DATES & PEOPLE
Creating a custom date that stays meaningful
Custom dates are for moments that deserve a place even when no standard category describes them.
Name the event for future you
Prefer “First day in our new home” over “Anniversary.” A specific title remains understandable years later and makes search results more useful.
Choose recurrence from meaning
Some dates happen once, some monthly and some yearly. Do not make a one-time milestone recur merely because anniversaries are possible; you can always add recurrence later.
Explain the next action
A note can say “look through the first-week photos” or “book the annual equipment check.” This turns a remembered date into a gentle, practical cue.
Let traditions evolve
Edit the title, reminder or ritual as life changes. A custom date is a tool for memory, not an obligation to preserve a tradition forever.
COMMON QUESTIONS
A few useful answers.
Can a custom date repeat every year?
Yes. Choose yearly recurrence when the same month and day should return.
Can I use Custom for a practical deadline?
Yes, especially when no built-in practical type fits. Put the provider or action in the title or note.
Can I stop observing a personal anniversary?
Yes. Archive or remove it whenever the reminder no longer serves you.