Monday, November 14, 2011

Holiday Gift Guide: BusyBodyBook {Review & Giveaway - 3 winners!}

BusyBodyBook logo{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, Gretchen, bored2quickly and betty baez!}

If you were to look back through my inbox, the phrase that shows up over and over in my emails is Where does the time go?

The days of our family having relaxing, casual evenings and weekends seem a thing of the past and I'm pretty sure that the years from when my husband and I slept in and had breakfast in bed are from a completely different lifetime. Suddenly I feel like each week is spent struggling to keep track of activities, appointments, errands, blogging, sports, trips, and more... leaving my brain feel like it is running on overload.

With so much going on with all of us, I knew that I needed to improve on how I keep track of everything (pretty much all in my head) or else I was risking things falling by the wayside. Fortunately, BusyBodyBook and their collection of organizers, planners, and calendars are just the thing for busy moms (and dads) everywhere to keep life under control.

With a line of products designed to help every individual manage multiple activities at once, BusyBodyBook provides the clearest view of one's schedules and commitments to most reduce the hectic aspect of our lives. Who doesn't want that?

Considering that the award-winning BusyBodyBook GRID format has the ability to be customized to fit your needs perfectly while showing the agenda of the entire family in their own spacious column, I knew that the Personal and Family Calendar with the weekly GRID planner was just what I needed.

And when the stylish Blueberry design arrived, I was ready and willing to get my life (and that of my family) organized.

BusyBodyBook organizerAvailable in calendar year or academic year options, the possibilities seem endless with this calendar.

Right away I liked the bright, modern design and the durability of the sturdy pages and thick plastic front and back cover. It was easy to see that this was one tool that was made to hold up to an entire year's worth of being opened, closed, stuffed into a bag, yanked out of a pile, written on, and more.

In the inside, there seemed to be just enough of everything that the user has plenty of space to write down information without it being cluttered. I love the way that there is room for each family member or area of your life and that when writing in anything from sporting events to work meetings to household chores, it only takes one glance to see if you have booked a playdate at the same time as a check-up with the dentist.

customizable plannerI love the versatility of BusyBodyBook organizer, as the five columns can be used for family members, work deadlines, weight loss tracking, household chores, meal planning, and more. With a blank page on the left for notes and a to-do list, you can quite simply have the schedule and priorities that matter most to you right at hand.

getting organizedAs well as the GRID columns, I appreciate how much thought went into making sure that this BusyBodyBook contains just about every feature that I look for in a planner.

If you're someone like me who likes to be able to see the full month at a glance, that is offered:

monthly plannerIf you like to have a place to take notes throughout the day or make to-do lists (which are perforated for easy removal), you have plenty of space for those as well:

to-do listsOr if you're someone who likes the small things such as a movable bookmark so that you never have to flip through page after page to find the current week, no worries! BusyBodyBook includes that as well.

This organizer can do it all! I love being able to combine a desk calendar, a planner, and more all into one stylish place and have plenty of room for every aspect of my day. With the ability to get life in order for a single, working adult to a busy, stay-at-home-mom (to everyone in between), BusyBodyBook has the products that will work for you.

Retailing for $17.95, the Family Organizer is just the thing to help you get life's craziness under control during the busy back to school time of year. Also available from BusyBodyBook, the 7-Column Undated Weekly Grid Pad ($12.95) provides even more space and a magnetic backing so that you can always have it at hand on your refrigerator and their Wall Calendar ($14.95) makes it possible to see all of your family's information in one glance.

For 2012, let BusyBodyBook help make sure that you don't miss a single appointment or deadline - or give the gift of organization to someone in your life that will surely appreciate it! You can even test out how well the innovative GRID format will work for you with BusyBodyBook's FREE downloads! And, thanks to their generosity, three people will be prepared to start the new year off on the right foot as well, because...

One lucky person will win their choice of item from BusyBodyBook!

BusyBodyBook giveaway
To enter to win: Visit BusyBodyBook and tell me which of their innovative products you would choose if you win.

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).

