Busy families need to stay organized with so many events and tasks to keep track of. The viral Skylight Calendar, a wifi-connected digital display that showcases your family’s schedule, has become popular this year, but it comes with a hefty price tag of nearly £300. Affordable organizing hacks exist for those looking for more budget-friendly solutions, such as repurposing an old tablet by syncing your phone or email calendar and displaying it in the kitchen. Linking your Outlook or Google Calendar to your device can serve as a main display that the whole family can reference.
Another affordable solution is using a simple whiteboard to manage weekly plans. By dedicating sections for family schedules, meal plans, and reminders, you can easily keep track of important information. Adding a splash of fun with colorful markers or magnetic labels can make updating the board enjoyable for the whole family. For those looking for a more creative approach, consider a blackboard wall in your kitchen and use chalk to create a family schedule. Quick dry black matt chalkboard paint can be found for a reduced price online, allowing you to transform your wall into a functional and stylish planning space.
A wall planner is a practical and stylish option for staying organized. Downloadable family planner templates can be found online, starting at £1.10, or you can design your own using free templates available on websites like Canva.com. Sticky notes provide an inexpensive and flexible way to plan on the go. Assigning different colors to each family member and arranging them in a grid format on the fridge, noticeboard, or kitchen cupboard can help keep everyone on track. For a tech-savvy alternative to the Skylight Calendar, consider an Amazon Echo device with a screen, currently on offer for £44.99, down from £89.99. With Alexa, you can create shared family calendars, set reminders, and plan shopping lists.
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