Practical tips for making full use of your monthly planner

Because we don't always want to be the only person in the family carrying the weight of all the upcoming appointments, activities and classes in the family schedule, it is important to effectively share time planning between each member of the clan. The Belles Combines monthly planner is the tool you need to help you!

Every first of the month, take the time to write down (with a pencil or using our magnets ) everything that is on your family schedule for the coming weeks :

• appointments (doctor, dentist, hairdresser, beautician, speech therapist, etc.)
• special activities (parties, family dinners, outings, etc.)
• sports and cultural activities for children and parents
• educational days and public holidays

Thanks to the mini-magnetometers , you can also add to your planner each month all the repetitive activities that punctuate the family's daily life :

• days at mom's or dad's (for separated couples)
• vacation or travel days
• the days when mom or dad works
• school or daycare days
• days when garbage, compost and recycling are collected
• physical education days
• the days when groceries need to be done
• budget tracking days

Also take the time to add in the section provided for this purpose the tasks which must generally be carried out on a monthly basis :

• Clean and disinfect trash cans
• Wash windows and mirrors
• Cleaning small appliances
• Cleaning large appliances
• Take inventory of the freezer
• Clean switches, baseboards, door handles and frames
• Vacuuming the sofas
• Cleaning out your purse/diaper bag

Finally, make sure to move the star magnet every day to allow everyone, even the little ones, to always know what day it is and thus know what is coming up. Also of course allow each member of the family to write down on the planner the different appointments and events that could be added over the weeks.

The little trick of Les Belles Combines? Use two planners at once, so you can quickly have an overview of the next two months!

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