Best file jackets & file pockets according to redditors
We found 76 Reddit comments discussing the best file jackets & file pockets. We ranked the 44 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 76 Reddit comments discussing the best file jackets & file pockets. We ranked the 44 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
An expanding file for paperwork.
Super simple. Completely fits my need to store some documents, but being limited in size, it forces me to deal with things immediately when they arrive and then scan and/or shred.
So hyped to finally get in our first game this Weekend!
I spent the last couple weekends putting together the core minis and building a brass, baize, modular, LED low-light overlay.
I've also been taking notes from this sub on management and went with a faux leather ring binder with each survivor sheet in thick plastic inserts. I've tested with OHD correctable pens and the ink wipes off cleanly with the eraser but stays on, even when shaken up inside the folder. It also allows you to compare survivors side by side and stores gear cards, current settlement cards, etc.
Survivor cards unclip from the binder and can be quickly slotted into foam board layouts which frame the gear grids and also feature a colour coded disc for each player during showdown.
Pens:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00A3HJFGA/
Survivor inserts:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004S37198/
Ring binder:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072BBQ3M5/
Gear card inserts:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KHTFF3Q/
(Also got the Spotify playlists ready that's been previously posted here by u/LKMTVT https://amp.reddit.com/r/KingdomDeath/comments/79nb0n/background_music_for_your_kdm_sessions/)
I have this, and I just stick all the receipts in the appropriate month and forget about them unless something comes up. It's not too bulky (at all), so it takes up like no room. My parents were uber anal about keeping them when I lived with them (my mom's loosened up a bit, realizing it's not gonna be easy to return two month old eggs..) so it's just kind of a learned behavior. IIRC they chuck them after two years or so.
^(They're self employed so that might explain it? They also analyze bills like fucking crazy, so they check all purchases with the receipt.)
I use something like this and just put it in the drawer where the rest of my files are.
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:
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:
I also use a sharpie on the backs of old business cards to help organize whatever boxes I'm using for filing.
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
Wago lever nuts are the best for this imo. Stranded doesnt like to get good grip if your wire nut isnt sized just right. You can do it, but i feel a lot more confident with lever locks especially on something that might have a bit of mechanical vibration.
https://www.amazon.com/Wago-Lever-Nut-Assortment-Pocket-Pack/dp/B01N0LRTXZ
This is great advice. I learned in AI that writing things down is one of the few actions we know helps form memories, as there is a sort of feedback loop created. Doing it more than once is a great idea.
Organization is also key as you mentioned. I used a simple organizer like this my last 2 years of undergrad and it really helped me stay on point. I also took notes on plain printer paper so I could organize what I wrote however I liked (landscape was ideal for math and physics, for example).
I use bags like these. They aren't 100% waterproof at the zippers, but I have never had a problem with my work getting wet. These ones are the ones I bought because it came with different sizes. I keep my thread in one, needle and scissors in another small one and put them and my frame in one of the larger bags.
Part1 (sorry it's long post)
Thanks for sharing your struggles.
Have you ever been assessed by an expert for ADHD? While it could of course be a symptom of autism (with comorbid anxiety), to me personally it screams ADHD (a lot of people on the spectrum suffer from ADHD as well). What you are describing sounds like the story of my life, and probably a lot of autistic / adhd affected people suffer from exactly this. So first thing first: Don't be too harsh on yourself if somehow possible. It's really easy to slip into depression because of underperforming in everyday-life. Just happened to me this year and it takes soo long to get out of the hole after depression caught you.
Ok, so I'll just write down some coping strategies that I was thinking about (as I'm troubleshooting exactly the same thing at this current moment). However, keep in mind if I'm talking about medical topics: I'm not a medical doctor, always speak to your therapist/doctor to clarify these things and take anecdotal advice on the internet with a grain of salt! To me: I'm 30 years old, was sure to be on the spectrum, but was just diagnosed with ADHD+major depression+anxiety disorder some months ago. First of all, I very much like to think about "procrastination" (work/private live things, does not matter) as a symptom of anxiety. The reason why a lot of people cannot get started is that they only see the huuuuge mountain of things they actually need to do and then they are pretty much paralyzed by anxiety and stress and just 'decide' not to start at all. I can recommend some videos by Mel Robbins talking about procrastination to illustrate what I'm talking about (video1, video2). There exist a lot of strategies to avoid showing that reactions to tasks. The most obvious one is to break the mountain down into several sequential chewable, enjoyable hiking-routes that are not overwhelming but you can tackle each one individually and rest after each and everyone a bit and before you notice after some hikes you realize that you're up the mountain. Sorry for using metaphors, not a fan actually, but for this, I guess it kind of illustrates what I'm wanting to say. However, this is general advice that is supposed to work for all type of brains out there and it is not too autism/adhd specific. And I'm also really frustrated about everyday NT-advice like "pull yourself together", "just do it", whatever. It's not helpful at all. So let's stop