In Command

Our family's command center needed some help!  Yes, this is an old picture, but it shows what I was working with:  a too small dry erase board (that I was updating weekly) and a messy cork board. 

I knew there had to be a better way to help my family (and myself) stay organized.  Firstly, the updating of the calendar every week was not a wise idea.  So, the first thing I did was purchase a monthly calendar dry erase board.  That way, I could write out our entire month's schedule once. 

 It's only been there for a week or two, and Colin and I are already in the habit of looking at it over breakfast to remind ourselves what we've got going on that day and the next several upcoming days.

I reused our old dry erase board, too.  With a coat of white paint on the frame and some fabric adhered to the board itself, I turned it into a cute magnetic surface where we can keep just a few pieces of paper that we might need to give our attention to- party invitations, etc.

I also picked up the much smaller dry erase board to list Colin's chores.  I think all the mom readers will understand the importance of having chores listed in a prominent place and in an easy to read manner.  :)  And, one day while browsing Target's dollar section, I saw the cute little pail that I knew would corral our dry erase markers.

And, the final part of this project- and admittedly my favorite- is the hanging folder thingie.  Taming paper clutter is a major challenge for us, and sometimes you just need a spot to put it until it can be dealt with!  So, the hanging folders are a perfect dropping spot for permissions slips, mail and other random paper items that need a designated spot.  And, of course, stenciling each folder with an initial was a no-brainer.

So, there you have it!  Our family command center is proving to be quite functional, and it is easy to look at, too!

 

xo,

Emily