One weekend, I was skimming through some eZines and came across
an article called, “7 Secrets of the Super Organized.”
Curious as to whether I possessed any of the seven super secrets,
I was pleased to learn that I had at least six. (The one I was missing?
I don’t plan our meals.) What caught my eye was the caption,
“Never forget birthdays.”
This must be a popular topic, because a reader sent me a sample
Excel spreadsheet she uses to help her organize the birthdays in
her family. She then e-mails the list to her siblings, requesting
updated info on new babies and to verify last names and birthdates.
Once that is finalized, she e-mails the entire list to everyone
in the family.
One thing I have become quite remiss about over the years is my
snail-mail correspondence. My writing desk used to be in the living
room, all decked out with my latest fountain pen, wax and seals
to beautifully send out a quick note or special birthday wish. Now,
with e-mail and the internet, I am lucky if I mail out anything.
If sending birthday cards is one of your goals in the coming year,
get started by putting together a list of everyone’s birthday.
An Excel spreadsheet will be available for download on our website,
www.letstalkorganizing.com,
if you would like to use this template for your list.
If you are feeling motivated and inspired, here are a few other
things you can do to help reach your Never Forget a Birthday Again
goal:
