I found your very inspiring blog while searching for a seemingly elusive item to help get me organized: a pretty zippered 3-ring binder folio. Your list of attractive, modern 3-ring binders was great - and I was really hoping to find one that zippered around. My ideal would be that it would also have a carrying strap or handles. Levenger and Franklin Covey have binders that are leather, but they are so heavy and bulky even when empty; I haven't found any that are fabric-covered or another lighter material.
I love a good challenge, so I went hunting; here's what I found. School-Pak shows a number of options; there's even one with a handle, made by Case-it. Mead is the other major supplier they list.
Lillian Vernon also has zippered binders.
Colby makes a zippered 3-ring binder, but they're in Australia. (I'm not sure where the reader lives; I was assuming the USA, but I could well be mistaken.)
The FlyLady sells an Office in a Bag which will accommodate a 3-ring binder, but doesn't include one. There are any number of lightweight binders you could use with this.
Finally, here's another option to consider - not a zippered binder, but maybe something that would work anyway. The UniKeep Binders are fully enclosed and lightweight, and come in a range of colors.
Hi Jeri,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your review of zippered binders.
On a related note, I've just posted an article about another great use for binders: they make great business card organizers!
Hope you'll check it out, at: http://www.sparkleize.com/?p=38
Thank you,
Crystal D.
Sparkleizer and Home Organization Expert
http://www.sparkleize.com
E-mail: crystal@sparkleize.com
A reader in the U.S. sent me this comment by e-mail: Around the start of the school year, in August/September, all the local office supply stores like Office Depot have a large selection of zippered binders as they are very popular with students.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review. I've been looking for a 3" 3 ring binder that zips close (with handles) and stumbled across your blog!
ReplyDeleteAnnabelle, I'm glad you found me, and that it was helpful!
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