Refrigerator Accessories to Help Mom Stay Organized

When I lived in China, my local friends were intrigued by the refrigerator magnets, photos, receipts, and lists that I kept on the front and exposed side of the refrigerator. If they knew me well enough, they would ask a very difficult question,

"Why do you put these things on your refrigerator?"

I never had a good answer except for saying that we just do it (which isn't a reason at all).

Needless to say, Chinese refrigerators are not covered with magnets, receipts, and coupons. But American refrigerators typically are a pseudo memo board and photo collage, right there in the kitchen.

Even though we don't know why the refrigerator is this organizational catch-all, we all know that it is. And I've got some ideas for making the kitchen focal point more tidy and functional. Don't worry. You can keep your magnets and photos. 

A calendar is an essential tool for a busy mom. She has to keep track of school holidays, doctor's appointments, and sports practice. 

These three calendars are all magentic, specially designed to be use on a kitchen refrigerator to keep a family organized.

Mom's Ultimate Family Fridge

Deluxe 2012 Magnetic Mount

Wall Calendar

More Mom Time Magnetic Mount Wall Calendar, 2012

Add these cute chalk board panels to the refrigerator for an easy memo board that won't fall off. Both designs are peel and stick. 

They go on in seconds and remove just as easily.

This first panel affixes easily to your refrigerator door for an easy chalkboard surface.

Store your chalk in a magnetic basket (shown below) so you can jot down quick shopping lists, appointment reminders, and words of encouragement for your family.

If you affix the panel low on the refrigerator, it becomes a creative place for toddlers to stay busy drawing while mom is cooking dinner.

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