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Make a Family Binder

Binder, Organization, Organization Printables, Printables    ·    July 15, 2013

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Every year I make a New Year’s resolution to get more organized.  Somehow that resolution never gets checked off the list.  The saying “Creative minds are rarely tidy” sums me to the “T.”  This year (and yes the year is half over….) I am turning over a new leaf.  I can finally cross one big project off my list- Make a family binder.

Make a Family Binder www.thirtyhandmadedays.comI rounded up some fabulous products, created some printables and went to work.  I’m beyond thrilled with the finished results as all of my important things are in one spot.

Create a Family Binder www.thirtyhandmadedays.comI divided this family binder into a few key sections: current, kids, bills and important info.  I used several Post-it Brand products to make my binder.
For the “bills” section, I added a Post-it Pocket.  It’s the perfect spot to keep receipts, bills and anything that applies to my finances.

Post-it Pocket for receipts www.thirtyhandmadedays.comI created my own tabs by laminating plain white cardstock and adding a Post-it Full Adhesive Note over it, which has rounded edges and adhesive backing on the whole note for a strong hold that still removes cleanly.  That way I can write on the whole tab, change them out when needed and add more when I want. I was able to use vibrant colors I like too.

Make a family binder with these printables from www.thirtyhandmadedays.comI used Post-it Full Adhesive Roll to label the spine of the binder.  For other projects I might try to run Postit Full Adhesive Rolls through the printer for a more finished off look.  But I feel like sticking this adhesive to everything.  It’s fun, colorful and I could label anything with it!

Quick binder tip www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
A friend recently told me this tip and I thought it was the smartest thing- make a few copies of the birth certificates in your family and put them behind the original in a sheet protector.  We are asked at least once a year for a birth certificate for one of our kids – for sports, school, insurance reasons etc.  If you have it all ready to go and stored in a Post-it Pocket, one less thing to worry about.  Isn’t that great?  Now I’m all set.

Family Binder Printables www.thirtyhandmadedays.com

To get your family binder started, I’m sharing my information sheet printables. You can download by subscribing to my emails below. It will automatically download once you fill out the information –

I will continue to add more pages as I add them to my binder.
Looking for the “This Week for Dinner” printable? You can download it and a “Goals for this week” on my Post-it Note Grids post.
Post-it Note Projects www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
I’d love to know how you stay organized.  What are some of your favorite tips?
Make a family binder - with printables & tips from www.thirtyhandmadedays.com

                 School Binder with printables from www.thirtyhandmadedays.com Organization Tips: Make an Accountability Binder for your kids to teach work and money management www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
Looking for other ways to get more organized? Check out my School Binders and Accountability Binder with lots of printables too!

 

Check out my whole binder series:

Make a family binder - with printables & tips from www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
Family Binder + Tips
Updated Family Binder Printables- 8 amazing printables to help you create a binder for all of your most important information www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
Simple things you can do to make sure your family is safe! Printable Safety Checklist www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
Safety Checklist
Printable Family Emergency Plan - use this printable to prepare your family in case of an emergency. www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
Emergency Evacuation Plans
This Week for Dinner for Family Binder
"While we're out" printable babysitter notes from www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
While We’re Out Babysitter Printable for Family Binder
Make your own fabulous mini holiday binder - includes instructions and 14 printables to help you stay organized for the holidays! Amazing- must download! www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
Mini Holiday Binder
Organization Tips: Make an Accountability Binder for your kids to teach work and money management www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
Make Your Own School Binder with several free printables www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
School Binder for Kids
Month at a Glance- part of the ultimate Budget Binder from www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
The Ultimate Budget Binder, Mini Edition featuring 15 printables from www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
Ultimate Mini Budget Binder
the Always Prepared Binder- printable sheets to be prepared for everything. Can be added to Family Binder with the Budget Binder too. | Thirty Handmade Days
the Always Prepared Binder
Tax Printables- easy checklists to help you prepare your taxes | Thirty Handmade Days
Cant Keep Up? Use binders to help organize your life! www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
Use Binders to Help Organize Your Life
Why I Love My Laminator SO Much- how it will help you organize
Printable Summer Binder- create a binder full of fun for your kids this summer! Beat the boredom blues! Printables for each section included.
Summer Binder
Make a kids recipe book for your family- with pictures and text to help all kids cook in the kitchen! from thirtyhandmadedays.com
Kids Recipe Book
Get your kitchen organized! Make a family binder with printables from Thirty Handmade Days
Recipe Binder
Get prepared in case of an emergency - Printable Emergency Checklist from www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
Emergency Checklist for Family Binder


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  49. Avatar for Miquekla.e says

    March 3, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    Love this binder I have so much going to where some days I forget a Dr. Appt or prior lunch date. My friends pick on me all the time! Can’t wait to create my own as well as the kids accountability folder! Thank you again for his great idea!

