updating the kitchen cork board
By hereandthere
@hereandthere (45651)
Philippines
April 15, 2018 2:28am CST
i prefer a cork board over a white board that needs a special pentel pen (white board marker).
on a cork board you just need push pins to tack reminders, flyers, notes, instructions, etc.
i took down the one in the kitchen and took out the following:
flyers and receipts from various water refilling stations
we now use a refillable water pitcher with a built-in filter
flyers and receipts for LPG delivery (liquefied petroleum gas) for the stove/oven.
i have one number that i always call now.
they're here in 5 minutes, and open every day from early morning till late at night.
instructions on how to send and receive money via smart padala
we prefer cebuana or palawan express now.
i retained the number of the plumber who is reliable
for electric fans, we'll just take them to the small repair shops around the neighborhood
finding reliable carpenters is still a challenge, though
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22 responses
@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
15 Apr 18
Ohh that's nice.. I think cork board is very helpful..
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
15 Apr 18
you can also find them in offices or small businesses/shops. do you have one?
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
15 Apr 18
@hereandthere I have white board dear friend..
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
15 Apr 18
@Jessabuma what i noticed with white boards is the pen sometimes dries up
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
15 Apr 18
You also have to use magnets if you will use white boards. With cork boards, all you need is the pin and it will be able to hold the paper or flyers. 
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
15 Apr 18
oh, yeah. that, too. forgot about that. 
and if you used a pentel pen by mistake, grr! 
and if you used a pentel pen by mistake, grr! 3 people like this
@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
15 Apr 18
@mlgen1037, That is correct, very economical too, safe and easy to manage.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
15 Apr 18
true. they're always touching things. how is noknok?
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
15 Apr 18
@cacay1 oh, no. i feel sorry for your nephew.
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
15 Apr 18
@hereandthere so sad,Noknok was stolen . I will share this sad story next week when my new internet will be available at home.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
15 Apr 18
we have refrigerator magnets but we don't have reminders to hang. the receipts are securely kept by my sister, in her room.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
16 Apr 18
it's good to have one member who does the admin work, organizing and safekeeping important documents
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
17 Apr 18
@ridingbet that's extreme. but then, it seems "collecting" runs in your family. you also keep a lot of things, don't you?
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
17 Apr 18
@hereandthere but she is of the OCD type. every detail, including receipts from the jolly bee, she clips it. 
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@almostoveryou (4189)
• Philippines
15 Apr 18
You just gave me an idea. I realize we need one like that for the same purpose - and of course for emergency numbers.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
15 Apr 18
I just stick everything on the fridge with my ref magnets.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
16 Apr 18
I do the same brother. We really are twins.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
16 Apr 18
Sounds like you are well organized. I don't use any sort of board but know where everything is.
I don't use any sort of board but know where everything is.2 people like this
@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
15 Apr 18
It's been years since I used a corkboard .. Maybe I should start using one again .. lol..
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Apr 18
At home, I just stick things on my refrigerator using magnets. At work, one entire wall of my office is a giant dry erase board, and it stretches from floor to ceiling. I love using that board as I have so much room to draw, sketch, write notes, leave reminders, plan upcoming workload assignments, and track staff.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
16 Apr 18
white boards are ideal in the workplace. wow, floor to ceiling!
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
17 Apr 18
@moffittjc when i read that, my initial reaction was intimidated and pressured. but when you describe about having spontaneous discussions in the hallway and capturing it so you can come back to it later, it's actually great.
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Apr 18
@hereandthere Yeah, I had them custom-installed. You should our hallway. It is lined on both sides with floor-to-celiing white boards the entire length of the hall. It is to encourage people to get out of their offices and collaborate with each other in the hallway on new ideas. It's very effective at stimulating creativity!
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
16 Apr 18
i was looking for a box yesterday at bookstores and homeware stores but couldn't find one yet, so i might use a sturdy tupperware for the meantime
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
17 Apr 18
I actually have a diy carton board at kids room for their schedule and reminder. I will make another one at the kitchen, nice idea @hereandthere
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
17 Apr 18
DIY is good. it means you're resourceful and creative.
@Hannihar (129453)
• Israel
23 Nov 18
@hereandthere
Good idea to have something handy that is good for you to use to put messages or things on that you do not want to forget.
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