Dutch door in a spiral notebook DIY planner and a full monthly view for daily pages. Let's set it up

Hi and welcome! If you are looking for a new layout to try in your spiral notebook planner, I offer you this one inspired by the Laurel Denise planner. I had a ton of fun mapping this one out for you and I do hope it is layout you will try in your spiral notebook.
If you would like to check out my other channel, Plan with April, it is here: / @planwithapril2280
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[@karengoodeaux5926]

Love this layout. Thank you, April.

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

You’re welcome!!! ☺️ thank you

[@cyndinoname8060]

I love this. I wish I didnt need a full page everyday, I track so much stuff. baseball games , heath things, water intake. I love both of your channels i enjoy them so much, Thank you for sharing everything you do.

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

Hi!! I will sharing some full page layouts soon! I hope you have a wonderful week! Thank you so much for being here.

[@maryellencookmeynig9034]

Thank you for sharing this. I have binge watched all the videos on this channel today because I might actually be able to do planning like this without feeling overwhelmed.

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

Thank you for watching all of them! 🎞 I am sending you calm planning vibes, and I hope you have a wonderful day. 📝

[@Swt.Designs]

3 habits (FYI… I love that this is functional, I’m tired of getting caught up in the “you have to buy…”) 1) count my blessings & pray 2) fill in my trackers for prior day 3) check on my online orders (figure out if I’m getting deliveries that day, my USPS sucks, they stuff my things in my small box) I think it is a true testament that this channel only started a few weeks ago & already growing so well, that some of us are just so tired of over spending and want to open our minds to a frugal way of doing things. Especially this day and age where we are all spending so much just in day to day living. One humble subscriber’s opinion. Have a blessed day.

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

Thank you and welcome! I agree, things ... everything has become so expensive. I am so glad you are here and I am so surprised this channel is growing so quickly! I have a lot more ideas and look forward to chatting with you again. I hope you have a wonderful day 🌼🌼🌼

[@leslijenkins3661]

So excited to find this video! I think it's very frugal to use things you already have on hand. Not using something, when you can use them, seems wasteful and after all, frugal doesn't have to mean austere. It just means if you want "color" and the only thing you have available is crayons, use them. I go back and forth in my own planner, some days are just pen and paper and other days I use all the things. Depends on how much time I have, my mood, and what needs to get done. Today is my birthday, so it's all the stickers and colors. LOL

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@leslijenkins3661 happy birthday!!!! I hope your day is filled with happiness and all the colors!!!

[@leslijenkins3661]

@@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s Thank you!

[@deborahbeatty]

April - 30 days has September, April, June and November. All the rest have 31 (except for February that has to mess up the rhyme.). Love the idea of a spiral notebook for a planner. I’m a diehard Franklin Covey user, but it’s gotten so expensive!

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

I love this!! Thank you. Yes, Leap Year always throws an extra wrinkle in the sheets. I know, FC really have!! I hope you have a wonderful day and I am so glad you are here.

[@BeckyWaters_]

I use up spiral and composition notebooks that my kids only used half of or less. I can’t throw them out when they are still mostly good paper. I cover the front with pretty scrapbook or wrapping paper and pull out the used pages. Saves money $$$! I’ve never tried a Dutch door, I think I will try it😊

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

That is so true! Oh! I hope you like the Dutch door. I think it is helpful sometimes depending on my plans for the week. I hope you have a wonderful day and thank you for being here.

[@CULady]

I love this idea of the Dutch door. I am on a weight loss-healthy life style journey. So my one habit is biking daily.

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

Thank you!! I think a habit of biking daily is an awesome one. You've got this. Welcome to the community and thank you so much for sharing. I hope you have a beautiful bike ride today.

[@pamhall2003]

So happy I found you. I appreciate how simple things were. Some videos complicated, and they go to fast. ❤

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@pamhall2003 welcome! I’m so happy you are here and thank you for your kind words. I hope you have a wonderful day 🥰

[@erinmustain319]

Working on this layout now. ❤

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@erinmustain319 I’m so excited for you!! Thank you and have a wonderfully creative night 😊

[@CULady]

Have you ever done a budget planner? I have always bought budget planner but the layout is not what I want so I always adapt it. You have inspired me to do one. I do a budget based on pay periods. Thanks for the inspiration

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@CULady I do have a few layouts for budgeting. I will put them on my list to film within the next few weeks! Thank you for asking 😊 I hope you have a wonderful day.

[@CULady]

@@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s thank you ❤️

[@seznz]

Honestly never thought about using a notebook in this way. So many great ideas!

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@seznz 😊

[@cherylhutchison2310]

Thank you for sharing all of your notebook/planner ideas! I am really enjoying this series.

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@cherylhutchison2310 you are so very welcome 🤗 I’m glad you’re here and I hope you have an amazing evening.

