HappyGrace Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 My starter kit is on the way and I already have my next few orders planned (next order-desktop punch, bookcloth cover, more rings; 40th bday present in a couple months will be the junior size zip cover.) I'm doing a letter-sized bookcloth cover for my personal notebook: co-op info, Keepers at Home stuff, school planning, etc. Then I'll use the junior size to replace my DayRunner planner/calendar. That way I can move papers back and forth between the two. So thanks a lot! :glare: (But really-:D-can't wait til it gets here!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Mwahahahahha!!!!! We have assimilated one more new convert!!!! Welcome to the club, my dear!! Go ye forth and punch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris in Wis Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 What is this?:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 What is this?:001_huh: You don't want to know! ;) Here is the post on Karen's blog that talks about her notebooks and what she does with them that got us all started...my new obsession Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Do NOT click on it! Or they'll get you too! You have been duly warned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 The $40 sample kit that comes WITH a $40 gift certificate, so it's basically free: http://www.levenger.com/PAGETEMPLATES/PRODUCT/Product.asp?Params=Category=326-339|Level=2-3|pageid=5961 If you are an organizer at heart, click at your own risk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahv Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Ahhh, but the damage has already been done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Heh heh heh. . . . . . I wish I had that little "sparkle" noise to play like Shaun Hannity does :D you are hereby inducted into the mysterious order of the CIRCA PUNCH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin in Tx Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 These don't look like they'd line up in a book case very neatly... don't the discs get in the way? Someone tell me - what is the advantage to this system over a regular ring binder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Warped I tell ya, warped. I wish I could could get all giddy and excited over a hole punch.:D They do look neat, maybe it could cross over into scrapbooking, then you may be onto something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris in Wis Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 These don't look like they'd line up in a book case very neatly... don't the discs get in the way? Someone tell me - what is the advantage to this system over a regular ring binder? Curious, too. It's hard to see them on the website. Are they like comb-binding? I'm not too crazy about comb-binding. They twist and turn and unwind with repeated use. If you get the starter set, that doesn't include the punch, does it? That would be another $60? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 you can get a better idea. It's not really like a comb-bind; it's much more user-friendly, sturdy and versatile. The video explains it well. When you get the starter set, they send a $40 gift certificate with it, so you could put that toward the punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 They do look neat, maybe it could cross over into scrapbooking, then you may be onto something. Oh, you dear, sweet woman. . . . . That is JUST what I've seen them used for! I'm thinking of having my kids do a school-year scrapbook, that they can all add to. They all LOVE to use Mommy's new. . . . . CIRCA PUNCH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Oh, you dear, sweet woman. . . . . That is JUST what I've seen them used for! I'm thinking of having my kids do a school-year scrapbook, that they can all add to. They all LOVE to use Mommy's new. . . . . CIRCA PUNCH!! Sure you aren't getting some promo kickback for this? I'm beginning to wonder!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 so I can do promos and get free product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Waving hi from the Pro-Click, sprial binding cult! It is addictive. Anything and everything has been spiral bound this summer. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Waving hi from the Pro-Click, sprial binding cult! It is addictive. Anything and everything has been spiral bound this summer. :D I have a slight confession to make.....at the risk of offending my Circa Sisters. If I had seen the Pro-Click first.....I might have.......No, I can't say it out loud. ETA: Can you add and take out with the Pro-click? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveBaby Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 ummmm...my hubby already thinks I spend waaay too much time online, now he's going to be really ticked off because I just found my new best friend. I'm envisioning portfolio books for the kids, lesson planners for me (i love that I can re-do it, you know as plans change...or curriculum ;-0)), and finally! a way to organize my million and one recipies I've got wandering around here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I have a slight confession to make.....at the risk of offending my Circa Sisters. If I had seen the Pro-Click first.....I might have.......No, I can't say it out loud. ETA: Can you add and take out with the Pro-click? You can if you use the Pro-click binding spines. However they are fairly pricey and they only come in two sizes. I think one size is around 15.00 for 12 or 24 spines. I bought a similar size SPIRAL spine for around the same price, but got 100 of them. You can not add/delete from the sprial spines without unwinding the whole spine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2GirlsTX Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Okay, I