We have a big paper calendar in the cupboard in the kitchen. It is life. If it's not on that calendar- it doesn't happen. The kids can look at it in the morning to see what's going on after school, if they wanted hot lunch, etc. Between the kids' activities & hubby & I's work schedules, we're crazy busy it seems!
I also have everything on my phone google calendar- but that's mostly just for me. I have kept a paper one in the past, but it just seemed redundant to write everything twice. With my phone calendar- I can schedule stuff while out & about as well as get reminders if I want to.
On my days off- I usually have a few things on my to-do list (which I write out every morning- because it's fun to check it off!!!
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