[@cathystinar124]

I think I'm gonna be trying this for a home planner, it should keep me and my to-dos on track. Also, just letting you know, I have TONS of supplies as well, but I'm trying to limit my purchases to small pages of stickers from Hobby lobby, vs the sticker books I used to buy. I have to use my stuff, ladies!!!! ❤. Thanks for the inspiration ☺️☺️☺️😊😊❤

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

With all of the pretty things coming out every day it is SO HARD to be satisfied with what we already have. I do this too, where I know I have so much of something, but a sparkly version comes out and I am like ... i want it! Like the goose and the golden egg from Willy Wonka 😊😂😏 I hope you have the very best day and thank you for being here!!

[@joannam.9276]

Hey April don’t know how I missed you started another channel. I’m now subscribed to both 💚

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

Welcome!! I only started it about two weeks ago, but it seems to be really popular. I am so happy you found it and I cannot wait to share more frugal functional planning with you over here. 😊🌼🥰

[@bluebonnet1014]

Hi April! I just found your channel today and subscribed. I have quite a few planners and a lot of planner things but it’s getting more expensive every year. I love the idea of getting a little more creative and making my own planner. I watched all your videos and am going over to check out your other channel. Have a great weekend!

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@bluebonnet1014 welcome! I’m so happy to hear you found some ideas you like. I use a lot of my planner stash on the other channel and I hope you find that useful too, I hope you have a wonderful weekend and a terrific week to follow. I’m really glad you’re here 🥰

[@ElenaArms]

Just found you a week ago! Love your channels! I've been planning on composition books for almost 4 years now and I love it especially the crinkle sound! Although I prefer a composition book, I see how a spiral notebook is handy because you can fold it. I love your ideas and layouts! Question: Since the spiral notebooks get beat up have you found a cover that works for it?

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

Thank you! I am really glad you are here and enjoying the video's! Ya know, other than covering them with packing tape I can't think of anything as a cover. I will keep an eye out and let you know if I discover anything, though. I hope you have a wonderful day 😊

[@LovetheWord311]

Love this setup ....just thinking this dutch door idea would work with a weekly layout instead of monthly ....i live in weeklies/dailies ...this could work great!! Thank you ❤

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@LovetheWord311 I love that idea!! Yes!! I hope you have an amazing day 😊

[@bible.love.journey]

Such a great idea!

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

Thank you 😊

[@debbiefreeze2752]

This is nice. I am going to try it for sure. I get overwhelmed to easy

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

Thank you!! I do hope it works for you and welcome. I am really glad you are here 🌼🌼🌼

[@debbiereynolds5317]

I really love this layout! I think Dutch doors are fantastic! In my opinion if you have the supplies on hand it is frugal to use them. They are not necessary for planning, but sure it sure helps spice up your daily “to do’s” with a little eye candy! Have a blessed weekend April! This really is a great layout!❤️

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@debbiereynolds5317 thank you! ☺️ Yes, a little eye candy can go a long way! I hope you have an amazing day. Blessings ♥️

[@debbiereynolds5317]

@@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s thank you!❤️

[@monstertruckfan8450]

Sep only has 30 days.

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@monstertruckfan8450 ha ha ha!! It wasn’t until this morning (after filming) that I realized this! Even when I was planning, I was like, hmmm that’s weird that September and October have 31 days. 😂 🤷🏻‍♀️ I hope you have an amazing day and thank you for being here 😊

[@imrachel941]

Hi April!!🤗😁 I do love this layout! I’ve really been enjoying your Dutch door setup! I absolutely agree that using the supplies you already have is frugal and bonus frugal points if you find multiple uses for an item (like how washi tape is decorative and you can make tabs with it)! I feel like I’ve been more intentional in using my stash this year and as an interesting side effect, because I’m in it all the time, seeing things and going through it I haven’t been wanting as much new stuff because I’m like oh, I just saw a sticker just like that new sticker in my stuff or my washi looks like that shiny new roll and I still have a ton left, I’ll just use mine! Makes things a bit more fun lol I’m kindof funny, I either pick up the habit and do it from day one (basically, maybe day two) or I can work all year and never pick up the habit😅😂 I’m not sure why🤷🏽‍♀️ I’ve had times where I’m like mentally prepping, this is going to take work, don’t get discouraged if it takes a while etc and a week in it’s like I’ve been doing it forever and then sometimes I’m like I can do this plan it out establish habit and a whole year later I still feel like a mess and haven’t formed the habit! I don’t know lol I loved this video and this layout, so functional and still so fun! I’ve actually been using my planner differently lately so we’ll have to see how this week turns out! I have been enjoying that to do list I learned from you where it’s the task on the right and a header on the left with the days of the week👍🏽👍🏽 Definitely coming in handy for me lately! Thank you so much, I enjoyed this video and this layout and of course your chat and singing!!😆🥰 Sending all the love and I hope you have an amazing weekend!❤️❤️❤️

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@imrachel941 you always have an elegant way of putting my feelings and thoughts into beautiful words! Thank you 🙏 that is exactly how I feel about habits and goals! I need to try washi tab’s. I bet they look beautiful. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with cool breezes and sunshine! Sending all the love and happy thoughts!!

