5 Minutes

What a difference 5 minutes makes---I think I have figured things out. Today was so nice and stress free--just because I left 5 minutes earlier then normal--I beat all the crazy traffic --yay.


I also made a mini notebook to keep in my car. I can't lug my big Home notebook around, and I just love pink. I printed out a calendar and added it and notebook paper for jotting down notes--now I can keep track of times and dates in my car--and look over them as I am waiting at one pickup point--including my grandmother's appointments too--and yes I do also have a mini book in my purse too--you never know when you may need to jot something down, or look something up--well at least I do..:)

Plus, I just love stationary, folders and pretty pens.

How many club cards do you have? I have a few small keychain cards and then I have bigger ones in my wallet for other stores, like VONS....I just thought I would take a picture and share this with you...
ohhhh, and this is something I just have to have on my key chain. I wear my key chain on my wrist--especially when I am holding my daughter's hands and holding the baby--oh it helps me not lose my keys. After I use them though and they are no longer needed, I do put them in my purse--but from the house to the car or the store to the car it is a life saver for me.

I am so happy today is Friday--what are your plans for the weekend? I have a big date with the washing machine--I am also going to go visit my Grandmother on Saturday for awhile. My grandmother is 88 and I want to spend as much time with her as I can. I want my children to *KNOW* her!!!!

I cleaned toilets today, and I also wiped down the children's bathroom sink area. I also brought out a few more fall decorations--I just love fall---

I will be back in a few xoxox

Notebook--PART 2

You have already seen the front--I just want to add, I think it is more fun to make your own cover then to print one out--I do print out covers sometimes, when something really strikes me, but i really like my homemade one too:) Inside front pocket--Cards, stickers, misc things
Front pouch--pens, highlighter, stamps, etc. Lined paper that behind that--that is a must in any notebook.
To be a Good Wife Paper
Proverbs 31
Divider for Addresses and Phone-->

Printable address list that I got form Organized Home.com
Calendar Divider-->
I have a calendar printed out for each month--I do them in pencil for easy correction--and plus, I like writing in pencil (lol)
Kitchen and Grocery Divider-->
I printed out this neat kitchen list from Large Family Logistics--> I love there site:)

Another kind of Grocery list
Everyday Bargain lists-->
Daily/ Weekly Cleaning Divider--->
Daily schedule---this is not a strict schedule---but I do like making lists.

Checklist reminders, courtesy of Fly Lady

I have daily/weekly/monthly printouts--->

Cleaning the kitchen list--> You never know what you might miss. I got this from a Virtuous Woman.
Cleaning Zones Dividers-->


These cleaning Zones are courtesy of Fly Lady--->

Fall/Spring Deep Cleaning Divider--->
The spring list I got from a Virtuous Woman
The Fall list I got from a Mom's Online website, that no longer exists though:(
Routine Examples--->


Routine Examples are courtesy of Fly Lady--->

Notebook Ideas Divider-->
Courtesy of Fly lady and several other interesting websites
Health divider-->
This is just a checklist of things to do to be healthy

A list for helping your metabolism---> I also have sheets on diet, and fats, healthy eating, etc.

Misc. Printout Divider-->An assortment of wonderful printoutsI use all of these things--I make several copies from my copier machine and have back ups behind them.Back notebook pocket--> Letter stickersBack cover----> Courtesy of my daughter:)




Okay, now I want to say--I couldn't take pictures of everything, but I think you can get a nice idea of my notebook. This is my notebook and it works for me--I am a list maker and love finding new and valuable printouts to add to my book. I am always updating and playing with it. I did realize my husband even paid attention to it, until one day I saw him writing down a new address for me in my address section<---Bless his heart:) If you are interested in starting one, just start simple and add what feels comfortable to you and what you like to do. If you have any questions about anything I have in my notebook, just ask, I will be happy to answer any questions or let you know where I got a certain printout.

The End: xoxox

My Notebook Part 1

This is my notebook---The notebook is a 3 ring binder, that has plastic on the front and the back--so I periodically change the cover to fit my moods:) This is what my cover looks like now--A happy little cover, don't ya think:)


When you open the notebook, I have extra things in the side pocket--also, cards for occasions, stickers..etc. then I have a pencil holder, that has pens, highlighter, erasers, stamps etc--this idea I got from Fly Lady. Then I have lined paper--that I use for everything--jotting down so much and list making, My *Good Wife* paper is there and also proverbs 31 is also printed out. Then I have dividers. Certain dividers, that I don't have in this notebook are finances and budget---my husband pays the bills and does all the banking---I use to do it, but he would do things and not tell me and mess me up (OOPS) so we find it easier for just one person to do it.
Plus, the number one necessity I need for my binder are plastic covers--- almost everything is in plastic-----

Dividers:
1st Divider---Address and phone
2nd Divider--Calendars
3rd Divider--Kitchen and Grocery
4th Divider--Daily/weekly cleaning--this is also where I have a schedule of my days.
5th Divider--Cleaning Zones----(These are things I have printed from fly lady)
6th Divider--Fall/spring deep cleaning
7th Divider---Routine Examples
8th Divider---Notebook ideas
9th Divider--Health
10th Divider--Misc/extra printouts

I have pictures coming--my camera needed to be charged half way through my picture taking--so those will be in part 2--I will go in to more detail as to what exactly I have in each divider.

Okay, so now you all have a tiny glimpse as to what my notebook is all about---it really is a very important part of me keeping a well organized home--plus it is fun to have and to always be able to add new printouts and such. I use to have a recipe section, but I actually had to make a binder just for that---I will post pictures of my recipe binder--boy, you will laugh at that book, as I sure need to make a recipe part 2 binder (LOL)

Well, hopefully my camera will be charged in a little bit and I can finish this post:)