Quick-Reference Binders

Lots of us keep important reference information and papers in many different places – by the phone, on the fridge or bulletin board, in the file cabinet, in a desk or kitchen drawer – it’s hard to keep track of them all!

Maybe you’d benefit by setting up some reference binders. What you need for each one is a 3-ring binder with tabbed and labeled dividers, plus paper (of course) and punched sheets with pockets for storing printed information like leaflets and cards. Ideas for sections include:

Recreation

pool and rink schedules, concert dates, class schedules, library hours, game dates – maybe with a pocket for tickets

Education

class schedules, school dates, school phone numbers, exam dates, class book lists, class phone lists, deadlines

Food

takeout and restaurant menus, price book, grocery shopping checklist blanks, food allergy list for friends and family, diet sheets, calorie charts

Info for babysitter

phone numbers, bedtimes and routines, allergies, emergency instructions, favorite games and toys

Recommended resources

Printable reference sheets and checklists

“Get Organized Now” series by Maria Gracia

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