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
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Thanks for the great giveaway!
I need help organizing my husband. He has a tough time putting things back where he got them. Hmmmm
Love the binder idea! Thanks!! I need the most help in organizing shoes and outdoor gear.. with 2 munchkins under 5 we have a LOT of shoes, boots, coats, hats, etc.. etc…
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What a great idea! I tried keeping all of my son’s work in notebooks but by 2nd grade the task was so overwhelming that I stopped. I think I could do “memories” of each year though. I am mostly in need of help in organizing my sewing/crafty things. We have a mobile home with very little storage space so I don’t really have a sewing area. Just things stashed here and there wherever they fit in. So need to get this organized. . .would be nice to see the kitchen table again;-)
I need to get our atic under control! It is just too easy to throw stuff up there when we want to get it out of the way!
I need help with organizing all of the organizational, clutter controlling tips I find on the internet and never seem to have the time to implement!! Would love to be able to read “Clutter Rehab” for more inspiration!
Love this idea. I have issues with all this sentimental stuff. I am pretty good about getting rid of things but have no idea of what to do with the stuff I keep! These binders are fabulous.
I could really use help organizing all the kids keepsake stuff they make at home and at school. Trying to determine what is important enough to keep and what I can throw out can be tough.
Danielle
Paper clutter. I hate to throw it out – I just *know* I’ll need it at a later date.
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