Ok so anyway… the flylady calendar is simple, large and she does have a sticker kit that you can get also to help with some of the days you might want to add to you schedule. It has a spot for notes, that I use monthly to create checklists of things I need to do and it helps me stay organized.
I started a household notebook this summer. This is so I can keep all of my important papers together, organized and within easy reach. The free printouts to create your own can be found here. I love this tool, it has really helped with the paper clutter at home.
I have a section in my household notebook for school calendars and notices. I keep sports schedules, after school activities, the school calendar, and my sons Pre-K events dates all filed here.
When I do my weekly planning on the weekend, I take my flylady calendar and add the upcoming weeks events using the school calendars section of my household notebook. I also list on the calendar if the kids will be catching the late bus to get home, or other notes like, needs money for lunch out on an away game. This way I can make a reminder for it and be prepared.
I have a habit in place to look at the calendar every night before going to bed, and again each morning while we are all eating breakfast. This helps us stay on top of our busy schedule, and never forget important events. The kids also know that if I am expecting them to come home, and they need to stay after school, they will have to call and let me know any changes.
Having everyone on the same page keeps things running smoothly. Making habits incorporating these tools is what makes everything run on auto pilot. When implementing these habits it may seem like a bit of prep work, but it is instantly gratifying when you see things running smoothly. It is well worth any trouble that it may take, trust me.
I look forward to hearing any comments that you might have.
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