I just finished a project that’s not only going to help our family stay on top of things but it’s going to assist me in training my kids to get organized: a family command center.
I started with a DIY dry erase frame, a budget-friendly way to add a large dry erase board to any space.
You can buy large framed dry erase boards at most office stores but they’re quite expensive, ranging anywhere from $30-75. I made my own dry erase board from wall trim and a large slab of marker board. Marker board can be found at most hardware stores near the peg board. My large piece cost just under $10. I framed the marker board with the wall trim, mitering the corners, spray painting the frame black, and attaching it to my board with hot glue.
Once I had the large background finished, I added components that will help my kids stay organized. This is a project that can easily be personalized for any family.
I hung a clock on our board and drew arrows to the 7 and the 4 … when my younger kids are putting their coats on in the morning {our command center hangs over the cubbies in our mudroom-slash-laundry room}, if the clock hands are pointing to the arrows I drew then they’ll know it’s time to go!
I added a phrase in vinyl lettering {cut with my Silhouette} and left a large open spot where we can write daily reminders as needed.
An adhesive pocket is attached to the board as well and vinyl marks it as a spot for school forms. I placed a pen right next to the pocket so that forms can be quickly filled out or signed and sent back to school.
Our command center also has a clipboard for personal notes {also labeled in vinyl}, a bit of inspirational art, and a cup containing dry erase markers. The kids can doodle, write notes, or leave reminders on any of the blank space.
I love our new command center and I’m looking forward to watching the ways my kids customize it to meet our family’s needs and stay organized.
How do you keep your family organized?
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