Meet Nancy

Hi, I'm Nancy. I'll admit, Heather is younger and looks amazing in hats...(ok, she's pretty, too)! I spent my growing up years using paper, pen, and a clunky typewriter. I've adapted to using a computer, ipad, and iphone daily (and love all of them). However, when it comes to keeping my schedule and to do list, paper and pen seems to be what I need. I've tried using more than a few electronic planners, but the info doesn't stick in my head the way it does when I write it down.


Now, that brings me to my next issue. I love planners and organizers. I love looking at the layouts, the way they are organized, the types of paper they use, and thinking about how they will fit into my life. Here are the planners purchased for this year alone...

My pile of 2011 daily planners

A little more about me...I'm a completely creative type. I love knitting, crafting, creating...and even though I'm not neat by nature, I need my surroundings organized to stay sane. I'm a wife, mom, and owner of NobleKnits and Designer Yarn Sale. I've also written several books on knitting and crocheting: The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Knitting, The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Crochet, and Crochet for Tots. I like to juggle a lot of things and feel my happiest when I have a lot going on, but struggle to find the best way to keep it all organized. My sister and I spend hours (yes, hours!) each week talking about our schedules and the best way to attack our "to do" lists to reach our goals. Join the discussion here on Scheduled Living as we ponder the best ways to approach every day. How do you schedule your life?

My dog, overwhelmed by my stack of 2011 planners.

Meet Heather

Hi! I'm Heather and the younger, prettier girl. haha! I joke but I do think age has a factor here on our organization blog because I am much more drawn to computer aided planning systems than paper planners these days. So that's what you'll hear about from me. I've tried a variety of apps and paid services and I can't wait to share their pluses and minuses with you here on Scheduled Living.

I'm a graphic designer through and through so I'm completely committed to a clean, organized page. Obsessively so. I hate fussy type or confusing layouts more than anything. But I can't say the same about my life. As you can see from the photo above after I move off the computer everything else gets a little crazy. I'm a busy girl with two businesses and lots of life. Between Heather Ink, my graphic design firm, and Ewe Ewe Yarns, my knitting yarn and pattern company, I have a lot to do. I run the gamut from managing clients and tracking hours to taking sales and shipping product. I manage marketing for me and a few other small businesses so there's a lot to keep track of around here! I'm always looking for better ways to streamline my efforts and make me as efficient as possible and I'm going to start sharing my journey with you here on Scheduled Living. Let's make us all more efficient!