To create this binder, you will need a 1.5″ -3 ring binder with dividers and a few other supplies that I have listed here.

Supplies needed
Binder
Business card page protectors
5 + dividers
3 binder pockets
3+ page protector
12 pages of monthly calendars

Begin to build your binder based on the needs of your family. Here are some suggested divider headings: You may think of others that pertain to your family’s individual needs.

Sample Headings
Calendar
Phone Directory
School Info
Sports/Dance/Scouts
Menu Plan/Shopping
To Do’s
Current Project
Emergency Info

Starting with the calendar section you will want to print out monthly calendar pages and write down your family’s commitments there. That way the information is accessible to everyone. Be sure to include minimum days and school holidays! You may even want to use a color coding system for easy identification. For example, sports commitments are in blue, work commitments in red, etc. Place the calendar pages behind the Calendar divider.

Then continue to build this binder with content for each of your divided sections. It is important to keep it updated weekly and purge regularly.