New Year, New Organization January 19, 2011 Organization 113 Comments 319765 It’s not a resolution per say, but with all the organization buzz this month I decided to try and really improve my HMS. That’s Household Management System. Using an acronym makes me feel important, try to go with it. After extensive research, my kitchen command center was born. Since the kitchen is where papers pile up and where people tend to congregate, the counter was the perfect place. The command center consists of a pretty pink notebook for me (more on that in a bit), a file folder box, hanging folders, a calendar, and a pen/pencil cup. Each one of us has our own folder, plus there is one for new unsorted mail. No more stacks on the counter! My notebook fits in neatly as well, and the calendar lets us know what’s going on at a glance! In my notebook, I have a daily task and a weekly task sheet. I downloaded these from Simple Mom, she has tons of useful forms here. Instead of printing them out every day or every week, I put them in sheet protectors and use wet erase markers to fill them out and erase them as needed. Part of my organization goals includes meal planning 2 weeks at a time. Every day I write down what’s for dinner, so I don’t freak out at 5 wondering what to make. I keep favorite recipes and coupons in the notebook as well. The weekly task checklist helps me keep track of household chores. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all there is to do, but seeing it on a list and checking it off makes it more manageable. What about you guys? Are you getting more organized this year? Have any tips and tricks to share? *******Linked Up******** 113 Responses ashley January 19, 2011 Good morning!Come on over to my blog and see that I awarded you as a stylish blogger…basically your on the top 15 every morning I read 🙂 Have a great day! Reply Amy with Good Day! January 19, 2011 I bow down and worship at the alter of your organizational skillz! Reply Janet January 19, 2011 Wow, I agree with Amy and bow down to your outstanding organizational skills! And could you share that Hawaiian Chicken recipe please! Sounds tasty! Reply Missy January 19, 2011 I was just about to make a command center in my home. I have been keeping an eye out for a cute file box. Any suggestions on where I should go? Thanks! Reply Lovely Crafty Home January 19, 2011 Missy- I got mine at Office Max, but I think they have some cute stuff at Staples and Target also! Reply Krystal June 23, 2013 Thirty-one also makes one in cute patterns :o) Reply Colette Willoughby January 24, 2017 I would love to know wher you found that file box also. Reply Rachael Evans February 1, 2017 I believe it was Office Max, but it was so so long ago – sorry! April February 15, 2017 I love it to and came back a few days after I originally saw this post to see if you had shared. When I saw the 2011 date I was disappointed. Hoping my online search won’t take too long to find something!! Kassi January 19, 2011 I’m imressed with your system!!! Loving that you use the dry erase markers!! I have a goal to meal plan this year as well… Haven’t done any planning yet tho… Oops. 🙂 Reply Emily Love January 20, 2011 Love it! I plan on making a similar command center as soon as my decide-if-I-graduate-grad-school-huge-exam is over next Wed!!! I just found your blog and love it! Reply Lovely Crafty Home January 20, 2011 Thanks for stopping by Emily! Good luck on your exam 🙂 Reply Jen March 8, 2015 What is the dimensions of the file folder box? tanya January 21, 2011 I think you just changed my life. Thank you for posting this!!!! I’m so on it 🙂 Reply Lovely Crafty Home January 21, 2011 Glad to pass on the inspiration Tanya! Reply Michelle @ Faith, Trust, and a Little Pixie Dust January 25, 2011 Ahhh, organization. It feels so good when it’s successful. The papers are the hardest part at my house! I’m inspired to re-commit to stop piling them up! Warmly, Michelle Reply Emily February 4, 2011 I’m on a mission to be better organized myself, looks nice. Stop by domesticdeadline.blogspot.com Reply Victoria S. February 4, 2011 Great idea to use sheet protectors. I print my list each week but I need to start doing this. Thanks for sharing. Saw you at Fingerprint on the Fridge. Reply abeachcottage February 4, 2011 Very nice organization ideas. Love the wet erase markers idea, very very clever. Love you blog BTW and will be coming back again. Reply Amanda L. September 19, 2011 Hello! I found a link to this from Pinterest. I’m doing something similar to this, but yours looks way prettier… so I guess I am going to have to make a trip to the store soon. 