Organize Your Family Life
Create A Home Management Binder
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When it comes to home management–keeping track of appointments, sporting events, meal preparation, shopping lists, and even house maintenance to-do’s–there’s nothing wrong with flying by the seat of your pants. But disorganization tends to create anxiety and stress. A home management binder can help you and your family keep track of all of your busy schedules. Best of all: It’s simple to create and easy to use!
Tools
A Binder that you may already have lying around; two-inches is good for starters.
Dividers can be as simple as a re-purposed file folder, cut and hole punched; or buy ready-made from an office supply shop.
Lined Paper for notes in each section.
Plastic Page Protectors that hold Organizers (see below).
Dry-Erase Markers to write on the page protectors.
Sections
Create sections based on things you need to track: Daily To-Do Lists, Meals, Shopping, Chores, Kids, even yourself and your Spouse. Alternatively, you can use your roles in life: Wife/Husband, Mother/Father, Homemaker/Scientist/Writer/Etc.
In each section write your to-do’s, but also include resources such as books or videos you want to read, your goals and any growth ideas you want to explore further.
Organizers
Thank goodness for the others who have created printable templates to help you get organized, all for free. Some popular favorites are found at Life…Your Way, Design Finch, and Simple Mom.
There’s An App For That!
Managing your household via smartphone or tablet couldn’t get any easier. Try these for size:
Cozi is free and tracks everything from school schedules to sports activities, grocery lists, meals and chores.
Home Routines is an inexpensive app helping keep track of weekly tasks but adds goal-setting, prioritizing features and a rotating scheduler.
Creating a household management binder can suddenly be like getting your own personal assistant. You’ll get more things done in less time and, better yet, create free time to enjoy life! YOUMagazine.com
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