There's no doubt about it, I love a good planner. There is just something so satisfying about seeing a daily, weekly, and monthly view of the things you've accomplished, the things you are working on and the things that are coming up in your future. That's why when I heard about The Simplified Planner App by Emily Ley, I got extremely excited.

Emily Ley defines the app as "a clean slate. Much like the original paper version, the Simplified Planner App holds your calendar, to do lists, notes and weekly dinner plans in one simple, happy place."

The app does just that, and it makes this planner freak so happy!

So let's start with the design of the app.

I absolutely love the interface of this app, from the cute pineapple logo, to the simple and easy to use menu across the bottom; it is perfect. When you open the app, you are greeted by the things scheduled for your day, any dinner plans you have made or what you are planning on cooking, and an inspirational quote that changes daily and gives you the option to share it across your social media platforms. Everything is in a color scheme, and everything is laid out simply, beautifully and accessibly.

Now let's talk about the Calendar, aka the meat and potatoes of any planner.

The calendar has a daily, monthly, and yearly planner view. You can click on any event you have created to view it and edit it, and adding events is easier than taking a walk in the park! The app also gives you tips and reminders for staying organized year round. You can also set reminders and alarms for events, which is definitely something a paper planner can't give you!

So what about the To-Do List?

The to-do list is wonderful. You can organize your different lists in an ombre color scheme and make the most important the darkest down to the lightest! How cool is that! You can make as many lists as you want and you can check items off, and when you have completed them, you can share your accomplishments with you friends via social networking. Is that motivation or what?!

Now let's talk about Notes!

I know what you are thinking: "Cassidy, come on. IPhones already come with a notes app." Trust me, though -- this is way better (sorry, Apple). The notes section of The Simplified Planner App allows you to open as many notes as you desire to journal, jot down ideas, and take notes. Then you can save them, share, them, and even print them! How handy is that!

Lastly, everyone's favorite topic: dinner.

As a college student living in a sorority house with no kitchen, I didn't really find this section of the app appealing at first. That is, until I figured out how it worked best for me. You can put in what you eat daily, as well as enter ingredients, then view your week at a glance and see if you've eaten healthy, if you've eaten enough, etc. The dinner section is a great way to stay accountable for being healthy!

Overall, I love The Simplified Planner App. There are only three things I would change.

1. The app itself is $4.99. It isn't a bad price, especially considering everything the app offers, but paying for apps always sucks.

2. The standard color scheme of the app is navy and blue tones with gold accents. If you want something different, say pink or mint or purple, you have to pay $0.99 per color scheme. I think that if I am already paying $5 for the app, I should be able to at least pick one color scheme.

3. I wish there was a weekly view for the calendar. I love being able to see my week at a glance, but I have to click on each individual day with this app.

Even with the three things I would change about this app, I wouldn't trade it for anything else! I love The Simplified Planner App by Emily Ley, and I know you will too!

For more information on The Simplified Planner App and to purchase it, click here!

***Happy Planning***