MY FAVORITE "THINGS" (& stuff) #1

Have you ever noticed that you never have a piece of paper or a pen when you need one? You run in to an old friend you haven't seen for ages and you want to write down their phone number. Or you find a table or other piece of furniture that you love but need to write down the size to make sure it will fit. Or you see a really great idea for a centerpiece or an arts and crafts project and you want to do a little sketch so you will remember what it looks like......


Well, this is my new favorite "thing" (for this week at least). It is called the 'PICOPAD' and it is a credit card sized notebook and pen that fits in your wallet. The cover is card-stock and the pen slips through the loop in the fold so it doesn't fall out. I thought it was too good to be true but it really does fit in my wallet and it really is no bigger than a credit card.

The pen has a little tab on the barrel so you have something to hold on to while you are writing. You wouldn't want to make long lists because it is not easy to write with, but it works great for quick notes. The notepads are sticky so you don't lose your information once you write it down.

The picopad is available from several sources, but I found mine at everydayinnovations.com. They are only $2.99 each or $11.99 for a set of three with refills.