Operation: Organization–Family Command Center from Organizing Made Fun

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.

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!

 

 

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.

 

 

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!

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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!