Life is always easier when you are organised. We all know it but we seldom put it into practice. This is because it seems like it is hard to get organised and stay that way. When you make a family command centre, it is much easier to get organised and stay organised.
How to set up a family command centre
A family command centre is a great way to have one space that you have everything you need to stay on top of what is going on in the family. This space, no matter how busy life gets with kids’ school, kids’ sports, doctor appointments, work schedules, mail and everything else, is where you have everything you need to stay on top of things no matter what direction you need to go.
Where Should Your Family Command Centre Be
You want to pick a high traffic area in your house. A hallway or a kitchen, or even the living room is a great place to have the command centre. This way, everyone sees it and it is easy to place the important things there. You be tempted to hide the command centre away, like in an office or some part of the house that isn’t seen much but the problem with that is, if you don’t see it much, you won’t feel as compelled to keep it clean and organised. Then before you know it, your command centre is a pile of stuff that you have no idea what is what.
What You Need in Your Family Command Centre
When you make your family command centre, there are certain things you need to have in place to make it easier. At a minimum, you want to have a wall, a basket, and hooks.
Calendar
Hang a calendar in your command centre. You want to have a calendar that you like because when something is pretty, people tend to use it more, but you want to have a calendar that is functional.
Write down everything on your calendar from birthdays, to work events, to school events. You can add important dates like project dates for the kids, school trips, and other important kid dates. When everything important is in one place, it is easier to know what is going on at a glance.
Add a Clock
Every command centre should have a clock. Most people think they do not need clocks because phones have the time, or other appliances have a clock, but having a clock in the command centre is important. While a digital clock will work, if you have kids, having an analogue clock will help kids learn how to tell time.
Basket
Have baskets for everything. Baskets are great for keeping the area organised and neat. The baskets will also help you be able to find everything that you need. Each person in the house can have a basket, a basket for mail, and another for important things. Also, place supplies in a basket or a shelf. Things like scissors, tape, staplers, envelopes, and other important things that you might need.
Create the perfect command centre to help keep your home running smoothly and to stay organised.
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Keep to a structure and keep things written down, we have a calendar on the fridge with the family plans
a good routine
I’m an avid list maker especially to remind you of things that need doing.
I like to stick to a daily routine, even during lockdown
Great giveaway and fantastic blog xx
mine is doing a check list and writing everything down x
Make shopping lists, meal plan and create schedules.
invest in fridge magnets, all our daily routines are on the fridge freezer
Make meal plans shop to that I make a million lists in a morning
A family planner and notice board in the kitchen.
A written down routine on the family planner
Lists, lists and more lists
Has to be with lists on the fridge and calendar reminders
We have a wipe board that we write messages on but you can guarantee the pen will get lost! I love this organiser.
I write a to do list every day and set everyone little tasks x
A set routine and checklists
Graet giveaway anda great blog . ! Keep it going
We have a basket each in the hall and stray items that I pick up get put in the respective person’s box. It saves a lot of “I’ve lost” and “Have you seen”!
Lots of lists!
I rely entirely on my Outlook calendar!
A wall calendar xx
Lists, so everyone knows what is happening / going on
A family planner, a WhatsApp group to remind everyone what’s happening. Something like this would insure I kept letters and appointments together before I put them into a diary that’s the part of my system that is weak.
putting everything away after use
a routine
This is a great idea. I do have a tendency to leave it all in the office and like you say it gets forgotten about, or I’m not as inclined to keep it tidy.
A good old fashioned calendar and chalk board for us
Have a routine, and make sure everyone is comfortable with it and any changes are agreed, plus get them helping in household chores and organisation so they know where things go xx
Routine and lists
a big family calendar with space for each of us each day
I keep a shopping list and to-do lists on the fridge.
A calender, i have my person google calender on my work calender, so i can make sure nothing ever clashes
I always try to stick to a routine and plan each day the night before so I know what we are doing each day
Lots of routine and list making – and sticking to it!
I am a firm believer in having the calendar up on the wall which has all our activities, work hours on it etc and I also have a notice board up which says what is for dinner etc. As you can see I love being organised lol
We have a full page diary/journal on the countertop for all of us to use
We love to meal prep and make lists to keep organised
We have a big chalkboard with our names across the top and the days of the week down the side so we can keep track of what we should be doing each day. Obviously at the moment everyday is blank….
I also insist that our house keys and car keys are hung on hooks in the hall so that we always know where they are…they are always there at the moment because we don’t leave the house so we don’t need them!
Planning ahead! With a little one if I don’t plan it can end in everyone stressed
I have a to do list every day and carefully mark off the items as I have done them. It keeps me motivated to carry on so I have completed the list.
A good well-kept calendar, one appointment not on there & it can all go its up!
I have a diary which we all use, mainly me remembering things though haha
Lists, lists and more lists help keep me and mine organised as well as diary showing a week at a time near the door
I find now my 4 year old dresses himself, I can put his clothes out the night before on the side and then in the morning he can get himself dressed, so then I can sort myself out. Anything I can do the day/night before I definitely make sure to do so it’s one less thing to worry about, I often thank myself the day after for doing these things!
I use a diary and have a note board
Make a list of things that need to be done each day and set reminders on your phone will help too
We have a family calendar. It really helps to keep track of everybody’s activities!
I would have times which things happen a that time to keep everything moving in the household.
We a large family organiser calender
Write everything down in a diary and calendar. Try to stick to a to do list too.
I make a weekly today list with things that HAVE to be done that week, and check it every morning to make sure we’ve got time to sort it all (school projects, holidays etc).
we have a plan up on the fridge of things to do in the week!! sticking to routine helps during the week!
Keep a family calendar! But this would be so useful at improving organisation.
I write lists for everything and everyone in our house. Works a treat.
Keep everything written down on the calendar and keep reminding them!
A calendar with lots of room to write on
Lots of routines and a day by day board of whats happening / needs doing.
I have a planner and a daily food planner, although to be honest some weeks it isn’t used but when I do use it and plan meals it feels good and saves money.
have a routine and stick to it
I like to make lists and work my way through them
A central point of reference similar to this for everyone to refer to plus get the children to be responsible for their own daily actions as early as possible.
A family calendar so everyone can see what’s going on and can plan ahead
Lists and delegating chores etc
Making lists and a board in the kitchen
We have a calendar and chalk board in the kitchen which works really well for us!
Write to do list and tick off
An up to date family diary and keeping car keys, house keys and wallets in one place 💝 Thanks for the great giveaway 🤞
A like to write things down in a family calendar and keep things organised in their own specific space/ container.
i like to write lists
Lists and lots of them, plus a regular routine
Family calendar 🙂
I tend to find that a timetable helps us. Everyone knows what and when they are meant to be doing.
Lists, planners and noticeboard!
Use an old fashioned planner or diary- can’t beat it!