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A mom never has an easy schedule. Not only does she have to manage her own appointments, whether she works or stays home, she is often the scheduler for her entire family. Dentist appointments, PTA meetings, summer camp pick up times, family outings, baseball practice, dance recitals, bills due, etc. -- it's enough to give anyone a migraine. And with the return of school imminent, schedules of moms everywhere are about to get busier as after-school activities resume as well.

How's a mom supposed to keep track of everything and make sure the family isn't overbooked? Good question. For me, I found the BusyBodyBook a little over a year ago, and it's done wonders to help me stay organized. True, I don't have school-aged children yet, but Cordy is now in preschool, so I'm sure school commitments will be coming soon.

The BusyBodyBook at first might seem like your average dayplanner. But there's so much more. Each turn of the page is a new week, like other planners. However, on each new week, each day is split into several boxes. The grid allows you to put each family member's name in a box at the top. Then you can write out who is doing what on each day in the columns below, giving you the ability to see who is busy when. Five different schedules can be coordinated on one page. Meaning hopefully you won't be attending soccer practice when your other child is waiting to be taken to piano lessons.

Also, on the left-hand page, there is a blank to-do list for each week. Scribble down important notes, grocery lists, random thoughts, or whatever you want to use it for. Two pockets inside the front and back covers help hold important papers or receipts, removable shopping lists, and a bookmark make this an all-in-one organizer.

The BusyBodyBook is a very versatile calendar and organizer, and it's just the right size to slip into a large purse, a briefcase, or a diaper bag. Mine has been a great tool for keeping all of my appointments in order, and making sure my husband and I don't overbook our weekends by planning things separately. My schedule is now the one part of my life that is organized.

For even more information, check out my post at A Mommy Story.