CMP Review 2023-10-23

October 23, 2023

I’ve spent years experimenting with calendars and planners, trying to find the perfect fit for our family. We’ve been using this system for the past year, and it’s been so effective that I’ve put my search for improvements on hold, at least for now. Here’s the combination that’s keeping us on track:

📅 It’s our “At a Glance” view. We use it to note down anything and everything that anyone in the family has going on. It’s our family’s big picture.

🗓️ Weekly Family Plan: This hangs right next to our monthly calendar. It’s where we dive into the nitty-gritty details of the week — meals, big projects, outings, and everything in between. We make it a Sunday ritual to fill this out together.

📝 Personal Planner & Homeschool Notebook: In addition to the family setup, I have my trusty sidekicks — a personal planner that keeps my days in check, and a homeschool notebook to log our terms and years. These are my keys to staying on top of things.

This system keeps us on the same page and ensures that everyone, especially the little ones, knows what’s coming up. “When are we seeing friends?” “What’s for dinner?” – for questions like these they are able to refer to the calendar and weekly plan to put their minds at ease.

We found what works for us, and now it’s your turn. Do you have a system in place that helps your family run smoothly? Share what works for you and your family below!

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