(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best filing products

I'm linking my favorite products!

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Warning: if you hand write, you're going to be writing A LOT. I feel like I learn better when I do my class notes by hand, but I do have a hard time keeping up with the pace of the class. Each professor's teaching style has an impact on the way you take your notes. Be prepared to be flexible. (I hate that my note system is not uniform across my classes, but I know it is better that way)

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If you like pen-and-paper:

These spiral notebooks have durable brightly colored covers that will survive your backpack, and it is a good idea to keep your notes organized by subject. The paper is thick enough that good highlighter (which I will also link) won't bleed through.

These erasable pens are great. They write very smoothly and erase cleanly--NOT at all like the crappy blue erasable pens of our youth. If you take notes in your textbook, these pens are the way to do it. I love them so much that I was having them shipped from Japan before they even hit the US market.

These standard pens are my go-to for anything that I don't want to be erasable. They write smoothly, and dry quickly enough that they don't smudge or transfer (I'm not sure for left-handed people though).

This mechanical pencil is what I use when I can't use pens. I like that it uses .5mm lead so that your writing can be small and precise. The barrel is large so it is comfortable to write with for extended periods of time (think blue-book exams).

These highlighters are the best. The colors are intentional mild/pastel so that they do not distract from other information on the page, but are easy to spot when you're looking for your highlights. They don't bleed through paper unless it is toilet-paper thin. When they do bleed through very very thin paper, the mild colors make it so that it is not a distraction.

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If you like pen-and-paper, but are afraid of your notes being lost or stolen:

Rocketbook Everlast Notebook coordinates with an app that lets you create a digital copy of your notes. Scan a picture of the page, and the QR code on each page tells the app where to send a SEARCHABLE .pdf copy of your handwritten notes. It works with Google Drive, Evernote, Dropbox, OneNote, OneDrive, Trello, Slack, box, Google Photos, and email. Best of all, the notebook is completely reusable! (As long as you use writing tools from Pilot's Frixion line) Once you've filled the book, you wipe down the plastic pages with a hot damp towel and you can use the book again. I've filled and reused my Rocketbook 4 time so far, and the pages are still in great condition. I send my notes to Google Drive and OneNote, and I've never had any problems.

These highlighters can be used inside the Rocketbook, or on regular paper.

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If you're thinking about going digital:

Your school might provide access to note taking programs. My school provides the full Office 365 Online suite, so I used OneNote. I was a pen-and-paper person in undergrad, and it pains me to switch to digital, but I just need that copy/paste functionality.

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Textbook Supplies:

These sticky flags just came in the mail the other day, and I am loving them for use in my textbooks. I HATE writing in my textbooks, so instead I use these sticky flags to point at lines my professors emphasize in class.

These lined sticky notes are what I used when I just can't avoid adding notes to my casebooks. I avoid the "super-sticky" post-its because casebook pages are thin, and the super-sticky adhesive tears the pages when you reposition notes.

This book stand lives in my backpack now. When I started 1L year my back and neck hurt all the time from hunching over my casebooks for hours every day. This book stand makes it so the book comes to my face, instead of my face to the book. My posture is much better.

Reading glasses are something worth looking into and talking to your eye doctor about. After just one semester of staring at books and screens all day, I went from needing a mild prescription to see long-distance to needing full-on bifocals. I linked some glasses that will magnify your textbooks up close and and also filter out the blue light from screens. Talk to your doctor.

If you are assigned soft-cover reference materials, like The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, or Rule of Contract Law, you can take those books to FedEx or UPS, and they can spiral-bind them for you so that they lay flat and are easier to flip through. This can save you so much time on an exam.

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Most importantly, have a planner.

You can get one from the store, you can print pages on line, you can leave yourself sticky-notes, or you can write your to-do list on your hands, whatever. No matter how you record it, it is crucial to have plan and stick to it. You're about to be hit with an overwhelming amount of conflicting obligations and opportunities, and there will always be something you ought to be working on. Plan and schedule your study time. Take time away to take care of yourself, and make a note to keep up with friends and/or family. You're never going to have "free time" in law school, but you can definitely have some flex time if you make a conscious effort to make room in your schedule.