🙂 Thank you for the wonderful ideas. Reply Christina @ It's a Keeper September 29, 2011 Hi! This looks awesome! I host a weekly blog hop at It’s a Keeper. I’d love for you to stop by and link up! Hope to see you there! Christina @ It’s a Keeper Follow me on Facebook and Twitter Reply EPIC FAIL: Magnetic Spice Storage October 14, 2011 […] want to cut into the tile on the backsplash. So that left two areas, the wall space above the kitchen command center and the wall next to the pantry. But, the small wall by the command center is pretty much the […] Reply Erica November 17, 2011 Hey I saw this link from Pinterest and I really like your system. Was just curious… I love that file box! Where did you get it from? Reply rachaelevans November 18, 2011 It was at Office Depot 🙂 Reply Erica November 17, 2011 Hey I saw this link from Pinterest and I really like your system. Was just curious… I love that file box! Where did you get it from? Reply rachaelevans November 18, 2011 It was at Office Depot 🙂 Reply Kris November 21, 2011 I LOVE IT! Thanks for the awesome idea!!! Reply Get Organised – If you can’t hide it, display it! « lilyandrose1126 November 28, 2011 […] lovelycraftyhome.com via Irma on […] Reply marilyn December 28, 2011 I love this idea and just posted a link on my blog! Happy December! Reply marilyn December 28, 2011 I love this idea and just posted a link on my blog! Happy December! Reply marilyn December 28, 2011 Just posted a link to this idea on my blog….I LOVE THIS!!!! 🙂 Reply marilyn December 28, 2011 Just posted a link to this idea on my blog….I LOVE THIS!!!! 🙂 Reply marilyn December 28, 2011 LOVE this idea and just posted a link on my blog! 🙂 Reply Tina Wolfe December 31, 2011 Just found your blog! Love It!! I am “stealing” your Blog Button to share on my blog as well 🙂 I also plan on being more organized for 2012 and I must say… Your command center looks like just what I need! I will definitely be getting started on that! Thanks for Sharing!!! Good luck with 2012!! Reply rachaelevans January 2, 2012 Thank you Tina! Good luck with your resolution, I need to have more resolve in that area as well! Reply Tina Wolfe December 31, 2011 Just found your blog! Love It!! I am “stealing” your Blog Button to share on my blog as well 🙂 I also plan on being more organized for 2012 and I must say… Your command center looks like just what I need! I will definitely be getting started on that! Thanks for Sharing!!! Good luck with 2012!! Reply Sherrie January 2, 2012 I am so excited! I can not believe I never thought of this!!! I do this for my kids speed drill test, but never thought of it for myself!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!! Reply Resolve: Get Organized | Not Just Cute January 5, 2012 […] I corralled my paper clutter with a filing system, like the one pictured above, from Lovely Crafty Home. I tend to be a stacker, but with these designated files, mail, birthday invitations, and […] Reply Resolve: Get Organized | Not Just Cute January 5, 2012 […] I corralled my paper clutter with a filing system, like the one pictured above, from Lovely Crafty Home. I tend to be a stacker, but with these designated files, mail, birthday invitations, and […] Reply Niki Armstrong January 6, 2012 HELP I went to Office Max, Target, Walmart, KMart, Metro Office Supply and could not find the file box or anythig close to it! Is there anyway you could tell me the brand of the box or possibly the product number!! I am so wanting to get my kitchen counter oraganized and I love, love this idea! Reply rachaelevans January 9, 2012 Niki- Sorry there aren’t any markings on it 🙁 There are always cute options though, I have seen some nice stuff lately! Reply Kristen February 12, 2014 Just a thought … You could probably make your own fabulous box. Just find a regular old mailing box and or refashion it or some other pieces of sturdy cardboard and use a measuring tape, scissors and duct tape to put together your very own box of whatever dimensions you need. If need be, you could cover it all over with whatever prettiness you want. Just think “outside the box” and you’ll have something really cool and unique 🙂 Reply Kristin January 8, 2012 Love this…found it on Pinterest! Where did you find your cute calendar or did you make it? Reply rachaelevans January 9, 2012 I got the calender at Office Max! Reply Mariaelena January 8, 2012 I’m totally doing this…I love it…thanks for sharing this simple but oh so clever idea!! Reply Mariaelena January 8, 2012 I’m totally doing this…I love it…thanks for sharing this simple but oh so clever idea!! Reply Jacqui January 15, 2012 I just created ours yesterday, after the much-anticipated file box arrived. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for creating a system we, as a household with a new baby, can embrace and grow with!!! Reply rachaelevans January 16, 2012 Have fun Jacqui!! Reply Brenda Parsons January 17, 2012 send me newsletter or whatever you name it thanks Reply Brenda Parsons January 17, 2012 send me newsletter or whatever you name it thanks Reply How to get organized and design your home using Pinterest | The Butterfly Mom January 27, 2012 […] Tackle the kitchen paperwork monster with this simple yet ultra effective “command center” via Lovely Crafty Home. […] Reply Leighanna February 29, 2012 What sort of things do the other family members use their files for?? Reply rachaelevans February 29, 2012 Leighanna- We mostly just use it for mail sorting, but there are endless possibilities! Reply Stacey March 6, 2012 I have notebook that has a section for each person in the house. Their sections include school information, and the like. I also have a section for chores, calendars and menus. Just recently I added a section for coupons. I keep all of our information (important documents) like id cards, ssi cards, etc. That way if there is ever an emergency (like fire or tornados) we can just grab the book and go. I also have a board that hangs next to the kitchen door that has a place to put mail (we put bills in it as they come in), a bulliton/message board and a chalk board for the nightly menu. I bought it at the Goodwill for $2.00! So far this system has worked really well for us. But I like the idea of a command center too. Reply Valentine Tidbits | waitinginexpectation March 8, 2012 […] want to get in trouble for “stealing” anyone’s thunder ;o) Appreciation Journal Home Command Center Love blocks Jar of I love you hearts Sticky Valentine from Presley Brownie Points Valentine for […] Reply Laurie March 27, 2012 Just found your blog via Pinterest and think this is a great idea. I have a calendar and all these things but walk back and forth between rooms to get them. Having a box right in the kitchen – brilliant! 