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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Getting a Handle on Manuals

You would think with all the new appliances in our kitchen I would have been a little more prepared for the onslaught of manuals. I was not. Instead I just threw them all into this drawer.


And that is a prime drawer, I tell you. It's in the kitchen right beneath our hidden microwave, above the sippy cups; it could hold so many useful things. I'm not proud to admit that it took nine months for me to get on this. And boy, when I actually did it, it took me less than 10 minutes, and that was with my kids "helping".






This lovely binder now resides in the library, and I have an empty drawer to fill.


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21 comments:

  1. Love that binder. Where did you find that :) I like cute binders.
    mommysguiltypleasures.blogspot.com

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    1. I have this binder too - it's from Target! They also have file boxes that are similar :)

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  2. Great idea. I definitely need to do this. :)

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  3. Can you send your little helper over to organize my manuals? I promise there are none I have saved over 30 years.

    ~Bliss~

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  4. I do this too, it really helps to keep things easy to find and organized. Thank you for sharing. Hugs!

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  5. P.S. I hope you will link this to today's Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop!

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  6. ummm...duhh! Why haven't I thought to do this!!!?!?!? Thanks for the tip :)

    xo-Christine

    www.firsthomelovelife.com

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  7. So clever! You are such a smartie pants ...

    :)

    Linda

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  8. Love your assistant! Love your idea, now if I can just find all mine :)
    Debboe

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  9. I am just getting ramped up to organize my filing cabinet...where I now have about 4 folders of manuals for who knows what. Love the binder idea.

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  10. We're reorganizing our office, and this is the PERFECT solution to that annoying shoebox full of manuals! Thanks for the tip!

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  11. Great minds think a like! I did the same thing this week while organizing my junk drawer!
    Amy @ http://yellowhouseon3rd.blogspot.com

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  12. Great idea! I've started a general family binder but this is a must do as well! Thanks for sharing! I found you via One Art Moma and am your newest follower.

    I'd love for you to stop by and check out www.thedranefamily.blogspot.com

    Kali

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  13. This is seriously a 'why didn't I think of that sooner' moments in life. This is brilliant. I have the same kind of a drawer over here. Looks like I know what I'll be doing this afternoon :)

    amy @ whilewearingheels.blogspot.com

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  14. Not only do we have the same cabinet latches and cup pulls - but the same stuffed manual kitchen drawer! Mine's over 2 years old - no excuses here!
    Kelly

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  15. I have this binder and use it for recipes. Manuals is another great idea!

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  16. You are an organizing diva! I am sooo impressed! Not only organized but your binder is fashionable... and labeled! I am the label queen... so happy to meet you!
    Yvonne

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  17. A very good idea- I need to get this organised!

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  18. Jessica,

    So easy and fun! Isn't it wonderful to be organized.

    blessings,
    karianne

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  19. Wonderful! And, so pretty, too :)

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  20. so so so smart and pretty too!!! I like your blog and your ideas so much!
    Jaime

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