date and five additional columns, with a blank column up top where you can write who or what that column is for. Holidays are already written down on the calendar. I’ve got a column for each child, a column for family, a column for tracking blog review and giveaway dates and a column for everything else. There are enough columns there for most families, but you don’t have to have a family to use it. Anyone could make use of this to track social activities, sporting events, appointments, meal planning, homework assignments, projects, work and personal goals.

The page opposite the weekly calendar contains a to do list and room to write anything you need to. What I thought was really neat on some of these pages were the helpful tips and reminders –things like when the clocks change and that sort of thing.

I recommend the BusyBodyBook. I love mine and would certainly be lost without it! BusyBodyBook organizers are available in either an academic year or calendar year format. Also available are weekly wall calendars and fridge grids (also very cool, I want to get one of these too). BusyBodyBook products are published by About Your Time LLC and are available for purchase for $17.95 on their website at www.busybodybook.com as well as on amazon.com.

BusyBodyBook has been generous enough to offer two BusyBodyBook organizers for this giveaway. That means this giveaway will have two winners! To enter visit the BusyBodyBook website and then leave a comment here on this post stating one feature of the BusyBodyBook that you like and which one you’d choose if you won.

Hurry and enter now - comments close Saturday 08/02/08 at 11:59 pm est. Comments must contain the pieces of information specified to qualify for the contest. The winner will be selected using random.org and will be announced on Sunday 08/03/08. The winner must contact me to confirm they wish to receive the prize within three days of my email notifying them they’ve won. Sorry, US addresses only.

This giveaway is part of the Bloggy Giveaways quarterly carnival. I’m planning at least one giveaway for each day this week, so why not subscribe to my rss feed so you don’t miss anything.

THE GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED.

val

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99 comments

  1. Brooke

    July 29th, 2008 at 5:27 pm

    I like the bookmark feature, I hate having to flip through the book looking for todays date!

    I wouls pick the striped one!

  2. Hil’Lesha

    July 29th, 2008 at 5:29 pm

    I really like the stripes!

  3. Chantel

    July 29th, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    What I love about it is that it has EVERYTHING in one place. Meal Plans and grocery lists are what appealed to me, though right now it’s the lots of space to write schedule notes that I know I”d use the most working the two jobs and being on the road a lot. :)

    I like the mosaic- more robin egg blue- toned one best of all!

    alaskawildrose AT gmail DOT com

  4. Amanda D.

    July 29th, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    I like how each family member gets their own column, so there’s no confusion! I like the stripes :) Thank you!

  5. Sarai

    July 29th, 2008 at 6:04 pm

    I like that it’s five family members since mine is a family of five and it gets hard to keep up with what everyone is doing on any given day =) I’d choose the floral, the orange is beautifully vivid =) Thanks for offering this giveaway!

  6. Holly

    July 29th, 2008 at 6:23 pm

    I love the grid feature where you can see everyone’s schedule at the same time. Too convenient.

    I really love the wall calendar too!

    Awesome giveaway. Thanks!!

  7. Natalie

    July 29th, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    I like how they have so many different columns and squares and other spaces to write everything down. I would probably get the “Retro Dots” one.

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  9. Paula H

    July 29th, 2008 at 8:36 pm

    I like that each day has 5 large columns. This would be great for homeschooling and meal planning. I would pick the Striped one if I won.

  10. Rebekah

    July 29th, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    I love academic year calendars since I am a teacher and that is how my brain works. Now with one entering kindergarten, I will need it even more! I love the dots, since green is my favorite color! Thanks for the tip!

  11. Megan

    July 29th, 2008 at 9:32 pm

    i like that everone gets their own space! I need this super bad!

  12. Carla Pullum

    July 29th, 2008 at 10:11 pm

    I like the dots one and I love the menu planning feature!!

  13. Kristine

    July 29th, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    I definitely like the bookmark feature. Thanks!

  14. Julie Donahue

    July 29th, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    I like the columns for each family member.

  15. misty

    July 29th, 2008 at 11:05 pm

    I like the fact that it has a calendar. I like the stripes one. Thanks so much for the opportunity.

  16. Susan Taylor

    July 29th, 2008 at 11:32 pm

    I like the dots one…Love the 5 columns for a larger family.

  17. Lori

    July 29th, 2008 at 11:39 pm

    I like the one that begins in August and in the dots. Thanks!

  18. Wendy

    July 30th, 2008 at 12:20 am

    I think the bookmark and perforated pages are awesome features. These are really well-thought organizers! I’d love to get the stripes design if I’m one of the lucky ones. Keeping my fingers crossed! Thanks!

  19. Paula

    July 30th, 2008 at 12:39 am

    Ooh, I love the 7 column weekly fridge grid pad. We could definitely use this at our house to keep everyone’s activities straight! Thanks for the chance to win!