🙂 Reply Rin April 26, 2012 This is a fantastic idea – I have notes and to do lists jotted all over the house, and never in the place where I actually need them to be, so I may just have to try this out! Reply Miranda June 30, 2012 Where do you find the templates for those sheets? Reply Charity July 4, 2012 Wow!! This is such a great idea. This is exactly what I need and thank you for sharing it. I am going to get my supplies tomorrow. My kitchen counters are always getting filled up with papers from my children’s schools and mail. I feel like it’s a never ending battle but I am hoping this will help keep them cleaner now. Thank you again 🙂 Reply Back to School Already? Wal-Mart Gift Card Giveaway | Peaceful Divas August 8, 2012 […] I just love the simplicity of this AND the flower notebook contains meals for the week and a cleaning checklist! (Shut the front door!) I found it over at Lovely Crafty Home. […] Reply cam August 31, 2012 I’ve searched for that file box everywhere! There’s one like it at Target, but I think it’s much bigger, and would be too big for a kitchen counter. I’m trying to compare the depth of the box, or distance from front to back (my husband says that’s the width…but I think it’s depth). If I made any sense at all, would you mind telling me what is the depth (or width?) of your box, from front to back? Reply rachaelevans September 1, 2012 It’s about 4.25″ deep, hope that helps! Reply Ashley September 5, 2012 Hey there! I just found your blog via pinterest. I LOVE this idea! I’ve been meaning to make something like this. Even though it’s just my husband and I (as we don’t have kids yet), things get very hectic! I love the idea of using the dry erase marker and that everything is in one spot. We’ve been trying to re-budget and I’m thinking I could some how incorporate this into this project…THANKS! Reply Back To School: After-School | Mudpies & Melodies September 6, 2012 […] spaces, something more like this can help with the paper clutter and keep schedules organized. This Kitchen Command Centre by Lovely Crafy Home can be tailored to fit your family’s […] Reply Jill S September 20, 2012 I just found this only pinterest and holy Martha Stewart, this is probably the best idea I’ve pinned in months. Our kitchen counter is ground zero for the disaster that is my house. This just made some dreams come true up in here. Thank you!!! Reply Getting Organized: Family Command Center | Good Stewardess September 25, 2012 […] I like components from each of the following Children’s Homework Message Center, Family Bulletin Board, Strategic Organization and Storage, Magnetic Command Center, Kids Organizing Bulletin Board, and New Year, New Organization: […] Reply Jess September 27, 2012 I started using your idea this summer and it’s been SO AWESOME with school starting to corral all. the. frigging. paper. that comes home. I went to simple mom and got the forms, I even used some twine to decorate a tin can to make a cup holder. I have the perfect little corner of my kitchen to house it all and it’s been great. Thanks so much for the great ideas!! 🙂 Reply Creating a System to Organize Your Back-To-School Clutter | The Organized Parent October 1, 2012 […] inspiration first came from this post at Lovely Crafty Home. I created mine with a file box I picked up at Target. On the outside, I used bulldog clips to […] Reply 31 Days: organizing important papers (part 4) | My Life at Thirty October 19, 2012 […] mail station is an idea that I found from Lovely Crafty Home via pinterest and it’s one organizational tactic that the Hubs and I have maintained for […] Reply Carol November 17, 2012 Great idea! Even with the just the two of us now, the papers tend to stack up and this might be a great solution. Thanks for sharing! Reply Organising Desk/Cabinet in Meals Area Corner | Nellbe Gluten Free November 22, 2012 […] I also tidied my command basket. This is something I got inspired to do after seeing another blogger (who no longer blogs) do it. Basically it’s a basket with some files in it, I have one each for my sons, my husband and I, bills, receipts, and a to-file. It is great for to keep those things that you cannot think where to put and the fridge it too full. Things like school papers, prescriptions, party invites and also things to file, bills to pay and receipts to keep. Do a search on pinterest and you see lots of inspiration, mine is not as flash as some but it works for us. (here is a good one) […] Reply Tanya December 10, 2012 I have had this project pinned for ….well a long time…but I wanted to let you know it is brilliant! And I