Things to do and places to be...

I like to be on time. I do not like to forget things that I'm suppose to get done or places I'm suppose to be. I am grateful to my parents for teaching me to be on time, it makes life a lot less stressful! But being on time or remembering appointments and things happening on a given day doesn't just magically happen. Most people use some sort of calendar to aid in remembering events. I don't have one calendar- I have 3 that I use on a regular basis and 3 on a semi regular basis! I maybe need to cut back, what do you think!!

So N8 and I both use google calendar. I love google calendar. I love that you can create a color coded calendar for different types of events. We have: Rachel's, Kid Stuff, Church, Work, Compassionate Service, Family & Nate. On top of that google now has a weather, phases of the moon and holiday application you can add (they also have all sorts of add ons for sports teams, BYU and Utah state are both there) !! I don't think we could fit everything into a written calendar!

I also have a calendar that the kids use. It's on the fridge and we have magnets that have a small picture to represent their activities or things they need to know are happening. We have magnets for things like: music makers, church, the temple, N8 on travel, gymnastics, preschool, birthdays, etc. Then we have a red square that goes around whatever day it is. This calendar has really help when we have had a vacation or birthday coming up. We can just point to the calendar and it the kids can see exactly when it's happening.

I also have my vinyl dry erase calendar. This one I put the basics on for me to see as I walk by throughout the day. We also put a running Costco list or Bud's spelling/vocabulary words at the bottom so we can quiz him throughout the week.

My other 3 calendars don't get used as frequently. I have a calendar up on the wall by my phone. Its purpose is mainly for the date & flex friday's at a quick glance (N8 gets every other Friday off work). Then I also have a homemade birthday calendar that I use for reference. My pocket PC (it's like a Palm) also has a calendar so I can have one with me in my purse.

Sometimes I think it's out of control. Other times I'm grateful that I have found what works for me, even if it involves a crazy number of calendars! Keeping our activities organized and on time keeps me sane. I feel like we have so many things to remember and I know as our children get older it is just going to get worse!

What are some of your tricks to keeping up on your agenda/calendar/thing to do and places to be?

A couple of new things...

A couple of weeks ago I entered a giveaway on the Mormonchic message boards for a quietbook. The next week I got an email that I had won! Today I got it in the mail. It's about 34 pages and called "My Story of Jesus". A ward in KS made it and the women who runs Mormonchic had a few extra. She will hopefully be putting a pdf up so we can make some more!

I saw a glass dry erase board last week and then saw a vinyl calendar on etsy and had to try and make one myself! I initially wanted a whole month, but decided with the frame I had to do a two week one (more writing space!). I like how it turned out. I haven't decided if I'll leave it without anything behind or if I'll add fabric. We'll see.


This will be my next project.

I got it at a garage sale this weekend. It hard to tell in the picture but it's a galvanized metal magazine rack. It's large (like 4-5 feet tall). It now has one coat of black spray paint and needs another. I think it will become the place for the kids papers and stuff, plus magnets to stick up their artwork. We'll see since N8's not thrilled with it!

Bud starts 2nd grade tomorrow so we'll see if the project time increases or decreases! I also started trying some metal stamping and birthstone necklaces. I can't post pics though since they're going to be Christmas gifts! Happy crafting and good luck on the new school year to all.
How will you be spending your days with the kiddos away at school?