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Keeping track of the family's calendar, grocery list, and everyday activities is a huge part of the mental load many parents (typically, moms) face. The Cozyla Calendar+ 2 aims to take away some of the stress by creating a shared space for family members to contribute their appointments and activities, groceries and meal plans, and more, acting as a family hub. Right now, every size of the smart calendar is on sale for Cyber Monday, ranging from $297 for the 15-inch version to $765 for the 32-inch version, at both Amazon and Cozlya.
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To be clear, this isn't a cheap device, particularly the largest size. But it also doesn't require a subscription to use all of the features, like competitor Skylight, so it could save you money over time.
Cozyla sent me a 32-inch calendar to try out, and I'm loving it so far. Setting up the calendar wasn't difficult, though I would recommend using your own anchors instead of the ones provided.
The large screen size makes it easy to reference, and you can set a photo screensaver or pick a background, so it's a bit like a digital picture frame, too. (You can hang it portrait or landscape.) You can also customize your home screen with different widgets depending on what you want to have access to the fastest, including the calendar and the weather. It can basically act as a smart home hub for your whole house.
The shared calendar is the topline feature, and it works well: Everyone in the family can download the Cozyla+ app, and it can sync with Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, and Outlook.
But the shared grocery list is another big benefit, since anyone can add to it any time, and it doesn't fall on one person to remember everything. For older kids, you can also set up a chores chart section with a rewards system, to check off daily routines and keep everyone accountable.
If you've been looking for a smart calendar to help organize your family, I'd recommend the Cozyla Calendar+ 2, especially at this Cyber Monday price.
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