HMB Challange Week 1

[jumpybaby]

Okay ladies this is the first of out Home Management Binder Challenges. These challenges will help you build a HMB that suits your needs and those of your family. If you already have a HMB and are just looking to improve on what you have this week you will only need to do part 2 of the challenge.

Part 1

Gather Materials

         Binder- any size is okay but I discovered that I needed the big 3" binder and would recommend it to everyone.

         Dividers- these are going to keep your sections organized and easy to find, use any kind you like, mine have pockets so I can store little things or temporary things in them.

         Page Protectors- these are for your print-ables, you can write on them with expo markers and just erase each day or they just keep your information safe from the parallels of being a mom.

      Expo Markers

Part 2

Create your outline. Your outline will help you figure out what you want to include in your HMB and how to best organize your binder to reach maximum potential. Even if you already have a HMB I would recommend doing this, it will help you to add anything you want and to make the most of your HMB.

Here is an example based off my binder this is by no means the best way, it is just the way that works for me.

       Outline

Section 1: General Information

    A. Family member information

         1. Mom

              a. medical information

              b. medication list

             c. emergency contact information

         2. Dad

              a. medical information

              b. medication list

              c. emergency contact information

         3. Children

              a. medical information

                   1. immunizations

              b. medication list

     B. Family phone directory

     C. Addresses

     D. Babysitter Checklists

     E. Pet information

     F. Birthday Calendar

Section 2:  Schedule

    A. Daily Docket

    B. Weekly action planner

    C. Daily Schedule

    D. Weekly Schedule

    E. Calendar

Section 3: Housekeeping

    A. Cleaning Checklists

          1. Daily

           2. Weekly

           3. Monthly

           4. Seasonal

    B. Deep Cleaning Lists

    C. Cleaning Supply Lists

Section 4: Meal Planning

    A. Weekly Meal Plan

    B. Monthly Meal Plan

    C. Recipes for the month

    D. Holiday Meal Plans and Recipes

    E. Pantry Goods Tracker

    F. Freezer Cooking

Section 5: Children

    A. School Information

        1. Teacher contact information

        2. School information

    B. Friend Information

Section 6: Budget

    A. Monthly bill reminder

    B. Grocery Price Log

    C. Wish List

Section 7: Mom Stuff

     A. Project Ideas

     B. Book Lists

     C. Hobby Planner

     D. Bible Study Stuff

Section 8: Misc.

     A. Inspirational Quotes

     B. Christmas Gift Ideas

     C. Originals of all print-ables

Spend this week getting your material and outlines together, next week we will start putting everything together section by section. if you have any questions or suggestions feel free to share. HAPPY ORGINIZING

[Freckleface78]

Hmm.  First off I want to say what good ideas!  Some of these things I've not thought of having together in a central area!  In my particular situation I have about 1/2 of this stuff, if not more, on my iPod.  I find that I still have a lot of hard copy things to organize so I have the binder, too.  Any advice on what I should to organize this combo?  Maybe I should have a referance sheet in the front of my binder as to what information is where on my iPod?

[jumpybaby]

that would be great, if you find yourself using your ipod more often then a referance sheet would be great so you don't find yourself wondering where you put something, then go ahead and make an outline for what you will keep in your binder

[tjb1127]

This is a great post. I already have a binder but will be taking everything out and starting new. Will post my outline this weekend. Thing are sure different when pregnant and trying to keep up with nonpregnant routine lol. 

[jumpybaby]

Quoting tjb1127:

This is a great post. I already have a binder but will be taking everything out and starting new. Will post my outline this weekend. Thing are sure different when pregnant and trying to keep up with nonpregnant routine lol. 

Just remember to make a routine that works for you now, it will change again after the baby and then again when the baby is a few months old so just be flexable

[Freckleface78]

I'm in the same boat!!  I'm 7 1/2 months. :)  I'm trying to stay flexible yet still get work done.  Its a bit of a challenge. :P

Quoting tjb1127:

This is a great post. I already have a binder but will be taking everything out and starting new. Will post my outline this weekend. Thing are sure different when pregnant and trying to keep up with nonpregnant routine lol. 

[Freckleface78]

Alright, I finally sat down and did this (with LOTS of interuptions.. sigh).  I'm not sure that I'm happy with this, but its a start:

HMB  Outline
Have titles, pictures and important info on the divider for each section.
Cover
kid’s art
inspirational quotes

Schedule
Weekly action planner
Weekly Schedule
Calendar

Homeschool

(put school name and logo on divider)
Child 1:
    Weekly schedule and notes
    spelling lists
    reading lists
Child 2:
    lesson suggestions
    reward stickers

Housekeeping
Cleaning Checklists: Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Cleaning Recipe Lists
Food Related
Weekly Meal Plan
Pantry Goods Tracker
Freezer Cooking?
Coupons?

Budget
expected budget breakdown
Upcoming expected expenditures
Wish List
Christmas Gift Ideas

Mom Stuff
Project Ideas
Book Lists
Hobby Planner
Bible Study Stuff

Health (write health record numbers and other referance info on divider)
baby
Asperger’s

Misc.
Inspirational Quotes
Originals of all print-ables

Reference SheetsWhat’s on my iPod and where: Addresses, phone numbers, birthdays, etc.
Family member information
     Mom: medical information, medication list, emergency contact information
     Dad: medical information, medication list, emergency contact information
     Children: medical information, immunizations, medication list, Friend Information            
Pet information
Babysitter Checklists

[jumpybaby]

Quoting Freckleface78:

Alright, I finally sat down and did this (with LOTS of interuptions.. sigh).  I'm not sure that I'm happy with this, but its a start:

HMB  Outline
Have titles, pictures and important info on the divider for each section.
Cover
kid’s art
inspirational quotes

Schedule
Weekly action planner
Weekly Schedule
Calendar

Homeschool

(put school name and logo on divider)
Child 1:
    Weekly schedule and notes
    spelling lists
    reading lists
Child 2:
    lesson suggestions
    reward stickers

Housekeeping
Cleaning Checklists: Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Cleaning Recipe Lists
Food Related
Weekly Meal Plan
Pantry Goods Tracker
Freezer Cooking?
Coupons?

Budget
expected budget breakdown
Upcoming expected expenditures
Wish List
Christmas Gift Ideas
Mom Stuff
Project Ideas
Book Lists
Hobby Planner
Bible Study Stuff

Health
baby
Asperger’s

Misc.
Inspirational Quotes
Originals of all print-ables

Reference SheetsWhat’s on my iPod and where: Addresses, phone numbers, birthdays, etc.
Family member information
     Mom: medical information, medication list, emergency contact information
     Dad: medical information, medication list, emergency contact information
     Children: medical information, immunizations, medication list, Friend Information            
Pet information
Babysitter Checklists

this is great i would add one more section and move your bible studt stuff, hobby stuff and book list into it just to keep it seperate from your budget

[Freckleface78]

Quoting jumpybaby:

Budget
expected budget breakdown
Upcoming expected expenditures
Wish List
Christmas Gift Ideas
Mom Stuff
Project Ideas
Book Lists
Hobby Planner
Bible Study Stuff

this is great i would add one more section and move your bible studt stuff, hobby stuff and book list into it just to keep it seperate from your budget

Oops Yes I do have a "Mom Stuff" section there, I just missed fixing that up when reformating (lost all the spacing when I cut / paste into Cafemom)