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    Love your designs and ideas! I am working on organization in my home right now with a post to follow. I will DEFINITELY be referencing and linking to your printables!!! Thank you for all your hard work & creativity! And OF COURSE, for SHARING!!!!

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  55. Avatar for MiqueIsabelle Gagnon says

    January 11, 2014 at 6:22 am

    thank you so much for all these great printables! maybe, just maybe i’ll be able to get somewhat organize…my problem will be to keep it going once i’ve put my binders together

  56. Avatar for MiqueJennifer Darling says

    January 9, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    Hiiii, I am so happy to have found your website! My goal this year for myself and my family is to get and be ORGANIZED! So Thankful for your free printables! I have already printed out most :) However, I do have a quick question… on the money sheet, it says Date, D/W, Description, Amount, and Total. I cannot figure out what the D/W stands for! I would love to use this sheet for keeping track of our bills but just cant seem to figure out that D/W. Thanks so much!

  57. Avatar for MiqueKristyn says

    January 2, 2014 at 5:20 am

    LOVE it!! My goal this year is to be completely organized and a family binder would totally help! Thanks, girl! xo

  58. Avatar for MiqueMaureen says

    January 1, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    Love your ideas and how you organized your information. The colorful post-its for the weekly menu is great. Here is a link to my binder: http://mycolorcodedlife.wordpress.com/2013/02/23/my-organizational-binder/
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  59. Avatar for MiqueLouise says

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    Hi, love the calendars! however the jan.calendar has two 21st’s. i fixed it with whiteout. Happy new Year and thanks for making the calendars colorful and very pretty!

  60. Avatar for MiqueBarbara says

    December 29, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    A concern I would have is putting this where a sitter or just anyone visiting my home could access documents like birth cert., ins. info, dates etc. Especially with copies just begging to be walked off with. LOVE the idea & think it is important to keep info handy, think tornado/earth- quake etc., but not where anyone could easily access it. Just me. I love your site too.

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    This is adorable! I love this kind of stuff- is there a printable on here that I can customize my self sort of like the utilities printable…like for credit cards accounts and stuff! this blows my MARTHA STEWART stuff out of the water!

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  66. Avatar for MiqueMelissa says

    October 9, 2013 at 8:03 am

    I love this!!!!!
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    This is a great idea I like to think I’m organized but definitely could do more…kids are all grown just the hubby and I so would need to label a few things differently but I love the weekly recipe sure would make things a lot easier because when I shop I buy things for dinner for the week but then forget what I was going to make ha ha ha

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    We have one of these. We called it the “systems binder” (we are geeks). You have some good ideas for additions. I put pocket folders as dividers. Each child got a section, one for church, one for family/house. The pockets are great places to store temporary information you don’t want to loose: this season’s sports schedule, the top half of that permission slip with all the important info on it, a party invite, and lots of other stuff. One pocket would hold the school directory. Church directory got stuck in sheet protectors.

  72. Avatar for MiqueBee Girl (AKA Melissa) says

    July 27, 2013 at 5:31 am

    Love this idea! I, too, am always aspiring to become more organized in my day-to-day life, but then life gets in the way and chaos ensues ;-) Thanks for sharing your work!

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  74. Avatar for MiqueAllyson says

    July 25, 2013 at 6:43 am

    This is so great! Thanks for sharing this at Domestic Superhero last week, I am featuring you today! http://domesticsuperhero.com/2013/07/25/sharing-with-domestic-superhero-link-party-19/

  75. Avatar for MiqueDebbie Wyler says

    July 24, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    Hey. Thank you so much for all these great ideas and printables! So kind of you to share. I had a small problem downloading the health insurance document. Is there any way you could email it to me?

