I often hear that the pantry is the most disorganized spaces in your home. Am I right? Well, you can tackle it one shelf at a time! Since we simplified, I can empty and reset my pantry in 2 hours or less, including cleaning the shelves and updating labels. My pantry is a cabinet, not a walk-in space. I think that is a blessing. It might take you longer and you may need to tackle one shelf at a time. My Step-by-Step Approach for how to organize the pantry can be used over and over again until you've taken care of all the pantry food and contents. Give it a try this week! Remove everything from the cabinet or shelf Clean canisters, shelves, and containers Declutter expired items and poor quality ingredients Group items by category Vinegar/Oil Flour/Sugar Canned goods Snacks Pasta and Rice Repurpose extra food storage containers for organization Remove items from multi-pack plastic or trim boxes for easy access Granola bars …
Meal Planning
3 Easy Steps to Create an Incredibly Organized Kitchen
Who doesn't love an organized kitchen? But many kitchens hold more gadgets and gizmos than anyone needs to cook dinner for their family. At least that's my goal, to cook healthy meals for my family. And I believe everyone would like to prep dinner without cleaning up the kitchen first. Less Clutter and More Organization in just 5 Days with my Free Mini-Course. Kickstart your decluttering efforts with my Free Mini-Course. Click HERE and learn how to create a clutter-free and organized home. Organized Kitchen When it comes to an organized kitchen, I find there's a lot of stuff getting in the way of how the room is made to function. Piles of paper and mail Small appliances covering countertops Bulk food buys with nowhere to live Decorations and dust collectors Items that do not belong in the kitchen Try these 3 easy steps to an organized kitchen. Step #1 - Meal Plan I know. You hate meal planning but it is necessary. The only way to …
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A Simple and Healthy Meal Plan for Busy Moms
We value time for family dinners, together. To ensure we eat healthy and sit down as a family, I create a weekly meal plan. A meal plan saves time and money Every Sunday, I build a meal plan and prep ingredients from my arsenal of simple healthy recipes. The recipes are organized and searchable in Evernote. I like the ones that turn into several meals and create leftovers for lunch. Here's how. Grab my FREE Meal Planning Template +5 Weeknight Meals HERE. Mom! What's for dinner? Now, you have an answer. Use Existing Inventory First, check the fridge and freezer for proteins on hand. Veggies? Are there any likely to spoil soon? I clean and cut fruits and vegetables. Make muffins from overripe bananas. Defrost meat. And I also keep a stash of frozen veggies for a quick side dish. With a little prep work, veggies are ready for snacking, steaming, or sautéing. Spinach and romaine on hand for smoothies and salads. Snacks pre-portioned into …
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9 Easy Ways to More Organized Spices
Recently, I went through our spices. By this I mean, I removed them from the cabinet and asked the following questions about each one: What recipe calls for this spice? Approximately when did I purchase this spice? How much of this spice is measured for a typical recipe? Surprisingly, most of my spices support my everyday cooking. And I had very few containers older than 12 months. But when I considered the question about quantity, I found several mistakes as a result of bulk buying. I own large containers of cayenne, parsley, cumin, and minced onion. Although they are used in our cooking, the volume was excessive for the typical amount needed in a recipe. But my neighbor was delighted when I refilled a few of her spice containers. Pictured below are the rest of my spices and some easy ways to organize yours. 9 Easy Ways to Organize Remove from the cabinets. Designate one cabinet for spices. (We prefer near the stove.) Review each container and ask the …
Why You Don’t Need an Instapot to Make Dinner
If you already own an Instapot and love it, this article is not for you. However, if you're considering buying one, this might be a worthwhile read. Advertising Works We see 5,000 ads per day and are deeply affected by them. Even I have to catch myself. I try to acknowledge it by saying, "Advertising Works."Image by coffeebeanworks on Pixabay"> The Instapot is one of the most heavily advertised items I have ever seen. Facebook groups, cookbooks, websites, store displays EVERYWHERE...all dedicated to a gadget promising to make you a great cook and save family dinners. I am here to tell you that this is a lie. With back-to-school sales in every store, retailers are upping their game to sell you an Instapot. But you don't need gadgets to make a healthy meal. You already ARE a Good Cook Up until about 6 years ago, I could barely boil water. I spent the first 15 years of marriage relying on my husband. He has mad cooking skills and makes dinner out of 5 random …
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