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How To Make a Family Command Center

Easy ways to organize your family with this beautiful and handy command center for the kids. It’s a great wall organization center that organizes their chore chart, monthly traditions, tutoring packets, and even daily affirmations from mom!


How To Make a Family Command Center
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Difficulty: Very Easy
Budget: Reasonable
Estimated Time: A full day

You Will Need...

  • Fabric
  • Mod Podge
  • magnets
  • Iron
  • Mirror
  • Pennant
  • Sawtooth Hangers
  • Gorilla Glue
  • Spray Paint: Cream & Teal
  • 12 x 18" Sheet Metal from The Home Depot {26 gauge}

Instructions

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Create chore charts which include their daily schedules for each of your kids.

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Print off the Tip Junkie "ways to celebrate" lists that corresponds to each month. Yep, they are free printable traditions made to create memories that matter for your kids.

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Take your time laying out everything you want to include and find a collage that works for you.

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Spray paint any the decor details so that they all match the color scheme. Tip: If you're spray painting, consider using a grey primer first. You'll have a better result.

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Some of the things you can include into your family command center are: Kids Chore Charts Monthly Traditions Tutoring packets {Kumon} Affirmations from Mom {chalkboard} Master Count Down Boredom Buster List Hook for Keys Be sure to include what you need to make life easier!

Inspired By:

Laurie Turk
This craft is my version of Kids Magnetic Reward & Punishment Magnet Chore Charts by Laurie Turk

Service provided by:

Betty & Barclay Fabric Bunting & Pennant

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Comments

  1. Laurie says: #1

    Grey Chevron Fabric

    I purchased all of the Fabric at Jo-Ann’s Fabrics except the grey cheveron fabric which I got from Southern Seam Fabrics: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthernSeamsFabrics?ref=seller_info

    ~ Laurie {the Tip Junkie}


  2. Laurie says: #2

    Felt Flower Yarn Wreath

    Just in case you’re wondering, I purchased the fabulous felt flower yarn wreath in my mud room from here http://www.etsy.com/shop/ItzFitz?ref=seller_info.


  3. Laurie says: #3

    Boredom Buster

    I purchased the magnetic boredom buster chart from here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AbbiesHouse?ref=seller_info


  4. Laurie says: #4

    Kids Magnetic Reward & Punishment Magnet Chore Charts

    Sorry… one more link… how to make the kids magnetic reward and punishment magnet chore chart tutorial is here http://www.tipjunkie.com/activities-for-kids/kids-magnetic-reward-punishment-magnet-chore-charts/


  5. Laurie says: #5

    Tradition Lists {free printables}

    I’m a loser and forgot to give you the link to the free printable traditions lists that I’ve created for ya:

    Halloween: http://www.tipjunkie.com/all-crafts/halloween-list/
    Thanksgiving: {coming soon}
    Christmas: {coming soon}
    Valentines Day: http://www.tipjunkie.com/holiday-crafts/valentines-day-list/
    Easter: {coming soon}
    Father’s Day: http://www.tipjunkie.com/all-crafts/fathers-and-kids/
    Mother’s Day: http://www.tipjunkie.com/homemade-gifts/to-do-for-mothers/
    End of School: http://www.tipjunkie.com/all-crafts/celebrate-end-of-school/
    4th of July: http://www.tipjunkie.com/all-crafts/4th-of-july-list/

    And yes, they are all FREE!
    ~ the Tip Junkie


  6. Momaboo says: #6

    supplies

    Where did you get the cute door knob hangers and mirror? Did you create the chore charts on your computer? Template/program?


  7. Sara Westhead says: #7

    This is just adorable! I love it!!!


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