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Last: you don't need any of this stuff to be successful. Don't worry about what other people are doing, or even what the school tells you to do. If you feel like you do your personal best with a #2 pencil and loose leaf paper, then do that. Paying attention and managing your time wisely are far more important than having the perfect highlighters and the most organized planner.

Ok so I've never been on legaladviceuk before and I am by no means an expert but I don't know how long it takes for people to get good advice or if everyone does so here's my advice of steps you can take right away while you get better advice.

So my first piece of advice is don't panic. This man might be crazy but there are lots of things a landlord can't do and evict you just because he feels like it is one of them. You have lots of rights as a tenant and he can't force you to leave the property without a court order. Any attempts he makes to do so without one are very much in the domain of illegal. So don't let him get to you or your family. Chillax. Have a cup of tea and smugly sit on your sofa knowing he needs a judge to agree you're going before he kicks you out and that takes months.

You do not have to leave in two weeks if you don't want to. So do not panic.

And you are not going anywhere just because your Mum said she'd move out in a heated argument. That doesn't mean squat.

So you're just going to want to get a note pad that you can use as a diary and you're going to want to make the first entry the date of you calling the CO number and then coming over. The second entry about your interaction with your landlord and a summary of what he said while it's still fresh in your mind. Doesn't have to be anything complicated just a date and maybe a time and a brief description.

So it sounds like you've got a recording of him being crazy which is great because you're going to want to record everything and keep copies of everything. You're going to want a few plastic folders the ones with the button fronts that look like this.

Then you're going to want to get all the stuff you have to do with you renting which I don't know what you might have but a tenancy agreement, just any letters to do with you renting and put them in one of the folders. You can organize them later but just good to have them in one place. Then you're going to want one folder for any new stuff but we'll get to that but just have an empty folder you can keep stuff in.

For your photo evidence and this recording it would be a good idea to back it up to your computer if you have one or make a free google account and then put copies of them on there. Just so there somewhere easy to get to. Even just sending the photos over facebook messenger so that they're backed up there could be a good idea.

So yeah you're going to want to get more advice but until then just record everything. Type up a letter just saying in plain English how you'd like to deal with the problem with the gas and the threat of eviction in writing and not over the phone. How not to call your Mum but to write. Put the date on the top, then to: your landlords full name and address, then from: your name and address. Make TWO copies of it and put them in your folder. Don't give it to your landlord unless he gets in contact with you first by coming round the house or calling. If he calls say you would like to deal with this matter in writing and you'll be sending him a letter. Then buy an envelope stick one of them letters in it and put it in the post. Write copy at the bottom the other letter. If he calls or comes round the house make a note of it in your diary. If he comes round the house give him the letter in person and ask him to leave.


So now on to getting more advice. https://england.shelter.org.uk/ has loads of good advice and a free helpline. They will hopefully be able to tell you what to do and sign post you for resources in your area.

You can also go to your local citizens advice to get signposted to resources https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/how-we-provide-advice/advice/search-for-your-local-citizens-advice/

There are lots of people out there who want to help people in the exact situation your in. So don't panic. You also likely qualify for legal aid.

Obviously you'll want to get your gas on as soon as possible which your landlord definitely has a duty to do and then you can decide what you want to do in terms of your living arrangements on your terms in your own time. Not because this man bullies you.

Also you really did a great job of explaining what's going on in this post so why not print this out so that if you go to a meeting with anyone you can use it as a guide to make sure you say everything you want or have them read it.

Good luck getting things sorted! Sorry your gas got turned off! Don't let this horrible man bully you! And make your Mum and cup of tea and reassure her you're gonna get help to sort this stuff out :)

Oh shit, you're Irish!Anywhere around Cork?I'm maybe 100ish hours into a 4 player campaign and if you're nearby I wouldn't mind helping your first game go smoothly.


