6 Minimalist Kitchen Swaps to Simplify Your Kitchen and Cooking | Clutter Free January Series

[@kellyprimrose6925]

Great tips! I've always found that your videos provide practical, useful advice for regular people. Please keep it up!! :)

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much, Kelly!

[@godisgood2919]

Oh, wow! I'm glad you're included in the collab. I listened to some of them the other day.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you! Me too! :)

[@Julies-in-a-mood]

“Crisper drawer”? We call that the “rotter drawer” at our house 😂

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Haha I definitely can relate!

[@buckeyethor]

I call it the produce drawer of good intentions.

[@albertdeloach1382]

I call it Freddy Peterson.

[@Dawnstockslager]

😂😂😂 that’s why I use one to hold meat I’ve taken out to thaw, and one to hold my protein drinks. Because veggies always get forgotten and rot in them.

[@latoyah52]

So true 🤣

[@KK-rs1wn]

Yes on batching! Didn’t know this was a “thing”. Have been doing this for a while and I am loving this. And it makes it sooo much easier to clean counters. Thank you!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad to hear this! Thank you!

[@fionascheibel977]

Thank you for this. Your advice was totally things I can manage. So often this subject is covered by people who are not in anyway relatable to me. Things those people suggest wouldn't be possible for me on my very best productive day.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

You are so welcome, Fiona!

[@minnien4667]

Good tips. I definitely practice the “one day later” for grocery shopping. Or because I do pickup, it’s “two days later” since I never pick up on the same day I order.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Two days later is even better! :)

[@kellishepard7964]

The fridge crisper drawers at our house hold all the soda cans and juice pouches .

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

That is a great idea!

[@solidstate9451]

Due to health reasons we ditched the soda and juice at all.

[@Sheskis]

My top drawer is produce- bottom drawer beverages! Sodas, h2o bottles, etc...various alcoholic and non alcoholic choices Whenever I have guests I direct them to that drawer and say- help yourself!

[@lindar6151]

Batching items to free up counter space is genius! Probably one of the best tips I ever heard.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much, Linda! I'm happy to hear that!

[@debbiemclean1090]

I work with batching as I have a shortage of cupboards but having decluttered I have managed to clear up space and get more off my worktops xxxxxxx

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Congratulations on clearing up some space, Debbie!

[@joycechan6406]

Recipes on blogs used to drive me crazy too with all the "talking" and ads and videos, but now I just put the link for the page into the My Cookmate app (I'm not affiliated with them) and it pulls all the ingredients and directions out into separate categories so it's easy to use. Game changer!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you for the tip, Joyce!

[@pamdoherty723]

I really enjoyed your presentation! I just happened to rearrange my fridge two weeks ago and don't use the crisper drawer for veggies anymore. One drawer is just for leftovers so my family always know where to look for them. The other is for fruit that we eat every day. So I can vouch for that idea because it's been working in my house. I am looking forward to trying other of your ideas now. Thank you!!!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad to hear that, Pam!

[@emilypacheco2074]

As soon as you said to batch things the 💡 came in! This is what I needed to make it decluttered and create usable counter space. 💗 Thank you!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad to hear this, Emily!

[@imogenethomas1138]

Thanks for the new meal ideas! We are only leaving home for grocery pickup and doctor’s appointments. I’m so bored with my cooking!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

You are so welcome, Imogene!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hi Sarah great kitchen swaps. I do keep all my counter tops free of clutter except for the coffee pot and microwave.❤

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you, Cathy!

[@lyn3158]

Those all were some really good tips that I am going to try out in the next few days. Thanks :)

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so happy to hear this, Lyn!

[@jennifersills-norris4310]

Love the menu idea! I'm want to eat healthier but where to start when your standards are anything but. The menu idea is genius.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad to hear that, Jennifer! Thanks!

[@LucyLynette]

Since many apartment kitchens aren't actually designed for people who cook, most apartment dwellers have to arrange their kitchen counter and storage usage backwards. Where someone with an adequate home kitchen starts with clear counters, only puts out what they need, and arranges drawers and cabinets by ease of use, an apartment dweller who cooks starts with a baseline of "Where can I make everything fit and still leave at least a single decent workspace by the stove" and thins things out/rearranges from there. Same destination, but instead of starting from a clean slate, most apartment dwellers start from a place of stress and mess, even the organized types. Every new kitchen is an adventure, and rarely a fun one.

[@AlanaMcCawley]

I love these ideas, but your tips on delaying grocery shopping and searching for recipes on meal deliver websites is awesome. These I think will really help my family cut down on food waste and try new recipe ideas! I'm off to clean out my crisper drawer and find a recipe for skirt steak.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad to hear this, Alana! Thanks!

[@sandrafromscotland]

Thanks Sarah. 👍 Simplifying solutions 💙

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

You're welcome, Sandra!

[@jopayne3310]

I've been receiving 'Hello Fresh' boxes since the summer, and the menus have definitely got me out of a rut with our main meals! I've cooked with all sorts of ingredients I wouldn't have used before. But as you say Sarah, the delivery box option is quite expensive, and I choose not to spend that much every week. However, I store the recipes that come with the boxes in a folder, and then look through them for inspiration for meals we've liked, and then I cook them from scratch. Thank you for all the tips!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad they have been helpful!

[@amnasmith3514]

Good timing as I need to clean out my cupboards!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad to hear this, Amna!

[@Sheskis]

Best advice ever from this video- Check out restaurant menus for smoothie and salad recipe ideas... along with Hello Fresh menu and recipe ideas! This is a game changer!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so happy it was helpful! Thank you, Julie!

