The ReminderIt journal

Notes on remembering

Building routines that stick, beating forgetfulness, and why a call lands when a notification doesn't.

Hands sorting tax forms, an envelope and a phone calculator on white floorboards

Oct 26, 2026 · 4 min read

Energy Price Cap January 2027: When Ofgem Announces It and What to Do Before 1 January

Ofgem must announce the January to March 2027 energy price cap on or before 25 November 2026. Forecasts point to a rise, though the size is not confirmed. Here's the date, what the cap means, and a short checklist to do before the new rates start.

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Oct 26, 2026 · 3 min read

Halloween 2026 Pet Safety Checklist: Candy, Doorbell Stress and a Timeline for Saturday Night

Halloween 2026 falls on Saturday 31 October. The ASPCA says chocolate is the top cause of Halloween pet emergencies, with xylitol candy a close second. Here is a simple timeline for the day, what to keep out of reach, and when to call a vet.

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Oct 25, 2026 · 4 min read

Christmas Cake Feeding Schedule 2026: When to Bake, How Often to Feed, and When to Ice

Bake your Christmas cake in early November or on Stir-up Sunday (22 November 2026), feed it 1–2 tablespoons of brandy or juice every week or two, stop about a week before decorating, and let marzipan dry a day or two before icing. Here's a week-by-week plan.

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Oct 25, 2026 · 4 min read

When to Plant Amaryllis for Christmas 2026: The 6 to 8 Week Rule and a Care Calendar

Amaryllis bulbs usually flower 6 to 8 weeks after planting, so for blooms on Christmas Day 2026, pot them between late October and mid-November. Here's the timing, how to plant and water them, and a simple care calendar.

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Oct 24, 2026 · 4 min read

Fireworks Season 2026 and Your Pets: The Nights to Plan For, from Halloween to Bonfire Night and Diwali

Fireworks in the UK cluster around the weekend of October 31, Bonfire Night on Thursday 5 November, and Diwali on Sunday 8 November 2026. Here's a date-by-date plan to keep dogs and cats calm and safe, based on RSPCA and PDSA advice.

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Oct 24, 2026 · 5 min read

Self Assessment Paper Tax Return Deadline: 31 October 2026, and What Happens If You Miss It

HMRC must receive paper Self Assessment returns for the 2025 to 2026 tax year by 11:59pm on Saturday 31 October 2026. Missing it isn't the end: you can still file online by 31 January 2027. Here are the dates, the penalties and the 30 December tax-code rule.

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Oct 23, 2026 · 4 min read

Hanukkah 2026: December 4–12, the Candle-Lighting Schedule and the Two Fridays

Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, December 4 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, December 12. Because it starts and ends on a Friday, two of the eight nights need lighting before sundown, not after.

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Oct 23, 2026 · 5 min read

Early Decision and Early Action 2026: The November 1 Deadline and the Financial Aid Dates Hiding Behind It

Many US colleges set Early Decision and Early Action deadlines on November 1, 2026, a Sunday. Financial aid forms such as the CSS Profile often have their own, slightly different dates, and Early Decision II follows in January.

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Oct 22, 2026 · 4 min read

Black Friday 2026 Is November 27: Cyber Monday, Early Sales and the Deadlines That Come After

Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving, and Cyber Monday is November 30. The sales are easy to remember; the return windows, trial cancellations and card due dates that follow are not.

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Oct 22, 2026 · 4 min read

Social Security COLA 2027 Is 3.6%: When the Raise Arrives and What to Check

The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 on October 14, 2026. Here's when the higher payments start, when your notice arrives, and how the Medicare Part B premium affects what you actually receive.

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Oct 21, 2026 · 6 min read

When the Clocks Go Back in 2026: Taking the Pill, Insulin and Other Timed Medicines

Clocks go back on October 25 in the UK and Europe and November 1 in the US. For most medicines a one-hour shift doesn't matter, but the 3-hour mini-pill and insulin need a little thought.

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Oct 21, 2026 · 4 min read

Royal Mail Christmas Last Posting Dates 2026: 2nd Class by 18 December, 1st Class by 21 December

The 2026 Royal Mail Christmas dates: 2nd Class by Friday 18 December, Tracked 48 by Saturday 19 December, 1st Class and Tracked 24 by Monday 21 December, and Special Delivery by Wednesday 23 December. Forces mail goes much earlier.

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