In an effort to reduce my paper consumption, I've started to use a web-based calendar for our household scheduling. It's great for several reasons. 1) It reduces my paper consumption (no more paper calendars). 2) I can access it from anywhere, using either my smart phone, a computer or a tablet. 3) No more phone calls from DH wondering what's going on at night, and confirming what time he needs to be home. He can check for himself from work. 4) I can colour-code events, so I can quickly see who has what when.
I'm still using my paper calendar for 2012, but am gradually transitioning it out. I find that as I add things to the web calendar, I keep forgetting to add to the paper one. I'm no longer 100% certain the paper one is accurate, and am always cross-referencing with the web-based one. As I more forward into 2013 and beyond, and become more comfortable with using the web calendar, I think I'll be able to wave goodbye to paper scheduling.
funny to find this post...I just opened a weekly menu calendar template in excel. love the idea of using the computer; just not sure how long it would take me to develop the habit. oh, well, here's hoping!
ReplyDeletewhich web calendar do you use? I started to use app Trello for tasks (work as well as personal). Very easy to use.
ReplyDeleteI'm using Google Calendar right now, which is convenient, as I am able to access it from work and home. Dmarie, it doesn't take long to get in the habit, I promise.
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