Where can I find a small binder (4x6 maybe)

[mill4023]

I'm planning on printing out all the information I want to take with me into the parks on 4x6 index cards. Things like the order of attractions I want to hit, PS numbers, best viewing spots for parades, etc.
I'd like to be able to put these cards in a binder of some kind, but I can't seem to find one that is the right size for index cards.
I found a 5.5 x 8.5 binder at Staples, but I don't want to carry something that size around at the parks. I've found the spiral bound index cards, but then I'd have to write everything by hand. I'd rather be able to print the info out and be able to put it in a binder. I also looked at the day planner's and that size (3.75 x 6) would be fine, but all the one's I've seen are loaded with all the inserts and are at least $20. I know $20 isn't that much, but if that's the cheapest option I can find, I'll just hand-write in the spiral bound index cards instead.
Any other ideas?

 

[newyork0068]

There are many stores u can go to. walmart, staples, office max, dollar store, target. just look in the school supplies sections and i'm sure u will find them.

 

[christinadei]

I got a 3x5 card holder from the dollar tree. I decorated it with disney stickers and then sorted the cards in the dividers in there. That made it easy, I also have meal vouchers, tickets, etc. in there as well. Maybe you can find a 4x6 index card holder with dividers? Or maybe you can print out 3x5 cards instead?

 

[julia & nicks mom]

I used a little organizer I bought at Target in the office organizer section- it was about 3.5x5 inches - it was the perfect size - everything I needed fit right into it -

 

[mill4023]

There are many stores u can go to. walmart, staples, office max, dollar store, target. just look in the school supplies sections and i'm sure u will find them.

I've looked at Target, Walmart, and Staples. None of them had what I'm looking for. Like I said, they had spiral bound index cards, but I want to be able to print cards and add them. And they had day planner type organizers, but they are expensive.

I got a 3x5 card holder from the dollar tree. I decorated it with disney stickers and then sorted the cards in the dividers in there. That made it easy, I also have meal vouchers, tickets, etc. in there as well. Maybe you can find a 4x6 index card holder with dividers? Or maybe you can print out 3x5 cards instead?

Do you mean one that's like a plastic box?
I've seen those and that would be ok, but I'd prefer something that I can flip through.

I used a little organizer I bought at Target in the office organizer section- it was about 3.5x5 inches - it was the perfect size - everything I needed fit right into it -

Did it have the rings that open up and allow you to add cards ?
I didn't see anything like that when I looked at our Target.

 

[NorgeKathrine]

How about a small photo album? They make them in 4 x 6 and your cards would slide into protected pages?

 

[eeyoreforever]

Thats what I'm doing with my index cards also. I bought a 4x6 small photo album - the little flexible ones-not those hard back ones. Fits perfectly in my pack I'm carrying to the park and I can move the cards around in the album as I wish. I bought mine in the Target dollar spot when it was 50% off. Best buy I've got for 50 cents.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Did it have the rings that open up and allow you to add cards ?
I didn't see anything like that when I looked at our Target.

yes - I can't find it right now - let me go look for it (I need to for my trip next week anyway) and I will take a picture for you!

 

[Jalva22]

Mine may be bigger than what you're looking for. I bought a 5x8.5 inch binder with page protectors. I have photocopied my hotel confirmations to shrink them to that size and put them into it. Along with that, I have the clipout itinerary pages from the UG, PS #s, photocopies of park passes, driving directions (23 hr drive to get there), tips printed off these boards, emails from friends and family with tips, etc. It's not something I will carry into the parks though (I've laminated the important itinerary and PS pages and will stick them in my pack when I go). Mardels is a good store for this type of stuff if you have anywhere near you.

 

[mill4023]

How about a small photo album? They make them in 4 x 6 and your cards would slide into protected pages?

That's a good idea. I'll see if I can find one that will work.

yes - I can't find it right now - let me go look for it (I need to for my trip next week anyway) and I will take a picture for you!

If it has a brand name on it, that would probably be more helpful than a picture. Thanks.

Mine may be bigger than what you're looking for. I bought a 5x8.5 inch binder with page protectors. I have photocopied my hotel confirmations to shrink them to that size and put them into it. Along with that, I have the clipout itinerary pages from the UG, PS #s, photocopies of park passes, driving directions (23 hr drive to get there), tips printed off these boards, emails from friends and family with tips, etc. It's not something I will carry into the parks though (I've laminated the important itinerary and PS pages and will stick them in my pack when I go). Mardels is a good store for this type of stuff if you have anywhere near you.

I did find binders that size at Staples, but it's too big for carrying around the park and I think I'll stick with standard size for the info that will be left in the hotel room.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

the brand is only carried at Target and it is 365 by Franklin Covey - I saw them at my Target within the last few weeks

 

[grimgrningghost]

If you just bought small metal rings you could punch holes in your printed index cards and be able to flip through them. But then that might be a lot of work.

 

[Tracie]

I work at Wal-Mart and we have a 3x5 2 ring binder in stationary by the index cards it even comes with some index cards inside. I have used them for personalized autograph books for my kids.

 

[mill4023]

I work at Wal-Mart and we have a 3x5 2 ring binder in stationary by the index cards it even comes with some index cards inside. I have used them for personalized autograph books for my kids.

I just got back from Office Depot, Target, and Walmart. I saw those 3 x 5 binders, but the cards are pretty small and the binder is pretty big and bulky.

I ended up getting a softcover photo album that holds 36 4x6 photos (or index cards in this case.) It is flexible enough and small enough that it could be carried in a back pocket or slipped in the pocket of our backpack.

 

[Ariel Wanna-be]

If you just bought small metal rings you could punch holes in your printed index cards and be able to flip through them. But then that might be a lot of work.

That's exactly what I did.

I have index cards printed with tips on where to sit for rides/parades, fun trivia, hidden Mickeys, PS numbers, and a small schedule.

There are about 25 cards, and I just punched two holes in the side of each card (using my 3-hole punch thingy), one near the top and one near the bottom. Then I just bound them together using two loose-leaf rings from WalMart (.97). It works perfectly. Since they aren't in a binder, you can leave the top page showing the card for wherever you are at that particular time.

I organized them by park then by land. So for all the Magic Kingdom cards, I colored the bottom right corner red with a marker. Epcot blue, MGM yellow, and AK green. Resorts are purple, and all other cards are left uncolored. This really helps locate the cards quickly, no flipping through 25 cards to find the one you want.

These cards are worth their weight in platinum!