Having a well-organized refrigerator has many benefits:
You know exactly where to look to find what you need
When you menu plan, it’s easy to determine what you need to purchase
You’ll have less waste because you’ll eat the leftovers, you’ll know what foods you have, and food won’t spoil
If you have a pantry, no matter how big or small it is, chances are it’s the true workhorse of your kitchen. Most likely it is holding your bulk purchases, unopened foods, small kitchen appliances and so much more. If you do have a small, closet style pantry, then it’s imperative to make it work for you. How do you make your pantry work for you and your family? Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way to a functional pantry.
Read MoreHaving a pantry with easy-to-access food items is a dream come true for many home cooks. Be sure to edit your pantry and then determine what additional storage and organizational items you may need. Below are some of the Living. Simplified. favorite items. Be sure to measure and add labels where you can.
Read MoreThe pantry is the workhorse of the kitchen holding your dry goods, your backstock of items (thank you, big box stores!), keeper of snacks, quick meals, and recipe basics. Many of us also keep non-edibles in our pantry, such as party supplies, paper towels, lunch boxes and water bottles.
Decanting your dry goods is one way to keep your pantry organized. It’s easy to know when it’s time to replace an item and it can help keep the contents fresher longer.
Read MoreKeeping your pantry organized and well-stocked is no easy! But one its done, and you have a full-proof system in place, keeping it tidy going forward will be a breeze. Unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to pantry organization. One family might have young children or and another family might have a coffee connoisseur. Once you figure out the various zones that will work for your pantry, then it’s time to get down to business. You can use bins you already have or start from scratch with new containers. Keep reading for our best pantry hacks!
Read MoreEver wonder what a fully-stocked pantry should have? Do you find yourself frequently out of a certain item? Key to having an organized pantry is knowing what you have and where it is located. Using bins, clear containers for decanting items and labeling as much as possible are techniques that will all help you towards having and maintaining a fully functioning pantry.
Read MoreNow that the holiday season is over, it’s a great time to review what worked in your kitchen (and what didn’t) as you hosted family meals and your kitchen was the real workhorse of your home. Even if you didn’t host guests, over the past two years you’ve probably spent more time in your kitchen then you have in years! Chances are, your kitchen can use a refresh. Following are a list of some of Living. Simplified.’s favorite products to help you keep your kitchen organized.
Read MoreAs one of my clients said, if you walk into her kitchen, you can't immediately see the difference that hiring Lauren Saltman, professional organizer and owner of Living. Simplified. made in her kitchen. She never had cluttered countertops from the start. But the cabinets, drawers and walk-in pantry were disorganized and overloaded. Over the course of a few weeks, we decluttered, organized, added in the necessary organizing supplies, and voila, the kitchen has been transformed.
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