  20. luvreading7

    July 30th, 2008 at 4:10 am

    This could help me greatly with the upcoming school year.

    Thanks for the chance! :D

  21. Kerrie

    July 30th, 2008 at 4:43 am

    I would choose the Aug ‘08 - Sept ‘09 BusyBodyBook ACADEMIC YEAR Personal & Family Organizer in Blue Stripes. It was hard to make a decision, I like all of the designs!

  22. Deborah

    July 30th, 2008 at 5:18 am

    I just plain like the layout!

    dbstout{at}juno{dot}com

  23. mannequin

    July 30th, 2008 at 7:02 am

    I LOVE the fact that it is laid out side by side(so many organizers are they themselves, unorganized!) and for up to 5 people ; it really is especially for moms!
    I like the mosaic ( what a pretty blue!) !

  24. Michelle

    July 30th, 2008 at 7:32 am

    I like the removable shopping lists. That is a great idea. My favourite desing is the mosaic.

  25. Fedora

    July 30th, 2008 at 7:38 am

    I like the large squares–there’s definitely enough space to make all the notes and scribbles I need!

  26. Victoria

    July 30th, 2008 at 8:33 am

    I love the menu planner! I would like the floral one! Too pretty!

  27. Tara R

    July 30th, 2008 at 11:02 am

    I love that there are columns for each family member! And I would choose the floral one!

  28. Sandra

    July 30th, 2008 at 11:15 am

    I like the month at a glance feature and the removable shopping lists. Great organizer!

    owatz (AT) telus (DOT) net

  29. Katy Lin

    July 30th, 2008 at 12:27 pm

    i love the large amount of writing space for each day and the neat columns and shopping lists! i would choose the jan-dec 2009 book in floral!

  30. Shilo Beedy

    July 30th, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    I love that there is spare columns that can assign projects. I love the Floral book! Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  32. Courtney

    July 30th, 2008 at 12:57 pm

    I love that they have removable shopping lists and I like the stripes design.

  33. Qtpies7

    July 30th, 2008 at 1:02 pm

    I love that it has room for so much, the 5 columns would help me a great deal. It still wouldn’t fit my family memebers, however, I could keep track of appointments, reviews, church activities and sports easily.
    I’d probably order the stripes.

  34. ppreacherswife

    July 30th, 2008 at 1:16 pm

    I like the way it has 5 sections on each day for different members of the family.

  35. Julie Neff

    July 30th, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    I love the orange floral. That’s so cool to be able to keep track of each person on the same day! I could use it!

  36. brandy w

    July 30th, 2008 at 2:21 pm

    i love that it has colums for each person. we have a lot of events going on between the 5 of us, it’s ahrd to fit in a tiny square

  37. Summer

    July 30th, 2008 at 2:36 pm

    I love that they come with a bookmark. I’m always having to flip through my current datebook and it’s so annoying. I love the Mosaic Jan-Dec one.

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  39. Annabelle@Christian Momma

    July 30th, 2008 at 3:45 pm

    I really like this organizer…I have so many activities that I have to manage between me, my 4 boys and my husband’s things…life can get hectic! I really love the flip out feature of this calendar!

  40. Go Amie

    July 30th, 2008 at 4:08 pm

    I like the weekly grid format. So many planners just have list formats.

    I would love the floral calendar year one.

    Thank you.

  41. Meg

    July 30th, 2008 at 4:29 pm

    I would totally use the “To Doodles” section a ton and my favorite one is the dots. Thanks!

  42. Jacqueline in Atlanta

    July 30th, 2008 at 5:10 pm

    I like the To Doodles page and also the fact that the weekend days are all together for scheduling.

    I would choose the floral in the yearly calendar.

    Actually, I need the frig family calendar, too!

    Great site.

    Thanks for having the giveaway!

  43. Michele

    July 30th, 2008 at 5:36 pm

    I love the room for a to do list. And the mosaic design!

  44. Emily

    July 30th, 2008 at 5:49 pm

    I like that there is space to organize the whole family. And I’d probably pick the calendar year floral. Love the orange.

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  46. Patti

    July 30th, 2008 at 6:05 pm

    I LOVE the menu planning feature…now if only it did the grocery shopping for you…

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  48. heather

    July 30th, 2008 at 6:40 pm

    I like the 5 columns and the meal planning feature. The meal planning feature would be great especially because we have dietary restrictions and allergies, so meal planning is always a challenge!

    The floral one is nice. :)

  49. Elizabeth M.

    July 30th, 2008 at 8:34 pm

    I completely love the floral design! I really appreciate the sturdy plastic covers because this would be used every single day and the cover needs to be strong! I also like the tear out shopping list.