can’t wait to copy you! Your blog is super fun thanks for sharing! Reply LastMinutePrintables December 12, 2012 Thank you so much for your organization tips! Beautiful picture by the way. Reply Melissa @ freeing imperfections December 25, 2012 I love love love the idea of the wet erase pages! I feel like i rewrite those lists week after week. That makes so much more sense! I love the idea of everyone having their own folder too. It just gets so out of control! Thanks for the ideas. Reply Emily January 3, 2013 I love this idea! I need to work on my household notebook, it is rather out of control….as is our house right now! Happy New Year! I found your blog through Team Ibrahim and can’t wait to catch up and read more. Reply Organization Printables | Bailey Marie and Me January 10, 2013 […] Cheap or Free Queen) Home Management Binder with description & printables** (Life Your Way) Kitchen Command Center (Lovely Crafty […] Reply Nina January 24, 2013 Where did you find the cute file folder box? Reply Nicki January 26, 2013 I like this idea. I found the perfect file box through Clever Containers at home party’s. They even have a “panic no more” set of file folders. We recently put our new computer in my daughter’s bedroom off the livingroom/diningroom/kitchen, so command center is going there. Reply Command Center to Eliminate Paper Clutter For Good January 28, 2013 […] photo […] Reply Rhonda February 9, 2013 I write on my calendar what we eat for dinner each night. It’s not a meal plan but at least I have a historic reference. Reply Amanda May 5, 2013 What a lovely, crafty idea 😉 I was just curious as to what things you put in the files. I love the idea of this command center, but I’m wandering if “we” need files for each family member or just more basic files, i.e recipes, outgoing/incoming mail, doctors/RX. We homeschool, so I have a whole room dedicated to the “school stuff” Thanks in advance. Blessings, Amanda Reply Ashley May 6, 2013 I love this idea! 🙂 Where did you get the chores list? best one I’ve seen.. 🙂 Reply pantohimoch.livejournal.com May 24, 2013 Link exchange is nothing else however it is just placing the other person’s blog link on your page at appropriate place and other person will also do similar in favor of you. Reply Lisa June 4, 2013 Where did you find the box you used? Reply Rachael Evans June 18, 2013 Staples, I believe! Reply Meagan June 9, 2013 Love this idea! With six people constantly on the go in my house this would be amazing! Thank you!! Reply Michelle July 20, 2013 This is a great post. I have gone through about 3 stacks that were strategically hidden around my kitchen. I found duplicate bills, old papers, and things that should have been filed. I should have taken care of this when I picked up the mail! Thanks! Reply Tips to being Organized | Simplistically Sassy August 9, 2013 […] Tip #3This tip comes to you via Pintrest. I found this, and figured out my own little system that was pretty much identical to this one right here. I […] Reply Home Organization Tips - SO SMART!! - Princess Pinky Girl December 7, 2013 […] This is one that I actually did and WOW has it worked! I have a file for everyone in the family, one for coupons and a few other files as well. This has really eliminated the “I need this later, but not now” piles. Each of the kids lunch menus, sport schedules, invitations to parties go in their own files. LOVE this idea – thank you Rachael from lovelycraftyhome.com! […] Reply {inspired} To Get Organized | The Mango Memoirs January 14, 2014 […] from Lovely Crafty Home […] Reply Misty February 25, 2014 I am curious what you use the personal folders for. Reply Mary March 10, 2014 This is a magnificent idea! There is one suggestion I have that’s REALLY IMPORTANT! We’ve had some robberies in our community because service people in the home looked at someone’s calendar and figured out when they weren’t going to be home. Sad story, but true. Reply Tips to Being Organized by Simplistically Sassy May 25, 2014 […] Tip #3 This tip comes to you via Pintrest. I found this, and figured out my own little system that was pretty much identical to this one right here. […] Reply Mélanie July 28, 2014 Hey, where did you get thaïs file folder box? I can’t find it anywhere?? Thanks Reply Ashley September 18, 2014 Hi there, great idea! Im interested in the cleaning checklist however the link no longer works. Is there another one? Reply Sharon December 12, 2014 Love the ‘command center’. I get this sense of saying it proud with a diabolical kind of laughter. Bow down, underlings, to the command center. lol Reply 20 DIY Mail Organizer Ideas - Guru Koala December 18, 2014 […] 18. DIY mail organizer source […] Reply Organization Inspiration | Decor Hacks December 26, 2014 […] New Year, New Organization on Lovely Crafty Home […] Reply Lia January 3, 2015 Brilliant idea! I’ve been seeking this style of organization for a month or two now – thank you for your mindfulness, Rachael! Unfortunately, the “Simple Mom” website doesn’t seem to exist anymore. Might you e-mail to me as many of “Simple Mom’s” forms that you have, please? I’d be absolutely delighted! Sincerely, Lia Reply Rachael Evans January 11, 2015 Hi Lia, I’m sorry I don’t have those files anymore (several hard drive crashes ago!), but there are tons on pinterest…just search for “free household binder” Reply Projecto 31 Dias: Organização na cozinha – dicas | Ideias de Trazer por Casa May 9, 2015 […] via Ainda sobre a bancada pode estar o tão comum arquivo, quer seja de receitas, contas correntes, documentos ou outras actividades da família, e que não pode ser esquecido na hora de organizar. via […] Reply Command center on the counter/desk instead of piles and piles of papers! Also a cool way to keep calendar. - DIY Craft's Home Decor May 18, 2015 […] Source: lovelycraftyhome.com […] Reply Jake June 16, 2015 I like this idea, but it’s not “per say.” It’s “per se.” Reply Deb July 23, 2015 Lea – I know it’s been a while since you commented, but just tried the links in this post and it took me to the website where the forms are. It’s not called ‘Simple Moms’ anymore. It’s called theartofsimple.net Reply Deb July 23, 2015 Lea – I know it’s been a while since your comment, but I just tried the links in this post and it took me to the blog with the forms. It has a new name now – theartofsimple.net, but the forms are still there! Reply Homeschool Room Organizing + Organizing Tools December 27, 2015 […] source […] Reply The Salt Stories - Command Center Round Up (+Free Calendar Printable) January 22, 2016 […] Source: Lovely Crafty Home […] Reply Arlene March 31, 2016 Thank you for sharing all these organizing techniques! I have a question , where did you purchase the file folder holder? Reply Rachael Evans April 11, 2016 Hi Arlene – a loooooooooooong time ago at Office Max I think! Reply 15 Fantastic Command Centers to Help Busy Moms Stay Organized! - MomOf6 April 8, 2016 […] room for a large command center on a wall? No problem for Lovely Craft Home. She simply created hers out of a filing box, has her calendar mounted to the front and a place for everything she needs at her […] Reply Denise January 24, 2017 The forms aren’t available as the website is no longer up? Any idea where I can get so etching similar? Reply Rachael Evans February 1, 2017 Oh bummer! I would search on Pinterest! Reply Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. CAPTCHA Code * Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Check here to Subscribe to notifications for new posts
ashley January 19, 2011 Good morning!Come on over to my blog and see that I awarded you as a stylish blogger…basically your on the top 15 every morning I read 🙂 Have a great day! Reply
Amy with Good Day! January 19, 2011 I bow down and worship at the alter of your organizational skillz! Reply
Janet January 19, 2011 Wow, I agree with Amy and bow down to your outstanding organizational skills! And could you share that Hawaiian Chicken recipe please! Sounds tasty! Reply
Missy January 19, 2011 I was just about to make a command center in my home. I have been keeping an eye out for a cute file box. Any suggestions on where I should go? Thanks! Reply
Lovely Crafty Home January 19, 2011 Missy- I got mine at Office Max, but I think they have some cute stuff at Staples and Target also! Reply
April February 15, 2017 I love it to and came back a few days after I originally saw this post to see if you had shared. When I saw the 2011 date I was disappointed. Hoping my online search won’t take too long to find something!!
Kassi January 19, 2011 I’m imressed with your system!!! Loving that you use the dry erase markers!! I have a goal to meal plan this year as well… Haven’t done any planning yet tho… Oops. 🙂 Reply
Emily Love January 20, 2011 Love it! I plan on making a similar command center as soon as my decide-if-I-graduate-grad-school-huge-exam is over next Wed!!! I just found your blog and love it! Reply
tanya January 21, 2011 I think you just changed my life. Thank you for posting this!!!! I’m so on it 🙂 Reply
Michelle @ Faith, Trust, and a Little Pixie Dust January 25, 2011 Ahhh, organization. It feels so good when it’s successful. The papers are the hardest part at my house! I’m inspired to re-commit to stop piling them up! Warmly, Michelle Reply
Emily February 4, 2011 I’m on a mission to be better organized myself, looks nice. Stop by domesticdeadline.blogspot.com Reply
Victoria S. February 4, 2011 Great idea to use sheet protectors. I print my list each week but I need to start doing this. Thanks for sharing. Saw you at Fingerprint on the Fridge. Reply
abeachcottage February 4, 2011 Very nice organization ideas. Love the wet erase markers idea, very very clever. Love you blog BTW and will be coming back again. Reply
Amanda L. September 19, 2011 Hello! I found a link to this from Pinterest. I’m doing something similar to this, but yours looks way prettier… so I guess I am going to have to make a trip to the store soon. 🙂 Thank you for the wonderful ideas. Reply
Christina @ It's a Keeper September 29, 2011 Hi! This looks awesome! I host a weekly blog hop at It’s a Keeper. I’d love for you to stop by and link up! Hope to see you there! Christina @ It’s a Keeper Follow me on Facebook and Twitter Reply
EPIC FAIL: Magnetic Spice Storage October 14, 2011 […] want to cut into the tile on the backsplash. So that left two areas, the wall space above the kitchen command center and the wall next to the pantry. But, the small wall by the command center is pretty much the […] Reply
Erica November 17, 2011 Hey I saw this link from Pinterest and I really like your system. Was just curious… I love that file box! Where did you get it from? Reply
