Let's Get on the Ball Here...

I tend to think of myself as a very organized person. I like charts an lists and the facts right where I can seem them. I am an over preparer and over packer. Yes, I am that woman who packs the entire house for a weekend trip. Bill always says that I pack too much. I reply with Well than Next time you can pack...we all know my OCD will never let that happen.
Lately, Ive been coming across a lot of pins that deal with "Household Binders". I was intrigued and realized these women has found a way to become more organized.
And I'll be honest that ever since I've become an avid "doer" other aspects of my life have been put on the back burner. So I've jumped on this task to kill 2 birds with 1 stone.
Be a doer...and not slack in other places.
Here is what I cam up with :

 

The First section is for things you want to remind yourself of Daily. I have 3 months of Calendars for scheduling. Maybe you have something like Devotionals to put in or what not.

 

The Last part of my Daily Section is my cleaning list. Sounds crazy, but it helps me remind my self of the little things to do and what to do on a monthly basis.
I read on a another blog that you if you are busy or running late, devote 3 minutes to each room in your house. Quickly sweep the kitchen, make your bed, or pick up toys.
It instantly changes the look of each room and the feel of your house.

Section 2: Emergency Numbers and Addresses
I probably send everyone in my family a text or email once a month asking for their address. I never write them down, I just ask all over again. So I finally put an end to that.

 

 

I didn't include my Address pages on here for Obvious reasons but here is my Emergency Number Page.

Why didn't I have one of these before?! Sure I know 911, but Poison Control isn't exactly something I want to be googling at the last second.

There are also phone numbers of who should be contacted in case of an emergency. A good thing to have if you have babysitters in your home.

 

 

Also in other Household Binders, a few women included Medical Information about their children and themselves. Photographs, fingerprints, and Insurance Information.

 

Our next section is a given: Finance

The number 1 fight between spouses is MONEY

Bill and I are no different. This section was a must

 

 
Starting November 1st we are writing down every penny we spend. You mark which catergory it goes in to see where you can afford to cut back.

This is our "Financial Goal" Sheet. Goals for 0-6 months 6-12 and over a year.
For example; I want a new kitchen table. One that preferably fits the 4 of us. We write down our Goal, how much it cost, when we want to have it by, and how much we need to put back each week/month. Other things also going on our list; a 2nd car and a down payment for our house.

The Last thing in my Financial Section is a Bill and Budget Sheet (not pictured)
I made a list of our Bills. I budged for Gas, Groceries, and Misc. This way I could have a visual of just how much money we have to work with at the end of a month.

 

And Finally, My last and favorite Section: Meal Planning

I'll be the first to admit that I've tried to defrost frozen food at the last second. And Bill and I are not strangers at the OIP down the street. Our Solution has arrived.

 

The First Page is a blank Calendar. This is where you take the time to write down EVERY MEAL YOU'LL MAKE THIS MONTH. I made a list (still working on it) of 35-40 meals. When I get a better idea of Bill's work schedule, I'll fill in the days. My goal is to not repeat a meal.

Which leads me to my next page. The weekly list. When you have your month filled out, or maybe it's easier for you to do it weekly, you can make a grocery list. It's a good way to stick to a budget. When I have my meals planned out I could probably within $5 tell you how much I need to spend.

The last page is my "Master Shopping List"
I simply wrote down everything I know we eat in our house. Ingredients we use, snacks for the kids, or our drinks. Simple way to make up your grocery list.

 

This. Section is also a good place to store your recipes!

I hope it helped everyone! Let's get organized!
Click here to see a few sites where I got my Printables