Reforming Motherhood

May. 5, 2006 - A Filing of Ideas

We're not officially homeschooling yet, since our oldest is only four. However, that does not mean that I don't read a lot of homeschooling books, magazines, catalogs and blogs. A couple of years ago, I found that I had too many ideas in my brain (and notes in my planner and markers in various books), and wanted some organization to all the homeschooling ideas I was gathering. I came up with the idea to buy a plastic box to file index cards in, along with a stack of index cards, and begin writing all the ideas I came across on an index card. Here's what I have now:

So now whenever I read or hear of an idea, curriculum, book, game, anything homeschool-related, I grab my box, my favorite pen, and an index card (sometimes some scissors, too- if I want a picture of the item) and go to town! This has been a great resource for me to go back to already- when I think, "What was the name of that book...?" Hopefully it will continue to be a resource for us in the years to come, too!

~Stacy

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May. 5, 2006 - I love it!!

Posted by Michelle

Great idea! I love it! I just finished my "idex card dinner planning system"...so while my idex cards are still "hot", I might try this system for organizing other stuff...I may not be homeschooling, but I am always jotting down things for the family (devotionals, books to read, places to go, discussion starters, holiday ideas, websites, etc.) that I want to remember...but then where do all those stickie notes go?? PATENT IT QUICK!

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May. 5, 2006 - a note to michelle and stacy

Posted by reformingmama

Stacy, I am glad you posted this picture. Not only is it a great idea you had, but everyone gets to see your perfect handwriting too!

Michelle, I would love to hear more about your idex card meal planning system! Do tell!

~Amy

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May. 5, 2006 - Great idea!

Posted by Dana

I love how neat it looks. Thanks for sharing.
Made me think - I should take index cards with me to HS conferences. I have pads of paper, conference/speaker fliers.. all over the place with notes. I could also use the cards when I listen to a taped session.
Hmmmm...
Dana

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