    Thanks so much!
    Debbie

  76. Avatar for MiqueDannie says

    July 24, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    Hi Mique,
    I love your printables! Thank you for them. I am grateful for pinterest, since I have also felt we need a family binder. Now I am actually starting the process! I am impressed with yours, especially the colors. Congrats on it!
    Dannie

  77. Avatar for MiqueHeather says

    July 24, 2013 at 7:28 am

    I featured your fab Family Binder DIY here: http://www.settingforfour.com/2013/07/10-tips-tricks-printables.html Pinned to our group pinboard for some extra luv!

  78. Avatar for MiqueMandi Noel says

    July 21, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    I’ve been needing to make one of these for so long! I pinned this so I can get some supplies and get started! Thanks for sharing!

  79. Avatar for MiqueTina @ Living Life Wright says

    July 21, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Great idea and thanks for sharing the printables!

  80. Avatar for MiqueErin Pennington says

    July 21, 2013 at 9:35 am

    Seems like a cute idea but I wouldn’t keep original birth certificates and other important documents in it, these should be in a fire safe just in case.

  81. Avatar for MiqueCourtney O'Dell says

    July 21, 2013 at 7:18 am

    Mique, this is such a great idea! I love the post-it notes you included… looks fabulous.

  82. Avatar for MiqueTidyMom says

    July 21, 2013 at 7:07 am

    Thanks for linking up Mique! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2013/creative-ideas-2/
    Have a wonderful rest of the weekend!

  83. Avatar for MiqueBeth Pittman says

    July 20, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Oooooh! I love this!!!

  84. Avatar for MiqueMel the Crafty Scientist says

    July 20, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    LOVE this! The gorgeous colors and the printables are all amazing and super-fun! Thanks for the wonderful printables too! : )

    -Mel the Crafty Scientist

  85. Avatar for MiqueTammy says

    July 20, 2013 at 11:09 am

    Great idea! Your binder is so colorful and fun it would motivate me to go to it often and use it.

  86. Avatar for MiqueElisa says

    July 20, 2013 at 10:57 am

    Gotta ask this- where did you get the binder? It’s the perfect pattern and I want to make one these ASAP. Love the dinner post-it note idea! :^)

  87. Avatar for Miquefoody schmoody says

    July 20, 2013 at 5:57 am

    Great idea! Who couldn’t use some more organization?! Perfect. Thanks.

  88. Avatar for MiqueNatasha says

    July 20, 2013 at 5:23 am

    Love this idea! and post it notes are the best invention ever (almost) – pinned!

    I would love you to share these on my link party Serenity Saturday

    Natasha @ Serenity You

  89. Avatar for MiqueLeisa Williams says

    July 19, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    Team sports schedules – that was something I included in our family binder. And a signed “in case of emergency form – if my child needs emergency care, please do so” – and had that with insurance/doctor info.

    Your binder is WAY cuter than mine ever was :)

  90. Avatar for MiqueJeni Morton says

    July 19, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    These are great ideas! I already had a binder, because I was tired of carting copies of important documents around to school and doctor and everyone else who needed them. I got pocket folders, one for each kid, and put their birth certs, social security cards and insurance cards inside. There is room for the latest report card and immunization records, and a good idea might be to add a current photo to each folder, too. The folders are punched and all inside one three ring binder, ready to pick up and take with me wherever I need it.

  91. Avatar for Miquemalia says

    July 19, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    Woo-wee girl you are organized! Your binder looks fantastic! Pinning!

  92. Avatar for Miquejen @ Tatertots & Jello says

    July 19, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    I love those Mique!! So cool!!

    xoxox

  93. Avatar for MiqueRuth @ Living Well Spending Less says

    July 19, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    Mique, this is so cute!!! I’m with Maggie, I would LOVE to know what sections you have in yours! Thanks so much for sharing!

    My readers would love this idea! I’d love it if you linked this up over at Living Well Spending Less for Thrifty Thursday this week! http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/category/thrifty-thursday/

  94. Avatar for MiqueMaggie says

    July 19, 2013 at 9:41 am

    This is awesome!! Mique, can you tell us a few more of the sections you created? And what’s in the “current” section? We don’t have kids yet so mine wouldn’t be kid-focused, but I need to get organized on things like this so when it DOES happen…… ;) Thanks!!