> after hopefully reading through the rulebook first

One of you (you) should 100% have at least read the rule book first :)


Its 30 pages, and it won't all stick, but having an a vague recollection of reading about X and an idea of where to find it after looking at the index will save you a lot of time googling and arguing. You can skip some bits, like the variants and enhancements for now. Keep the book on hand

As for party comps I'd say brute and tinkerer plus any two others, best probably being spellweaver and scoundrel (cragheart and mindthief are both great too though). Just dont pick four who are primarily melee or you've find yourselves having issues with pathing a lot.

All of Rasdits points are good to keep in mind. Pretty sure there's a list of frequently overlooked rules for new players somewhere on here. While it's not a rule, I would add that you want to be carefull with using your loss cards early, as the earlier you use them the fewer turns you will be able to take during the scenario before becoming exhausted.

Lastly, Gloomhaven helper is probably the only app really worth using (optional if you want to prevent spoilers from the scenario book). you can get everyone to download it, ideally one of you can host on a laptop and everyone else can join as a client on their phones (because if you close the app to look up rules or some weird card interaction on your phone no one else will be able to do things like enter their initiative or apply damage) and it will let you keep all of the monster decks, stat sheets and condition markers in the box as well track initiative. Using it, and having a storage solution will make it easier to fit 2 scenarios into a session and finishing at a reasonable hour.

I keep my map tiles in one of these sorted alphabetically.

I have between 110,000 and 130,000 cards. My currently strategy should be scalable to about a million cards, and is totally overkill until you have at least 20,000 cards.

I use BCW 800 count boxes, hundreds of them: https://www.amazon.com/FIFTY-Bundle-Corrugated-Cardboard-Storage/dp/B0014179G2

I have cube shelves that hold 12 boxes per cube. The boxes are within a 1/4" of the depth of the shelves I use, so they rest flush with front edge without issue. There is just enough wiggle room on the sides to slide the boxes in and out easily. There is a bit more space on top, just enough for 1 inch binder (3x3 card/8.5x11 letter sized) or a pair of those thin ultra pro protector folio. The 4x4 binders won't fit in a cube with boxes cleanly, but there is plenty of room on top for those. I actually have 3 BCW 5k boxes for my basic land and tokens, these overhang on the front by an inch or two. I will be replacing these, because it is such a huge hassle to move them.

I got my cubes shelves on clearance at wal-mart for like $15 each, but you can probably get some from some place like wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/sb0/cube-storage-c1775228.html

Be sure to measure your boxes and use that to inform your decision on shelf purchasing. My shelf cubes are 13" x 13" each and most of my shelves have 2x2 or 1x3 arrangement of cubes. This allows some workspace on top for sorting and deck construction and the 1x3 fit nicely into corners.

With a setup like this you can continue to refine sorting as long as units of 1000 or so cards work for you. When I open boxes I sort it into "of interest" including foils, rares, cards with cool art, playable other stuff and then "chaff" which has my 1500 [[pearled unicorn]]s and [[cephalid snitch]]es.

The chaff goes in the bottom row. These cards are not often referenced and lower the center of gravity of the shelves. The boxes are labeled with set information, I rarely pull it out, but I can and have found commons I have few of despite needing to search 100,000+ cards of BS. The cards that are of interest go into binders or a set of about a dozen boxes that I use to hold highly playable cards for deck construction.

You could further sort down boxes by set if you want. I use old boxes from starter packs, pre-cons and sleeves to fill the ends of boxes so nothing slips around. You might use craft foam to do the same. More sub sorting creates more boxes that aren't entirely full.

For labeling I have gone through several systems. I have taped sleeves to the top face of boxes and used cards to indicate what is in the box. This requires a lot of setup and doesn't scale. It also requires pulling the box out to see what is on the label. I have tried cutting sleeves in half and taping the half height to expose side of the box. This allows snippets of cardboard or post-its to be used as labels, but again this costs time.