1 Extra Entry if you enter the BusyBodyBook giveaway at A Nut in a Nutshell!
1 Extra Entry (per method) if you follow BusyBodyBook on Twitter and/or Like them on Facebook.
1 Extra Entry (per giveaway entered) - Enter any (or all) of the giveaways running on Thanks, Mail Carrier for the duration of this giveaway.
1 Extra Entry if you follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting the tweet below and leaving me the link. Tweet daily for an extra entry every day!

Get organized and #WIN the BusyBodyBook organizer, planner or calendar of choice! 3 winners! http://bit.ly/tvPwVM @thxmailcarrier #giveaway

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Giveaway will end on December 5th at 11:59pm CST. By entering this sweepstakes, you are agreeing to these official rules. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited by law. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and must be 18 years of age or older.

A big thank you to BusyBodyBook for providing a Blueberry organizer for me for review as well as the product of choice for three lucky giveaway winners. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

427 comments:

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Suburban prep said...

I like the wall calender.

Suburban prep said...

I follow via GFC

Jessica Allen said...

Updated weekly grid pad blue


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Jessica Allen said...

Liked them on facebook

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Both buttons are on my blog!

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ninamcclain93 said...

i like the blueberry calander


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LauraJQ said...

I definitely need the personal and family organizer!

LauraJQ said...

I entered the giveaway at Nut in a Nutshell.

LauraJQ said...

I like BusyBody on FB.

LauraJQ said...

Following you on Twitter - tweeted the giveaway at https://twitter.com/#!/LittleZQ

LauraJQ said...

I liked you on FB!

NGS said...

I like the calendar in cherry.
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NGS said...

I entered at A Nut in a Nutshell.

NGS said...

I entered the Custom Stamper giveaway.

bored2quickly said...

I like the Academic Cherry Aug 11 - Aug 12 Busybody Book Personal & Family Organizer! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Renee Walters
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bored2quickly said...

I subscribe to your email! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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bored2quickly said...

I follow you on GFC! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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bored2quickly said...

I follow you on Twitter as Renee Walters1! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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bored2quickly said...

I like you on Facebook as Renee Walters! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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Jennifer Hall said...

I like the 2012 RED LICORICE BUSYBODYBOOK PERSONAL & FAMILY ORGANIZER.

Debbie said...

I like the licorice personal and family organizer.
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Debbie said...

I entered on A Nut in a Nutshell
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Debbie said...

I follow via GFC
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I'm an email subscriber
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I'm a fan on FB
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Your button's on my left sidebar
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Your button's on my left sidebar 2
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Jennifer Hall said...

I entered the BusyBodyBook giveaway on A Nut in a Nutshell.

Jennifer Hall said...

I'm following follow BusyBodyBook on twitter as https://twitter.com/#!/solitarydragon

Jennifer Hall said...

I'm also following them on Facebook as http://www.facebook.com/solitarydragon77

Jennifer Hall said...

Tweeted giveaway @ https://twitter.com/#!/solitarydragon/status/136427919215034368

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Following through GFC as solitarydragon77

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Rss subscriber

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Email subscriber too! :)

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Following you on twitter as solitarydragon.

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Unknown said...

"Blueberry"
2012 Calendar Year

Unknown said...

entered at nut in a nutshell

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i like sponsor on fb

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i follow with gfc

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i get your rss feed

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i have your button - link in my name 1

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i have your button - link in my name 2

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entered amazon gc

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Also added your button on my blog @
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Betty Roberts said...

i would get the ACADEMIC CHOCOLATE AUG 11 - AUG 12 BUSYBODYBOOK PERSONAL & FAMILY ORGANIZER...i would love this!....angelgenius27@yahoo.com

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entered at nut in a nutshell angelgenius27@yahoo.com

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Andrea said...

The licorice organizer, PLEASE! I'd love it! :) Love the colors, too!

Andrea said...

I entered at Blueviolet's (nut in a nutshell) place, too!

Kathy Davis said...

If I win I would choose the ACADEMIC CHOCOLATE AUG 11 - AUG 12 BUSYBODYBOOK PERSONAL & FAMILY ORGANIZER. I am retired now and seem busier than ever. This would be a great win for me.

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Kathy Davis said...

I entered the giveaway at A Nut in a Nutshell.

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The Sleepy Dreamer said...