  95. Avatar for MiqueJenn says

    July 19, 2013 at 8:37 am

    This looks great Mique! I am currently re-working our binder right now too! Love the sticky note menu!

  96. Avatar for MiqueMegan says

    July 18, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    Thanks for sharing this at Life Inspired. I cannot even tell you how many times I have said, “we need a family binder”. I absolutely love the post it idea too, because our dinners seemed to always get flip flopped and changed last minute. Thursday’s dinner becomes Mondays, etc.

  97. Avatar for MiqueAngi says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    Do you have a printable for the weekly meals too? I love this! So cute and colorful! I need to see what post it products my local stores carry!

  98. Avatar for MiqueHeather says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    Your binder is fabulous!!! This has been on my list as well but you have given me a few more ideas to put in my own binder. :) I love that your binder is so colorful!!! How many inches is your binder? I bought a 1 inch binder but I am wondering if it is not big enough. Also, where did you purchase washi tape? Do any local stores carry them! Love the printables!!! :) Thank you for the inspiration and wonderful ideas! :)

  99. Avatar for MiqueAbby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    July 18, 2013 at 10:31 am

    I love your binder! So neat and organized. (And colorful too!) I actually made a binder as part of a New Year’s resolution too…and it’s sitting in my desk drawer, unused. lol. I just may have to dust it off and update it now. Thanks for the inspiration!

    ~Abby =)

  100. Avatar for MiqueBrenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    July 17, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    It’s great to have all that important stuff in 1 place!!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 17, 2013 at 7:43 pm

      Yes- I love it. It’s so nice to have it all there. Thanks Brenda!

  101. Avatar for MiqueLexie Robinson says

    July 17, 2013 at 9:14 am

    I have a home binder too but it is not nearly as nice. I have some work to do :)

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 17, 2013 at 6:02 pm

      You are far ahead of most people if you already have one!! It’s been on my list fooooorever. Print some of these out and add them to what you already have. Thanks for the comment!

  102. Avatar for MiqueCarol says

    July 17, 2013 at 7:44 am

    Thanks so much for sharing this! I can’t wait to put mine together. I was looking for the “what’s for dinner” printable and I see someone already asked. I will be logging on Monday to print mine out! I love some of the other ideas too – copying receipts, the chart for an elderly persons medication – Wonderful :)

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 17, 2013 at 7:52 am

      Hi Carol- yep the “what’s for dinner” will be available next week. I love all the ideas in the comments too. I love that people shared their ideas because it helps make the binder even better. Thanks for the comment. Have a wonderful week!

  103. Avatar for MiqueKristyn says

    July 16, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    This is UH-MAZING!! Can’t wait to make one for our family. :)

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 17, 2013 at 7:50 am

      Thanks cute friend! I’m sure you’ll put your own spin on it and make it that much more amazing. xoxoxo

  104. Avatar for MiqueOur Family World says

    July 16, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    You did a fabulous job on this! I keep meaning to get more organized and I’m definitely going to be making one of these. I love how it even has the personal papers… it seems like every time I need them I spend hours searching! I love how colorful it is, too!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 17, 2013 at 7:49 am

      Thank you so much- glad you like it! I’m the same way- I spend hours and hours searching and got so tired of it. Now it’s all in one spot and it’s fabulous. It took some time to get it all together but I love it now!

  105. Avatar for MiqueLA says

    July 16, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    I have been meaning to do this, thank you for the printables because I don’t have your excellent form creating skills! Is the binder post it brand too? I love the colors.

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 16, 2013 at 1:41 pm

      Thanks LA! I got the binder at Walmart (of all places!?). I believe it was on clearance for $1. Score! Enjoy the printables.

  106. Avatar for Mique[email protected] designs says

    July 16, 2013 at 8:30 am

    Great binder! Thanks for the printables..this has been on muy list foreva! Got to get to it!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 16, 2013 at 1:41 pm

      Thanks Bonnie!! It’s been on my list foooorevvvaaa too. So glad to cross it off. Phew! Enjoy.

  107. Avatar for MiqueJeanene says

    July 16, 2013 at 7:02 am

    I love this idea! I’m currently obsessed with washi tape and that might be a way to add some pretty labels to your notebook.

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 16, 2013 at 1:40 pm

      Perfect idea Jeanene! My kids used washi tape to cover each other’s mouths the other day. I like your idea much better. ;)

  108. Avatar for MiqueAmy says

    July 16, 2013 at 5:30 am

    Great idea Mique!!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 16, 2013 at 1:40 pm

      Thanks Amy!

  109. Avatar for MiqueAndrea @ Cloud Nine Chic says

    July 16, 2013 at 12:48 am

    Just love this post! I’m always needing to find new ways to get organized, and boy are you right about the creative mind… I’m a MESS! haha
    Thanks so much for making the printables available as well, I pinned this one for later!
    I’m visiting you from the Project Inspired linky party, so nice to meet you!

    Take Care,
    Andrea @ Cloud Nine Chic

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 16, 2013 at 1:39 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by Andrea! We (creative girls) need to stick together and then help each other out with organization. Thanks for pinning too. Nice to meet you too- hope you’ll be back. Have a wonderful day.

  110. Avatar for MiqueAmanda Padgett says

    July 15, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    Mique, I love, love this binder! I wish I could buy this from an Etsy shop! LOL I’m working on getting things really organized before the new homeschool year starts and this binder is one of the things I’m doing. Thank you for the printables, too!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 16, 2013 at 1:38 pm

      Thank you so much Amanda! I wish I could buy all kinds of things pre-organized on Etsy. I’d be SET. I don’t know how you do it all. You amaze me! xoxo

  111. Avatar for MiqueErin @ DIY on the Cheap says

    July 15, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    Thanks for the great tips! I need to get organized sooo badly.

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 16, 2013 at 1:37 pm

      You’re welcome! I need to get organized so badly too. Let’s do it together. :)

  112. Avatar for MiqueMelissa in NJ says

    July 15, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    Oh — and — another way to keep organized and put it in this binder is, if someone you know (child, elderly parent, etc.) takes many medications, keep them on a chart in this binder to grab and go to the doctor’s. A chart with dosage, strength, how often, interactions, etc. is SO helpful to doctors.

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 15, 2013 at 5:31 pm

      Another great tip! My oldest has to take medication so I will definitely add this to my binder. Thank you!

      • Avatar for MiqueGwen says

        July 31, 2013 at 4:23 pm

        This is also helpful for paramedics.

        • Avatar for MiqueRaven says

          April 25, 2014 at 11:00 am

          I agree with this one big time. We had to call the ambulance for my father-in-law and he takes a ton of medications. I had to bag them all up to take with us so the docs would know what all he takes. We now have them listed in his wallet.

    • Avatar for MiqueTammy says

      April 27, 2014 at 11:37 am

      Melissa,

      When my mother was diagnosed with cancer and came to live with me I made her a medical binder with sections for her medications, what tests were run and the results of them, a calendar for her doctor’s visits, emergency contacts, her living will and medical directive, and a place for her to write down questions for her to ask her doctor. When we would travel I made sure to obtain a current copy of her medical records. This made our lives so much easier. She did not have to remember things when there was an emergency and everything was laid out for the medical or emergency professional that was there to help her.

  113. Avatar for MiqueMelissa in NJ says

    July 15, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    One way I keep organized is by copying receipts for major purchases, and they could go in this binder. Like when I bought a new water heater, and such, along w/warranty info, because they always ask you on the phone for the date of purchase. If I can, I label the actual item — I wrote the date of purchase right on my water heater with a sharpie, LOL, so I know how long it has lasted and how long ’till I might need a new one. The shiny paper receipts they give you now don’t last, they fade after about 3 months — I think they’re made to do that so you can’t prove when you bought it! I also use my fave toy — my label maker — to make a label with warranty/repair phone number and stuff. Then I put it right on the item, like my clothes washer.

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 15, 2013 at 5:28 pm

      Melissa you are awesome! So smart. I think you’re right- they make the receipts so you can’t prove when you bought something. Silly stores! I need to get a label maker.

  114. Avatar for MiqueTidyMom says

    July 15, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS Mique!! I’m putting this on my to-do list!!

