Command Central

I’m a parent of 2 and work full time so you can say I’m busy. With my son in Kindergarten this year it seems like what I thought was busy before was nothing. With one in preschool and one in Kinder my husband and I have to constantly check the calendar for upcoming events.  Both my kids also bring home notes, homework etc… which we have to stay on top of.  This is nothing new. Any parent knows what I’m talking about, right? I promise this is not a venting session. Hang in there!  I’ve shared with you the Cozi calendar which is a tremendous help but I’ve dropped the ball and have forgotten to glance at my online calendar first thing in the morning.  This had to happen on my son’s picture day when I sent him off in sweats and a t-shirt (what? it was PE day and he needs to be comfortable!).  So, not only do I need a calendar on my computer and next to my computer it seems I also need to print our full week’s schedule out! Please tell me I’m not the only forgetful mom who needs major reinforcements!!  So, I got my creative juices flowing and came up with a command central, if you will. Okay, this idea is also not  new but I never saw the need for one until now.   So, here’s what my command central is-an old art frame repurposed into a fancy schmancy message board.  This is where I post the week’s schedule and any important paperwork that  needs to be completed and submitted for the week. DH and I have been good at not bogging down the board with paperwork. If there are too many reminders on the board, some will eventually get ignored.   My pea-sized brain doesn’t fit too much, remember?

I know, I know. Cork boards are so 70′s!  This is why I opted for the rich, dark brown tiles because it look a bit more modern (humor me).  I painted the old frame an antique white and love the contrast between the two.  I got lucky since 2 cork squares fit in the frame perfectly without having to cut them to size.  I covered the back with heavy duty 4-ply poster board and taped it in place. So, you ask,  why do I own such a hideous picture? I didn’t buy it for the “art”, but for the fabulous frame.  I knew I would do something with it one day.  If you find a handsome frame in a color you’re not too fond of at a yard sale, snatch it up and paint it!

With the little ones around, I opted for the giant push pins-easy to see if it just so happens to fall on the floor.

I also love these Cube Clips by Staples for hanging rather than pinning things up.