Erica November 17, 2011 Hey I saw this link from Pinterest and I really like your system. Was just curious… I love that file box! Where did you get it from? Reply
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Tina Wolfe December 31, 2011 Just found your blog! Love It!! I am “stealing” your Blog Button to share on my blog as well 🙂 I also plan on being more organized for 2012 and I must say… Your command center looks like just what I need! I will definitely be getting started on that! Thanks for Sharing!!! Good luck with 2012!! Reply
rachaelevans January 2, 2012 Thank you Tina! Good luck with your resolution, I need to have more resolve in that area as well! Reply
Tina Wolfe December 31, 2011 Just found your blog! Love It!! I am “stealing” your Blog Button to share on my blog as well 🙂 I also plan on being more organized for 2012 and I must say… Your command center looks like just what I need! I will definitely be getting started on that! Thanks for Sharing!!! Good luck with 2012!! Reply
Sherrie January 2, 2012 I am so excited! I can not believe I never thought of this!!! I do this for my kids speed drill test, but never thought of it for myself!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!! Reply
Resolve: Get Organized | Not Just Cute January 5, 2012 […] I corralled my paper clutter with a filing system, like the one pictured above, from Lovely Crafty Home. I tend to be a stacker, but with these designated files, mail, birthday invitations, and […] Reply
Resolve: Get Organized | Not Just Cute January 5, 2012 […] I corralled my paper clutter with a filing system, like the one pictured above, from Lovely Crafty Home. I tend to be a stacker, but with these designated files, mail, birthday invitations, and […] Reply
Niki Armstrong January 6, 2012 HELP I went to Office Max, Target, Walmart, KMart, Metro Office Supply and could not find the file box or anythig close to it! Is there anyway you could tell me the brand of the box or possibly the product number!! I am so wanting to get my kitchen counter oraganized and I love, love this idea! Reply
rachaelevans January 9, 2012 Niki- Sorry there aren’t any markings on it 🙁 There are always cute options though, I have seen some nice stuff lately! Reply
Kristen February 12, 2014 Just a thought … You could probably make your own fabulous box. Just find a regular old mailing box and or refashion it or some other pieces of sturdy cardboard and use a measuring tape, scissors and duct tape to put together your very own box of whatever dimensions you need. If need be, you could cover it all over with whatever prettiness you want. Just think “outside the box” and you’ll have something really cool and unique 🙂 Reply
Kristin January 8, 2012 Love this…found it on Pinterest! Where did you find your cute calendar or did you make it? Reply
Mariaelena January 8, 2012 I’m totally doing this…I love it…thanks for sharing this simple but oh so clever idea!! Reply
Mariaelena January 8, 2012 I’m totally doing this…I love it…thanks for sharing this simple but oh so clever idea!! Reply
Jacqui January 15, 2012 I just created ours yesterday, after the much-anticipated file box arrived. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for creating a system we, as a household with a new baby, can embrace and grow with!!! Reply
How to get organized and design your home using Pinterest | The Butterfly Mom January 27, 2012 […] Tackle the kitchen paperwork monster with this simple yet ultra effective “command center” via Lovely Crafty Home. […] Reply
Leighanna February 29, 2012 What sort of things do the other family members use their files for?? Reply
rachaelevans February 29, 2012 Leighanna- We mostly just use it for mail sorting, but there are endless possibilities! Reply
Stacey March 6, 2012 I have notebook that has a section for each person in the house. Their sections include school information, and the like. I also have a section for chores, calendars and menus. Just recently I added a section for coupons. I keep all of our information (important documents) like id cards, ssi cards, etc. That way if there is ever an emergency (like fire or tornados) we can just grab the book and go. I also have a board that hangs next to the kitchen door that has a place to put mail (we put bills in it as they come in), a bulliton/message board and a chalk board for the nightly menu. I bought it at the Goodwill for $2.00! So far this system has worked really well for us. But I like the idea of a command center too. Reply
Valentine Tidbits | waitinginexpectation March 8, 2012 […] want to get in trouble for “stealing” anyone’s thunder ;o) Appreciation Journal Home Command Center Love blocks Jar of I love you hearts Sticky Valentine from Presley Brownie Points Valentine for […] Reply
Laurie March 27, 2012 Just found your blog via Pinterest and think this is a great idea. I have a calendar and all these things but walk back and forth between rooms to get them. Having a box right in the kitchen – brilliant! 🙂 Reply
Rin April 26, 2012 This is a fantastic idea – I have notes and to do lists jotted all over the house, and never in the place where I actually need them to be, so I may just have to try this out! Reply