I think I will just start using sharpie on the boxes and not caring that bad labeling will cause me to throw out boxes that are otherwise servicable, because each box is like $0.50 to buy and my time is more valuable.

For dividing cards inside of boxes I use rubbish cards, like morph tokens or those stupid ad cards. Then I attach post it tabs: https://www.amazon.com/Post-Writable-Repositionable-Dispenser-686-PGO/dp/B00006JNMR

This allows my 5K box of sleeved tokens to be quickly referenced. I only use them for alphabetization in portrait layout, but they are movable (most are anyway), and they have worked for me in the in landscape layout. So they should be suitable for separating by set, color, rarity or whatever in normal 800 count boxes.

I use 48"w x 18"d x 74"h wire shelving, 5 shelves, with 1/4" wood liner shelves. Each unit holds 25 short boxes, and they are easy to get on and off the shelves. I just added a second shelf unit tonight so I have a picture handy:
http://imgur.com/BTytifp

Edit: Here are the shelves I use:

• Lowe's, $74.98.
  
• The chrome ones are currently on sale for $59.98.
  
  I can't find a link to the wood I use for shelf liners, but it's fantastic - it's a reddish-stained smooth plywood which comes in a 4'x8' sheet for about $14 - it's sold as 1/4" but it's closer to 1/8". I cut it to 17" x 46.75" shelves, and then cut off about 1.25" inches off of each corner so that the liners sit right into each wire shelf. Short boxes slide in and out very easily.
  
  While I'm at it, I highly recommend using business card holders and printable business cards to label your short boxes, it's really improved everything for me... recommended:
  
  
• Business card holders
  
• Printable business cards
  
  I also use a sharpie on the backs of old business cards to help organize whatever boxes I'm using for filing.

Of COURSE!

I got these little business cards: https://www.amazon.com/Fecedy-100pcs-Blank-Business-Message/dp/B01M9ANM0J/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1524834471&sr=8-3&keywords=business+card+blank

A cheap watercolor and paintbrush set: https://www.amazon.com/Watercolor-Variety-Quality-Brushes-Everything/dp/B01G7KHNWE/ref=pd_sbs_201_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01G7KHNWE&pd_rd_r=BCHHR7BDEC6BWT64H4WC&pd_rd_w=UiU2S&pd_rd_wg=5teXV&psc=1&refRID=BCHHR7BDEC6BWT64H4WC

The watercolors were super easy to use, they blend quite well on the paper cards. I would start with a lighter color and then add a few drops of a dark and smoosh it all together into a big blob. Some of them look better than others, but taken together when they are hung in the clip card holder I have, they look nice.

My sister in law did the writing, she used a brush lettering pen I think. I was going to try and do it, but she has nicer handwriting than me. :)

Personally, I use the Getting Things Done system using 3x5 Notecards, a file box and some tabs for primary organization, and a hand case for day-to-day use. It keeps things super easy to organize, it's cheap to use and replenish, and it's flexible for tons of different tasks.

I've printed out calendars onto notecards, worked through /r/theXeffect, and taken notes that are easy to recategorize later using this system.

The only major thing to keep in mind is to keep up with the Getting Things Done system. If you let it lapse, it gets harder to catch up. The big advantage is that if you can keep up with it, you never have to worry about what's going on, what you're responsible for, or what you have coming up.

Since they look like pretty thin packages, I'd suggest an accordian style container. I probably wouldn't get a regular accordian file folder, because I think it would be too small and cluttered. I like the look of this one, though. It looks a lot bigger. And if need be, you can get two! Use each little section for different types of tea :)

thanks for the contest!

http://www.amazon.com/Oxford-Index-Assorted-Colors-10010EE/dp/B002JFV30U

I have a box full of them and use them liberally. Tons of secret notes are passed between everyone. If a character wants to make a Spot check they submit the note and I will make a roll in secret. They'll then get the answer written on the index card. Now it's up to them to share the information they received. I find it fun when they get a note that says "You think you see movement in the brush 20 feet away" and when they read it they respond out lout "My character freezes". The others then all want to make Spot checks as well now that they feel something is up and with no one knowing how well their roll was it sometimes turns into a little debate on what action they take. Perhaps there really was nothing there and everyone else's spot check succeeds and they see nothing. The group might start acting paranoid as if their spot checks had failed.

