Organizing the Command Center

Organizing the Command Center

I  promised myself that I would finish organizing the command center before school started.

I did not.

So, last week, determined to make good on my promise, I started pulling everything out of the cabinets that didn’t belong. 

Great! Now I’m making progress, except that I’m not.  

Cameras and lights and photos and papers are laying all over my kitchen island, and I still need to make cereal box magazine organizers.   

So right here before all of you, I’m declaring that I will make those organizers by the end of this week.  

In the meantime, let me show you what I have accomplished so far.  

How to Organize your Home Command Center: Live Creatively Inspired

 

 I finally settled on an arrangement for the gallery wall which is centered around a dry erase calendar.   Mine is just a weekly calendar, but you can use a monthly version if you prefer.  

 

Since this is also the area where we come and go, we have hooks for purses, bags and sweaters. 

How to Organize your Home Command Center: Live Creatively Inspired

 

You’ll also notice a cork board and a dry erase board.  

After experimenting a little, I’ve decided to use the dry erase board for  memos.  The cork board will  hold important things like tickets to upcoming events and appointment cards. 

How to Organize your Home Command Center: Live Creatively Inspired

 

Family photos and art add a personal touch.  

 I made the Grand Central plaque last Spring using a photo I took in the NYC subway.  

How to Organize your Home Command Center: Live Creatively Inspired 

A couple of notepads for quick notes, jotting down a phone number, or taking a message.  

How to Organize your Home Command Center: Live Creatively Inspired

 

A place to hang our keys conveniently located on the wall that we see as we enter our home.  

How to Organize your Home Command Center: Live Creatively Inspired

 

Incoming mail and papers to file have a home in this mail sorter made from a license plate.  

How to Organize your Home Command Center: Live Creatively Inspired

 

I recently added clipboards for holding schedules, checklists, and V.I.P.’s (very important papers).

How to Organize your Home Command Center: Live Creatively Inspired

  

I’m adding “create check list” to my list of things to do before the end of the week. 

 This project is very important to me, not only because organization is good for the soul, but because it’s one of several ways that I can help my daughter to manage with ADD/ADHD.  

I’m sharing several more strategies to help your ADD/ADHD child at Mrs. Hines’ Class today.  

I hope to see you over there!

 

Sharon

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  1. Sharon, you always have the cutest ideas. Thanks for sharing. You can come do my house next! ~Tammy
    Tammy Killough recently posted…It’s a Hanging Potpourri WreathMy Profile

  2. And when you’re done at Tammy’s, you can come to mine! In all seriousness, I love the notepads hanging on the wall, and I LOVE the license plate mail organizer!

    Happy Wednesday!
    Danielle
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  3. Thank you, ladies. I seriously consider going into business as a professional organizer almost every day. I just love organization!
    Sharon recently posted…7 strategies to help your ADHD child succeedMy Profile

  4. I’ve always wanted to be one of those people that can just fly by the seat of their pants and be very relaxed about… well, being organised. BUT I’m not that kind of person. I actually have heart palpitations if everything is not organised all neat and orderly. It goes without saying that I LOVE your tips for organising Sharon.

  5. Brilliant Sharon! Love this idea!
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  6. I love your command center! So great! I never thought to use a license plate as my mail sorter, that is such an inspiring idea. Where did you get the note pad holders, or did you make them? I love everything about it. Thanks for sharing it!!!

  7. Love you command center. Great ideas!! I too am wondering about the note pad holders also curious about your cereal box magazine organizers you mentioned, would love to see them!! Even you are done organizing at everyone else’s place come on over and teach me, better yet my husband, how to keep our home organized! 🙂

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