(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best office & school paper

Things I use teacher money for:
Post-It Easel Pads

Flip Chart Paper Also comes in 1-inch grid


Flip chart easels to use with the pads so you can use them anywhere in the room

Thin markers and thick ones

Construction paper

Colored printer paper (i.e. astrobrights)

write and wipe pockets

Organization - file folders, hanging folders, and mobile drawer units

Scissors, pens, rulers

A scanner
Flash drives

Classroom laminator and associated supplies

Paper trimmer

Misc project supplies or manipulatives

A large world map and a map of the US

I'm sure there's more but I'm pretty sure I already spent all of your money :)

:-D I would love to get some snail mail! As for stationery, I really like the look of aged paper, or just like really chunky paper stock. Y'know, the kind of paper that feels good just to touch? Lol!I'll go hunt some down on Amazon right now. Anyway! Have fun on your cruise! I've never been on one but that sounds like it will be a blast. Aphrodite-Walking stinks! (LIKE ROSES!!) Edit: This gold paper looks old and touchable! Yikes, thats a combo of words you don't expect ta here.

I’m guessing you mean refillable rather than reusable.

I’ve spent the last couple of weeks figuring out the system I wanted after keeping a bujo since August.

Here’s what I decided to use:

Tul Junior discbound
https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/1053367/TUL-Custom-Note-Taking-System-Discbound/

I didn’t get the leather because it has credit card sized pockets on the inside cover that makes writing a little bumpy. I didn’t get the plastic cover because I wanted a firm surface so I could write without sitting at a desk.

I didn’t get a six ring binder like Filofax or a simple half size 3 ring binder because I found the rings made it harder to write. Discbound lets you fold the notebook back on itself. I chose the smaller discs. Larger ones started interfering with my writing.

The Arc system from Staples is equally nice. I got the Tul because I found a Tul paper punch at the thrift store for $5. I looked at the Happy Planner because Michael’s carries it and has all those great 40% off coupons, but it was a little too cutesy for me. I like the minimalist bujo.

The key to refilling a discbound is to use a heavier paper than just copy paper. I’m so darn ADHD, I need two pages for a daily entry...one to scrawl notes, site grocery lists, to dos for the next hours etc to get myself back on track, etc, and the other is a page page that’s actually legible and useful with info to preserve. I intend to toss my scrawly pages. When I was using a bound book, there was too much clutter. Bujo is so great because everything’s in one place, but I don’t need to save all my daily anxiety for posterity. But I’d go broke paying the retail price for little filler packs of 50 sheets.

PAPER
After looking quite a bit, I settled on this very good deal on paper: https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Weight-White-Sheets-Letter/dp/B01EKHNVRW/ref=sr_1_29?keywords=Paper+box+32+lb&qid=1573008633&sr=8-29

It’s already cut in half. I was just overwhelmed with choosing from the paper reams and I don’t have a trimmer so this saves me having to cut pages in half.

I’ll probably use this link on this page to download a dot grid to print on my paper. I haven’t tried this yet so I’m not sure it works but it should. nIf not there are other dot grid templates around. https://savorandsavvy.com/dot-grid-paper-printable/

Before I decided to go discbound, I had tried a moleskine and this very nice inexpensive hardcover dot grid from Michael’s (extra cheap with 40% off coupon.) https://www.michaels.com/black-dot-journal-by-artists-loft/10532092.html. But I need to be able to rearrange pages and keep tweaking the pages/format I use.

We bought this Retractable Sign and then had "Celebrating 15 Ears" and a picture of Mickey and Minnie kissing printed in adhesive vinyl. We held it up on rides and for photopass pictures, and generally got very good response. The only ride we got fussed on about it was Rockin Rollercoaster.

I did the calligraphy for our envelopes: https://imgur.com/CL6HMGa


This thing was a HUGE life saver for writing on the envelopes: https://www.michaels.com/we-r-memory-keepers-laser-square-and-mat/10514521.html

It helps you keep the text straight, especially for dark envelopes or envelopes with liners. You could always get a cheap laser level from Home Depot, too. They work just as well. This is also a good option: https://www.amazon.com/Envelope-Address-Template-Calligraphy-Invitations/dp/B06XQBMYLX


If you have white or light envelopes, you could always print an envelope guide and slip it inside the envelope to use to guide you.
http://margaretshepherd.blogspot.com/2012/02/write-better-envelope.html

I recently came up with a brownie creation...while I was formulating the recipe I kept thinking I honestly have no idea what I'm doing. The brownie came out very well and everyone loves it. Really instilled in me that I can cook. I also gave me confidence to do the 52 week cooking challenge next year.


Here is the double layer bacon and pecan brownie...there's even dark chocolate ganache on it...

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I'm always writing down my random ideas, and these notebooks fit perfectly in my back pockets. They are the perfect starter for any of my harebrained ideas.

crafty turtle.

That's a pretty amazing feat, considering fax machines don't have ink cartridges.

They use thermal paper, like this...

https://www.amazon.com/Brother-8-5in-2-rolls-Thermal-Mfc-390mc/dp/B00006B7QA

Yes, it’s pretty expensive. If you find a cheaper source in Europe please let me know :)

I don‘t know where in Europe you are. At German Amazon is the 68 gsm for ~15€ + 6 € shipping.

