School has been back in session for about a month, which means your organizational system is probably starting to get disorganized. What if strategic home design could help keep your schedules and stuff in order? We have a few ideas to use the space in your home to make sure everything has a place so nothing gets lost.
Mornings are always a shuffle of looking for coats, shoes, and backpacks. Avoid the chaos with cubbies by the door. Make sure everyone has their own space, and get in the habit of putting away coats and shoes as soon as you come in the door. Backpacks should be placed in the cubby after finishing homework so they’re ready to go in the morning.
You might also add a “command center” to your home. Turn a wall into a central message board with storage by using chalkboard paint, corkboard, and a filing system. Use the chalkboard to write down a daily schedule and meal plan to avoid questions about “where’s mom?” and “what’s for dinner?” and use the corkboard to post important forms like permission slips that need to be returned. Use the filing system to separate mail and other papers so the whole family can easily see what they have.
If you have space by your message board add a shelf with phone chargers and key hooks. By designating one central location you always know where you can plug in your phone and keys can easily be grabbed on the way out the door.
We know that organizing your home can be easier said than done, but hopefully these ideas will help keep your home in order as the school year continues.