The reason being that Evernote lets you tag each note you make, so I can tag a note with a child’s name and then file it in the Children. I deliberately kept the notebooks broad for example “Children” as opposed to a notebook for each child. Just like I would keep separate paper note books (or scraps of paper!) for different areas of my life, I set up online notebooks. The first thing I did was to create notebooks. My advice is to set it up in a way that will work for you and you will find easy to use. Some people have highly complex systems, but for me I keep it pretty simple.

There are many posts out there on how to best set up Evernote. I started with basic and then moved to the premium model as I wanted some of the additional features that come with this level, particularly these: Setting up in EvernoteĮvernote has a basic (free), plus ($29.99) and premium ($56.99) pricing model.

Bookmark websites and articles for future referenceĪnd I am adding more ways to use it all the time.It keeps for me, in one organised and easy to search place all the bits and pieces of info I want to keep like: I think of Evernote as my online notebook and filing system. If you are not familiar with Evernote, Evernote describes itself as:Īs one workspace that lives across your phone, tablet, and computer, Evernote is the place you write free from distraction, collect information, find what you need, and present your ideas to the world. If you use it for home purposes and have other ways to use it I would love it if you shared in the comments below! What is Evernote? I have been actively using it since late last year and it has made a huge difference to staying on top of things for both work and home and reducing significantly the amount of paper I bring into and keep in the house, which has been the main drawcard for me using the app this time around.Īs each month goes by I am finding more ways to use it, so this is very much a beginners’ guide for Evernote in the home.

I think I was overwhelmed by the potential of this app and didn’t really know where to start. It did however take me three attempts over about three years to come to love it though.

How to use evernote for beginners