Best calendars for busy moms

Between juggling your work schedule, family events and kids’ activities, life can get a little hectic. You need to stay organized and on top of things or you may start to miss deadlines or important events. One thing that can really help is a good calendar.

While some moms like an old-fashioned wall calendar, others prefer a calendar program on their computers or a calendar app on their smartphones. No matter which method you prefer, you can find a wide variety of terrific choices. Keep your family organized with these top calendars for busy moms.

Wall calendars

Though technology is great, for some families, a good old-fashioned wall calendar is best.

You’ll love Amy Knapp’s Big Grid Family Organizer (Amazon, $10). This large 17-month calendar features an oversized grid where you can keep track of appointments, events, chores and so much more. It even has color-coded stickers to indicate each person’s activities at a glance. Another terrific choice is the More Time Moms Family Organizer (More Time Moms, $16). This extra-large grid calendar features 260 appointment and reminder stickers plus an extra-large pocket for bills and other paperwork.

If you are looking for a perpetual calendar, check out this laminated jumbo wall calendar (Amazon, $27). With this wipe-off calendar, your family won’t miss another appointment. It features extra-large squares that are lightly lined to help keep writing neat and visible.

Calendar apps

For busy moms on the go, calendar apps are a must-have. With your smartphone, you can create a family calendar to record and track everything from appointments and events to shopping lists and to-do lists. Here are few of our favorite calendar apps.

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