with theory and dive into applying it in our lives: What ADHD-lers and people on the spectrum helps a lot are checklists, plans, and routines. You're all aware of that, I know. So you could try something like that: first just observe: observe your behavior for some time (like a week or two or so) and carry a notebook where you write down what tasks you struggle to start with. After having a list I'd advice tackling them one by one (small hiking routes, don't climb the mountain in one leg). Let's say you take: "paying bills". Then in your notepad write down, in case you know, what stressed you about paying bills, or why you suspect you're struggling with paying bills. For me it usually would be something like (as I'm highly disorganized): My letters are just all over the place and I don't want to sort through all of them and first have to even find the bills in order to actually be able to pay them. Thus, in order to not struggle in the future with the tasked you piked out to troubleshoot, you have to set structures in place that make it easier for you to start doing it (by removing the things you listed during brainstorming reasons why your struggle with a certain task). For the bill example and my personal life: I bought one these file folders (something like this) and put it right on the piece of furniture in the entrance hall where I just usually drop the letters. So I decided that it's way easier for me if I just put the letter in the corresponding slot in the file folder every single day right after picking them up from the mailbox (slots like "bills to pay", "bank documents", "insurances" etc.). Like this, I do not end up with a pile of documents (the metaphorical mountain to climb) that I need to organize before actually being able to pay bills (the behavior I wanted to make easier for me). Anyway, sorry for being too detailed, that's actually my ADHD at work, sorry about that. Long story short: Pick one behavior you struggle with starting. Think about why you struggle with it and how you can make the task easier for you. Then implement these changes and still observe how it's affecting your willingness to start a task (it's ok and to be expected that is not just fixed right away, maybe you need 2 or 3 iterations of putting tools and structures in place for you in order to make a task easier, but that's fine).
You probably get the idea with the other comments, but I think this is the sort of thing you'd be looking for: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B077HD26PZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ViQJBb3JXVDEY
A friend of mine has the Broken Token organizer, which is really nice. I didn't want to spend so much, so I went with a Plano solution. His setup is definitely faster than mine, but mine's not too bad. I also save a lot of time by using an accordion filer for the map pieces (I used https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186K7ASK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 but it's nothing special). The last thing that I've done to save time (and probably the most impactful) is use https://ninjalooter.de/gloomhaven for tracking the world and party state, and https://www.gloomhavenguild.com for tracking monster bits during combat.
> but I needed (wanted) to use the connectors
Can't fault you there. They look pretty awesome. I added them to my Amazon cart for "later" hoping something will come up in the near future where I can justify ordering them.
I ordered these Wago connectors a few weeks back and I'm just waiting for an excuse to use them.
Glad to answer:
Yes, you should hold some back for taxes. Since you are in a lower tax bracket, I would suggest you keep 20% of your earnings from your Uncle gig, or roughly $60 per month.
As a sole proprietor, you also need to be making quarterly payments in April, June, September and December to the IRS. You will be penalized if you don't. If you have not paid yet for this year, backpay what you should have paid.
In your case, I would make a $180 quarterly payment. You can do that here:
https://www.irs.gov/payments
Yes, you should be saving receipts and recording your mileage (use google docs). Use this to help you save your receipts:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q9VJGK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hope this helps.
Just a heads up, 3-way smart switches wire differently than normal 3-ways. Take a look at the directions and if you're unsure still, there are tutorials online. I've wired 3-way smart switches a couple times before, and yet I still managed to screw up the wiring on a switch I put in last year. Turns out that switch only controlled 1 room, but had like 3 or 4 rooms connected to it. My uncles an electrician and it still took him like an hour to fix it.
Also, when you're doing smart switches, wire-nuts are a MAJOR pain in the ass! Space is at a premium, check out Wago lever nuts. They save space and are easier to install. https://www.amazon.com/Wago-Lever-Nut-Assortment-Pocket-Pack/dp/B01N0LRTXZ
These ones work great with stranded wire!
I use this and it helps me keep organized easier than just stuffing things in my backpack.
http://www.amazon.com/Globe-Weis-13-Pocket-Fabric-Letter-84087BLK/dp/B000RMU6S2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1346114874&sr=8-3&keywords=accordion+binder
Yeah. The game is a beast. The game's main appeal is also a big part of its annoyance. Every time you play you'll be embarking on a new dungeon with different features & different monsters who have different abilities. With that amount of variability, also comes the need to organize and set up new content every time you play. When I play with my groups, I ALWAYS determine our scenario path beforehand, and get everything set up and ready before people arrive. I have also bought a couple Plano organization boxes, An expanding file for the map tiles, CD sleeves for the monster cards, and small dice to replace the monster damage counters. That all helps speed up setup & play a bit, but it's not necessary.
What type of rules do you have questions about?
I highly recommend using the New Player content that's out there, such as the First Game Setup Guide and doing a search on /r/Gloomhaven to read a couple threads of frequently missed rules.
