As the start of school is approaching, I want to make sure that I have systems in place to help me stay on top of things.
This year I decided to make a DIY Dry Erase Family Calendar instead of the usual wall calendar. I will still use my planner, however with the Family Calendar clearly visible, I hope that all the Family (including the children), know of the activities going on.
Although I am not very good at DIY, I think it came pretty good and serves the purpose. I am sure that many of you can make it better.
Here is what you need:
- Picture frame – I bought my frame from Tal-Lira for Eur15 and does not have a frame. I would recommend that you find one that has a frame as it is easier to open and close;
- Scissors or paper cutter;
- Colored card board (kartoncin – considered using tissue paper but did not work out);
- Glue;
- Marker
Start by:
- Removing the frame and turn the picture that comes with it so you have white blank page;
- Depending on the size of your frame, cut the colored card board so as to have 7 columns (one for each day of the month) and 5 rows (for each week of the month);
- Place them on the picture frame and once happy with the position glue them in place;
- At the top either write or print days of the weeks;
- Close the frame, turn and write the month & your appointments on the glass;
- Hang it where it is visible to all the family;
- Once the month is over clean and use again for the next month.
It you do not want to use colored card board, you can draw the lines – just make sure that the boxes are equally distributed.
You can watch my YouTube video on how to make this Family Calendar.
Love
Strugglingmum xxx