The $24 Gem That’ll Help Me Stay Productive in the New Year

For years, the idea of a big dry-erase wall calendar has enticed me, but I’ve never been brave enough to get one. I’m an “out of sight, out of mind” person when it comes to dealing with tasks I don’t want to do, so the thought of being visually confronted with my entire monthly to-do list has always seemed daunting. But heading into the new year, I’m determined to stop procrastinating important things that ultimately end up taking far less time to complete than I expect.

There’s nothing more satisfying than crossing items off of my to-do list, and I imagine this feeling is even stronger when you’re crossing something off of a big wall calendar. In browsing wall calendars online, I came across this Lauren McBride version on QVC, which is currently on sale for just $24. It looks like it has everything you could want from an efficient calendar, complete with a coastal-inspired design that’ll make you look forward to using it even more. It’s a steal!

This magnetic 19″ x 24″ wipeable wall calendar has a 7×5 grid of empty squares for you to plan out monthly tasks and obligations. You can get it in a beachy blue color scheme with sand-colored accents or opt for the fully beige version for a neutral look. To the side of the grid, there’s a spot to write out other to-dos in list form, as well as a box for general notes. What’s more, the calendar features a cork board strip along the bottom, where you can pin photos, mail, and more.

Some QVC reviewers have noted that the calendar is larger in real life than they expected it to be. So, you’ll want to make sure your home office or kitchen has a significant chunk of empty wall space on which to hang it. Your order will come with a whiteboard marker, six push pins, two magnets, and hanging hardware, meaning you get everything you need to start on your productivity journey ASAP.

Average Rating: 4.4/5

“I added this to my wish list and just happened to see them on sale for half price!! I ordered two of them, one in each color. So pretty and practical. Looks great on my kitchen wall. I would absolutely recommend this.” — whodatfan36

“The picture online doesn’t really do it justice. It is very large, and there is lots of room to write. Glad I bought this for my daughter’s dorm room.” — Catroth

“This is well-made! Good price! I ordered it in blue, and it is very pretty. This replaced two smaller dry-erase magnetic boards, so my wall looks much less cluttered. The corkboard will come in handy, too. Glad I ordered!” — Elma

Be sure to order your calendar ahead of 2025, especially while it’s still on sale! Its soothing colors are bound to give your office space a more relaxing ambience, and isn’t that what we could all use in the new year?

Buy: 24” Wipeable Monthly Wall Calendar by Lauren McBride, $23.99 (normally $44)