[@multi-taskingmamax3910]

Such a genius idea! Just did this thanks to you I love it!

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@multi-taskingmamax3910 yay! I’m so glad I could help. I hope you enjoy the layout this week. 💕 Thank you for being here 😊

[@LindaMZH65]

Great spread - but did you cut the pages? Could you trim a bit and fold in half and glue and that way you’ll deal with the ghosting/shadowing of the other side of the page. 😘

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

Yes you can! I think I did that in my spread that comes out on the channel tomorrow and it worked really well. Thank you so much for being here. I hope you have a wonderful day!

[@yumplans]

omg i love this and I love your channel! I'm based in the UK, and I have always found it really difficult a) to find the planner that I am wanting or needing, and b) find anything in the uk (I use disc bound/happy planner layouts). I have in the last 2 or 3 years, either bought cheap planners that are ready made and customised them or bought plain white paper, or paper refills from amazon and made my own!! I now make my own covers, inserts, dividers and laminated reusable pages! I want to get more up on my KZbin channel now that I have found planner peace :)

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@yumplans hi and welcome! Thank you ☺️ I also subscribed to your channel! I’m very interested in seeing what you’re doing. 😊 I hope you have an amazing day!

[@MrsMountainMan]

Never go to bed with dishes in the sink.

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

Excellent!!

[@brunanizer2181]

it's really cute and fun!! you have great taste in layouts

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@brunanizer2181 that is so nice! Thank you ☺️ I hope you have a wonderful day.

[@antonym4u910]

This is an excellent ingenious planner layout - Laurel Denise planners are awesome and look so helpful and user-friendly. I might have to try this one month! PS: only 30 days in Sept - you just needed one extra monthly box at the end when modifying monthly layout 😁👍🏼

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@antonym4u910 oh man!! Ha ha ha! I was looking at the 31 and thinking, that’s odd that September and October have 31 days … then I mentally shrugged it off! 😂 Good eye, my friend 😉 Let me know if you try this one. For the whole month, you may want addition Dutch doors. Ooooh! I also want to try this with a horizontal layout!! 🥰 I hope you have an awesome day! Thank you so much for being here 😊

[@selbarton]

I prefer the dot grid composition books, but they are $2-2.25. I started in graph comp books after a spiral notebook like in the video. It was about 25 cents back then. Composition lined books are 50 cents at Walmart for back to school time, so it's super cheap to get a couple. The zebra sarasa porous pens (with the caps) are really good and work really well with highlighters. The pen + gear highlighters I got are very similar to the mildliners. To try happy planners, I waited for clearance planners and picked them up for a few dollars a piece and just redated them while I worked out how to print my own pages double sided and all. Now I print my own covers and all, just grab more rings when they are on sale if I am running low. I actually carry a 1/2 letter notebook I made so I have something to write in should I need it. I print a lot of base pages (dot grid for notebooks, note pages from planner layout to draw in certain layouts by hand) and a standard set of planning pages because even with ADHD, I need my layout to stay the same so I can always know where to look for each type of info. And to be completely transparent, my layout is based on DIY-Fish Life-mapping and Hobonichi cousin pages. I print the basic life-mapping pages. The daily pages I draw out the old Franklin Covey days, but since I started also doing digital for my portable version, those are hobonichi based because I don't want to have to go to a day on 2 pages when I can blend the set up and adjust to keep myself in one book.

[@specialk8927]

I love the zebra fine line pen I found it in dollar tree today and I love it probably better than the sharpie fine pen

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

I was nodding my head the WHOLE ENTIRE time reading your comment!! YES!!! I love all of this and thank you so much for sharing. I am really glad you are here and I hope you have the very BEST DAY!! 📝📝📝

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

I may have to pop into my local dollar tree! Thank you @specialk8927

[@user-dl9qp6tt9f]

Hi, I just subscribed because I like the simple and functional aspect of your planners. What's a good biweekly budget style sugg

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

Thanks for subbing! Welcome!! Ooooh...budgets! I have some layouts coming! Stay tuned

[@brendareece6796]

Hi April. I see that your daily’s seem to be cut off pages. Is that the Dutch door? If so, how do you do that? I’m REALLY new to planning so talk to me like a rookie!!!

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

Yes and yes! I will be doing a Dutch door tutorial video next week. Very interesting process and so many options ♥️

[@cindycarmichael9768]

Hey only 30 days in September.🤔😁🙀

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@cindycarmichael9768 😂 🤷 I’m hoping for an extra day to get things done ha ha ha!!🤣 I thought it was a little strange that my September had 31 days and so does October. 😂 I hope you have a wonderful evening!

[@dottyfranco1383]

Do you cut the paper? Where can I see how to do that.

[@TheFrugalPlannerChannel-g7s]

@@dottyfranco1383 I did! I’m sos sorry I didn’t film that part. I will film another one as a tutorial. I hope you have a wonderful weekend 😊