The family's schedule currently lives in three group chats, a screenshot, and someone's memory — which is how two cars end up at the same school pickup. A magnetic planner moves the week to the one screen everyone checks: the fridge door. Write the pickups, the doctor's appointment, the exam, the dinner; wipe and redo as plans change. No app, no login, no "didn't see the message". The house's plans, at eye level, in handwriting.
— The Ghalyh team · How we pick
Good for
School runs and appointments · meal plans and grocery lists · chore charts kids can't claim they missed
Not for
Fridges that don't hold a magnet — some stainless and panelled doors won't. Test yours with any fridge magnet before ordering.
Specifications
- Surface
- Dry-erase whiteboard with planner grid
- Mounting
- Magnetic — sits flat on the door
Questions people ask
Which markers does it need?
Dry-erase (whiteboard) markers only. Permanent marker is a famous mistake — if it happens, write over it with a dry-erase marker and wipe.
Does old writing leave ghost marks?
Left for weeks, dry-erase ink can shadow. A weekly wipe — or an alcohol wipe for stubborn ghosts — keeps it white.