A while back we were asked to share how we organized our family activities. For the family, I use a calendar that hangs on the side of the fridge. I posted about it here.

While I appreciate the compliments and kudos for my neat and orderly desk, I feel really guilty for my silent acceptance. While I am overly organized, it is more mental than physical. I can have a total mess and be at peace because *I* know what is where. So, my friends, this is what my desk looks like when it’s not in a planned photo shoot.

The desk happens to be designated as THE PLACE for anything not to be thrown away. Stuff Mom needs to look at. Things Max the Cat might need to check out. I’d suggest I need a bigger desk, but the Mr would just shake his head and roll his eyes. My stuff swells to fit the space available. That said, I get really anxious when there is clutter all over the house. So….just put it on the desk. Problem solved!

Karen at Between The Worlds is hosting Organized Thursdays. This week the theme is CALENDARS.  Having tried virtually every system at one time or another, I’ve simplified  with  Mom’s Family Calendar by Sandra Boynton.  I have it hanging on the refrigerator, by the desk where it is visible and readily available to update.

It has column for each of us where I pencil in daily activities. At the beginning of the year I filled in all the birthdays and my intent is to buy cards that I’ll have ready to mail for each one.

I also use my computer to store information and send me reminders when something is coming up. Windows Live offers a consolidated mail service with a great calendar program and other handy gadgets!