Blueline MiracleBind Notebook, Black, Lizard-Like, Hard Cover, 9.25" x 7.25", 150 Pages (AF9150.81)

I'm one of those office-supply fanatics. And a little obsessed with efficiency and best practices, too. So when I say that, in my humble opinion, MiracleBind are the BEST NOTEBOOKS EVER, I'm not kidding around. I've tried all kinds of different notebooks and systems, but once I found MiracleBind, I never looked back. It's my Holy Grail notebook, and I've bought a bunch of them. The thing is, I only have to carry *one*. For *everything*. (I even write journal entries in there.) The rest are on a shelf at home, with labels like "Psychology" or "Design Ideas", "Quotes", "Medical", "Journal 2016", etc. You get the idea. Every once in a while, I zip the pages out of the everyday notebook and pop them into the appropriate category notebook (or my calendar), and, voila! I'm organized! Now, I can hear you thinking, you can rearrange pages in a 3-ring binder or a Circa/Arc disc-bound system, too, so what's so great about MiracleBind? Well, I'll tell you: 1. They're THIN. Three-ring binders are bulky, and the discs in a Circa or Arc system are really wide, compared to the stack of paper they hold. MiracleBind notebooks are essentially a spiral-bound notebook with removable pages--so you can tuck one in almost anywhere. I use 9150s--the ones with 7.25" x 9.25" paper--and I usually carry mine with my tablet in a 8.5" x 10.5" neoprene pouch, although sometimes I just slip it into the back pocket of my purse. 2. They have an actual HARDCOVER. You can write in your lap--or even standing up. Not only that, but the hardcover OPENS FLAT and stays that way. Even better, you can FOLD THE FRONT ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK, just like a spiral notebook, so even when you're writing in the middle of the book, the whole thing is only as wide as the one page. That makes holding it in your lap or your hand even easier. 3. They come with a clear vinyl MULTI-POCKET inside. It has large pockets on front and back (the 9150 is perfect for 8.5" x 11" sheets folded in half) as well as smaller pockets on the front for receipts and business cards. You can even add more pockets to your notebook, either by moving them from another notebook or buying them separately. 4. There are LOTS OF REFILL OPTIONS: lined, grid, blank, contact pages, and even calendar/planner pages. So you really could carry everything in just one notebook. 5. But if you get the special MiracleBind punch, you can also PUNCH YOUR OWN PAGES. Add reference handouts to your notes section, printed schedules to your calendar/planner section, class phone lists to your contacts section, etc. Or, design and punch your own specialty pages. (I even turned one of my notebooks into a watercolor sketchbook by filling it with watercolor paper I'd cut to 7.25" x 9.25" and punched along the edge. It's easier to carry than a regular sketchbook, it has the hard back but is still really light, so you can hold it in one hand while painting with the other, it stays flat when you open it--or you can flip the cover all the way back and out of the way, *and* you can remove or rearrange the pages any way you want. You can even slip a dry palette into the vinyl pocket. There isn't a sketchbook on the market that even comes close!) Getting back to normal notebook usage, though, I will say this: In general, you'll want to use a regular ballpoint or one of those "Sharpie Pens" (not a permanent Sharpie), as the inserts they provide are regular notebook paper. (Then again, if you punch your own, you can add whatever paper you'd like.) Oh, and by the way, the notebooks also come with a sheet of labels and colored index tabs, as well as a color-coded index page in the front, so you can divide the book up however you'd like and easily flip to the page you're looking for. (Now that I'm thinking about it, I bet it would make a great Bullet Journal...) And the ones with contact pages also come with a set of alpha index tabs. As you can see, these things are endlessly flexible and customizable. Which is why I will say again, BEST NOTEBOOKS EVER!

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A year later ... I'm a forever customer!!! I'm adding a second notebook to my most loved organizational tools and extra everything Miracle Bind, blueline! I was a old-school Franklin Planner person, but over 10+ years and career changes I did not need all that. These notebooks are so functional, big or small they cut out all the wasted time of sifting through unnecessary paperwork or multiple notebooks looking for "where did I write that down?" times. Throw away what you don't need or want with no annoying little spiral paper trash getting all over the place. I really could go on and on, but I see by all the other 5 star reviews, you get the picture :) This is the perfect book for keeping all of your records straight. I purchased some little tabs and added them for sections. I love the clear pocket and I love it. It looks professional in any meeting. I also bought a replacement pack of paper. This little notebook is my new fave and will definitely re-purchase if needed.

Since discovering this notebook, I have bought several more; each for different purposes. I love that you can easily add pages and move the pages around. If you love a good organized notebook to capture your notes, this is a must buy! I have shared the link to so many of my friends and they love as well. Travels well and great price for the money. The paper is smooth and holds well even when using fountain pens.

Great notebook love that yoh can get refills for it love the color and the cover is made well made to last highly recommend