A few more bright binder ideas

Posted by on May 31, 2006 in Uncategorized | 0 comments After my last post, I had a few questions about the other sheet protector-filled binders in my cupboard. Here are a few of my favorites: ยท Family Info Binder: This one keeps track of all those papers sent home with my kids for their various activities. Anything from soccer schedules to Brownie Scout phone numbers to preschool weekly themes winds up here. In the binder, I’ve got 3 dividers...
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Keep important documents organized with this simple binder system

Posted by on May 25, 2006 in Popular Posts: Organizing | 3 comments I’m not a fan of file cabinets. They’re bulky, expensive and inconvenient. I like everything within reach so I use three-ring binders filled with sheet protectors and keep them in my kitchen cupboard. One of my favorites is my important documents binder. I’ve got dividers for Vital Records, Insurance, Mortgage, Cars, Credit Reports, etc. The sheet protectors keep all of these...
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Great Home-Canning Solution

Posted by on May 15, 2006 in Uncategorized | 0 comments Okay, I’ll admit it, I’m not much of a canner. In fact, I only do freezer jam because I can’t bear to eat the store stuff. You die-hard canners probably knew about this product years ago, but I just discovered it last summer and will never go back to those bulky glass jars again. This handy alternative is made by Ball Canning Co. and sells at WalMart during the summer months....
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Quick and easy Reward System for your kids

Posted by on May 8, 2006 in Popular Posts: Parenting Hacks | 1 comment I used to be a complusive chart maker. I would go through phases where I’d make a sticker chart for various things like brushing their teeth, eating their veggies, cleaning their rooms, etc. Unfortunately though, after the ‘this new system will solve all my problems buzz’ wore off I’d often forget to keep track and the charts would lose their effectiveness. Over time I...
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