About the Calendars

Why is the Thinkbin Calendar the perfect calendar for families?
A wall calendar is the best way to coordinate the activities and obligations of a busy family. Wall calendars are a "communication hub" where the entire family can view schedules quickly and easily. The easy to read "time of day" format of Thinkbin Family Calendars allow families to view each day's schedule in one large, organized block - offering more room than any other family calendar to record after school activities and evening events. Thinkbin's unique layout allows families to easily spot when they are overschduled or have free time.

Why does the Thinkbin calendar start with August?
The answer is very simple. The 17-month format, beginning with August, allows for flexibility. In most cases, the lives of parents with school-aged children revolve around the school year (from August of one calendar year through July of the next). Starting a new calendar each year in August allows parents to get organized for an entire school year at once. No more juggling two calendars in December!

On the other hand, there are people who prefer to use a calendar that begins in January and runs through December of the same year - what we like to call the “traditional year”. Our calendar accommodates them as well.

Used either way, the Thinkbin Family Calendar is the perfect tool to help keep families on top of things!

Does the Thinkbin Calendar come in more than one size?
Yes! The Thinkbin Family Calendar is a wall calendar available in two sizes to accommodate a variety of needs. The Deluxe Large calendar (17” x 24” opened) has nine lines per day to track even the busiest family’s schedule. The Compact Size calendar (11.5” x 18” opened) will fit inside a kitchen cabinet or on the door of a side by side refrigerator.

What kind of paper is the calendar printed on?

The calendar pages are printed on an uncoated heavy white paper that works well whether recording activities using pencil or pen. We recommend using pencil which can be easily erased when schedules change.

About Fundraisers

How does the Thinkbin fund raising program work?
We are veteran school fund raising chair people ourselves, so we know how important it is that any fund raiser you run be simple and risk free. We have designed our program to be just that. There are no minimum order requirements or up front costs. You just distribute order forms, that we provide, to your students and staff. Once you have collected all your orders and payments, you keep the school’s profit and pay us the difference. We ship as soon as we receive your order and payment. It’s that easy!

Why should schools sell the Thinkbin calendar?
Our fund raising customers tell us the number one reason they choose to run a Thinkbin Calendar sale is because they want to offer their families a product they really need. Families appreciate the opportunity to buy something useful while, at the same time, supporting their school.

When is the best time to run a Thinkbin Calendar sale?
The Thinkbin Family Calendar can be sold either in the spring or fall. In the fall, families purchase calendars that will help them get organized for the school year that has just begun. Order forms are distributed through summer mailings, first day of school packets and/or at back-to-school nights so that your total order can be placed as early in the school year as possible. We offer a quick turnaround so families can start using their calendars right away.

In the spring, families are offered the opportunity to purchase calendars for the upcoming school year, i.e. schools running a Spring 2008 sale will be selling the 2008/2009 Thinkbin Family Calendar. Families receive their calendar before summer and have a head start getting organized for a new school year.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions you can email fundraisers or call us at 800-942-7715. We'd love to hear from you!

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