How to Make Memory Binders
An inexpensive way to make a scrapbook for your child’s school memories or achievements: How to make memory binders (Costco binders and sheet protectors).
Friends, looking for a way to preserve your kids’ memories or keepsakes?
Since about 2000, I have saved my kid’s “memories” in binders, filled with everything from school pictures, certificates, special, art, poetry, awards, report cards, our family Christmas card and letter … the list goes on and on.
How to Make Memory Binders
This post gives you a list of easy supplies to buy to make your own books. It’s also a great idea for recipes or anything you want to preserve.
When you’re not crazy about scrapbooking, then this is for you!
It’s something tangible, with easy access for both us and for our kids’ enjoyment. (I thumbed through my oldest son’s book one year ago as we sent him off to college, and found a very sentimental letter. I try to fill the books with anything memorable that will be fun for the kids to look at as they get older.)
That’s when I posted several years back about making easy, very inexpensive Memory Binders for your kids.
-Heidi wrote me last week and sent me a picture of her books, and I love how she organized them by her kids’ ages
-My books are organized by my kids’ school years.
-Either way, I’m linking to my original post, but here are the simple supplies that you will need.
Supplies needed to create a Memory Binder
- 2″ white binders from Costco (4 in a pack)
- Scrapbook paper (or plain colored paper)
- 1 box sheet protectors
Starting with Pre-K, I have saved art, special memories, class pictures, sports awards, first book report, every report card, articles their dad has written – you name it, and have filed these papers into these books.
Here are more ideas of what goes in the binder!
ENJOY getting organized!
This is a repost from Sept. 2011
Hello and welcome to my home and table!
I’m Sandy—lover of food, family, cooking, THE BIG BOARD, travel, and bringing people together. Through great recipes and connection around the table, we become better, stronger, and more courageous people. Feasting on Life is real, and every time we do it, we grow a little more. Read more...
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Organizing pictures was one of the 1st things that came to mind! Definitely need some help there…
I am so glad I found you.. I liked you on facebook to get more ideas.. The place I need help organizing is my spare room with all the craft supplies, video games, extra blankets, pillows, and all “stuff” that doesn’t have a regular home…
I need the most help organizing the mass of clothes that come with my family of 5. Laundry, hand-me-downs, limited closet space, etc.
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I need help organizing my spare room that is supposed to function as a office/playroom/guest room. It’s a dumping ground for all “pending” and misplaced items. It looks like something from the show hoarders!
AND I just “liked” RE on FB, too. I’m a little surprised I hadn’t run across your page before now b/c I actually do like it. Thanks!
We are going paperless/digital, so right now I need help with all the paperwork. Just finding the time to get through it all, deciding what to keep, where to keep it, how to name/ file it, etc., not to mention making everything accessible and having a back-up of it all. It’s quite daunting when you’re just getting started, but I’m sure it will be worth it in the end. Right?
Just “liked” RE on facebook. Don’t have twitter so I won’t be doing that one.
I have a hard time keeping my desk tidy. I don’t really use it as a desk because it is so cluttered. It’s more of a landing zone for mail, coupons, etc.
I am already “liking” your FB page.
Oh your Memory books look so neat and organized. How nice. My biggest organizational problem is my office/homeschool area. Things get so out of hand so quickly.
Have a great day Sandy!
I need help organizing household papers. I used to be good at household files before the 3 kids, age 5, age 4 and age 2. However, I have not filed papers in 4 years and it is just one HUGE stack inside of a file drawer so my husband doesn’t see it. He would FREAK! It takes forever to find anything we need and around tax time its horrible.
I have 6 kids (today is my quadruplet’s 15th birthday, a 12 yr old and a 6 yr old). We get overwhelmed easily with all the paper clutter, and finding a place for everything in our 1500 sq ft home…as the kids get bigger, the house gets smaller! Love the binder idea, all of their school stuff and memories items are in bins in the garage, and pictures from back to when the quads were babies are in pictures boxes (newer ones on the computer). They love going to grandma’s, because she actually had time to put all their pics in albums. Would love a copy of the book…sound concise and to the point…just what I need. “Liked” you on FB as well.
Thanks for your consideration!
Tricia
The area in which I need the greatest amount of help is my basement. It looks like something off the television show “Horders”! It is a horrendous mess! I have everything downstairs from holiday decorations to my childrens clothes that I want to make into a quilt (they are 21 and 19) I hate to even venture to the basement to do laundry. HELP
I need help organizing recipes and cookbooks, and suggestions would be helpful
I need help, mostly in my home office. Thanks.
I homeschool my 2nd grader, work part-time and tutor for my homeschool group and I also have an extremely active 2 year old. My biggest need is organizing paper & homeschool stuff, but I sure would like some ideas to declutter & make household management easier & less time-consuming (since time is something I don’t much of!)…..
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I need help organizing my papers and my kids toys.
I need help with organizing my kids art work, letters, etc. This binder idea is perfect for what im looking for! Im in the middle of a complete overhaul on our home and could desperately use this book!
I need help with paper. It’s everywhere and my daughter hasn’t even started school. I know it’s only going to get worse! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I need the most organization help with my desk!! I work from home, so I end up with piles upon piles of paper…things to look at later, things I want to save, things I’m working on, etc.
I need a better way to organize my kitchen “excess.” I live in an apartment with 6 cabinets, 2 drawers, and no pantry, so the extra kitchen appliances and food that one fit in the cabinets are all in odd places.