I guess its a decision between whether you like to know the results and have liberty role-playing those results, or if your group likes being kept in the dark and wrapped up in the suspense of it all.

These have free shipping with an order of $25 or $35 depending on where on the page you look lol


But this is $0.95, has free shipping, and is actually kinda useful!

1. If not everyone has a Players guide a few extras are nice.
   
   
2. Some sort of dice tray Is nice, sometimes table space is limmited.
   
   
3. Lots of mechanical pensils. Not a session goes by when someone says "where is my pensil?" or "You have a spare pensil?"
   
   
4. Scratch paper to make notes.
   
   
5. The more books to pull from the more surprises you can throw at the players, so if you have things bookmarked in advance it helps things. But Book tabs can be a big help if you take the time to label things. I have my Spell compendium devided alphabetically.
   
   
6. A combat ninja. Designate one of the more experianced players or one that is not a combat intnsive character to track the initiative. On a dry erase board or a phone app.
   
   
   

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And I would LOVE a Hootie! <3

Thank you!!

I always did a combination of these collapsible folders (https://www.amazon.com/Smead-Organizer-Pockets-Closure-70902/dp/B0085IQ05I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502462258&sr=8-1&keywords=collapsible+folder) and then put the instructions into clear 3 ring binder sheets and file them into the folder based on labeled tabs. The larger sets with big instruction books fit perfectly into the clear pages. Ive had mine for 15 years like that and all are still mint. That way I can just buy a new one folder as needed when one starts filling up. My Harry Potter, Indiana Jones and Star wars all have separate folders.

https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Vinyl-Record-Album-Storage/dp/B07FY2JPRH/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=record+crate&qid=1565102619&s=gateway&sr=8-6

This one is pretty heavy duty, but a little more on the expensive side

https://www.amazon.com/Snap-N-Store-SNS01790-Record-Storage-Records/dp/B07BFRFQJD/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=record+crate&qid=1565102619&s=gateway&sr=8-14

This one looks like it's cheaply practical.

https://www.amazon.com/MyGift-Vintage-Vinyl-Record-Storage/dp/B07NBVND86/ref=sr_1_30?keywords=record+crate&qid=1565102619&s=gateway&sr=8-30

This one is artsy fartsy, I like it.

Nice tabs (https://www.amazon.com/Post-Dispenser-1-Inch-22-Tabs-66-Tabs/dp/B00006JNMK) and fine tip sharpies to write on them

Nice headphones (noise cancelling?)

100+ of his favorite kind of pen

Highlighters

Dominos/papa johns/pizza hut giftcards

Extra laptop charger

I really like these. They are a little bit expensive, but they are extremely sturdy, they have handles, and you don't need to tape them. You can collapse them pretty much instantly, too, once you remove the contents, so you can store them flat and reuse them in the future. They are the perfect height to store games vertically and then place a couple of games on top horizontally. I've moved apartments 3 times in the past 6 years, and I just picked these up for my most recent move. They made moving so much easier.

Some kind of plastic crate from Wal-Mart. On mobile right now but I can link when I get back to my PC. Got them for storage when I came to college and they just happened to work great for games too!

Edit: Here they are on Amazon. It is a set of 6 for forty. I remember getting them at Wal-mart individually, but I don't remember the price.

Ah, yeah, I get that. I've never found a backpack that I felt has enough pockets/dividers/sections etc. for all my smaller items. I have a Peak Design 20L backpack, and my workaround is to have smaller containers inside. So for example, the Tenba Byob 9 can actually fit some gear and fit inside my backpack. I also have some clear zippered pouches (a bit similar to this) for some items too.

