The Dollar Tree Organization Hack That Turns A Sheet Pan Into A Memo Board

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Keeping track of all your important memos can be tricky — especially when one ends up scribbled on a scrap of paper stuck to the fridge and another is buried in your phone's Notes app. Before you know it, you've got reminders scattered everywhere, and some don't even get checked off because you forgot you wrote them down in the first place. It's a vicious cycle! But with this Dollar Tree organization hack that turns a sheet pan into a memo board, you'll have a one-stop shop for all your must-remember memos, and it's surprisingly creative, too.

All you need for this clever DIY is a Dollar Tree baking sheet, some sticky letters to label your board, fun decor like gemstones or stickers, a few magnets, and, of course, paper for your notes. If you want to take it up a notch, also grab some self-adhesive hooks and a small wire basket (also from Dollar Tree) and hang it at the bottom of the pan. It'll hold pens or pencils, turning your board into a two-in-one memo station and pen holder that helps keep your office organized and productive.

You can keep it simple or go all out with decorations as the customizing options are endless. Either way, it's an affordable and great way to keep track of your own notes, and your kids' and family's, too. Heck, with how budget-friendly they are, you could make one for each of your kids. It's also a great addition to a homeschool classroom you want to create on a budget, especially if your little ones have weekly events, assignments, or reminders to stay on top of.

Any Dollar Tree baking pan will work for this memo organization hack, but a larger one with lower edges works best. A popular option is the Cooking Concepts Steel Cookie Pan, which measures 13 inches by 9 inches. It's big enough to hold multiple notes, and the low edges make it less obvious that it's a baking pan.

When it comes to customizing, feel free to dress it up and label it however you'd like. For example, you can use Dollar Tree's peel-and-stick poster letters to spell out "memo board," "memos," or "notes." Another option is to outline the edges with Crafter's Square Colorful Pearl Stickers or cover the entire surface with contact paper to disguise the pan even more. You can also add decorative stickers that match your home's aesthetic. If you're making one for kids, go for colorful letters and playful accents like butterflies, flowers, or dinosaur stickers around the border.

To elevate the design, consider spray painting the pan with metal-safe spray paint. Just be sure to put your can of spray paint in warm water beforehand for a smoother application. Once it's dry, seal it with a coat of Rust-Oleum Specialty Polyurethane Spray to help protect it from scratches and scuffs. After sealing, go ahead and stick on your lettering and other cute embellishments. Finish it off with some magnets or magnetic clips to display your notes, reminders, recipes, or even photos you'd like to showcase.