The ReminderIt journal

Notes on remembering

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

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Oct 20, 2026 · 5 min read

When to Plant Tulip and Daffodil Bulbs: The 60°F Soil Rule

Spring bulbs go in the ground in fall, but the right week depends on soil temperature, not the calendar. Here's how to time it for where you live.

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Oct 20, 2026 · 4 min read

Federal Benefits Open Season 2026: November 9 – December 14, and What You Have to Redo

Open Season for federal employees and retirees runs November 9 to December 14, 2026. Most coverage rolls over on its own, but FSAFEDS doesn't, and adding a family member now needs proof.

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Oct 19, 2026 · 4 min read

Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2026: USPS and FedEx Dates for Christmas Delivery

The 2026 Christmas shipping cut-offs from USPS and FedEx, what they actually promise, and a simple reminder plan so your gifts arrive on time.

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Oct 10, 2026 · 7 min read

Two-Minute Silence 2026: Remembrance Sunday (8 November) and Armistice Day (11 November) at 11am

In 2026 the UK holds two-minute silences at 11am on Remembrance Sunday (8 November) and Armistice Day (Wednesday 11 November). What happens, why the 11th is so easy to miss on a weekday, and how to be ready when the clock reaches eleven.

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Oct 10, 2026 · 8 min read

Skin Cycling Schedule: The 4-Night Routine, How to Start Retinol, and How to Remember Which Night It Is

Skin cycling is a four-night loop: exfoliation, retinoid, recovery, recovery. What dermatologists say about starting retinoids and acids safely, a gentler version for sensitive skin, how long results take, and how to always know which night it is.

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Oct 10, 2026 · 9 min read

Tax Return Deadline Australia 2026: 31 October, the Tax Agent Rule and What Late Lodgment Costs

The 2026 Australian tax return deadline is 31 October (a Saturday this year). How the tax agent extension works, what a late lodgment costs ($364 per 28 days, up to $1,820), when a tax bill is due, and a three-week plan.

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Oct 10, 2026 · 8 min read

How Long Are Leftovers Good For? The 2-Hour Rule, 3 to 4 Days (or 48 Hours in the UK)

How long leftovers are good for: the 2-hour rule, why US guidance says 3 to 4 days but the UK says 48 hours, the 24-hour rule for cooked rice, safe reheating, and a simple labelling and reminder system.

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Oct 10, 2026 · 8 min read

How to Support a Grieving Friend After the Funeral: When to Check In and the Dates to Remember

How to support a grieving friend once the funeral is over: what Cruse and HelpGuide recommend, what to say when you check in, the hard dates to write down now, and a simple check-in plan for the first year.

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Oct 9, 2026 · 7 min read

How Often to Reposition a Bedridden Person: A Turning Schedule for Carers

How often should you turn someone who is bedbound? What NICE and MedlinePlus actually say (every 1-2 hours to at least every 4-6), a sample 2-hour turning schedule, the signs of a pressure sore, and how to keep the night turns from slipping.

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Oct 9, 2026 · 6 min read

Brag Document: How to Keep a Wins List for Your Performance Review

A brag document is a running list of your work wins, kept weekly so your performance review isn't written from memory. What to include, a copy-paste template, how often to update it, and how to turn it into your self-assessment.

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Oct 9, 2026 · 6 min read

Do Car Seats Expire? How to Find the Date and When to Replace Yours

Car seats expire, usually 6 to 10 years after the date of manufacture. How to find the date on the label, typical lifespans by seat type, when a crash or recall retires a seat early, and the reminders worth setting.

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Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min read

PR Card Renewal in Canada: The 9-Month Rule and When to Apply

IRCC says to renew your PR card once it will expire in less than 9 months. What an expired card means for your status and travel, the $50 fee, the 730-day rule, and the reminders that keep it from sneaking up on you.

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