I made this insert awhile back to collect some information for a project I was working on, and it did the job so well that it got me wondering: what else could this layout be used for? I asked my assistant for ideas, and—no surprise—he came back with a whole list of possibilities. Today I’m sharing the best ones, because this simple three-column page has far more potential than you might expect.
1. Create Category-Based Master Lists
The divided sections make the page perfect for keeping your big categories separate without needing multiple sheets. You can turn each shaded row into a category and use the three columns for subcategories or types of tasks.
Sample setups:
- Home / Work / Personal
- Errands / Calls / Online Tasks
- Priority / Secondary / Optional
- To Do / Waiting For / Someday
This gives you a high-level dashboard that’s easy to read at a glance and keeps your lists from running together.
2. Build a Monthly Snapshot Page
If you don’t want a full calendar but still want to track the month, this layout works well as a simple monthly overview.
How to set it up:
- Use each shaded section as a week (Week 1–Week 5 as needed).
- Assign the columns to Important Dates, Monthly Goals, and Notes/Reminders.
You get structure without overwhelm and a quick way to see the month on a single page.
3. Plan Out Projects Without the Clutter
For multi-step projects, this insert keeps the details organized in one place instead of scattered across sticky notes and daily pages.
- Give each shaded section a phase: Brainstorm, Supplies, Tasks, Deadlines, Final Notes.
- Use the columns for action steps, materials, and reminders.
It’s a clean way to manage any project—home, work, creative, or seasonal.
4. Create a Cleaning or Home Management Rotation
This page is also ideal for household routines and home management.
- Assign each shaded section to a room or zone: kitchen, bathrooms, living room, laundry area, etc.
- Use the columns for weekly, monthly, and seasonal tasks.
It becomes an easy reference when you have a few spare minutes and want to choose a task quickly.
5. Track Your Content Ideas
If you create content—blog posts, Bible studies, Etsy products, reels, or pins—this layout can serve as a simple content hub.
- Use sections for Blog Ideas, Etsy Listings to Create, Pinterest Pins, Reels or Videos, and Freebies.
- Use the columns for Idea, Status (planning, drafting, scheduled, published), and Notes or Links.
Everything lives on one master list, so you always know what’s in the pipeline.
6. Use It as a Faith or Prayer List
A simple layout like this works beautifully for spiritual planning and prayer.
- Create sections for Family, Friends, Church, Community, and Personal Growth.
- Use the columns for Requests, Scriptures, and Praises.
Over time, this page becomes a quiet record of how God has worked in your life and in the lives of others.
7. Keep a Health Overview Page
If you’re tracking medications, symptoms, or health questions, this insert gives you a calm, uncluttered place to record everything.
- Dedicate sections to Medications, Metrics, Symptoms, Food Ideas, and Questions for Appointments.
- Use the columns for short notes, patterns you notice, and follow-up reminders.
It’s a helpful page to bring along to doctor visits or to review at the end of the week.
8. Use It With an A–Z Index System
If you keep A–Z tabs in your planner, this page can act as your “inbox” before you file items away.
- Use the columns for the item, a short tag or topic, and where it belongs in your index.
It’s quick, efficient, and keeps random notes from disappearing.
Final Thoughts
Simple layouts are often the most powerful. This three-column insert adapts to whatever season you’re in—home, work, health, spiritual life, or creative projects. Once you start using it, you may decide you need one in more than one section of your planner.
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