7 Drop zone ideas to help you get through busy school mornings

It's that time of the year when the kiddies are back to school and our mornings and evenings become rather chaotic in the shuffle. I find that designating a small drop zone in my home really helps with the morning and after school routine. My kids know where to get their stuff in the morning and they know where to put their stuff after school without me having to nag them. Here are seven ideas for command centers to get you inspired and put you in command of the chaos!

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Drop zone

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DIY Show Off

You HAVE got to click on over to the original post to see the dramatic difference that a coat of paint and some storage solutions made in this drop zone and it is totally kid-friendly.

Vertical shelves

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Mama Latina Tips

Do you see how wonderfully this command center makes use of vertical space to organize all the back to school necessities?

Commanding corner

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Mom Endeavors

I love this use of a small corner as a command center because it doesn't take up too much space, but it gives you the benefit of having two walls you can use to post things on.

Simple solutions

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Unknown Mami

This is the actual command center I set up in my own home. I love it because it takes up very little space, but keeps us organized.

Stylish

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lizseville2/Pinterest

I find the contrast of the black chalkboard and white details on this command center very appealing and sylish.

Bold color

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JenniPWilliams/Pinterest

The basic set up of this command center is functional, but the bold color on the walls make it fun.

So cute

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This command center is all kinds of colorful and cute, makes you want to stay organized.