Kitchen Mini Command Center: Getting Organized

I'm not going to lie; we have an issue with paper clutter in this house. Can I blame this lovely downfall on genetics? When I was a kid, my Dad's place at the table was always buried in paper! We'd have to shift piles around so that he could eat with us (sorry Dad!) .

I have spent months drooling over some amazing, ginormous Command Centers on Pinterest. Those Moms must have their act together! Surely one of these fancy pantsy Command Centers would help in my quest to get organized, right?? Probably not, but a mama can hope.

 

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Despite having grandiose dreams, I fully realize that my family does not actually need that many organizational aids. Babies don't have many important engagements to keep track of (unless my toddler happens to be Prince George...which he's not). A calendar and one spot for bills, mail, and important papers will do just fine at this stage in our family life. Then the light bulb went off when I saw this ingenious idea from Rachael at Lovely Crafty Home.

So simple but just what I needed! I am ridiculously pleased with my new Mini Command Center!

I snagged the same mobile file holder as Rachael since it matches the brushed nickel accents in my kitchen. Attaching the calendar to the front of the file holder is great since we don't have a central location to hang one. Then all I had to do was scrounge up some file folders from my office before my Mini Command Center was complete! This little guy is now living on our kitchen desk since that is our dumping ground for mail, diaper bags, keys, etc.

File Holder - Target, $10.99
Calendar - Target, $5.99
Used file folders and binder clips from college days - $0.00 

Total Investment: $16.98

I already feel like I am benefiting from this method! What tools and ideas do you use to keep your family organized? I'd love to hear!