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we always do things at the last minute, because we don't track things... my husband, aka Clark Kent, is master of the last-minute save. I think he thrives on it, to tell you the truth (he sky-dives, and travels to difficult places too), so I think he just likes challenges and is an adrenalin junkie. At least, it makes life exciting...

Google calendar helps a lot, especially with email reminders.

Work things go in a Franklin-Covey planner that fits in my purse and never leaves my side. Home things for all four of us go on a MomAgenda weekly calendar that hangs on the fridge, which my husband is supposed to consult daily. I find that biggest help is planning out my dinner menu a week in advance. Even if I forget about swimming lessons or something else comes up at the last minute, at least I know there's food in the house and a plan for dinner...

Not that it always works. Just last week I gave my son a big lecture about remembering things and then realized I had forgotten all about my daughter's tumbling class that morning. Ooops!!! Nothing like doubling your mommy guilt!

I email important dates to myself, and use my Outlook calendar at work. As far as at home though i use google calender.

I LIVE by my iCal (on my macbook). I print it out on 5x8 index cards held together with a tiny silver binder clip. They fit perfectly in my pink Clava Junior Padfolio. When I make an appointment, I write it on my index card calendar, then enter it into iCal when I get home. Then, I print new index cards every few weeks. I also use ALL of the features of iCal... notes, location, email invites, reminders, etc. I LOVE it.
It took a while, but it's awesome to have found a system that works perfectly for me. Otherwise, I would never know what's going on!!

iCal synced between me & my husband's laptops is the life saver is this family. If you've got a Mac and aren't using iCal, then you are in for a real treat. I recommend starting today!