have never heard of either of these items. I am hoping elagantlion will explain ProClick to me. This looks very similar to spiral binding that a printer does. Is it? How hard is it to do? Can you help send me to some information about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2GirlsTX Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 You can if you use the Pro-click binding spines. However they are fairly pricey and they only come in two sizes. I think one size is around 15.00 for 12 or 24 spines. I bought a similar size SPIRAL spine for around the same price, but got 100 of them. You can not add/delete from the sprial spines without unwinding the whole spine. Are you saying that you purchased a similar size spiral spine that would fit the pro click holes? Sorry I'm confused.:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Someone tell me - what is the advantage to this system over a regular ring binder?This is what I'm wondering. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Okay, coincidentally I received my sample kit today from Levenger. I am amazed at how well the paper stays in the disks, BUT... it's kind of ugly with the rings sticking out of it, isn't it? Or is that part of the charm? I want to like these. I love the idea of adding and subtracting pages in my reading journals. But it is so oddly shaped... Can you imagine anyone begging to be talked into a cult??? :001_huh: Yet here I am... Make me love these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Okay, coincidentally I received my sample kit today from Levenger. I am amazed at how well the paper stays in the disks, BUT... it's kind of ugly with the rings sticking out of it, isn't it? Or is that part of the charm? I want to like these. I love the idea of adding and subtracting pages in my reading journals. But it is so oddly shaped... Can you imagine anyone begging to be talked into a cult??? :001_huh: Yet here I am... Make me love these! The more paper you put in the prettier they become. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 This is what I'm wondering. Anyone? This thread answers that question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Warped I tell ya, warped. I wish I could could get all giddy and excited over a hole punch.:D They do look neat, maybe it could cross over into scrapbooking, then you may be onto something. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenayofRohan Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 :tongue_smilie:I am seriously praying about joining the Levenger cult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I can't quite figure out their shipping info - - anyone remember what shipping is for the $40 starter kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 for the shipping. I've heard that their shipping prices are the worst! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langhaven Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Gasp! I thought I was on the cutting edge having just completed my first unit workbooks for TOG Year 3 that are custom made and spiral bound, a la Karen! You mean I am out of style already??? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Are you saying that you purchased a similar size spiral spine that would fit the pro click holes? Sorry I'm confused.:confused: Yes you can buy certain spiral spines to fit in the pro-click holes. Here's the website I purchased from... Here's a thread with my review of the product.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahv Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I was on Facebook tonight, and saw a flash for 15% off Levenger products. If you facebook, you might want to keep an eye out on the ads. I didn't catch it in time, but will keep my eyes peeled... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2GirlsTX Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Yes you can buy certain spiral spines to fit in the pro-click holes. Here's the website I purchased from... Here's a thread with my review of the product.... Thank you so much! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeannineW Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'm sure I shouldn't have read this thread. I've just settled in with my Desk Apprentice and coil bound my WWE workbook. Now this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langhaven Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Well for goodness sake. I slept on it, thinking that I would stay with the previous method of going to Office Max and having the notebooks spiral bound, but the more I thought about it, it made sense to have the ability to add extras - like completed tests, essays, projects, etc. The perk I like the most is that when this work is filed for good after the year is over, it is together, streamlined, not loose or in a bulky binder. The whole package is tied together so to speak so that all the components are easy to review and rewarding to look at. Sigh - I bought one. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraceinMD Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I'm sure I shouldn't have read this thread. I've just settled in with my Desk Apprentice Oooo - wasn't that awful of me to tempt you?! http://cgi.ebay.com/LEVENGER-CIRCA-FILE-NOTEBOOK-SET-OF-3-BLACK_W0QQitemZ150272817621QQihZ005QQcategoryZ25346QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Oooo - wasn't that awful of me to tempt you?! http://cgi.ebay.com/LEVENGER-CIRCA-FILE-NOTEBOOK-SET-OF-3-BLACK_W0QQitemZ150272817621QQihZ005QQcategoryZ25346QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247 You are a very bad person!