In this day of social media explosion, it can get overwhelming to keep up with all the websites, calendars, inboxes, etc. In fact, it's almost at a point that I need a checklist to go down to make sure I'm checking all the different inboxes, social calendars, tweets, status updates, connection requests... well, you get the point.

So, I'm always THRILLED when I find a way to make one or two of these items share information with each other, thus reducing the likelihood of my missing something important.

Yesterday, I stumbled upon one such golden nugget of information. This particular nuggets is so simple that I can't believe I didn't figure it out myself sooner, but nonetheless, I'm glad someone figured it out and told the rest of us how, so now I'm here to share it with you.

You know all those little events that you get invitations to on facebook? You know, you go in and check it out and you RSVP that you'll be there, you might be there, or you won't be there, then these little events show up in the calendar on the right side of your homepage. Well, if you remember to go back and look at that little calendar every day, you may not need this, but if you use a Google Calendar, or any other kind if iCal calendar, you can just import those little events right into your calendar, so they'll be right alongside the other important things on your calendar, like getting a manicure, meeting your buddies for a drink, or picking up flowers for the Mrs.

Here's how:

1. In Facebook, go to your EVENTS page.
2. At the top of that page click EXPORT EVENT
3. You'll get a pop up window with a URL, copy it.
4. In Google Cal, on the bottom left you'll see ‘Other Calendars' and below that a link to ADD. Click ADD
5. One of the new options you'll be presented with is ADD BY URL, select that
6. Paste the URL from Facebook where it asks for it.

That's it! It really is THAT EASY! Now, if you need illustrations or anything, be sure you click on the link above to see the original post where I found it. Enjoy your new streamlined, more-efficient calendar!