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Paper vs. Online Calendars- Part II (and BusyBodyBook Giveaway)

September 6, 2008 By Leticia

I’m glad I’m not the only paper-online calendar person. Kim, Mary Ellen, and Caroline from Smarty Pants Mama are also hybrid users. There are also others like De in D.C., Karen W, minnemom, and A.J. who are fanatic about their electronic calendars. And then there are also the die-hard paper calendar users. Yes, I’m talking about you Stimey. (Not that there’s anything wrong with that!)

After poking around the Jooners site, I do think that they have some really useful planners in their Popular Planners section that would be helpful, such as the School Auction Master To-Do List. Last year I (foolishly) stepped up to the plate to coordinate the school’s silent auction. This meant that I had to make sure that there were volunteers for each of the duties and that everyone completed their jobs on time. Yes, I was the taskmaster. If I choose to reprise my role this year, the Jooners School Auction Master To-Do List takes my task-mastering to the next level because once parents sign up to help, I enter their name as being the “responsible party”, attach a due date, and e-mail it. (Cue evil laughter)

It sounds great but I know there are still some people who look for the paper sign up sheet in the school lobby. So will I be a convert? It’s still too early to say. Our preschool silent auction isn’t until the spring so that means we won’t start planning for a few more months. In the meantime, I’ll keep my own paper calendar tucked into my bag for our first PTA meeting and continue using Outlook at work.

For my fellow paper calendar users, leave a comment and enter to win the orange floral 2009 BusyBody Book pictured above.

I know it isn’t tech savvy but the BusyBody Book is the kind of organizer that I like to carry around because of the nifty weekly grid system that allows me to keep track of my whole family’s activities at a glance. There’s a spot for me, Little Miss Techie, Captain Computer, and yes, even my husband so I can keep track of his travels for work. The plastic cover is durable enough to withstand a year of abuse and I like to tuck a pen in the spiral binding. It is a must-have for paper calendar users. Enter to win and get started on scheduling your 2009!

Now if someone invents a online teacher calendar that can be easily used to fill in lesson plans and couples it with an affordable device that school systems will buy for all its teachers to keep and use at their desks, then you’ll have my interest! Sign my school up to pilot, please!

Fine print: To be eligible, leave a comment and a valid e-mail address where you can be contacted when you win. Comments must be received by Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Midnight. Winner will be chosen at random by random.org and will need to reply with 48 hours to claim their prize. Prizes will be shipped within the United States.

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  1. Thien-Kim aka Kim says

    September 6, 2008 at 10:51 pm

    I’ve been hearing about Jooners, but I think I’m going to wait and see how you like it. I have some many sites that I’m registered already, but it’s hard to get everything together.

    Don’t enter me into your drawing, as I’m happy with my paper calendar. Have you heard of http://www.diyplanner.com ? You might be able to find a system that might work for lesson plans. They have paper (they call it analog) and digital systems too!

  2. Stimey says

    September 6, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    I already have one of these, so I’m not entering the giveaway, but I am excited to use mine. Sort of a portable version of my super-rockin’ paper system.

    You can call me Paper Savvy Mama.

    Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

  3. Tech Savvy Mama says

    September 6, 2008 at 11:27 pm

    Stimey- Paper Savvy Mama it is then!

    Kim- I’ll have to check out diyplanner.com. Thanks for the tip! I’ll keep you posted about Jooners. Since they are pretty new, I know they are still rolling out a bunch of new features.

  4. windycindy says

    September 6, 2008 at 11:44 pm

    Hi, I have read many good things about these planners! The floral design is my favorite. I would put this “BusyBodyBook” to great use.
    Please enter me in your delightful drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

  5. Aurelia says

    September 7, 2008 at 4:42 am

    I’ve been eyeing this system/format for a while & would love to try it–especially if I win! 🙂

  6. Amy Miller says

    September 7, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    Please enter me into the BusyBody Book contest. I am a pen & paper girl all the way for my day to day activities, despite my online obsession. This planner looks right up my alley.

    Thanks,
    Amy
    amy@our-kids.com

  7. A.J. says

    September 7, 2008 at 6:04 pm

    Please enter me in your contest for the Busy Body Book. My wife is a paper calendar person, and would love an organizer like that.

