Organize Your Home

Organize Your Home

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As part of my job, I find many people exaggerate how disorganized they are. What they're really telling me is how frustrated they feel. About half of the people I visit think their home is the worst I've ever seen.

Organizing your home requires the right tools, tips, and methods. No matter what part of your home needs organized, you can find the answers. Learn how to organize specific areas of your home. Figure out what tools will work for you before you buy them. Learn how to get rid of clutter, schedule, plan, and organize.

"Household Organizing Notebook

Definition: A household organizing notebook is a binder or notebook system that is used to control vital information needed to run a home. Unlike more personal planners and calendars that organize items for one person, household organizing notebooks organize all the aspects of running a home and family. Many home managers customize their own notebooks according to their family needs. There are also many notebooks available to purchase that can be customized. The basic dividers of most household organizing notebooks may include sections on...

Planning and Organizing
Meals and Menus
Home Maintenance and Management
Phone/Address/Email Contacts
School/Children
Money and Financial
Health
Activites and Appointments

Also Known As: Home Organizing Notebook

Set Up a Monthly Calendar for Your Family

Quick Tips To Make a Monthly Calendar Succeed

1. Decide what type of calendar you want to use. Does each person need their own paper calendar? Will there be one master calendar? What about a large calendar on the wall? Do you want to use a computer? Make sure that whatever format you use, can hold all of your family’s monthly events and appointments.

2. Fill in all monthly appointments that you already have committed to. Add birthdays, school holidays, practices, sporting events, community activities, etc. Continue adding events to the calendar so that you will be prepared in advance.

3. Resolve calendar conflicts. If you find that the family has double booked its resources, sit down together and discuss your options. Can something be postponed, rearranged or cancelled? Can activities be split among the family members? What is most important to you and your family? These situations can actually be a great way to teach priorities to children.

4. Motivate your children to check the calendar regularly. Include surprise items like, family nights out, movies and pizza, or shopping trips. Knowing that monthly surprises might find their way into the calendar at some unexpected point can really help kids remember to check the calendar.

5. Set the example. Be diligent about using the calendar and you will teach your children to do the same. Having a calendar can eliminate stress and create more harmony in your household.

6. Just say no when you can’t. Learn to be honest when people ask you to help with activities. Check your monthly schedule and honestly explain that you are overbooked for that time period. Many of us feel compelled to offer our assistance to every project. Try choosing either one project to work extensively on, or several projects to assist lightly with.

7. Schedule relaxation time on the calendar. Trying to maintain a frantic pace of activities and monthly events can exhaust your entire family. Make sure that there are times you actually rest and spend time together with nowhere to be. Putting these on the calendar will keep you honest in maintaining relax

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