Because your brain deserves an assistant
Moms are out here remembering everyone’s shoe sizes, snack preferences, and which kid hates tags on their shirts — all while juggling work deadlines, grocery runs, and that one thing you swore you’d remember… but didn’t.
Let’s be real: your brain is carrying too much.
And while sticky notes and mental checklists are cute in theory, it’s time to let tech do some of the remembering — so you can focus on actually doing (or resting, let’s be honest).
Here are 5 apps that take reminders off your plate and quietly handle the chaos in the background.
1. Google Calendar
💡 For: Appointments, school events, family schedules
It’s not fancy, but it works. Set recurring events, color-code your work vs. family life, and add alerts so you’re not blindsided by early dismissal days again.
Bizzy Tip: Create a shared calendar with your partner, co-parent, or older kids. That way you’re not the only one getting the “Don’t forget the field trip” alert.
2. Todoist
💡 For: Task lists that actually organize themselves
Todoist makes your to-do list smarter. You can add due dates, recurring tasks, categories (hello “Home” and “Biz”), and reminders that pop up exactly when you need them.
Bizzy Tip: Use it to break big projects into small steps — like launching that Etsy shop or finally sorting receipts. One checkbox at a time.
3. Bublup
💡 For: Keeping ideas, links, and resources in one pretty place
Part organizer, part visual brain dump — Bublup lets you save links, notes, images, PDFs, and even checklists in folders that don’t look like a cluttered desktop.
Bizzy Tip: Use it to store biz ideas, course notes, kid activity lists, or even your meal plan links. It’s like Pinterest and Dropbox had a really organized baby.
4. Notion
💡 For: Life, business, and all your brain dumps in one app
Notion can do a lot — which can be overwhelming at first. But once you set up a simple dashboard (or use a free template), it’s magic. Track goals, plan your week, organize biz finances, log self-care, you name it.
Bizzy Tip: Don’t try to build the perfect setup. Start small — even a basic “Weekly Reset” list or content calendar can change your life.
5. Alarmed (iOS only)
💡 For: Nagging reminders that won’t let you forget
Alarmed is that pushy-but-lovable friend who won’t stop texting until you respond. You can set reminders that repeat, snooze, and even go off until you mark them done.
Bizzy Tip: Great for stuff you always forget — like moving laundry to the dryer or picking up a last-minute birthday gift.
One Last Thing…
Automation isn’t about being perfect. It’s about giving your brain space to breathe.
So whether you’re a paper planner girl or a digital dashboard diva, adding just one reminder app to your routine might be the thing that keeps the milk stocked, the invoices sent, and your sanity mostly intact.
You’re doing enough already. Let these apps carry a few of the mental tabs for you.
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