I have a new love in my life! And it's okay my hubby knows. And even though he doesn't share my enthusiasm, he's cool with it!
You can check out the details and get your own if you want. But this one, is all MINE! hee-hee
I picked one up at a Paper Source. This is a paper lovers haven. I'm not too crafty so I pushed past all that rest of the store pretty easily, but this stopped me in my tracks. I mean look at it.
Gorgeous! It's everything a calenday should be, but up til now, none have compared. I know, I told you I was smitten.
One thing you should know about me, I love things big! Hello - I have 7 children. I drive a 15 passenger van. I'm 5'9" tall. I don't do things small. And my lovely calendar is no exception. It's about 8' wide and 3.5' high. H-U-G-E.
What do I love about it? I'm glad you asked.
You see all those colored post-it notes? Each one of those is a reminder for me. Post-it notes fit perfectly in each square. (BTW- Post- it notes can be pricey. I get mine at the .99 cent store- You're welcome)
Pink post-it notes are a deadline
Yellow post--it notes are "fun"
Blue post-it notes are hubby/children related
Here's how I use my calendar.
1. I have an upcoming event- (ex.-my daughter's birthday.)
2. Wirte it on a post-it note
3. Place it on the correct date on the calendar
4. Observe what else might be happening around that time.
5. Count back 3-4 weeks before the brithday to decide how we want to celebrate. If needed, create a meeting with my hubby (new post-it note) to talk about what we want to give the birthday girl. Make a note of our ideas in my journal. And make a special note to include any expenses for our monthly budget.
6. 2 weeks prior make any reservations needed for our family celebration.
DONE! I then transfer the dates, deadlines, ideas, meetings to my carry in the purse calendar. (My brand new thing is to enter them on a Google calendar.- we'll see how this works. )
This makes me feel SO empowered.
Far too many times I would feel like events snuck up on me.
I would enter birthdays on my brand new calendar at the beginning of the year. But I would only look month-to-month. I would end one month, flip the calendar, and BAM! Some important event was happening like the next day. I would have almost zero time to prepare. I would feel so rushed and panicky. I absolutely hated that feeling. I started to dread flipping the calendar each month.
With this calendar, I can see the whole year at a glance AND put things on it.
If you are a visual person, I highly recommend this calendar to you.
I know it's big. Maybe you have a hallway that could become your planning center. Mine is on my bedroom wall. When I sit on my bed, it helps me to look ahead and see what coming up each week. It also is a prompt for Ron and I to talk about future plans.
Who knew a calendar could make such a difference?
How about you?
What tools do you use to keep your family moving in the same direction?
photo credit: the camera is a toy. via photopin cc
I’m in love with this wall sized bulletin board calendar. I think it’s originally from PB teen, but I’m going to try and make one with a paint pen, ruler, and cork board from Hobby Lobby.
Ooohhhh cork board sounds awesome. Post a picture when you’re done, I would love to see it.
I LOVE this idea… I am concerned that my toddlers will pull off the NOTES =) LOL has that happened to you?
Hey Lois!
I have not had trouble with my crew pulling off post-it notes. However, I have had a few fall off. Now I know the difference between the brand name Post It notes, and the cheap-o ones from Dollar Tree. The cheap-o ones curl up and occasionally fall off, but it’s not a real problem. (So…. I keep using the cheap-o ones)
The one challenge for me is that EVERYone wants to put things on my calendar that THEY think are important. So my husband, my 7 year old, my son – all want to put dates on my calendar. So, I had to make a family announcement. This calendar is for mama! Feel free to use it for reference only.
It’s been months since I put it up and I still love it!