  50. Tammy

    July 30th, 2008 at 8:42 pm

    The bookmark to find your page, I’m notorious for clipping the corners of pages so I can find where I left in a calendar! I’d like the Mosaic Jan - Dec 09 if I’m fortunate enough to win.

  51. Tiffany

    July 30th, 2008 at 8:57 pm

    I like the large writing space for each day/week…and I love the orange color!

  52. Kam A

    July 30th, 2008 at 9:27 pm

    I would choose the Dots one- so pretty! My favorite feature is the Weekly Grid Format- very useful! Thank you for the giveaway!

  53. Tara

    July 30th, 2008 at 10:14 pm

    I love the columns in this organizer. If I win, I’d choose the Blue Stripes.

  54. Debbie

    July 30th, 2008 at 10:28 pm

    I looked at these from another site and fell in love. I even bookmarked the website to buy one if I am not the lucky winner! I am sold on the tear off grocery lists. I think I’d go for the academic year one. It would be easier for me to remember to buy another one at the end of summer than after Christmas. Thanks for the chance to win.
    fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail(dot)com

  55. Katrina

    July 30th, 2008 at 11:47 pm

    I like how you can coordinate different family members. =) I would choose the stripes one.

  56. Mia J.

    July 31st, 2008 at 1:51 am

    I really like the polka dots and the fact that there is a column for each family member plus room to write notes on the side.

  57. Terra Heck

    July 31st, 2008 at 6:27 am

    I’d like the striped one. I like that it gives a clear view of daily and weekly schedules for each family member.

  58. Kimberly V.

    July 31st, 2008 at 7:54 am

    I like the multi-columns so that I can write a column for each person in my family and keep track of them. Great books! Thanks!

  59. amy delong

    July 31st, 2008 at 8:16 am

    I love the dots one,perfect for a mom like me,all the calenders&colums love it
    ahdrad2932(at)msn(dot)com

  60. Stacey

    July 31st, 2008 at 10:02 am

    I like the columns for the days,so you can divide things by people or category.

  61. kristen

    July 31st, 2008 at 10:03 am

    i heart planners . . . . my mom and i have a saying that, “a girl can never have too many planners . . . ” i heart the weekly grid format and i really heart the orange floral planner! thanks for my favorite giveaway yet!

    kristen

    ryankristenwilson(at)msn(dot)com

  62. Mama Zen

    July 31st, 2008 at 10:25 am

    I like the academic year stripes. And, I LOVE the wipe-off cover!

  63. CanCan (Mom Most Traveled)

    July 31st, 2008 at 10:39 am

    I like the month at a glance. I use that the most in a planner.

    onlycancan at hotmail dot com

  64. Charlotte

    July 31st, 2008 at 11:03 am

    I love the pockets for receipts/coupons and the tear out grocery lists. I definitely need one of these! The refrigerator sheets are a great idea, too. Thanks for the giveaway.

  65. Teresa

    July 31st, 2008 at 11:04 am

    I love the striped one and my favorite feature is the removal shopping list.

  66. tricia everetts

    July 31st, 2008 at 11:47 am

    I love that everyone has their own space, and I love the stripes.

  67. Janet F

    July 31st, 2008 at 1:22 pm

    I like the Removable shopping lists and the 2 pockets.

    The notes would also come in handy.

    I like the Floral Design

  68. Sweetpeas

    July 31st, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    I’ve been wanting to try one of these! I love the perforated shopping lists! I’d choose the stripes.

  69. Heather

    July 31st, 2008 at 3:36 pm

    The layout is great for keeping track of multiple people’s schedules.

  70. Jennifer Hill

    July 31st, 2008 at 3:37 pm

    The feature I like is that each member of the family has thier own column in the calendar. I would love to win the stripes pattern.

    dj3hill98(at)bellsouth(dot)net

  71. Kaycee

    July 31st, 2008 at 3:55 pm

    How neat are those!! I’m queen of organizing things so I loveeee the Grid Format! The retro dots is definitely my fav. Another great giveaway! You rock!

  72. Audrey Okaneko

    July 31st, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    I love how each day has 5 columns. Thanks@

  73. Kris J @ NSQSA

    July 31st, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    I like that there is a column for each family member! That’s awesome. What a great idea, I can so use it to plot out doctor appts.

    Iwould order the blue stripes

  74. christene

    July 31st, 2008 at 5:40 pm

    Aww we need something like this for our family.. The month at a glance would be great to see my work schedule and be able to plan appts, outings ect..As well as being able to keep ph#’s of the appts in the book

  75. Kathy

    July 31st, 2008 at 6:30 pm

    I love the Notes page for each week. Plenty of space to write out a shopping list or a to-do list. I’d choose the Jan-Dec 09 floral one.

