You ever find yourself flipping through your phone's calendar, wondering where all the family time went? I mean, just last week I realized we hadn't all gathered at the dinner table since, like, last summer! And with the holidays sneaking up, it hit me—why not create a family events calendar? It sounds so simple, right? But think about it: birthdays, anniversaries, movie nights, game days... those moments matter! Just yesterday, while I was digging through old photos, I found this gem of us all at a picnic, laughing and stuffing our faces with cake. Don’t you just wish we could have that more often? I want a way to keep track of our little adventures together, a colorful reminder that life is not just about the grind, but about cherishing our crazy, beautiful family moments. So, how do we make it happen?
Items You’ll Need
- Wall calendar
- Dry erase markers
- Stickers for tagging events
- Cork board
- Push pins
- Notepad for planning events
- Sticky notes for reminders
- Printer for printing invites or schedules
- Camera for capturing moments at events
- Computer or tablet for managing the calendar digitally
- Cloud service for syncing calendar (like Google Calendar)
- Event planning app (like Cozi or Trello)
- Tables and chairs for hosting events
- Party supplies (plates, cups, decorations)
- Outdoor games (like cornhole or frisbee)
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Gather Your Equipment
First, I’ll gather all the equipment I need. I have my wall calendar, dry erase markers, stickers for tagging events, cork board, push pins, notepad, sticky notes, printer, camera, my computer, cloud service access, event planning app, tables, chairs, party supplies, and outdoor games all ready to go!
Step 2: Choose Your Calendar Space
Next, I’ll choose a prominent place in our house to hang the wall calendar. It should be a spot where everyone can see it and get excited about upcoming events!
Step 3: Mark the Calendar
Using the dry erase markers, I’ll write down important family dates and events on the calendar. I’ll also use stickers to highlight special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries.
Step 4: Create a Cork Board
I’ll set up the cork board next to the wall calendar. Here, I’ll pin reminders and notes using the push pins so that everyone can see what’s coming up.
Step 5: Plan Events Together
I’ll gather my family for a planning session with the notepad. We’ll brainstorm ideas for family events and jot them down. This way, everyone gets to contribute!
Step 6: Use Sticky Notes for Reminders
As part of our planning, I’ll write important reminders on sticky notes. For example, I might write 'Pack party supplies' and stick it on the cork board.
Step 7: Go Digital
To make managing events easier, I’ll use my computer or tablet to set up a digital family calendar using a cloud service like Google Calendar. This way, we can all access the calendar on our devices.
Step 8: Choose an Event Planning App
I’ll also download an event planning app like Cozi or Trello. This will help us organize events, tasks, and grocery lists for our gatherings.
Step 9: Prepare for Events
I’ll check our party supplies and make sure we have everything we need, like plates, cups, and decorations, ready for the upcoming events.
Step 10: Capture the Moments
During our family events, I’ll make sure to use my camera to capture all the fun memories we have together. After events, I can print some of these photos to put on the calendar or cork board!
Step 11: Have Fun Together
Finally, I’ll plan outdoor games like cornhole or frisbee to enjoy together during our family gatherings. This will make our events even more fun and create great memories!