I don’t consider brushing my teeth a “chore” but apparently my kids do. I knew it would be a long summer of me telling my kids brush your teeth, clean you room, water your flower, make your bed (everyday in fact!) So once again…trying to make MY life easier…the kids like them too….so all in all a very successful project!
I went to the thrift store and found some clipboards for 50 cents a piece…and i had that magnetic paint leftover from my menu boards (bought at home depot!) (I have found so many uses for this paint! love it!) I painted the clipboards
and I let the kids pick out their own scrapbook paper and hot glued it on
I found these little buttons at SIERRAS
(see that green sticker 50% off baby!)
I decorated the fronts and stuck magnets on the back
and I wrote out their list of chores
and put it all together
(can I just say Abbey Road paper is my all time favorite!)
(my son can’t read yet so his has little pictures….and mom’s choice is whatever needs done that day….unload dishwasher, clean out garage, it’s my choice!)
I hot glued a little pocket of paper to hold the chores we don’t need that day
I just hung them on a nail right outside their doors
When they accomplish something they move their little magnet over to the DONE column!
okay: here we are a year later…..
i went and added velcro to the sons clipboard..It was on his door and everytime he slammed it shut (yes, slammed. he’s a boy. pure noise)
all the magnets would fall off…..so i just hot glued velcro on!
Amber says
Wow, I totally love these, I think I will have to make a trip to the store so I can do this for the summer.
Fawnda says
Very cute idea! I love it! 🙂
Jennifer @ The Toy Box Years says
Very crafty, thrifty, and adorable – as always!
Meet Virginia says
These are too cute! I love them!!
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Adventures of a CrAzY LaDy! says
What a great chore board idea! I had no clue that they made magnetic paint! I love this and I know it will be VERY handy!
PeaceLoveApplesauce says
I love these.. What a great idea!
Thanks for sharing!
Camille says
Love the clipboard idea! Some chore charts are monsters, yours are perfect. Thanks for sharing!
ificould says
So cute! Featuring this post on Friday!! Can't wait to make a couple of my own.
Elizabeth says
What a cute idea! Found you through another blog and I'm LOVING your stuff! I'm your newest follower! I also have DIY's and How-To's on my blog…would love a follow-back:
http://www.thecraftycharlestonian.com
Lady Hill says
I love all of your ideas they are so cute!
I think I'm going to have to come up with a use for this… do you think my hubby would appreciate one of his own? Haha probably not huh?
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Valerie says
Finally! A chore chart I actually love! Yay!
Kim @ seven thirty three says
Great Idea! Thanks for linking up with What are little boys made of?
Haupi says
Very creative with the black magnetic paint, buttons, chore strips and all. The boards look absolutely adorable…but did they work? What? Oh, I knew they would! Smiles.
Haupi
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Jill says
Great idea!! My kids definitely need that one!
CrazySimpleLife says
Your newest follower from Follow Me Fridays!!
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Rachel says
Very cute! And it's such a good idea too!
Christy says
Following now from NFF! These chore charts are precious!!
Krissy says
SUCH A GOOD IDEA!
I'm following from Trendy Treehouse. 🙂 Hopefully you can stop by and check us out as well.
http://theartsymom.tk
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KJ says
I am blown away by your organization. The charts are so classy. Have a wonderful long weekend and start to summer vacation.
Shawn says
Oh my gosh I love this!! I was just thinking the same thing, that I need a chore chart for this long summer so I don't go crazy with my kids! Thank you so much, what a great idea!!
Julie says
Hi! Stopping by from New Friend Friday. I'm a new follower. Hope you stop by! Have a great weekend!
Sela says
Fantastic!!
My 3 year old thinks getting dressed in the morning is a chore 🙂 Just what we need to get back on track.
Actually, I think I'll make one for myself too, I am a list-do-er 😉
mommyof4 says
Awesome idea! Found your blog on Trendy Treehouse! Looking forward to reading more! Have a great weekend!
Linkie Lueville says
WOW! i LOVE your blog! i found you at New Friend Friday at The Girl Creative. totally following now!
sweet european dreams says
woohoo! I was just about to order a chore chart, but these are MUCH cuter and affordable. My kids will love these and so will I! thanks for sharing!
Jami says
I've had clip boards on my "to-do" list for a while. This idea has inspired me to get it done this week! Thanks!
smiles!
The Heki Family says
I am so excited to make these for my kids. What a cute idea. WHere do you get the magnetic paint?
Kimbo West @ a girl and a glue gun says
I bought it at home depot…it's pretty expensive though! my sister just used some velcro if you don't want to spend the dough for the paint (and I have had NO luck with the spray paint kind!)