    LOVE all the ideas!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 15, 2013 at 3:19 pm

      Thank you Cheryl!! I bow to your organizational and house keeping skills. Some day I’ll be on top of things as much as you! xo

  115. Avatar for MiqueEmma says

    July 15, 2013 at 11:15 am

    Do you have a link for the “This Week For Dinner”? I love how you did this and now I’m inspired to do my own :)

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 15, 2013 at 11:28 am

      Hi Emma- I actually have a post ready to go with a couple “This Week for Dinner” printables for next week. Come back next Monday and I’ll have them waiting for you! :)

      • Avatar for MiqueEmma says

        July 15, 2013 at 1:37 pm

        Thank you!

        • Avatar for MiqueMique says

          July 15, 2013 at 3:19 pm

          No problem!

  116. Avatar for MiqueHeidi @ Happiness is Homemade says

    July 15, 2013 at 11:15 am

    This is SUCH a great binder! I love the idea of combining the binder pages with post its so that you can change it up as needed! LOVE it!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 15, 2013 at 11:27 am

      Thank you Heidi!! I had fun with the Post-it products and love that I can change things out whenever I feel like it. I’m a paper product nerd and get giddy over this kind of stuff. Just wish I was naturally more organized. But I’m working on it!

  117. Avatar for MiqueJessica says

    July 15, 2013 at 11:08 am

    LOVE this idea! I need to do it – and I think it’s the perfect time of year to get started! Thanks Mique, as always for the inspiration!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 15, 2013 at 11:26 am

      Thanks Jessica! I agree- perfect time of year- right before school starts and I get a million more papers to add to it and have to refer to it for all of the endless paperwork. You’re so welcome. Thanks for your comments- I appreciate every one of them!

  118. Avatar for MiqueVivienne @ The V Spot says

    July 15, 2013 at 11:02 am

    So smart!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 15, 2013 at 11:25 am

      Thanks Vivienne! ;)

  119. Avatar for MiqueLolly Jane says

    July 15, 2013 at 11:00 am

    M-this rocks. Seriously, I love functional posts as much as cutesy ones but this one will be a lifesaver (:

  120. Avatar for Miquemeaghan (the decorated cookie) says

    July 15, 2013 at 9:59 am

    Holy moly, this is genius. And space saving. I’m in a purge/organize/have-a-perfect-OK-not-perfect-but-better house mode, so this is so right for me!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 15, 2013 at 10:10 am

      Thank you Meaghan! I love that you’re in a purge/organize/have-a-perfect-ok-not-perfect-but-better house mode. I need to get my act together and do the same. Thanks for the comment.

  121. Avatar for MiqueMeredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says

    July 15, 2013 at 9:32 am

    I LOVE Post It products. What a great way to keep yourself organized too :) Thanks for sharing!!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 15, 2013 at 9:55 am

      Me too Meredith!! They make life so much easier. Thanks for the comment!!

  122. Avatar for MiqueStacy Reynolds says

    July 15, 2013 at 8:38 am

    LOVE it!!!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 15, 2013 at 8:42 am

      Thanks so much Stacy!! xoxo

  123. Avatar for MiqueRandi - Dukes and Duchesses says

    July 15, 2013 at 8:33 am

    Such a great idea … I have some elements of that but yours is so much better. And I’m LOVING those Post-It products. I have to check those out!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 15, 2013 at 9:56 am

      Thank you so much Randi! I tried to break it all down for things I REALLY need so that it’d all be together. I’m obsessed with Post-it Products. The possibilities are endless. Thanks for the comment. xo

  124. Avatar for MiqueKelsey Poofy Cheeks says

    July 15, 2013 at 8:32 am

    I really need to make one of these! I am always tucking receipts all over and then forget where they are when I need them!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 15, 2013 at 8:42 am

      I’m the same way Kelsey!! I am so unorganized. I live by “Creative minds are rarely tidy.” :) But I’m determined to change that. Hope you make one!

  125. Avatar for MiqueLaurie @ Gallamore West says

    July 15, 2013 at 8:20 am

    I LOVE this!! I too have been saying I need to make a family binder for YEARS!! :)

  126. Avatar for MiqueKatie says

    July 15, 2013 at 8:12 am

    The link for the printable version of the Babysitter Info sheet is not working :(

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 15, 2013 at 8:21 am

      Hi Katie- I just re-added it. Thanks!

  127. Avatar for Mique[email protected] says

    July 15, 2013 at 7:32 am

    Looks awesome! I so need to do this. Love the post it note idea!!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      July 15, 2013 at 8:22 am

      Thanks so much Jamielyn. So glad to have it done!

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