Real Simple swapped Bevin’s small board for a three-by-four-foot one and, using index cards, turned it into an easy-to-update monthly
grid. Keys, tacks, and pencils hang to its left. Clear containers (labeled by family member) corral papers and random items
below.
Supersize Calendar
Real Simple spray-painted a large corkboard white (Quartet, $41,
staples.com), then pinned down ribbon to make a grid. To mark the days of the month, index cards (Wausau Exact, $14 for 250,
officedepot.com) were stamped with numbers (Cavallini, $28 for 28 stamps,
amazon.com) and tacked up. Bevin can write on the cards, add stick-on notes, or secure info with tacks. She keeps cards for future months
in a nearby drawer.
Round Magnetic Boards
Calendar supplies hang on 12-inch-diameter boards ($15 each,
threebythree.com), as do keys, gift cards, and notes.
Bins for Belongings
Thanks to two mesh basket ladders ($37 each,
stacksandstacks.com), each child has a reachable slot for assignments, lunch menus, and items that can clutter the kitchen, like flashcards.
In Bevin’s bin is a note pad with a yearly calendar that she takes on the go. If plans come up while she’s out, she scribbles
them on the pad, then transfers them to the wall later.
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