Personal/portable calendars:
Family/wall calendars:
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Find Your Calendar
Looking for the "perfect" calendar? Here are some ideas.
Personal/portable calendars:
Taylor Calendar
At-a-Glance
Day-Timer
Franklin Covey
Artalendar
Family/wall calendars:
Pottery Barn's Daily System
BusyBodyBook® Fridge Grid Pad
Magnetic Dry-erase Wall Calendar
I’m FLYing Calendar
Personal/portable calendars:
Family/wall calendars:
Choosing a Calendar
This is the time of year when we start to think about next year’s calendar. If your calendar isn’t working or if you’re looking for a change next year, here are some ideas.
1. Find what works for you. Fancy calendars and electronic organizers may seem impressive, but they may not fit your needs. If you’re having trouble finding a calendar, I suggest starting simply. Buy a pocket month-by-month paper calendar, and use a small notebook for your “to do” list and other lists. These small items fit easily in your purse or pockets. If you find you need more space on each date, try a week-by-week paper calendar. If that isn’t working for you either, try a customizable, three-ring binder calendar with inserts like the systems from Franklin-Covey or Day-Timer. If you are very techno-savvy, try a personal digital assistant (PDA) like a Blackberry or iPhone. They are great because you can sync the information and have an electronic back-up, but they can be annoying because it takes more time to find your information. Also, they can run out of power or break just when you need them. There are also online calendars like Google and Plaxo, but you have to be around a computer a lot to make them worthwhile.
2. Don’t have too many calendars. You’ll want to get in the habit of looking at your calendar every morning. Looking at three or four calendars will become cumbersome and will throw a wrench into your system. Try to have one personal calendar (for your work and home lives) that you carry all the time. Then have a big family wall calendar, if you need one.
3. “Garbage in, garbage out.” You may have heard this saying about accounting, databases, or software. It means that the system is only as good as the information you put into it, and it applies to calendars as well. If you want to get a handle on your schedule, commit to writing all of your appointments in it. Include the start time, end time, name of event, brief location, and phone number (in case you have to cancel).
4. Give it a chance. A new system will take several weeks to get used to. I suggest giving a calendar at least two months. If you’re having problems, analyze why it’s not working, and consider buying a new calendar that fits your needs. There are hundreds of options out there, so I’m sure you’ll be able to find exactly what you need!
1. Find what works for you. Fancy calendars and electronic organizers may seem impressive, but they may not fit your needs. If you’re having trouble finding a calendar, I suggest starting simply. Buy a pocket month-by-month paper calendar, and use a small notebook for your “to do” list and other lists. These small items fit easily in your purse or pockets. If you find you need more space on each date, try a week-by-week paper calendar. If that isn’t working for you either, try a customizable, three-ring binder calendar with inserts like the systems from Franklin-Covey or Day-Timer. If you are very techno-savvy, try a personal digital assistant (PDA) like a Blackberry or iPhone. They are great because you can sync the information and have an electronic back-up, but they can be annoying because it takes more time to find your information. Also, they can run out of power or break just when you need them. There are also online calendars like Google and Plaxo, but you have to be around a computer a lot to make them worthwhile.
2. Don’t have too many calendars. You’ll want to get in the habit of looking at your calendar every morning. Looking at three or four calendars will become cumbersome and will throw a wrench into your system. Try to have one personal calendar (for your work and home lives) that you carry all the time. Then have a big family wall calendar, if you need one.
3. “Garbage in, garbage out.” You may have heard this saying about accounting, databases, or software. It means that the system is only as good as the information you put into it, and it applies to calendars as well. If you want to get a handle on your schedule, commit to writing all of your appointments in it. Include the start time, end time, name of event, brief location, and phone number (in case you have to cancel).
4. Give it a chance. A new system will take several weeks to get used to. I suggest giving a calendar at least two months. If you’re having problems, analyze why it’s not working, and consider buying a new calendar that fits your needs. There are hundreds of options out there, so I’m sure you’ll be able to find exactly what you need!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Computer and Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
Delaware County will host an event to recycle computer equipment and household hazardous waste (HHW) on Thursday, October 8, from 9 am to 3 pm. The event will be held at the Rose Tree Park, 1521 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063.
There are some limitations, so please visit their website for details.
There are some limitations, so please visit their website for details.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Paper Shredding Event in Aston
Aston Township in Delaware County will host a paper shredding event on Saturday, September 26, from 9 am to 11:30 am. It will be held in the parking lot of their community center on Concord Road (where the library is). Visit www.astontownship.net for details.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
Delaware County will host a household hazardous waste (HHW) recycling event on Saturday, September 19, from 9 am to 3 pm. The event will be held at Covanta L.P.,
2nd and Harwick Streets, Chester, PA.
These are great events, so take some time to go through your basements and garages to get rid of that old paint and stuff! For details on this event and the rest of their 2009 schedule, click here.
2nd and Harwick Streets, Chester, PA.
These are great events, so take some time to go through your basements and garages to get rid of that old paint and stuff! For details on this event and the rest of their 2009 schedule, click here.
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