New Calendar...in July?

Normally people think of switching calendars in January-- the beginning of the year. Of course, when you go shopping, those are typically the calendars that are readily available.

However, this isn't always the best course of action. For instance, I just haven't been overly satisfied with my January through December paper calendar.

Since my daughter is in grade school, many of the appointments, events, vacations, etc. that we schedule, revolve around the school year.

After searching online, I came across a calendar I feel I'm going to be very satisfied with. It's actually an 'academic' version that runs from July 2009 through mid- August 2010. I already have dates scheduled in it for the school year ahead.

I also like the format of it better. My current calendar shows a full week on one page--this is condensed, but cannot, any longer, properly fit all of my scheduled appointments and events.

The new calendar shows a week spread across two pages. Each date has a box with approximately 20 lines--leaving me plenty of room to fill in as needed (morning events at the top, afternoon events in the middle and evening events at the bottom). It also has a section for 'Quick Notes' that I like.

So, as of July, I'll be using the new calendar:

http://www.ataglance.com
Product 76-11-05

Is switching a calendar mid-year OK? Absolutely! If you're using something that's just not working as best as it could be, that's the time to begin looking for alternate solutions.

Comments

[Beth Bedtelyon]

Another advantage of a new calendar in July, you won't be doing the work involved in the change over in December, when our schedules are usually full.

[Jackie Gorski]

Hi Maria,
I had used traditional start planners for a long time, but had gone back to school for a new career and found the old planner just didn't cut it anymore. I, too, love the At-a-Glance quick notes collegiate-start planners! Since college, I haven't found a better planner.
Jackie

[Rich]

This seems like such a great idea, since Dec-Jan are always the busiest months for me; and I always had to have 2 different planners. Now deciding which planner to get, they have alot...

http://www.ataglance.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category3_10052_10002_46709_-1_Y_46701_10052_Y

[Susan]

Beginning in July, there are usually lots of attractive "school year" calendars available in office supply and discount stores. Some of the designs and formats are really attractive and provide lots of writing space. Some have coordinating supplies like folders, pen holders, address books, etc. In a few months, shopping for this stuff will be fun, with lots to choose from.