The $10 Find That’s Keeping Me on Top of My Home Projects This Year (It’s a Game-Changer!)

Though I don’t always have a robust list of New Year’s resolutions, I am a pretty frequent goal-setter. One surefire way that I get my ideas off the ground is organizing them, which is a skill that didn’t usually come naturally at first. I never had a problem knowing where to start or where I wanted to end up, but all the little steps in between were an impulsive gamble. However, once I started mapping those steps out, I could divide my energy more effectively. One item on my ongoing Amazon wish list that’s going to help me do just that and achieve my big goals for the year is the Two Tumbleweeds Project Planner Notepad.

Two Tumbleweeds is a creative-focused brand I discovered when I stumbled upon its inspiration dice for artists, writers, home cooks, mixologists, and more. If you’re looking to make transformative moves in the next few months, this budget-friendly find will help you get on the right track.

The Two Tumbleweeds Project Planner Notepad streamlines your journey from point A to point B by breaking it down into digestible tasks. That way, you’re equipped to conquer anything from upgrading the look of your home to starting a new hobby. The minimalist-style notepad measures 7 by 10 inches (less than the width of a ruler), which makes it easy to take on the go or keep on your desk or nightstand. Plus, you can remove pages for reference and safekeeping, too. It comes with 50 sheets in total, so one notepad could be all you need for the year, but ultimately, that all comes down to your personal preference and how many goals you’re looking to thoroughly plan out. 

The open-dated notepad starts with the name of your intended project. From there, you set the goals and objectives for it (there’s space for three, but more can be squeezed in) and ask yourself any questions that could come up. Those can range from “How much will it cost?” to inquiries that are more specific to the overarching goal. For example, if you’re renovating a room, you might want to find out whether or not you can paint over the walls or the types of flooring that are feasible in the space. Essentially, the section serves as a reminder to gather important details that could impact the plan.

After the objectives and questions for your project have been identified, the notepad goes into the Action Items. This section is where you break down the smaller tasks (up to 17 total) that help you build toward your larger goal. You can also note who’s responsible for each task and by when it should be completed. Beneath that, there’s a line to set the target completion date for your project as a whole. Lastly, there’s an area for any notes that simply can’t fit anywhere else. 

Average Rating: 4.7/5

“So far, this is the best pad for organizing projects, tasks, events or whatever else. We love the way it is set up, and the pad allows it to be used for more than one project. This pad is a must-have.” — Savvy Shopper

“This is a project planner that helps me get my head straight while working on the multiple projects I handle at work. On the left side, I write out the steps I need to complete for a project. Then on the right side, there’s a place to write the approximate date by which each step needs to [be] completed. I wish the space to write out steps was a little bigger, but if it were, then the pad would have to be bigger, and I like the size of it now. It’s around half the size of a typical sheet of notebook paper. — Jamie

“I still like to write things. My phone doesn’t have a good way to organize all of the things I want to get done unless I add it to my schedule. I’m happy with this, and you get a lot of pages that will last you a long time. It’s useful and keeps me on track. Just remember not to overwhelm yourself. List each step to complete your tasks. It’s easy to use, and once you get started it takes a shorter period of time than you thought. This purchase helps me to easily stop procrastination, which is an issue for me. Hahaha. Good purchase. I will buy it again.” — Lizzy EH

In addition to the Project Planner, Two Tumbleweeds offers a variety of notepads, from daily and weekly planners to magnetic grocery lists and weekly meal planners. Regardless of which one you choose, it’s bound to help you get your year in order!

Buy: Two Tumbleweeds Project Planner Notepad, $9.95