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No high-tech solution can fully take the place of the tangible, functional paper-based to do list. The dozens of free printable to do lists at PrintableToDoList.com take it one step further. With both PDF and .DOC options, you can choose to print out the lists as-is and write on them with pen or pencil, or type your tasks directly onto a list's preformatted lines in Microsoft Word before printing. There are simple and complex to-do lists, illustrated lists, lists with checkboxes, and lists that allow you to organize and/or prioritize tasks. Some have several blank to do lists on one sheet, so you can easily carry them along. There's even a foldable to do list. If you're like me, you need to keep blank to do lists handy or you'll end up grabbing a napkin or scrap of paper that's more likely to get lost. Print out a bunch of these printable lists at once and keep them in your desk, by the phone, or some other convenient location. And, since to-do lists are usually informal "documents" intended for short-term use, don't waste your good paper (or trees) on them when lower-quality paper or even the reverse side of already-printed-on paper will suffice.
www.PrintableToDoList.com
The printable lists are available for instant download in PDF or .DOC (Microsoft Word) form and both versions are free. Just take your pick, or try both. |
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I've been adding new signs to PrintableSigns.net every few months since I first launched the site a year ago. That's because no matter how many printables I come up with on my own, there are many more I never would have thought of if not for user suggestions and searches. The newest signs (200 of them!) include road signs, caution and danger signs for factories and other businesses, and parking restriction signs. Some are black and white, while others, such as a sign warning "Beware of Dog" are brightly colored. The clear illustrations, like a baby in a stroller for Expectant Mother Parking Only, make some signs' message ever clearer. Also, due to popularity of the missing dog or cat signs, there are now signs to post when a lost pet has been found. I've also added a "Will Return" sign with a blank clock face. There are new recycling signs, restroom signs, signs for bicyclists, and more. There are now nearly 400 signs to choose from! As always, they're free to download and print in PDF form. But if you'd like a convenient .DOC version you can customize in Microsoft Word, that option is available for just $1.99. You can see all the new signs here:
www.PrintableSigns.net/category/new
As far as I'm concerned, my Atari 800 was the best computer ever. In fact, I still have it. Times and technology change, but here's one thing that doesn't: my need to have you send me more ideas for new printables! Please keep them coming so I can bring you more useful, relevant, fun printables. There are more than 60 FreePrintable.net sites and so many thousands of printables that I've lost count.
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| This school year has brought me several thoughtful thank you notes from teachers and homeschooling parents who use the resources at TeachersPrintables.net. I'm so excited this site is filling a need! I especially appreciated this nice note from Mildred J. "Thank you for ... the resources. It's a wonderful compilation of additional learning tools and activities for students. I really appreciate your providing these for teachers. There isn't enough time in the day for us to regularly create such products. The best thinking, ideas, and resources come from pooling our brainpower together." |
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Even though I use my printer a lot, I'm pretty frugal when it comes to paper and ink. Those refill cartridges ain't cheap, and I don't like to use any more than I need to. That, along with environmental concerns, has led me to come up with a few simple strategies for conserving ink so a little goes a long way. For everyday printing, such as articles, receipts, lists, and other resources I don't plan to keep long-term, I rarely print anything out without first adjusting my printer settings. Once you select print, a dialogue box comes up that has a button saying something like Options or Properties. Under Properties, you should be able to change the Print Quality to FastDraft or a similar, lower-quality setting. Another tab may say Color. There, you can check "print in grayscale," which will save you lots of colored ink while still giving you a functional printable or preview. And remember, you can always click on the printer icon and stop printing partway through if something has gone horribly awry! You may have noticed that some printables are in full color and thus use a fair amount of ink. If you've forgotten which side of the paper is up, or you need a "hard copy" to proofread, avoid generating an entire printed sheet that you'll never use. Instead, print out a "test" on cheaper, recycled paper or the reverse size of an already-used sheet.
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