My Logbook Choice for 2011 … & a Tour Stop!
With so many options now available for the Memory Logbook, I get lots of questions from individuals trying to decide which one is right for them. My answer is generally the same … it really depends on your own personal preferences and needs.
Some people like everything all in one big book, others prefer something less substantial. Some would rather have large pages with lots of room to write, others are more interested in something smaller and more portable. Some like the traditional feel & sturdiness of perfect-bound, others like the way coil-bound books lie flat. Some prefer to open up a box and find their Logbook all ready to go, others are willing to go to the trouble of downloading and printing it out so they can customize and tweak to their own specifications.
I personally like each version for different reasons, but the one I plan to use personally in the coming year is the*full-year, downloadable edition.
You may recall a couple months ago when I wrote this post about my plans to reward myself for completing a couple major projects, namely getting the 2011 Memory Logbook completed. I followed through with that plan and purchased my*FranklinCoveybinder about a month ago.
I am definitely someone who likes to tweak and customize, so the downloadable version works well for me. I chose this Classic sized zippered binder to put it in because it’s easy to cart around and zips up, protecting all the great stuff I tend to stuff into my Logbook – notes, photos, programs, menus – you name it.
Perhaps the most challenging part of using the downloadable Logbook is getting it printed. This is not a small book – 544 pages when it’s complete – so it does take a fair amount of time, paper and perhaps patience. Fortunately my printer is pretty cooperative, so I was able to get it done correctly on the first try.
I chose the 5.5×8.5 version, which fits perfectly in the Classic-sized FranklinCovey binders, which means I needed to print the entire book in booklet format with two pages on each side of each piece of 8.5×11-inch paper.
(In case you’re wondering, the 5.5×8.5 Logbook download includes a tip sheet for printing.)
Once printed, I needed to separate each set of pages, so I used my rotary cutter to do the job. There are no page numbers in this year’s edition of the Logbook so that if someone wants to rearrange the pages, it won’t look odd. You just need to be careful not to mix the pages up during this trimming process or you may have a bit of a challenge getting them back in the correct order.
Once trimmed, you can see this is a pretty large stack of pages. Some people like to put the whole pile in their binder all at once, but I have chosen to instead just put in three months’ worth of pages at a time, with the exception of the Weekly Challenge section. I like to jot down ideas as they come to me, so I want that whole section in my book from the get-go.
The next key ingredient when using a FranklinCovey or similar binder is having the right kind of hole punch.
I purchased the*Metal Hole Punch, Classic size directly from FranklinCovey, but I imagine you can pick these up at various office supply stores.*
I then added my pages to my binder, which if you’re curious is the*Classic Mia Zipper Binder in cactus/lime.
I also purchased a set of Classic Tabbed Divider Pockets, which I inserted between each section of the book. I like that there is a little pocket on each divider that I can use for ticket stubs, notes and other memorabilia.
My last little addition is this handy bookmark that I plan to use in the weekly calendar section so I can easily flip to the current day in a moment’s notice.
During the next few weeks, I will also add various Individual Add-On Pages to my book, which I’ve also started to add to the store. If this is something that interests you, be sure to check out our current special offer that will allow you to grab every one of the Individual Add-On pages released in the next several months for just one initial purchase. (Offer ends tomorrow, 11/30/2010).
Now I just need 2011 to arrive so I can start using my new book!! If you’re thinking about purchasing the downloadable version of the Logbook, be sure to stop by today’s Blog Tour Stop …
Today’s Tour Stop: Rebecca Cooper
It’s our second-to-last stop on the Memory Logbook Blog Tour … Stop #9!
Today I hope you’ll click on over to the blog of Rebecca Cooper, *author of one of my favorite scrapping books… Real. Life. Scrapbooking.
Rebecca will share her take on the downloadable version of the 2011 Memory Logbook, plus she’s got a couple other fun things I think she’ll be sharing.
Be sure to come back tomorrow for what will now be our final stop on the 2011 Blog Tour (rescheduled from Sunday, Nov. 28th).
It’s Cyber Monday at Log Your Memory!!
Don’t miss this opportunity to take advantage of some great deals that are just too good to mention here!! Find out more in our store but don’t dawdle … this is a one-day gig!
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Originally Posted by iciclelady
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