I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but you can get Sterilite drawers that are cheap and look good. We have a few of these in the apartment and they look nice. This might be too close to a dresser.

You could also use stackable milk crates. The open part can face out when you stack them. See here

I have not seen one like that for a letter size, let alone top-bound design. Have you considered pad folios? Here's an example. If that's too thick for you, another option might be using a plastic sleeve -- not really a cover, but works well for protection. It's similar to sheet protectors but opens at the top and a side so you can slip your papers in and out easily. Here's an example.

I'll be moving my poker II alsmot daily soon , I checked the wiki , seen all options and i think something like that ( based on this thread ) would be my best option .

Just checking around to see how you guys move around your keyboard in a protective compact case .

These $0.74 index cards Would be nice for studying once i go back to college.

oh, and I almost was a wingman today. the guy was like "...I don't know, fly casual" So of course i crashed and burned. Almost a true story.

I'm a huge fan of accordion folders for their compactness and organization structure. Here's a link if you'd like to check them out! https://www.amazon.com/Five-Star-Expanding-Expandable-72387/dp/B003OCW75W/ref=sr\_1\_6?keywords=accordion+folder&qid=1550756190&s=office-products&sr=1-6

I use a small clear bag that I believe was part of a multi-size pack for traveling purposes. Let me find a similar one to link for you.

If you're looking for some tips, I always travel with hand sanitizer/antibacterial hand wipes as well. Comes in handy when you don't have access to wash your hands.

I use one of these, the exact sizing i'm not sure. I travel a lot and go to venues for jobs a lot so the clear bag makes it easier to find what I'm looking for inside it but also if my bag ever has to be looked through they can just see what's in it. https://www.amazon.com/JUSLIN-10pcs-Zipper-Holder-Travel/dp/B06ZYHMWCY/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1541869177&sr=8-19&keywords=clear+travel+bag

I have sterilite bins for the bulk pieces (i.e. 2xN, 1xN) and then I have a few of these for the smaller pieces. You can buy the dividers at Amazon as well. [This] one has larger drawers and I find is better for your bulkier parts and finally, for the price this unit is hard to beat.

Look, I’ve tried all of the fancy digital tools, but at the end of the day I want to be the one in control. Instead of multiple digital things controlling me and overwhelming me. Sure, I use Google calendar, but I’ve also used fancy planner apps, to do list apps, timer apps, it just gets out of control. Ended up with way too many to dos in the app and not enough things actually done, and it just makes you feel bad.

I’ve come up with my own index card + holder system. I’ll link to the products shortly.

But basically, I am using vertical index cards, physically handwriting my todo‘s on them, crossing them out as they get done, then ripping up and throwing the index card away. There is a really nice leather index card carrier case that I found on Amazon, it has a pen holder, and I can drop that into my purse or laptop bag.

Edit: here’s the case

And here are the cards I like to use.

When it comes to ADHD, physical and written will always beat anything digital. Try it.

For my graduate degree I started using accordion folders instead of binders. I could get one accordion folder and put each class for an entire semester into a different slot, then I could put the completed semester on my bookshelf for easy reference later on. It's a great way to organize your notes and you'll never have to deal with the metal ring of doom again.

I was researching the Poker II to see what it can fit in, and I noticed the dimensions were 11.6" x 4.01" x 1.50" according to mechanicalkeyboards.com. And a piece of A4 paper is 8.27" x 11.7" - about 2 Pokers. I guess you can try looking for pencil-cases that can fit 12" rulers?

Such as this case on Amazon that was mentioned by this review from the keyboard wiki. If you're concerned about it rattling and bouncing, get some foam and cut it to size and layer it inside.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Bankers-SmoothMove-Moving-Storage-0062801/dp/B002A9JQSG/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1405624866&sr=8-9&keywords=moving+boxes

I've used these many times and they're fantastic. They have handles and don't require tape. Can't recommend them enough.

http://amzn.com/B000M2WVT4

It's great, not huge and the windows stay open for sorting into

http://www.amazon.com/Pendaflex-Project-Pockets-Assorted-53296/dp/B008JBTVWA/ref=pd_sim_sbs_op_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=00GEKDGKS40G8Z1RE9AR
are you talking about something like this?
In my opinion, if they are inside Mylar 2x2s inside a album page, they should be fine.

