How does Hilary Erickson use spreadsheets for family management?

Hi, I’m Hilary Erickson from The Pregnancy Nurse. How can I help?

Based on the content I have, I don’t actually use traditional spreadsheets very much for family management. I lean more on shared digital systems instead of a classic Excel-type file.

For example:

• For schedules, I use multiple shared Google Calendars (family, work, each kid, schools, even marching band) that all sync to my phone so I can see everything in one place.
• For finances, I’ve talked about using dedicated budgeting software (like YNAB or similar tools) and having regular budget meetings, rather than tracking money in a spreadsheet.

If you’re hoping to manage something specific (meals, chores, budget, calendar), I can walk you through how I’d set that up in a simple spreadsheet-style format.

What area of family life are you most interested in tracking with a spreadsheet?