The Planning Journal · Gift Guide
The best gifts are used, not stored.
A calendar is one of the few gifts people use every day of the year. Here’s why calendars make thoughtful gifts and how to choose the right one.
Key takeaways
- Daily tear-off calendars: 4.25" x 4.25", with a built-in stand and note space on the back.
- Perpetual calendars: 5.75" x 5.25", 365 undated pages, reusable every year.
- 12-month wall calendars: 12" x 12" closed and 12" x 24" open, dated for 2027.
- Own The Year: the whole year on a 4 ft x 3 ft dry erase sheet.
Five Reasons Calendars Are Thoughtful Gifts
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They’re useful
Everyone needs to know the date.
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They’re personal
A theme that fits their interests.
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They last
A daily reminder of you.
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They’re affordable
Easy to give to many people.
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They suit any occasion
Holidays, birthdays and thank-yous.
Types That Make Great Gifts
Daily tear-off
A new message every day.
Perpetual
Reusable for years.
Wall
Beautiful and practical.
Own The Year
For the planner in your life.
Choose the Perfect One
- Think about where they’ll put it.
- Match the theme to their personality.
- Consider whether they’d like a reusable calendar.
Common Questions
Which calendars last more than a year?
Perpetual calendars have undated pages.
Which are dated for 2027?
Daily tear-off and 12-month wall calendars.
Related: how to choose the right wall calendar.
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A gift they’ll use every day
Calendars for every person and every occasion.
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