(Part 3) Best dry erase boards according to redditors

I'm kind of innately an organized person, so here are some of my habits/tips for a bit more structure.

• If you're forgetful (or even if you're not), get some post-it notes or a small notebook and write down reminders of things you want/need/have to do. Or make checklists--things you do each day, or a list of things to clean in your house, shopping lists, whatever.
  
  
• Generally in the morning when I wake up, before I get out of bed I'll mentally run through a checklist of what I have to do that day. You can start with simple errands first and work up to bigger ones, or figure out how to develop a routine for getting them done ("I have to do x every day, I'll do it in the morning before work/during my lunch break/etc").
  
  
• Get one of these to keep track of your schedule/errands/appointments/etc. Keeping a visual list of what you have to do serves as a reminder if you're forgetful and can help you set up a routine or stick to a habit you're trying to form.
  
  
• You probably already have a routine--stick to it and make it work for you. If you're trying to work in something new, put it in your routine with things that will make sure you do them. For example, if you're trying to floss more (something I started recently), do it before you brush your teeth in the morning or after you wash your face at night, something like that.
  
  
• This one can be a tough habit to form, but to avoid messes and losing things, try to give everything a designated "spot" that it goes in. When you use it, put it back when you're done. Or if you see it somewhere else, put it back in its spot. Consistency is what you're aiming for. If you ever need something, you know where it is--in its spot, where you left it. No lost keys, phones, wallets, or remotes!
  
  
• If you're concerned about not following through with things, you could probably find a spotter--someone willing to help make sure that you stay committed, whether it's a friend or an app or whatever. Or work out some sort of incentive to reward yourself for sticking to your guns.
  
  There are probably any number of apps that you could use to help you with all of those, too.
  
  Sorry though, can't help ya with the career, I'm in the same boat with you there. Let me know if you figure it out!

They are used for mounting things to a wall. You screw the stand part into the wall (with an anchor) then you can mount a piece of glass to the wall to use as a whiteboard. I have 4 sitting next to me.
https://www.amazon.com/Quartet-Whiteboard-Non-Magnetic-Infinity-G7248F/dp/B00HDSX2KW/

https://www.amazon.com/OptiMA-Double-Sided-12x18-Board/dp/B00JXO3JQQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1518314178&sr=8-4&keywords=music+staff+whiteboard

It's double sided. I use the staff side for music theory and the other side for physics/math usually

Memo elephant

Dog Smartphone stand

Cat smartphone stand

Dinosaur smartphone stand

I don't think college libraries check to see if you're a student before letting you in. You can't take out books or anything but you should be able to duck in to an unused room. Especially around the holidays, libraries are going to be empty, and I'm sure there are rooms with them around. This BC one says they have them: https://www.bc.edu/libraries/collections/oneill.html. The BPL probably has some too.

Failing that just buy one, here's one for $12 http://www.amazon.com/Quartet-Magnetic-Dry-Erase-between-MWDW1723M/dp/B00BH9GNYU/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1419881008&sr=1-1&keywords=white+board

Hi

Sorry I didn't make myself clear, what I meant was would the wall anchors you mentioned need to be screwed onto the studs. Would you mind linking me to the wall anchors you mentioned (on amazon or homebase (uk)

This is the whiteboard I'm considering buying
https://www.amazon.co.uk/VIZ-PRO-Magnetic-Whiteboard-Aluminium-W90xH60CM/dp/B00U398RGC/ref=sr_1_6?s=officeproduct&ie=UTF8&qid=1540473949&sr=1-6&keywords=whiteboard&th=1

Edit:
Just realised wall anchors are the same as wall plugs (UK).

Thanks Again

Just something like this. Maybe spring for some multi-colored fine tip markers as well. It's like getting a tablet PC for $10 that never needs charging and never breaks.

