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Operation: Organization–Family Command Center from Organizing Made Fun

August 26, 2015 By Amy 1 Comment

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Operation Organization Back to School Edition Series at 11 Magnolia Lane
 

Hi everyone, our Operation: Organization series continues today with Becky from Organizing Made Fun. Her command center project is the perfect way to create a designated space to keep the whole family on track just in time for school. Here’s Becky…

 

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If you struggle with organizing or just feel like it’s a chore, I’ve got great news! I’m going to help motivate you! This Operation: Organization is JUST what we all need after spending the summer endlessly enjoying the no-schedule, no-routine fun! Let’s be honest, it really DOES feel good to have a routine again, doesn’t it? I’m Becky from Organizing Made Fun, and while I’m not the typical organizing girl, I always look for ways to make it fun and motivate you. We live in Southern California and I love bright pops of color and pattern.

Last year, I finally set up the best command center for our family! We are using it daily, too! I transformed a dresser I bought on Craig’s List into a entry organizing dresser a few years ago.


Organized Command Center :: OrganizingMadeFun.com



What IS a command center? Well, it sort of depends on what you need. It’s mainly an area, generally where you “land”, that has a schedule, clock, and important papers all in one organized area. At least this is MY definition! The organized part is essential!

 

Keep your family organized and your area looking snazzy with a command center :: OrganizingMadeFun.com

 

There is no right or wrong way to put together a family command center. I decided to fix the area that I was sort of using, that we use as an area to gather our stuff.

 

Framed chalkboard, weekly schedule :: OrganizingMadeFun.com

 

I bought this framed, chalkboard weekly schedule.  We’ve been using it and it’s been quite helpful to have a that visual up there of the week. The kids love it too!

 

Keep a clock close by your command center to keep on time :: OrganizingMadeFun.com

I also put a clock as part of this command center – big help! BIG! Having a clock here keeps things right on schedule! I purchased the file baskets  and used my Cricut machine and cut out the phrase “Always pray and never give up” adapted from Luke 18:1.

 

Horizontal basket help contain school and church information :: OrganizingMadeFun.com

The kids have their school papers in there – the ones that are important, need to be signed, etc. I have a striped “family binder” behind the file folders and it holds the school, church, and activity calendars and rules for everything in there to use as a reference.

 

Horizontal basket help contain school and church information :: OrganizingMadeFun.com

I made a magnetic board for the pictures. If you want to know how to make one, go HERE – it’s easy. I got these tiny, super-strong, magnets to use to hold the pictures.

 

Magnetic Bulletin Board to keep pictures of loved ones :: OrganizingMadeFun.com

To personalize the area more, I ordered a California print and framed it. And, last, my “B” marquee! My husband and I made this! Isn’t it neat? I love it! You can see how we made it here.

 

Light up marquee and California print framed :: OrganizingMadeFun.com

That’s it! My amazing command center is doing its job now, too, and helping to keep the clutter away! What do you think? What is your favorite part?

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Thanks for sharing Becky. Be sure to head over to Organizing Made Fun to see all her great projects!

 

See all of the previous posts in our Operation: Organization series {here} and follow the Pinterest board {here}.

Operation: Organization {Back to School Edition} 2015 Schedule:

8/17: Sunny Side Up

8/18: Bless’er House

8/19: Sunny Side Up

8/20: Monthly Pretty Preppy Party

8/21: The Heathered Nest

8/22: The Creativity Exchange

8/23: Just a Girl and Her Blog

8/24: This is Happiness

8/25: Dixie Delights

8/26: Organizing Made Fun

8/27: Pretty Preppy Party Features

8/28: Simply Organized

 

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While you’re here– check out our new line of organizational products HERE, these weekly calendars are the perfect tool to help you get organized for back to school!

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Thanks for stopping by!

 

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  1. Pat says

    August 26, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    Looks great and very organized!

    xo
    Pat

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