08/30/2013
Well, school has started up again and we are now in full swing with the business of activities, sports, homework and meetings...the list goes on and on. Now is the time to get the year started right by being better organized. One of the best ways to do that is with a "command center" in your mudroom/laundry area or wherever in the house everyone passes everyday on their way in/out. This set-up from the Container Store is great. It provides a white board calendar (you can use a different color pen for each person or activity), a magnet/pin board for important papers like lunch menus or permission slips and keys, etc, and mesh baskets below designated with each person's initial for the bulky stuff. I'd also suggest a bench and/or cubbies for shoe storage below and a place to hang jackets and backpacks. When everyone's well-organized the school year will run much more smoothly.....promise!!