    I took the plunge over Labor day, and converted my calendar/contact info to my Mac. My life is officially on my iPhone. Looks pretty, we will see if it functional.

    Jooners looks interesting. Coordinated community calendars can be useful, but the site would have to integrate with calendars I already use.

    Previously, I used Outlook with Google calendars. I’ll let you know how Jooners (or other services) work out for me.

  8. Terri Fisher says

    September 7, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    Please enter me in this giveaway. I am a paper/pencil calendar person b/c I love to make lists and cross things off! I have used the Franklin Covey planners for many years, but they really have more than I need at this point in my life. This Busy Body Book looks perfect for where my life is at right now. Thanks for your informative blog!

    tfisher83 AT myexcel DOT com

  9. fruitlady says

    September 8, 2008 at 12:08 am

    I am a hybrid girl. My hubby and I communicate through Outlook but I try to write the boys stuff on the calendar in the kitchen so I can check it every morning and make sure I know what’s happening. Even with both of those options I still occasionally forget something, so maybe this BusyBody Book will help me get a handle on everything! Consider me entered. Email: apeck70 at gmail dot com.

  10. Smiling Mama says

    September 8, 2008 at 9:19 am

    I’m a hybrid calendar girl. I keep an Outlook calendar on my computer(s) but like to carry a few months worth of printouts in my purse. This one looks great, though. I’d love to try it!

  11. Ginny says

    September 8, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    I’ve tried using electronic calenders but I just seem to stick to paper more often. I am working on making myself use an online calender for my blog reviews & then paper for my non-computer stuff. I’ve always wanted one of these calenders, love the style of it!

  12. TXsunlover says

    September 9, 2008 at 11:57 am

    I still do the pen/paper method. I’m addicted to lists but I must be able to mark each item off as I get it done. I’ve found out that if I don’t write it on the list, it never gets done! Thanks for the chance to win your great giveaway!
    proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com

  13. samsakara says

    September 9, 2008 at 3:44 pm

    I would love this calendar! I tried using the online types but would never remember to check them.

    samsakara@twcny.rr.com

  14. Angie's Spot says

    September 9, 2008 at 6:25 pm

    I’m definitely a hybrid. I switch between my paper day-runner and Google calendar constantly. I’ve heard great things about this planner, so please enter me in your contest. Thanks!!
    anticswithangie[at]gmail[dot]com

  15. Cara Fox says

    September 10, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    I’ve tried converting to electronic planners but my Palm Pilot crashed on me twice years ago, eating my whole life with it because I never could get the software to work with my computer. Ugh. So I went back to paper. At least if I lose it (and my whole life with it), I only have myself to blame and not some technological glitch.

    My husband is trying to get me to put the family calendar on Google calendars but I keep forgetting to post half of our obligations. I just really prefer good old-fashioned pen and paper.

    You can reach me at foxcara@gmail.com

  16. heidigilmanbennett says

    September 11, 2008 at 9:33 am

    Have been reading your column for a few months now and LOVE it. I work in early childhood educational publishing, both tech and print, recently moved to the DC area (not loving the ‘burbs lifestyle after years in SF), mother of an almost-2-yo boy who loves podcasts. Since starting to work from home, I’ve re-converted to a simple paper calendar. Still ignoring the Tilt sent to me by my employer since it duplicates all of my meetings electronically. Very excited to see your postings about both the savvier paper calendar and the online versions. Thanks!!

  17. Sandy Brenk says

    September 11, 2008 at 2:31 pm

    No need to enter me in the contest. I’m a hybrid user and I love the Jooners.com calendar. It’s been a dream communicating with my husband. He can log in to see the appointments from his office and also received a weekly email listing the family events. With repeat events such as Spanish class every Monday, a paper calendar is a challenge. When I’m on the go I sometimes use a paper calendar but that’s getting thinner each year.

  18. Alison says

    September 13, 2008 at 3:17 pm

    I love the paper Busy Body! I will probably buy one if I don’t win it 🙂
    Working for the fed. gov before my son, I was one of the “old-timers” who used the paper calendar and not the online Outlook calendar everyone else used….I’m still a paper calendar girl!
    alisonheafitz@yahoo.com

  19. Justice Jonesie says

    September 17, 2008 at 11:15 pm

    Darn, it sounds like I missed a great giveaway!

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