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahv Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 hmmm. Now the task of convincing my dh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Okay, that is a wonderful product. I can see so many possibilities! :D For example, if you have a small size notebook/Rolodex, and let's say you are going to the dentist, then you need to drop something off at a new friend's house, you could pop out the Rolodex size card for the dentist (to have the phone number in case you get stuck in traffic), and pop out the directions to the friend's house, put them in your larger (main) notebook and off you go! Or, to use this product in a more homeschooling type of application, you could set up the notebooks for science/nature study, and the children could take small notebooks out to the field, do drawings or bark rubbings, even take photographs and punch the side -- voila! It can all go into the main nature study notebook. Oh, you have ruined me forever on three-ring binders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I just ordered mine!!!! If you decide to get one, be sure to use one of the discount codes here because you can get 20% off. I ordered the punch plus the starter kit. Because the starter kit is basically free, I did not receive the 20% off discount for that purchase. But I did get $11.60 off the price of the punch. I have already lined up the things that I'll buy with the $40 gift card. I know I could've waited to use the gift card toward the purchase of the punch, but when that stuff arrives I will want to start punching right away. It would bug me to have the kit, but no punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I just ordered mine!!!! If you decide to get one, be sure to use one of the discount codes here because you can get 20% off. I ordered the punch plus the starter kit. Because the starter kit is basically free, I did not receive the 20% off discount for that purchase. But I did get $11.60 off the price of the punch. I have already lined up the things that I'll buy with the $40 gift card. I know I could've waited to use the gift card toward the purchase of the punch, but when that stuff arrives I will want to start punching right away. It would bug me to have the kit, but no punch. Welcome to the club, my dear!!!! :001_smile: (Wait until you see the covers. Very nice sturdy plastic!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicMom Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I've been watching these threads and have been intrigued every since I saw Karen's TOG notebooks a few months back. What size disks do I need if I want to make notebooks for my highschool girls? I'm thinking that there will probably be too much work for all year to fit in one? Maybe one book per quarter? Karen? For instance, my 9th grader: MOH1 LIT Apologia Math U See Bible and of course there will be the SAT vocab, any spelling, vocab, etc.that goes with her LIT. Probably Latin I want to print out her weekly schedule and then put all of her work and then have room for her notes and papers behind the schedule so that each week is together. Or would you ladies do a book for each subject? She doesn't like messing around with a lot of books. I thought this would make it easier. Especially since her History/LIT and Bible are all tied together. Suggestions? :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hi Candace, I couldn't even begin to answer all of your questions, especially since I just ordered mine today, but since Karen doesn't seem to be online, I'll try. According to her blog she uses the 1" for her high schooler. That is just for one quarter of TOG though. She says that the 1" will hold about 160 sheets of paper, if that helps. In TOG History, Bible, and Literature would be combined in one unit/notebook. That's how I'm planning to work it for my middle school aged child. Math is its own book, and spelling too. I am making a science notebook, and I haven't yet decided whether to Circa it or send it to be spiraled. Anyway, hth! :001_smile: --a I've been watching these threads and have been intrigued every since I saw Karen's TOG notebooks a few months back. What size disks do I need if I want to make notebooks for my highschool girls? I'm thinking that there will probably be too much work for all year to fit in one? Maybe one book per quarter? Karen? For instance, my 9th grader: MOH1 LIT Apologia Math U See Bible and of course there will be the SAT vocab, any spelling, vocab, etc.that goes with her LIT. Probably Latin I want to print out her weekly schedule and then put all of her work and then have room for her notes and papers behind the schedule so that each week is together. Or would you ladies do a book for each subject? She doesn't like messing around with a lot of books. I thought this would make it easier. Especially since her History/LIT and Bible are all tied together. Suggestions? :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Maybe one book per quarter? Karen? Oops, sorry. Anj is right, 1" is 160 pages, 3/4 " is 120 pages, 1/2" is 80 pages. I used the 1" with my oldest for 1 quarter of history, each of his TOG weeks have at least 14 pages. I am also making an English II book for him, starting with the 1", but not sure if that will be a quarter or a semester. It will have his writing, vocab, grammar, some SAT prep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Oops, sorry. Aha! It looks like I'm not the only person going about in stealth mode tonight, eh? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicMom Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Thank you Anj and Karen. :001_smile: So Karen, you don't put English with TOG? It's just History and Bible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 for the shipping. I've heard that their shipping prices are the worst! thanks! I like knowing the TOTAL price before ordering :D (and I've been on vacation; please excuse the belated thanks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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