So I'm a student, and an organization freak. I'm one of those kids that has to have a different binder and notebook for every class, and is meticulous about notes. It's a gift, and a curse. As a result, I use way too many of these, and these, and it's honestly weird how often I've bought these. Any or all of these items help me get my organizational fix in and help me study.

Ah! Well grab a pack of Half-Sized Index Cards then!

I was thinking of using a plastic file organizer but not sure if there are enough slots, maybe for the big pieces.

Something like this: Smead Step Index Poly Organizer, 12 Pockets

I carry around an accordion folder when I go to class. It gets bulky later in the semester, but I stuff as much class-related stuff in there, like old homework assignments, handouts, etc.

I leave everything in my office though. Only that folder and my pen pouch come with me to class. I also try to leave my phone in my office so I'm not tempted to derp off during class.

Would tape not work on the wall? You could put one piece of tape on the top, and if you need to scan the back you can just flip it up. You can put a backing board up to tape the coupons to if you're worried about using tape on the wall. Maybe something like a piece of plastic put up with poster tack.

Or, just use poster tack for the coupons. It's reusable. You won't be able to flip them over though.

Other ideas:

• clear business card sleeves
  
• binder clips
  
• the magic of command hooks

Large filing thingie, accordion style with dividers built in. Each pocket can hold one set of needles. You can label each pocket with the size and length for easily location.
Quick edit: http://www.amazon.com/Pendaflex-Portafile-Expanding-Organizer-Black/dp/B000DN85LA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1394604567&sr=8-7&keywords=alphabetical+file+organizer

Post-it flags. They stick to the page and can be stuck inside the front cover while you are reading. When done reading the book, I stick them onto the side of my nightstand. Each one is good for about 20-25 books before the sticky starts to give out:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006JNMR/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M9ANM0J/

He probably means index cards. Not too hard or expensive to get a pack of them:

http://www.amazon.com/Oxford-Ruled-Index-Cards-Inches/dp/B00006IFCX/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395194183&sr=8-1&keywords=index+card

Note cards, I needs em

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Classic Acts Vinyl Record Album Storage Case - Aluminum LP Record Player Crates for Records (Holds 75 Records) $59.

EDIT Snap-N-Store SNS01790 May not hold the weight.

I was thinking of getting this [over it] (https://www.amazon.com/Sterilite-16939006-Crate-Black-6-Pack/dp/B002BDTEWE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1504626961&sr=8-5&keywords=crate+storage) since my media center is open and doesn't have cabinets.

Oxford At-Hand Note Card Case, 3" x 5" Size, Black, Includes 25 Ruled Index Cards (63519) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018KKIMG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LAuMzb53V019H

A "sackpack" with a folder for character sheets inside (use an accordion folder for lots of sheets/games). Pencils and a plastic bag of dice in the secondary pocket of the backpack. Water bottle in the side pocket.

I believe the medium banker boxes hold 36 pops exactly and are very sturdy. Seen lots of collectors with 500+ pops use them in their storage units.

https://www.amazon.com/Bankers-Box-SmoothMove-Tape-Free-0062801/dp/B002A9JQSG/ref=sr_1_2?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1539029647&sr=1-2&keywords=banker+boxes+medium

I hate spirals.... two strategies:

I have used the plastic sheet protectors to organize loose leaf pages. I create a coversheet and slide the related content behind the coversheet. Holds up well in a binder over time.

Other way I've done it is in a [accordion folder] (https://www.amazon.com/Smead-Organizer-Pockets-Closure-70902/dp/B0085IQ05I/ref=sr_1_4?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1491389428&sr=1-4&keywords=accordion+folder) that had many slots. Then one slot per topic.