I gave each kid three notebooks - one for each summer activity. They use them like journals. The notebooks are the perfect size to write whenever they get the urge and the kids maintain their writing skills all summer without me having to nag.
the notebook was adequate size for my purposes but I felt the paper could be of better quality.....it is thin and curls up once inked. I expected a tad better.
I keep one of these on my desk with my computer and phone. Great for jotting down the name of the person that I'm speaking with and what they tell me with respect to my inquiry. I record information that I'm looking for or something that I notice and want to check on later.