Notebook Tours

[Gingerbug]

Okay I know I have a bunch of links to tours of people's notebooks and how they have them set up but so far I can only find two...I'll add other's as I run across them again.

Melinda's Holiday Notebook Tour (http://www.melindawhitehead.com/ChristmasNotebook.html) There's lots to see on this one so click on the different sections and it will open up the pages for you to see what she includes in her notebook.

Practically Pinks Holiday Grand Plan Notebook (http://practically-pink.blogspot.com/search?q=notebook) Scroll down just a bit to see photos of the notebook.

[Gingerbug]

Okay this is not a tour...but a good written explanation and some fabulous printable forms

MeckMom.com (http://www.meckmom.com/2006/12/03/survive-christmas-make-a-christmas-game-plan)

[Gingerbug]

Okay...here's a fancy one that I would spend more time making than using...LOL...but if you are very creative...it might be just what you need:

Artfullyinking (http://artfullyinking.blogspot.com/2006/11/planning-for-organized-christmas.html)


And another highly creative one:

Stamps Paper Scissors (http://stampspaperscissors.typepad.com/stamps_paper_scissors/2007/08/cause-youre-gon.html)

[Gingerbug]

Let me just say...mine is a three ring binder using Melinda's printable pages and dividers...with forms from OC and ones I created myself....snd it works just fine!!!

So don;t get hung up on having to get it just right...or you will never get it finished and it will not be a TOOL for organizing!!!!

[jolly elf]

:tree:Thanks Gingerbug, these are great sites. My notebook sounds alot like yours. I also use Melinda's pages as well as forms form OC. This is my first year with a notebook and I must say I LOVE IT!!!!

[Gingerbug]

Okay once again NOT a notebook tour but a great listing of sites dealing with notebooks in general....more household type stuff rather than holiday but still worth a look....and you will note.....my own little Month by Month blog made the list....I am honored!!!

MultiTaskingMama Blog: Saturday Notebook Roundup (http://multitaskingmama.wordpress.com/2008/04/13/household-notebooks/)

[Snowbelle27]

My notebook also sounds a lot like your Gingerbug. Mine is a red 4 ring binder with Melinda's cover and dividers. I also use the forms from OC and Holiday Grand Plan. I do use some forms I have developed myself on Word.

[Gingerbug]

Here's a link to some photos of notebook covers...might inspire you!!!

Notebook Cover Photos (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christmasnotebook/sets/72157601750688015/detail)

[Gingerbug]

Ho Ho Ho....finally found another link I've been looking for....

Holiday Grand Plan Tour by Cafemom (http://www.cafemom.com/journals/read.php?post_id=373445)


Enjoy...it's a few years old but still a great picture tour of a notebook set up specifically for the Holiday Grand Plan!!!

[Lfisch]

I have been keeping a notebook for years. I have decided this year though to do something a bit different. I am using a large recipe box that holds 4x6 notecards. Since I keep a lot of my references online, I don't need the big binder anymore. This way, I can just pull out a card and put it in my purse if I need it to refer to while out and about. Also, I jot notes on the notecards where to find the ideas on my puter or the net. Most things though are saved in my favorites section of internet explorer.
I also have an online planner of sorts. I do a blog called My Home For the Holidays. I try to cover the holidays year round and month by month.
I have researched planners all over the web and decided to just simplify it to suit me and people that may be like me. It is not elaborate or anything like that, just day to day simple things and ideas.

[Gingerbug]

I'm adding another notebook tour....this one is over on Cathymac's blog...Pumpkins and Reindeer (http://www.pumpkinsandreindeer.blogspot.com/)....cute dividers and a good explanation of sections.