Household notebook for working mom??

**Hbrmom81** · 06-03-2010, 10:06 PM

Hello all I am a full time working mom with two little boys and a full schedule of things that we can't keep straight. I love the household notebook idea but a lot of the articles and research I have done they have been adapted to SAHM's. Does anyone have any ideas or resources to help me best adapt it to my working family life? Thanks =)

**Lady_V** · 06-03-2010, 10:25 PM

You still shop, cook, pay bills, have doctors, have appts, etc...

I custom made mine with only the parts that suit my needs.

There are lots of printable forms online

Household Notebook: Planner for an Organized Home | Organized Home
Making a Household Planner / Organizer Book

**Liane** · 06-03-2010, 10:31 PM

I have been a sahm and working Mom, so I know how both worlds operate. When I worked I felt that I used my time well because there was less of it. I also only have one child. Right now I use the calendar in my cell phone and one in the kitchen. As soon as things come up they go in the phone. When I get home they go on the calendar. As for things in the house make a list of things that you want to do and what is important to get done daily. Try it and see how it works. You can always change it to suit you and your family. It is hard sometimes to stay on top of things but you can find a way that works for you. Some people use day books and my Mom uses a pocket calendar in her purse. Do the best you can and know that your best is good enough. Best of luck to you. Post how you are doing.

**Hbrmom81** · 06-03-2010, 11:27 PM

Thank you ladies for the tips! And yes my problem is that I have a million things to do and 3 hours to do it in. We need organization and schedules in out lives! I have a great routine for my kids but not one for me and the way our house and lives function! So with that I am hoping that by building this organizational tool all of us can come together and know exactly what is going and and what is expected of them. I know life happens but if at least we have some guidelines it will help us a ton! I still welcome and hints or tips to help us out on our journey!