Last week, I shared my very first blog challenge (for May) with everyone: creating a household binder. I plan on creating this important binder to make things easier for me at home. It seems like I scramble around my house all the time looking for everything from menus to important numbers. So, this month, I am attempting to fix that issue, which will end up saving me tons of time in the end.
In my post from last week, I showed you the binder I was using and the front cover that I created in Microsoft Word. This week, I am starting on my first section: the finance section.
In this section, I have included (so far):
- extra checks
- stamps
- deposit slips
- monthly bill planner
- account passwords
I purchased these dividers with pockets from Wal-Mart for around $4.98. Each
section will have one of these dividers for extra storage.
In the finance pocket, I placed some extra deposit slips, checks, and I plan on placing
stamps in there as well. This will make bill paying a lot easier.
Behind the divider, you will find my monthly bill planner. As I pay bills each month,
I mark off the ones that I pay. This is to make sure that I don't forget to pay one of them.
A picture of the actual document on my computer that I created in Microsoft Excel.
Behind my monthly bill planner, you will find my passwords log. I think this sheet
is going to help me tremendously. I have a hard time remembering
passwords, especially if my husband is the one that created the account. So, now I won't have to call him every time I need to find out some information that he created.
A picture of the actual document in Microsoft Word.
Next up will be the menu/meal planning section... Stay tuned!!!
Happy Organizing,
I like your forms - eye appealing :) I need to make one like yours, it seems like I'm always forgetting some bill, LOL
ReplyDeleteThank you!!! It seems like I always find something that I can tweak or change about them.:)
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Kristin
Love the pages you've created! We really need one for passwords. Right now I have them in my rolodex, but hate flipping through the whole thing to find them!
ReplyDeleteThank you! For some crazy reason, I was thinking a couple of weeks ago, "What would my husband do if something happened to me?" I am the one that does all the bill paying and he only knows a few account passwords. I hate to think that way, but you never know and always need to be prepared. :)
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Kristin
I think I could put this together, but to actually use it would be another thing lol :)
ReplyDeleteI completely understand. I have definitely done that in the past with things. I guess you have to find the best suit for you. Then, it will be easy to keep up with. :)
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Kristin
Cute! I really need to do this. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you bunches!!! ;)
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Kristin
The password form is really smart ... a mommy brain just can be expected to remember all that stuff! Loving this project!
ReplyDeleteThank you! :) And, I am so glad you are enjoying this project. That is so funny that you say that about the mommy brain. "Mommy brain" is an actual term that I use all the time. It seems like I forget a lot more since I had my daughter. I don't understand it either.
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Kristin
I created a household binder just a couple of weeks ago. My husband still isn't used to me telling him "It's in the binder" for answers to his questions. I found that we mostly needed scheduling help. I ended up with a section for each child, one for DH and I, and extra space for coupons, takeout menus, and "to be filed." With a calendar in the front pocket, we are all set! And I love those pocket dividers. That's what I use too!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Sounds like a lot of things I am putting in mine. Can't wait to tell my husband to look in the binder. LOL!!!
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Kristin
Someday I will be this organized. ;)
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Melissa
I have faith in you!!! You can do it. Just start small. ;)
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Kristin
This is great! I have a binder for everything... it's almost an obsession at this point. :)
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YAY!!! Thank you for being my newest follower. That means a lot. I love binders too... and, labeling. LOL!!!
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Kristin
This is great information, I really need to create a passwords form. We have one for our household but I also need one for my blog and all of the accounts I have setup.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope you find the next set of information just as helpful. ;)
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Kristin
im always looking for ways to organize my life, it would be better if i never had to worry about them and i could have someone else do it, but well...
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YAY!!! Thank you so much for becoming a follower of mine. I greatly appreciate it. I hope you find my posts helpful. ;)
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Kristin
Oh, I just love those write on tab dividers! :)
ReplyDeleteCute forms!
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Thank you! ;)
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Kristin
Looks fantastic Kristin....love the colours as well....I am in the midst of planning our home management folder...thanks for the inspiration....
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! And, good luck with yours. ;)
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Kristin
Okay, I flipped over here because I saw the finances binder and then I saw the password printable. I like that even better. I'm pinning it now. I'd love to have you link this up to my linky party tomorrow.
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Hopping over from Ask Anna.
Thank you! And, thank you for pinning my printable. I definitely appreciate that. And, I will definitely link my posts to your party.
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Kristin
Your forms are awesome . I am going to make some similar ones this PM. This my first time here and I'll be filling you. Mary
ReplyDeleteThank you so much and Good Luck!!! Let me know if you have any questions. ;)
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