I have a set of different sized vinyl mesh bags similar to this that I’ve been using and they’ve been holding up really well. This isn’t the exact set I have but if you search for vinyl mesh zipper bags you’ll see a lot of options. I keep scissors, needles, etc in one of the small pouches and then toss that in with the larger project bags. I’ve seen these for sale at local stores too. There are lots of options on Etsy too.
i use one of these, you can get them for $1 at the dollar store or target: http://www.amazon.com/C-Line-13-Pocket-Expanding-Includes-58412/dp/B004Q9VJGK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1382701750&sr=8-7&keywords=coupon+organizer
i seperate them into simple categories.
i have also been known to use a shoebox.
links to everything pictured cus they are friggen cute and functional:
folders:
Initial heart 4 Colored Expanding... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DHCN4QC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
notebooks: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PQG9DGH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
planner: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RLR8XXG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
the stickers came with the folders!
Still hunting but this is a link to the kind you've got in your image. clicky
Edit: everything else I've found is multipage instead of two 🙄
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!
This one is fire and water proof and looks small and convenient. Being single or married won't really make a difference. Everyone needs a place to keep their important papers.
https://www.amazon.com/Fireproof-Resistant-Document-Non-itchy-Organizer/dp/B07D9C689N/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=document+organizer&qid=1569580361&sprefix=documents&sr=8-4
This isn't chemistry, this is you're using a non-water tight container. Try using a water proof container.
https://www.amazon.com/APLANET-zy-7-Size-Zipper-File/dp/B073TX8TXZ/ref=sr_1_6?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrMHsBRCIARIsAFgSeI1hQtR2uB2ALbI-ADpo5t6PYIH_p8KnkIfGCUu8e39Z78FWQoCeDlcaAuOHEALw_wcB&hvadid=241908726849&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029733&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17422081416070288059&hvtargid=kwd-66267251&hydadcr=24660_10400764&keywords=waterproof+bags&qid=1569821605&s=gateway&sr=8-6
One of these?
https://www.amazon.com/Five-Star-Pocket-Expanding-73921/dp/B06Y1WGHCN/ref=sr_1_19?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1502611735&sr=1-19&keywords=expanding%2Bfile%2Bzipper&th=1
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https://www.amazon.com/Globe-Weis-Pendaflex-13-Pocket-Expanding-84087BLK/dp/B000RMU6S2/ref=pd_sim_229_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000RMU6S2&pd_rd_r=97HVR0TM8NWD1PV1MNZ5&pd_rd_w=BndpS&pd_rd_wg=q3QD7&psc=1&refRID=97HVR0TM8NWD1PV1MNZ5
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https://www.amazon.com/Pendaflex-Fabric-Expanding-Pocket-84087DBL/dp/B000GAXFYC/ref=pd_sbs_229_10?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000GAXFYC&pd_rd_r=97HVR0TM8NWD1PV1MNZ5&pd_rd_w=bunon&pd_rd_wg=q3QD7&psc=1&refRID=97HVR0TM8NWD1PV1MNZ5
Edit: I'm on mobile, sorry.
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:
I wouldnt focus on the color- I think that varies by manufacturer. Your wires are most likely going to be 12 guage. Do just buy an assortment pack and use the one that's appropriate for the number and guage of the wire you have. If you want to make life easier, grab some of these this style: Lever-Nuts
https://www.amazon.com/Wago-Lever-Nut-Assortment-Pocket-Pack/dp/B01N0LRTXZ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=lever+nut&qid=1570645403&sr=8-3
Once you use them, you'll never go back to wire nuts.
Here's what I'm using right now:
I can close the box with the binder outside, and setup is super fast with only the enemy folders labeled. I had some of the stuff already, I think I'm all in for <$50. I think game night tensions would run too high without some good organization. Our first mission was hell partly due to not knowing what anything was, or being able to find anything at all.
Well, you could always upgrade to WAGO levernuts.Anywhere from 12-24awg, solid or stranded, 2, 3, or 5 conductor configurations (New ones accept 10-22 awg I think). Can probably find at a better price than the link, just provides picture.
I use these Wago wire connectors instead if wirenuts flir the past 3 years after having an I same amount of service calls for loose wire in a wire nut(not my installs) they have been great.
Wago 221 Lever-Nut Assortment Pocket Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0LRTXZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wGYsDbZ1HZ5RY
If they are all on the same breaker you should be able to wire them all into one smart dimmer. (probably keep the exhaust fan separate) Most likely you would put all the blacks into one wire nut with a jumper coming out to the new switch, all the neutral's into one nut and do the same, and then same with the grounds. this many wires coming together will be a bit of a mess so I prefer these instead of wire nuts https://www.amazon.com/Wago-Lever-Nut-Assortment-Pocket-Pack/dp/B01N0LRTXZ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1518965173&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=wago+lever+nut&amp;psc=1
You could buy a new trim cover then with blanks in it to get rid of the extra holes. However not sure if they are all on the same breaker or if there are any unusual circumstances why you couldn't do the above.
We use one of these expanding file folders for Gloomhaven terrain. I imagine it could work just as well for player boards, if they aren't took thick/big.
This is pretty nice for the monster standees. Combine it with an accordion organizer for the map tiles and you’re good to go
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
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 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&amp;qid=1502462258&amp;sr=8-1&amp;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.
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.
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&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491389428&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=accordion+folder) that had many slots. Then one slot per topic.
Fair number of options.