Tomoe River FP lose Tabelle 8.27 x 11.7" (A4, 68 gsm) WHITE (LOOSE SHEET) https://www.amazon.de/dp/B06XR7RJTD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1rkXCbMC11XBE

If you otherwise use legal pads, I like Ampad Gold Fiber - they make a heavier weight, I think 24lb, legal pad that even with wet stub nibs has very minimal showthru, doesn't feather, and no bleed thru.

For unlined paper, or paper that you can print your own patterns/guides/lines on, I like Strathmore. I just started my second ream, and it feels premium and behaves very well, plus the watermark makes it look more expensive.

I'm in love with those cute Janpanese stickies, stickers and post-its.

Does this work for a thing?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07QLLVRX9/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1SZXGD2SRTZKG is a link to the pack that I have, but they have others! They’re amazing!!

The nib was super easy to swap. The paper is Tomoe River. Here's the exact notebook.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D8JS72C/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_qFgczb12KMNV0

On a side note, the flyboys knee board is also amazing. Mine's survived through primary and instrument without showing any wear at all. All the other amazon ones and even the milplus ones seem to universally be trash.

The only quirk is that the pen holders don't work with most normal sized click pens. I use a set of zebra pens as they're the only decent/cheap pen out there that fits and doesn't have a rubber grip to grab on the loop.

If you want to have sheet protectors get the avery 77007 or similar 5.5x8.5 sleeves, not the jeppesen ones that cost 100x as much. Then you can just print stuff on 8.5x11 horizontally side by side and cut/fold the pages in half. The ring holes won't all line up but the top, middle and bottom holes are close enough that you won't notice the tiny offset. If you want color, just buy this stuff https://www.amazon.com/Assorted-Colored-Paper-Half-Letter/dp/B01A95PY38/

I typically use a linen finish paper like this one:

Southworth 25% Cotton Business Paper, 8.5” x 11", 24 lb, Linen Finish, White, 100 Sheet (P554CK)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0087D7ZBE/

If you don’t like a linen finish you could use something like:

GP Spectrum Premium 96 Ink Jet & Laser Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 3-Ream (1500 Sheets) (998605)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BB5DK8M/

Obviously this is American sized paper using American weights. If I was elsewhere, I’d look for A4 paper around 89gsm.

As far as clear covers go, I got the one offered by nanami, but ended up hating it because it was too loose. I later picked up a clear midori cover and it's much nicer and snug, plus it has a pen holder.

Then I realized I didn't like the feel of plastic so I got a paper midori cover and I've been pretty happy with it. It's plain, but keeps the cover from getting too messy.

I tried a couple other cases but it was too hard to write with pockets and seams in the way, so I've been sticking with the plastic and paper covers.

I love this stationery because it's purple. Also I have an account on postcrossing.com so yes I love sending and receiving post cards and I hope to make several pen pals. Aphrodite-Walking stinks!

I use watercolor and something like these

I paint them, dry them, then paint them with two layers of glossy mod podge. It stiffens the paper, protects the painting, and makes it look cool!

Agreed. Love my Rite in the Rain notepad - http://www.amazon.com/Rite-The-Rain-4X8-Notebook/dp/B000QBUC4M

and pen - http://www.amazon.com/Rite-Rain-Weatherproof-Tactical-Clicker/dp/B000QBPZKS

and printer paper - http://www.amazon.com/Rite-Rain-White-Copy-Paper/dp/B0016H1RYE

all held in a clam shell clip board - http://www.amazon.com/Officemate-Clipboard-Case-Gray-83375/dp/B005XK3PRC

If I'm home and sketching ideas I use my 4'x6' whiteboard.

Its visible from anywhere in my garage I can write big its easy to erase if changes need to be made.

when I'm not home any random piece of paper and a pen.

GOOD NEWS EVERYBODY, you can buy this stuff in rolls and cut to length. For $30, you can buy a whole roll.

20 foot roll.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00377TWSE/ref=oss_product

https://www.amazon.com/Midori-notebook-jacket-H220-W310mm-light/dp/B00UX6S6VQ

https://www.amazon.com/Midori-MD-Notebook-Grid-Paper/dp/B0091GBD00/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_229_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YTSQ5W1JGBD3AZQYSPFY

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Comes out to 19.46 and has Prime & Amazon customer service. I dunno about this one.

Ideas!

Stationary

Pandas!

Notebook!

If it’s for a small amount of writing such as lettering on cards or addressing envelopes then you could try a calligraphy lettering & envelope address template/line guide eg
https://www.amazon.com/Calligraphy-Template-Envelope-Straight-Invitations/dp/B06XQBMYLX/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_201_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FTVSJG7DR3QWZYS5RDZF

These can possibly be used for longer pieces of writing but are a bit fiddly for that purpose.

[Is this what you guys are talking about?](Tomoe River Artist-Grade Letter Writing Pad, White (TMR-A4P-68W) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XR7RJTD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_udn3CbKHQ9CXY)

We use this stuff.

You talking of a binder of info to carry with you if you have to bug out? If so, how were you going to weather proof it? I'm working on a small binder of info and was thinking of trying to print on waterproof paper.