I like Monthly Planner lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

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follow BusyBodyBook on Twitter @lnb1191
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Like them on Facebook
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The Sleepy Dreamer said...

become a fan on Facebook #1
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become a fan on Facebook #2
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follow you on GFC #1, The Sleepy Dreamer
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Kelly said...

I would pick the exact one that you got! Its so cute!
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Kelly said...

I follow via email.
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Anonymous said...

I love the 7 column grid pad...we are a family of 6 and most family calendars/planners only come with 5 columns...that just doesn't work for us ;)

Kristy Thiel said...

I'd get the blueberry 2012 planner. Thanks for hosting!

Kristy Thiel said...

I follow you on GFC!

Kelli S. said...

I would choose the blueberry organizer!! ryleekatt9306@yahoo.com

Kelli S. said...

Entered giveaway in A Nut In A Nutshell! ryleekatt9306@yahoo.com

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Kelli S. said...

I follow BusyBodyWork on Twitter! @KelliSpangler1.......ryleekatt9306@yahoo.com

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Liked BusyBodyWork on FB!! ryleekatt9306@yahoo.com

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Unknown said...

Blueberry calendar

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Kelli S. said...

tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/KelliSpangler1/status/136544711354761216

Kelli S. said...

subscribed rss feed via google!

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subscibe to your emails!

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Liked you on FB

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Jenn said...

I like the wall calendar and the mini - Chocolate color.

Melissa Shirley said...

I like the Licorice"
2012 Calendar Year BusyBodyBook organizer
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s said...

I like the wall calendar
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Darcy said...

Blueberry calendar

Darcy said...

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I subscribe to your email!

Jennifer Hall said...

tweeted @ https://twitter.com/#!/solitarydragon/status/136691025593909248

{ Mom of 3 Dolls } said...

I like the Wall Calendar.

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enter the BusyBodyBook giveaway at A Nut in a Nutshell

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Unknown said...

I would get the 2012 Red Licorice Busybodybook Personal & Family Organizer


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lyndsey said...

i like the blueberry book!

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i like busy body on facebook

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i like busy body on twitter @lyndzloo83

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entered on nut in the nutshell

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Anonymous said...

Busy Body Wall Calendar is what i would chose

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Google friend

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Pauline MIlner said...

From Busy Body Books, I would choose the Licorice 2012 Calendar Year.

Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity. ~Pauline

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Pauline MIlner said...

I entered the giveaway at A Nut In A Nutshell.

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Pauline MIlner said...

I am following Busy Body Book on Twitter.

Twitter ID: @bullittmilner

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Pauline MIlner said...

I am a fan of Busy Body Book on Facebook.

Facebook ID: Pauline Milner Pike

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Pauline MIlner said...

I am following you on Twitter.

Twitter ID: @bullittmilner

I tweeted about your giveaway:

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Pauline MIlner said...

I am following your blog publically with Google Friend Connect. GFC ID: dod

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I am subscribed to receive your RSS Feeds using my Google Reader (dod@rogers.com).

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I am a fan of yours on Facebook. My Facebook ID is Pauline Milner Pike.

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Jennifer Hall said...

tweeted @ https://twitter.com/#!/solitarydragon/status/137140649429442561

Anonymous said...

i like the family organizer

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i entered wilton

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entered starry night

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Caroline said...

I would pick the personal organizer.

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I follow using RSS Feed.

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Betty Roberts said...

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Jennifer Hall said...

tweeted @ https://twitter.com/#!/solitarydragon/status/137508410970226689

Amber said...

I would get the 7 Column Undated Weekly Grid Pad.

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I entered the Guidecraft All In One Modern Kitchen giveaway.

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~ Noelle said...

i like the grid pad!!!!
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Rebecca W. said...

I like the blueberry calendar
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Megan Earley said...

i'd choose the wall calendar
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Penny Kathleen said...

I would choose the Licorice family organizer!

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Entered at A Nut in a Nutshell

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Entered Sumo Beanbag Chair giveaway

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The Sleepy Dreamer said...

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TonyaHopkins said...

I would chose the wall calendar

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Betty Roberts said...

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Jennifer Hall said...

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The Sleepy Dreamer said...

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Katie Trenerowski said...

I like the family organizer!
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Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

the Aug '11 - Dec '12 BusyBodyBook Wall Calendar
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