Charity July 4, 2012 Wow!! This is such a great idea. This is exactly what I need and thank you for sharing it. I am going to get my supplies tomorrow. My kitchen counters are always getting filled up with papers from my children’s schools and mail. I feel like it’s a never ending battle but I am hoping this will help keep them cleaner now. Thank you again 🙂 Reply
Back to School Already? Wal-Mart Gift Card Giveaway | Peaceful Divas August 8, 2012 […] I just love the simplicity of this AND the flower notebook contains meals for the week and a cleaning checklist! (Shut the front door!) I found it over at Lovely Crafty Home. […] Reply
cam August 31, 2012 I’ve searched for that file box everywhere! There’s one like it at Target, but I think it’s much bigger, and would be too big for a kitchen counter. I’m trying to compare the depth of the box, or distance from front to back (my husband says that’s the width…but I think it’s depth). If I made any sense at all, would you mind telling me what is the depth (or width?) of your box, from front to back? Reply
Ashley September 5, 2012 Hey there! I just found your blog via pinterest. I LOVE this idea! I’ve been meaning to make something like this. Even though it’s just my husband and I (as we don’t have kids yet), things get very hectic! I love the idea of using the dry erase marker and that everything is in one spot. We’ve been trying to re-budget and I’m thinking I could some how incorporate this into this project…THANKS! Reply
Back To School: After-School | Mudpies & Melodies September 6, 2012 […] spaces, something more like this can help with the paper clutter and keep schedules organized. This Kitchen Command Centre by Lovely Crafy Home can be tailored to fit your family’s […] Reply
Jill S September 20, 2012 I just found this only pinterest and holy Martha Stewart, this is probably the best idea I’ve pinned in months. Our kitchen counter is ground zero for the disaster that is my house. This just made some dreams come true up in here. Thank you!!! Reply
Getting Organized: Family Command Center | Good Stewardess September 25, 2012 […] I like components from each of the following Children’s Homework Message Center, Family Bulletin Board, Strategic Organization and Storage, Magnetic Command Center, Kids Organizing Bulletin Board, and New Year, New Organization: […] Reply
Jess September 27, 2012 I started using your idea this summer and it’s been SO AWESOME with school starting to corral all. the. frigging. paper. that comes home. I went to simple mom and got the forms, I even used some twine to decorate a tin can to make a cup holder. I have the perfect little corner of my kitchen to house it all and it’s been great. Thanks so much for the great ideas!! 🙂 Reply
Creating a System to Organize Your Back-To-School Clutter | The Organized Parent October 1, 2012 […] inspiration first came from this post at Lovely Crafty Home. I created mine with a file box I picked up at Target. On the outside, I used bulldog clips to […] Reply
31 Days: organizing important papers (part 4) | My Life at Thirty October 19, 2012 […] mail station is an idea that I found from Lovely Crafty Home via pinterest and it’s one organizational tactic that the Hubs and I have maintained for […] Reply
Carol November 17, 2012 Great idea! Even with the just the two of us now, the papers tend to stack up and this might be a great solution. Thanks for sharing! Reply
Organising Desk/Cabinet in Meals Area Corner | Nellbe Gluten Free November 22, 2012 […] I also tidied my command basket. This is something I got inspired to do after seeing another blogger (who no longer blogs) do it. Basically it’s a basket with some files in it, I have one each for my sons, my husband and I, bills, receipts, and a to-file. It is great for to keep those things that you cannot think where to put and the fridge it too full. Things like school papers, prescriptions, party invites and also things to file, bills to pay and receipts to keep. Do a search on pinterest and you see lots of inspiration, mine is not as flash as some but it works for us. (here is a good one) […] Reply
Tanya December 10, 2012 I have had this project pinned for ….well a long time…but I wanted to let you know it is brilliant! And I can’t wait to copy you! Your blog is super fun thanks for sharing! Reply
LastMinutePrintables December 12, 2012 Thank you so much for your organization tips! Beautiful picture by the way. Reply
Melissa @ freeing imperfections December 25, 2012 I love love love the idea of the wet erase pages! I feel like i rewrite those lists week after week. That makes so much more sense! I love the idea of everyone having their own folder too. It just gets so out of control! Thanks for the ideas. Reply
Emily January 3, 2013 I love this idea! I need to work on my household notebook, it is rather out of control….as is our house right now! Happy New Year! I found your blog through Team Ibrahim and can’t wait to catch up and read more. Reply
Organization Printables | Bailey Marie and Me January 10, 2013 […] Cheap or Free Queen) Home Management Binder with description & printables** (Life Your Way) Kitchen Command Center (Lovely Crafty […] Reply
Nicki January 26, 2013 I like this idea. I found the perfect file box through Clever Containers at home party’s. They even have a “panic no more” set of file folders. We recently put our new computer in my daughter’s bedroom off the livingroom/diningroom/kitchen, so command center is going there. Reply