Boxes and arrows work great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B077BPG1NQ/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1


https://www.amazon.ca/Brands-Contempo-Magnetic-Monthly-Calendar/dp/B00PRZ3ABE/ref=asc_df_B00PRZ3ABE/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=293022170102&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1899293284297625908&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000901&hvtargid=pla-308487347210&psc=1


https://www.amazon.ca/Brands-Contempo-Magnetic-Monthly-Calendar/dp/B00PRZ3ABE/ref=asc_df_B00PRZ3ABE/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=293022170102&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1899293284297625908&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000901&hvtargid=pla-308487347210&psc=1


Which one of these??

Does the campus have an online store?

You can make them on google sheets pretty easily. I like to do a sheet for each week with the dates in the header and long columns below to sketch out the day. There’s also whiteboards if that’s your style.

Thank you so much! I'm going with option 2. It might make the transition to a more structured planner easier.

I decided to get the Mead Organizher Shopping Companion, 5.5 x 8.5 Inches, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GE4I92W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ACBIxbJ5Q7GV8

I just can't afford a cool new hole punch plus materials right now. I probably won't use it for its original purpose, but it's the perfect size. It has pockets and other useful stuff, and I'll be able to make new pages with what I already have!
Can't wait to get to work on this! Thanks for your help.

After 2 years of over packing, I have found that instead of packing like you are moving away try to pack as if you're going on an extended vacation. If you are not going too far from home bring the basics then make a list of what to go home and get/get parents to bring when they visit possibly over Labor Day weekend.

Secondly, I agree with the headphones suggestion. At college they are a must! Additionally, I have this dry erase calendar and swear but it! https://www.amazon.com/Quartet-Magnetic-Combination-Dry-Erase-22476/dp/B008DQY6IK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1468465182&sr=8-3&keywords=dry+erase+calendar

Freshman year I brought a mini safe my parent got my brother and he never used, but I never used it either so I would not recommend getting one unless you love having large amounts of cash.

I came here to recommend this initiative tracker - I used it for 13th Age, not Pathfinder, but it was massively helpful. I hunted around and found it for $20, not $35, but you could probably make a version of your own with a small whiteboard base and some fun fantasy-style decorations.

The cheapest minis that aren't ugly and have a wide variety you'll find are likely Bones from Reaper. They aren't pre-painted but they are easy (and fun!) to paint and a beginner's set of paints are cheap. We do painting parties with our gaming groups and it's a nice way to get a great set of minis and let people unleash their inner artist.

Every GM I know, myself included, loves the Critical Hit d20 from ThinkGeek. It's incredibly fun to roll it, get a crit and slowly raise your screen up while staring at your players as they realize their impending doom heralded by the rapidly flashing red light.

A battlemap and the (wet erase) markers to go with it is the only other tool that I regularly use when GMing - depending on the game it might not be necessary at all, but it's nice to have it to reference, especially for a new group.

I ordered this one because i wanted a really big one to work with, but something like this will do just fine!

Kind of like this but bigger. They're pretty sweet.

Did you just carry around a small dry erase board? Something like this?

If you ended up using a whiteboard, it might look better to grab a black ‘white’board and use white dry-erase markers. A quick Amazon search pulled up this

It does, but they probably don't sell it online
https://campusstore.mcmaster.ca/index.html

Mine doesn't look like any of those, it's more like this, just says McMaster on it lol

https://www.amazon.ca/Quartet-4-Month-Dry-Erase-Planner-05149SV/dp/B00D7NYF30

How about this?

Or if you like them bigger

I got it for $49 on Amazon. Its a 48" Viz Pro
https://www.amazon.com/VIZ-PRO-Magnetic-Erase-Silver-Aluminium/dp/B0109FYQQO/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1526658505&sr=8-6&keywords=dry%2Berase%2Bboard&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014Q6TYOG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gfzRzbRWSB868

This one is awesome. Industrial in feel and elegant in appearance. A lot of whiteboards are just thinly compressed wood chips with a layer of laminate. This is not that.