Getting organized

I have recently found a need to get more organized. I was not a complete slob before but there was definite room for improvement.

The picture is a sample not my calendar ;-)

With Caroline involved in more things, I needed to have a better handle on my schedule. As it turns out, Google has a great calendar (Yahoo and others have similar functions). I really like it. Every member of the family has a color plus a color for all of us. It sends me reminders of things 2 days in advance to my email. And it gives me a pop up reminder 30 mins before it starts.

Not only can I manage the calendar but Kris can see it and manage it as well. It has helped a lot with any miscommunications regarding what we have going on. Plus, he now has a better idea of what we do during the day. It helps him talk to Caroline at dinner (she is not always forthright with information or may be a little inaccurate).

I has not only helped me keep everything straight, it helps me utilize my time better. I am able to plan my afternoons more so that I am more efficient. Instead of walking around figuring out what to do, I already have a plan.

It has also helped with meal planning. I am able to post it on the calendar so that Kris knows what we are having and can plan accordingly.

So, if you are looking for a way to get out from under your busy life, this may help. It helped me.