Rhonda February 9, 2013 I write on my calendar what we eat for dinner each night. It’s not a meal plan but at least I have a historic reference. Reply
Amanda May 5, 2013 What a lovely, crafty idea 😉 I was just curious as to what things you put in the files. I love the idea of this command center, but I’m wandering if “we” need files for each family member or just more basic files, i.e recipes, outgoing/incoming mail, doctors/RX. We homeschool, so I have a whole room dedicated to the “school stuff” Thanks in advance. Blessings, Amanda Reply
Ashley May 6, 2013 I love this idea! 🙂 Where did you get the chores list? best one I’ve seen.. 🙂 Reply
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Meagan June 9, 2013 Love this idea! With six people constantly on the go in my house this would be amazing! Thank you!! Reply
Michelle July 20, 2013 This is a great post. I have gone through about 3 stacks that were strategically hidden around my kitchen. I found duplicate bills, old papers, and things that should have been filed. I should have taken care of this when I picked up the mail! Thanks! Reply
Tips to being Organized | Simplistically Sassy August 9, 2013 […] Tip #3This tip comes to you via Pintrest. I found this, and figured out my own little system that was pretty much identical to this one right here. I […] Reply
Home Organization Tips - SO SMART!! - Princess Pinky Girl December 7, 2013 […] This is one that I actually did and WOW has it worked! I have a file for everyone in the family, one for coupons and a few other files as well. This has really eliminated the “I need this later, but not now” piles. Each of the kids lunch menus, sport schedules, invitations to parties go in their own files. LOVE this idea – thank you Rachael from lovelycraftyhome.com! […] Reply
{inspired} To Get Organized | The Mango Memoirs January 14, 2014 […] from Lovely Crafty Home […] Reply
Mary March 10, 2014 This is a magnificent idea! There is one suggestion I have that’s REALLY IMPORTANT! We’ve had some robberies in our community because service people in the home looked at someone’s calendar and figured out when they weren’t going to be home. Sad story, but true. Reply
Tips to Being Organized by Simplistically Sassy May 25, 2014 […] Tip #3 This tip comes to you via Pintrest. I found this, and figured out my own little system that was pretty much identical to this one right here. […] Reply
Mélanie July 28, 2014 Hey, where did you get thaïs file folder box? I can’t find it anywhere?? Thanks Reply
Ashley September 18, 2014 Hi there, great idea! Im interested in the cleaning checklist however the link no longer works. Is there another one? Reply
Sharon December 12, 2014 Love the ‘command center’. I get this sense of saying it proud with a diabolical kind of laughter. Bow down, underlings, to the command center. lol Reply
20 DIY Mail Organizer Ideas - Guru Koala December 18, 2014 […] 18. DIY mail organizer source […] Reply
Organization Inspiration | Decor Hacks December 26, 2014 […] New Year, New Organization on Lovely Crafty Home […] Reply
Lia January 3, 2015 Brilliant idea! I’ve been seeking this style of organization for a month or two now – thank you for your mindfulness, Rachael! Unfortunately, the “Simple Mom” website doesn’t seem to exist anymore. Might you e-mail to me as many of “Simple Mom’s” forms that you have, please? I’d be absolutely delighted! Sincerely, Lia Reply
Rachael Evans January 11, 2015 Hi Lia, I’m sorry I don’t have those files anymore (several hard drive crashes ago!), but there are tons on pinterest…just search for “free household binder” Reply
Projecto 31 Dias: Organização na cozinha – dicas | Ideias de Trazer por Casa May 9, 2015 […] via Ainda sobre a bancada pode estar o tão comum arquivo, quer seja de receitas, contas correntes, documentos ou outras actividades da família, e que não pode ser esquecido na hora de organizar. via […] Reply
Command center on the counter/desk instead of piles and piles of papers! Also a cool way to keep calendar. - DIY Craft's Home Decor May 18, 2015 […] Source: lovelycraftyhome.com […] Reply
Deb July 23, 2015 Lea – I know it’s been a while since you commented, but just tried the links in this post and it took me to the website where the forms are. It’s not called ‘Simple Moms’ anymore. It’s called theartofsimple.net Reply
Deb July 23, 2015 Lea – I know it’s been a while since your comment, but I just tried the links in this post and it took me to the blog with the forms. It has a new name now – theartofsimple.net, but the forms are still there! Reply
The Salt Stories - Command Center Round Up (+Free Calendar Printable) January 22, 2016 […] Source: Lovely Crafty Home […] Reply
Arlene March 31, 2016 Thank you for sharing all these organizing techniques! I have a question , where did you purchase the file folder holder? Reply
15 Fantastic Command Centers to Help Busy Moms Stay Organized! - MomOf6 April 8, 2016 […] room for a large command center on a wall? No problem for Lovely Craft Home. She simply created hers out of a filing box, has her calendar mounted to the front and a place for everything she needs at her […] Reply
Denise January 24, 2017 The forms aren’t available as the website is no longer up? Any idea where I can get so etching similar? Reply