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Works For Me: Folders

July 17, 2007 by sincerelyanna

This is just a simple WFMW idea but it’s really been helpful to me. I keep a standing-up stack of folders in the corner of my desk for every activity we’re involved in. I buy the higher quality tabbed folders at Staples in glossy bright colors (!!!) and I can label them with a Sharpie (!!!). For you Sharpie fans you know the joy of writing on glossy folders!

In these folders are all the papers and forms I need to keep for each activity. I keep the stack of folders in a corner of the kitchen, a place where I’ll likely spend 92% of my time. I’m way more likely to file papers away if the folders are in a location that’s super convenient. The folders truly enable me to stay on top of things and not have to root through a pile of papers in order to find a health form or registration print-out that I need.

Folders for each activity: Works for me! Visit Shannon over at Rocks In My Dryer for millions of other great tips.

Posted in Works-For-Me-Wednesday | 11 Comments

11 Responses

on July 17, 2007 at 11:50 pm | Reply Chrystal

Great ideas! Thanks for the tip!
on July 17, 2007 at 11:59 pm | Reply Angie @ Many Little Blessings

Great tip! I use a 3-ring binder with different sections for activities, menu, church, etc. Love it!
on July 18, 2007 at 12:03 am | Reply Laura

Awesome idea!!
on July 18, 2007 at 12:12 am | Reply Jane

Ahh, fresh office supplies! Almost makes filing fun!
on July 18, 2007 at 2:26 am | Reply Lynnae

Great tip! I could use some more paper organization! I like the bright colors, too!
on July 18, 2007 at 6:00 am | Reply dcrmom

Love this!!!
on July 18, 2007 at 9:19 am | Reply Sarah

Great idea. First, I need to get a desk. Then I will immediatly get some glossy folders and sharpies.
on July 18, 2007 at 10:19 am | Reply Kellyn

Great idea! Thanks for the tip!
on July 18, 2007 at 12:23 pm | Reply Ann

ooooo! GREAT IDEA! I love organization stuff and Sharpies! It’s a win-win idea
on July 18, 2007 at 12:41 pm | Reply mistihollrah

Great tip-I use an expandable folder & label it by activity & kiddo! It has a clasp on it and it slip easily into my bag & I have everything at my finger tips.

I also have a family notebook that I keep in a basket by my phone-it has my menu planning, my cleaning zones, phone numbers that I don’t use all the time, business cards etc.

I’m working on a household inventory notebook as well, all copies of pictures & inventoy will also be stored on a flash drive & locked in my fire box just in case!

I love to see how other people organize their family acitivites & daily life!

Have a great Wednesday!
on July 18, 2007 at 2:29 pm | Reply Kat

Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier. I’ve loved my visit here too.

This idea is an easy one, but so smart. Thanks.

Hugs!
Kat