Skylight Calendar 2 pros and cons Pros Large and vibrant 15-inch display
Useful software features that go beyond the calendar
Several ways to personalize the device Cons Expensive at $300
Best features require a $79/year subscription View now at Best Buy
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I jokingly refer to our family as the Hot Mess Express. If you invite us anywhere, expect us to roll up in our unwashed minivan, 20 minutes late, with kids whose hair may or may not be brushed. A water bottle or volleyball may accidentally roll out right as the doors open, allowing said kids to tumble out, likely followed by someone yelling, "Guys, I finally found the blue water bottle!"
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The minivan's due for an oil change, the laundry at home needs to be folded, the dishwasher needs to be unloaded -- but there's always a doctor's appointment, school event, game, or extracurricular to get to, so there never seems to be enough time. My sanity saver amidst this hot mess? The Skylight Calendar 2.
I've been a Skylight stan for a couple of years, but the new Calendar 2 is precisely the upgrade I needed. Having a digital calendar that my husband and I can access from anywhere and that everyone at home can see is a game-changer for our family -- seriously. I have a widget on my iPhone so I can always see the day's events, and my kids can see what they're having for lunch during the school week, who has an appointment, and when.
How I use the Calendar 2
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