To avoid clutter and misplacing important information in the kitchen, I created a Family Binder that organizes everything from Emergency Contact Numbers, Class lists and Takeout menus to School Directories, Sports Schedules, Discount Coupons, and a list of Logins for the kids favorite websites, etc..  Just grab a three ring binder and some clear plastic sheet protectors and update it every few months.  The kids (and babysitters, and even my husband) know that if they need to find something when I'm not home, they can go to the notebook to get it.  It's become a pretty handy item!