DumanAsen Magnetic Fridge Calendar & Meal Planner (16 x 12 in) with 8 colour pens

The essentials

If you like having your plans in the middle of your routine (not buried in a phone or a stack of paper), this DumanAsen magnetic fridge calendar is built for that. It’s a weekly menu planner and dry-erase board you can stick to a refrigerator and use to map out meals, grocery ideas, appointments and reminders.

On paper, it’s the kind of home-or-office organisation tool that helps you visualise the week at a glance. The magnetic backing is designed to hold firmly, and the surface is meant for easy writing and wiping. It’s also a board you can customise a bit visually, thanks to the included pens, so it doesn’t feel like a plain spreadsheet stuck to the kitchen.

That said, it’s not a “set-and-forget” planner. The board only works well if you’re happy with dry-erase habits—writing and cleaning regularly—and if you use the right marker type.

Key points

This is a weekly calendar and meal planning board that’s meant to live on a fridge or any other magnetic surface. You can write your weekly meal plan and diet or cooking notes, plus add practical bits like a grocery list, appointments, reminders, and even important numbers.

A big part of why it works is the writing experience: it’s designed as a dry-erase / chalk marker type of surface rather than expecting permanent ink. The magnet aims to stay put (it’s described as self-adhesive and “very effective”), so you don’t have to keep readjusting the board mid-week.

You also get a small creative edge with the included set of 8 colourful pens (black), which is handy if you want to separate meal days or categories without constantly changing how you write.

Worth noting: the board is magnetic and dry-erase compatible, not intended for permanent markers. If your go-to pens are permanent, you may find this frustrating rather than freeing.

What stands out

A weekly layout you can actually reach. Having a menu plan on the fridge means you can add a quick note while you’re grabbing lunch ingredients or after a phone call about next week. For example, you can jot down “Thursday: takeaway idea” or “Saturday: new recipe to try” and then turn it into a grocery checklist later.

Magnetic holding power. The description specifically mentions it “does not fall from refrigerator” and refers to a thicker magnet backing (stated as 50% thicker compared with common magnetic foils). For day-to-day use, that’s the kind of reassurance you want if you’re likely to bump or brush past the board.

Designed for dry-erase-style writing. The surface is described as slick and compatible with liquid chalk markers for easy writing, as well as dry-erase style use. That makes it more versatile for quick changes—like swapping meals when plans shift—compared with permanent printed calendars.

Space for more than meals. It’s not limited to just dinner. You can use it for notes, reminders, appointments and grocery planning, and it can also work in rooms beyond the kitchen such as an office, classroom or dorm setting.

Tech summary

Here are the practical specifics mentioned: - Type: magnetic refrigerator dry erase board / weekly menu board - Size: 16" x 12" inches (also given as approximately 41 x 31 cm) - Material thickness detail: described as made from 40 mil roll sheeting, with a comparison note versus many magnetic foils (often equivalent to 20 mil or 10 mil) - Magnet attachment: self-adhesive magnetic backing intended to stay on a refrigerator - Marker guidance: do not use permanent markers, suitable for dry-erase erasers or liquid chalk markers on the slick surface - What’s included: includes 8 colour pens (black)

Who it suits (and who should skip it)

It makes sense if you want a visible weekly system for food planning and day-to-day notes, particularly if your household doesn’t really do “one more app” or “another sheet of paper”. A magnetic fridge calendar can be especially useful when multiple people need the same information—meal plan, reminders and grocery ideas—in one spot.

It might not be a great match if you strongly prefer permanent writing, or if you’re after a one-time, long-lasting record rather than something you’ll update frequently. Also, if you don’t want to think about marker type and wiping habits, you may end up disappointed—this is set up for dry-erase / chalk-style use.

Is it worth it?

Buy it if your main goal is weekly meal planning plus quick reminders on a fridge or another magnetic surface, and you’re happy to use dry-erase / liquid chalk markers and erase regularly. The thicker magnet backing and guidance about not using permanent markers suggest it’s designed for repeat use without falling off.

Skip it if you need permanent notes that won’t be wiped away, or if you already have a set of permanent markers you don’t want to replace.

When it makes sense day to day: for households, shared flats, or anyone who benefits from a central place to adjust the week quickly.

Limitations to keep in mind: the board’s usability depends on using the correct marker type, and it’s a weekly planner—so if you want something more detailed than a week at a time, you may find it a bit limiting.

Mini FAQ

Can I use permanent markers on this board?

No. The description explicitly says not to use permanent markers. It’s intended for dry-erase erasers or liquid chalk markers.

Does it stay on a fridge?

The product description states it “does not fall from refrigerator” and describes the magnetic backing as very effective, with self-adhesive attachment.

Where can I use it besides the kitchen?

It’s described as usable in a home, office, kitchen, classroom or dorm, as long as you have a magnetic-receptive surface.

What can I write on it?

You can write meal plans and meal/diet/cooking notes, grocery lists, notes, appointments, important numbers and reminders.

What size is it?

It’s listed as 16" x 12" inches, with an additional general size of about 41 x 31 cm.