Family Organizers & Day Planners for Moms & Kids. Managing a family certainly requires great time management and organizational skills. Keeping your family’s life well organized will keep your stress level down. Some people still like to use paper calendars, whereas others like to do all of their scheduling electronically. It doesn’t really matter how you organize your family’s activities – just that you actually do it. I hope one of these resources can help you on your way to an organized and clutter-free life.
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The Organized Parent: Where Busy Moms Get Organized
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“See Jane Work offers working women, no matter what kind of work they do, the tools to manage their time efficiently, and to get and stay organized, so that they will be successful in whatever they do.”
Paper Source 2010 Date Planner
If you are looking for a green alternative – these colorful date planners are made from recycled leather and paper. I also happen to love the color selection!
A Wide Variety of Online Organization Tools for Moms
There are a number of really cool organizational tools available online today for families. Here are just a few that I was able to track down. Check them out to see if there is a good fit for your organizational needs.
Buttoned Up
Great tips, articles & tools
Cozi
Family life. Simplified.
Daytum
“an elegant and intuitive way to count and communicate the personal statistics generated by each of us every day”
Jooners
Online planners for carpools, volunteers and events of all sorts
ListPlanIt
There is no better way to get organized than to create lists. You won’t have to worry about forgetting a thing. Here is a fantastic resources to help you get started.
Martha Stewart – Organizing Tip of the Day
Mint
Organize your money & finances
Monthlyinfo
“a simple tool to help you keep track of your menstrual cycles”
Russel + Hazel
SmartDate™ Planner system
Stacks & Stacks helps kids get organized
A personal digital assistant
Organization Tips for Busy Women
Are you ready to get organized? Now is the time to set aside some time to get your life and home in order. The peace of mind that a little organization can bring is priceless. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
1 – Buy a Family Day Planner. There are a number of companies who have developed a diversified range of day planners specifically for busy moms and families. These calendars and organizers are especially useful if you have multiple children heading off in different directions. A modern mommy agenda or day planner will help you ensure your family members get where they need to be.
2 – Make a List. I love lists! The best way to de-clutter your mind is to write everything down. The ‘honey-do’ list (my personal favorite), a list for your children’s babysitter, your shopping list, weekend errand list, holiday or birthday gift ideas, you name it – just write it down. You may also want to try an online list management or sign-up tool. Whether you are looking to organize the carpool schedule or a school event, there are some simple tools available online that will make it a snap.
3 – Organize your Favorite Family Photos. Make sure to organize your family photographs and videos before months and months pass from the day you actually captured the images. The first step is just downloading the images from your camera to your computer. This is often the hardest part for me. If you plan on making a photo album or scrapbook, do it now, before you forget all the details.
4 – De-clutter your Home. There are so many opportunities to sell, trade, recycle or donate used children’s gear, toys, clothes & books online. It is easy and fun to do. You can spare the landfills, help others, find some ‘new’ items for your own family, and most importantly, set an example of the benefits of sharing with your own children.
Another great idea is to tell all of your girlfriends to clean out their closets and go through all of their designer handbags and fabulous shoes that they don’t use or wear anymore. You can all get together, and have a ‘swap party’. It’s actually really fun to shop from your best friend’s closet. Donate all of the extra items to an organization that helps women looking to enter the workforce.
5 – Update your Address Book. I have an envelope full of sticky notes, scrap paper and envelope corners with the addresses of my family and friends. Once a year, I take the time to go through all of them and update my address book. If you use an online address book or keep them on your computer, be sure to print out an updated hard copy as well.
6 – Get your Paperwork in Order. It is always good to have your finances and paperwork organized. Purchase a simple accordion folder for all of your bills and bank statements. Throw out the envelopes and start sorting your mail into basic categories: utilities, pay check stubs, bank statements, heath insurance, cars, donations, etc.. You will thank yourself in April!
7 – Hire an Organization Pro. Are you still unsure how to get started? Do you need someone to give you ideas and motivate you purge the clutter? Are you too busy to do it alone? Hire a personal assistant or professional organizer to help you organize your home, office and closets so your house will feel new again. With a little help, it is amazing how much you can accomplish in just a few days.
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