  76. Tiff@Three Peas

    July 31st, 2008 at 7:33 pm

    I like the family grid. I like having everyon’s schedule at a glance.Oh and the mosaic is the one I like!

  77. Christina

    August 1st, 2008 at 12:29 am

    I like the columns for each family unit, i would pick the stripes one.

  78. Jennifer M

    August 1st, 2008 at 5:09 am

    I like the removable shopping lists. I’d also take stripes.

  79. Lindsie

    August 1st, 2008 at 9:09 am

    I like the big weekly schedule that actually has room for you to write things in!

    elkmeese at yahoo dot com

  80. Liz

    August 1st, 2008 at 9:45 am

    I like that there is a column for five family members. I prefer the calendar year designs, but the school year would probably work best for me.
    fivewinks (at) cox (dot) net

  81. Megret

    August 1st, 2008 at 9:55 am

    I’ve wanted one of these for a long while! I think I’d use the Month-in-Advance feature a ton. I’d pick the green dots! Thanks!
    Megret
    musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com

  82. Alexandra Hancock

    August 1st, 2008 at 10:13 am

    I really like the grid system. I am a visual person and having it all laid out like that weekly is nice!
    alexandra dot hancock at gmail dot com

  83. Jenn

    August 1st, 2008 at 10:30 am

    I would definitely use this for homeschooling. I wish it had 6 columns, but we could make this work quite easily. I’ve downloaded sample pages to play with.

  84. Karen

    August 1st, 2008 at 10:47 am

    I like the grid format and I would choose the August ‘08 - September’09 BusyBodyBook Personal & Family Organizer; Retro Dots
    Busy Body!

  85. Tiffany Rosson

    August 1st, 2008 at 10:53 am

    I would choose the School Year in dots since I am a teacher. I like that there are so many columns for organizing all aspects of my life!

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway.

    tiffanyannrosson at yahoo dot com

  86. Geri Zagorianos

    August 1st, 2008 at 11:23 am

    I love how versatile the busy body book is! Assign spare columns to household projects, babysitter instructions, meal planning, personal goals, holiday or vacation preparations,important clients, kid’s school subjects and extracurricular activities. (taken right off the web page)! I love the floral print! i hope I win!
    Zagorianosg@yahoo.com
    justalittlescribble.blogspot.com

  87. Shannon

    August 1st, 2008 at 11:24 am

    I love the pockets that are in the front and back of the BBB! So many things I could put in those.

    I would like the Strips for 2009.
    Thanks

    palmersf(at)bellsouth(dot)net

  88. Cherie J

    August 1st, 2008 at 11:25 am

    I love the Grid format that provides you the ability to see what everyone is doing at a glance. So cool! I love the mosaic pattern for the book if I win. Those wall calendars are awesome as well. I loved it so much that I bookmarked the page. Thanks for the contest!

  89. kristen

    August 1st, 2008 at 12:49 pm

    I love the weekly grid with all the room! And I would choose the floral design

  90. Becky Grady

    August 1st, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    I like the floral pattern. The menu planner would be really helpful to me.

    Thanks!

    rlgrady [at] yahoo dot com

  91. Nikki

    August 1st, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    These are just awesome!! Where have they been all my life. lol With 6 children I love the fact that there are so many spaces for each day. If I won I like the stripe Aug.2008-Sept.2009. If I dont win I may just have to get one of those.

    Thanks for the offer.
    please enter me.
    Nikki
    Angelheart135@aol.com

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  92. Jennifer C

    August 1st, 2008 at 9:38 pm

    I like the months at a glance feature. I would pick the Blue Stripes school year one.

  93. Suzanne

    August 1st, 2008 at 10:48 pm

    What a neat giveaway! I’d love to win the striped academic Organizer–maybe it could keep me on track!

  94. Charlotte

    August 1st, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    I’d love to win this. It would be perfect to helping me stay on track with the new busy schedule of my daughter and her busy schedule she’ll have this school year.

  95. Laura

    August 1st, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    I love the doodle space - always comes in handy when I come up with a brilliant idea! And I think I’d go with the stripes - nice and sleek.

  96. Dana

    August 2nd, 2008 at 12:06 am

    the to-do list
    the striped one!

  97. Lisa

    August 2nd, 2008 at 2:13 am

    Bookmarking and that each person gets their own spot.

    The striped one but I am not picky. :)

  98. Mary_Freebies

    August 2nd, 2008 at 5:58 am

    I love how they have 5 columns.
    I like the Funky Floral.

  99. Jessica

    August 2nd, 2008 at 7:53 pm

    i love the grid format, it’ll help me stay organized. the floral is so nice!

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