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Resolving to Make the House Organized and Purposeful

Front Door Command Center

I don’t know about you, but I don’t have a problem with getting rid of “stuff” that isn’t being used. I do have some organizational struggles though, which are:  1) daily mail, receipts, papers, notes from school, magazines, etc., devouring my kitchen table;  2) Going through my son’s toys and clothes on a regular basis to keep the closet and play areas functional; and 3) Keeping the fridge and pantry from utter chaos.

Here are some ideas that can help you tackle your family’s resolution to get organized:

• Front door command center.  By the front door have a command board and hook for all of the kid’s school “stuff”.
• Kitchen command center. Everyone has a folder so there are no more piles on the table.
• Clutter Jail. If the kids leave it out, it goes in the clutter jail and they have to draw a card out of the community chest and complete the task to get their stuff back.  Teach the kiddos to be responsible for their own toys. Free printables!
• Pantry bins. Bins in the pantry with stuff for each meal…avoid overbuying at the grocery store!
• Baking supply labels
• Organizing Kid’s clothes they have outgrown.
• A lunch station in the pantry.

Happy organizing!