Our life is hectic. Work. Doctors appointments. Play dates. Birthday’s. Events. Parties. Activities. There is always something going on, and it can be really hard to keep track of everything.
Before I became a mom, my mind was sharp. I retained pretty much everything I took in. I never forgot an appointment, I never missed an event. I was never, EVER late. My calendar was stored in my mind.
Then I had Avery and when she was born she pulled some of my brains out with her. Seriously. Something happened. I can no longer keep track of the happenings in our life. “Is her doctors appointment on Monday at 10am or Wednesday at 3pm? Wait, maybe 3pm Wednesday is that thing at the Library…no, that’s Thursday..maybe…” I just can’t keep it all together.
We keep a calendar….but I’m the only one who writes anything on it, and only if I remember to do so. If we’re invited to a play-date by a mom at swim lessons, chances are, I will forget to write it down. Then spend the whole week thinking “Why do I feel like we had plans this Saturday?”
I break out in hives just looking at this mess!
But now, there is one place to organize schedules, converse and share precious memories safely and securely. That place is Living Tree!
So much nicer!
Created by parents, Living Tree provides a private environment to help organize a busy family with coordination tools for parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches and others. The mobile app is available for iPhone and Android.
Living Tree supports families in three major areas:
ORGANIZATION:
- Shared calendar system
- Automatically integrates classes, school events, parent-teacher conferences, sports practices/games
- Real-time calendar updates with mobile notification
- Supports Outlook, Apple Cal, Google Calendar, etc
ENGAGEMENT:
- The “Conversation” feature provides tools for parents, caregivers, teachers and coaches to securely converse with each other, share posts, media and other files that may support a child’s development
SHARING AND REMEMBERING:
- The “Memories” feature allows parents, teachers and coaches to share photos and videos
Living Tree is a modern way for tech savvy parents to coordinate, converse and share their child’s class assignments, activities, events and appointments with the network that matters most.
AND ITS FREE!!!
Here’s a sample of our weekly schedule!
Living Tree is available on both apple and android smart phones/tablets as well as online, making it perfect for families and friends who utilize different platforms!
And it’s not only for families! The app is great for teachers and coaches who need to get schedules and info out to their students and teams (So much easier than those annoying phone chains we all grew up with!) It’s also perfect for clubs and groups, like Girls Scouts or Mom’s clubs!
I’m thrilled to find an app that will prevent our family from having those (sometimes daily) arguments that start with “You NEVER told me about this….”
Learn more about Living Tree check out their website at Livingtree.com You can also follow Living Tree on Facebook and Twitter
This is great! I use my phone for so many things but also have a calendar that hangs on my wall. Would be nice to get it all in on place to keep me sane an organized!
Yes, I need this for my sanity (and my husband’s lol) I use my phone a lot too, but even when I do remember to tell my husband, he forgets haha Now we can both be on the same page!
The team aspect is what stands out to me in this app. My sons played on many baseball, soccer and basketball teams and some are year round. This app would be wonderful for a coach to be able to set or change practices or if games are postponed you would know immediately when and where. It is also wonderful for the parents to not have to call each other to keep updated. I would use this app in a heartbeat.
YES! I think that is such a great aspect of the app! And since it’s free, there is nothing preventing the entire team from signing up!
OMG I so need this !
Awesome! I REALLY need this! I always say that my babies pulled brains out with them too haha.. I can’t remember ANYTHING unless it’s written down!
This sounds amazing! I’ll definitely be checking it out! Thanks for the inf!
WOW! i’m constantly forgetting things now that they are so many things going on! this sounds like a perfect ap to help!
Nice to learn about this app which I will share with my sister, a new Mom. Love the look of your blog too – nice! Cathy
Thank you Cathy!
Anything that would help me organize my life is a Godsend!!!!
this is awesome!! im going to download it right now!!
I need something like this. I’ve gotten a bit better about using a planner, but the ‘writing things down’ part is still a challenge.
Thank you Sarah for the post! And if anyone has any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out!
email: info@livingtree.com
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