A few days ago I wrote about how disorganized I am right now. Sometimes it's amazing that I get anything done. While stumbling around on the internet, I've seen some great websites that show you how to make a household notebook. Organizedhome.com has free printable planner forms that you can download and make your own household notebook. Another good website is "money saving mom."
I went with organized home because I believe that their forms are more relevant for me. Here's how I put my notebook together.
daily do-it checklist - this is where I listed all the things that I want to accomplish on a daily basis. My list includes feeding my dogs and cat, making my bed, doing a morning devotional, eating breakfast, brushing and flossing my teeth, showering, moisturizing, taking my vitamins, drinking 8 glasses of water, exercising, and checking my email.
daily planner - this is my personal to do list and is divided into the following sections: "to do", "to go", "to call", "to buy", and "what's for dinner?". I like the idea of dividing things up into categories.
weekly planner - this is my work to do list and is divided into days. I actually am pretty well organized at work, but this still helps me stay on track.
monthly calendar - I carry a calendar in my purse also, but the monthly calendar in my notebook has more room to write things down and I color-coded it - green for bills; yellow for work appointments; blue for personal appointments, and pink for mystery shops.
shopping list - makes it easy to keep track of what I need to purchase
weekly menu plan
freezer inventory
pantry inventory
blank sheets of paper
monthly budget - I couldn't find a printable form that I liked, so I just included my handwritten budget.
It's a work in progress, but I hope to get to the point where it's indispensable.