[@suzannetaylor6285]

My toaster and air fryer are stashed away.. my Vitamix, kitchen aid mixer, knife block, coffee maker, canisters and my grandmothers cookie jar will never be moved.. I would HATE having to drag out these items every time I wanted to use them.. most likely I would stop using them..

[@kathysheeran6589]

Love the idea of going to blue apron type sites for recipes. And I will use the idea to keep one counter area clear and another for big stuff I use a lot. Thanks. ❤️

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad to hear this, Kathy!

[@amybee40]

@Abundantly Minimal Liked and subscribed! Your tips are fresh and sensible. I realized I am doing your counter zoning tip, with a twist- I don't have a lot of width of counter space, but it is deep. So if I keep things back by the wall, I still have prep space in front. For instance, room in front of my coffee pot to set groceries that need to be put in the fridge. Room in front of my rack of cookbooks, tea drawers, and Nutrabullet to use my cutting board or do other meal-prep activities. Anything bigger gets moved to the kitchen table.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you! Welcome to the channel! That approach works great for deep counters!

[@taniayoungson5614]

This is a great video! So much content that I found helpful because you presented it in a unique way. Some of your ideas I already do but you made them feel new to me again. I love the one day later rule. I will be trying that. Also, I love the menu idea for planning meals when I'm in a boring rut. I'm new to your channel, found it through the clutter free January playlist. When I subscribed to your channel, I quickly scrolled through your playlists. I love the simplicity and font in your videos. I'm looking forward to watching them.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much for all of the kind words, Tania! Welcome to the channel!

[@lucindapick2986]

My kids snacks go in the crisper drawer. They never forget where those are!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Such a perfect option!

[@sharonjohnson2150]

Enjoyed your organized video. Great tip to look at restaurant menus for meal ideas. Also hello fresh recipes great idea. Thanks

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you, Sharon!

[@LucyLynette]

Regarding food ruts: When I start feeling like I'm in a food rut, I pick an ingredient that sounds good but that I rarely or never use, and research recipes that use only that item and things I regularly keep on hand. Once I have a couple of meal options, I buy the ingredient, experiment with it, and decide if it will go into regular rotation. Meal planning and pairing up a new/lesser used item with familiar ingredients means I never buy a bunch of ingredients I'm not used to for making a meal I saw in a recipe, and then find myself not knowing what to do with the remainder (high risk of food and money waste, otherwise). I also get a good look at how the new thing will work with our current dietary habits, from the first purchase, as well as easily being able to discern if the one altered element in a regular meal is worth the difference it makes (especially important for pricier ingredients). That's the most efficient method I've come up with for getting out of food ruts without wasting a lot of food and money.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Great tips!

[@barbaraoliver4582]

Just love your suggestions!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you, Barbara!

[@reluctantapologist]

Omg the recipe inspiration tip is gold. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thanks for all the info, definitely subscribed!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so happy to hear this, Rebecca! Welcome to the channel!

[@BettsiLedesma]

What great ideas! Dang!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you, Bettsi!

[@filipadomingos35]

Loved your tips! Thank you!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you, Filipa!

[@taylormartin8699]

GREAT TIPS!!!!!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you, Taylor!

[@sbellalopez9284]

I enjoyed your video suscribed! Dawn minimal mom is awesome, Cass clutteebug and Steph from secret slob my fav KZbinrs, looking towards to checking out the rest of your vids

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much, Sbella! They are wonderful channels!

[@janiewilliams5803]

Good ideas!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you, Janie!

[@docb8316]

Since covid I have been expanding the one day later to one week later.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Definitely! We've done that more as well.

[@tanyapinnock2347]

I have also, however.... last year I used up everything in feb and COVID hit us in March. So I just stocked up again, and have been making extra meals to freeze for when I return to work and kids are back at school. With a well stocked pantry you can avoid the shops for weeks and take advantage of sales. Buy one for now and two for later.

[@minimalzebra]

Good video

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thanks!

[@minimalzebra]

@@AbundantlyMinimal Welcome!

[@luisasterioquerubin6829]

Lefthanded?

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Yep!

[@111-c5c]

Do not meal prep. Only eat fresh Bio food and fruit. Shop every second day or so. But this is easy to do in Switzerland. Buy nothing prepackaged and try to avoid plastic wrapped things. Boxed food products as well. Prefer buying loose.

[@annlavine3576]

% does not work for cat food. My cat would go hungry

[@sanniepstein4835]

Those brown-scale horizontal tiles have already become a tiresome cliche.

[@Michelle_Westdam]

FINALLY....a video with unique content!!! wonderful tips!!! Thank you....ill be subscribing!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much, Tanya! Welcome to the channel!

[@maghouinbeg5011]

The eye-level shelf in my fridge is where the 'eat it now' food is kept. If it's on that shelf it has a short fridge-life and needs to be consumed.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

That is such a great spot for those items!

[@libbyspaur605]

I recently did a pantry makeover and my biggest "aha" moment was that even though I don't use the kitchen aid ALL the time (and therefore shoved it to the side behind the folded door) it was such a pain to get it out, being heavy, at a weird level, and I hated it. I decided it was an absolute MUST to have it at waist-height and easy to grab, even if it's only used a few times a month. In fact, all the appliances are now on that middle shelf to save me back pain. I call it a big win!! :)

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

That is a big win, Libby!

[@paulagardner4155]

I use my kitchen aid blender a lot during holidays. I leave it tucked to the side counter on a linen towel. That way I can slide it easily out ! I put it away in January because then I usually just use it to make pasta!

[@sct4040]

That's the reason my kitchaid blender is still on the counter, all heavy stuff stays.

[@SugarMamma]

The only bulky thing I have on my counter is the thermomix which can be used to make so many things, which mean I don't have to buy additional raw ingredients, reducing even more things in the house. I think investing in multipurpose appliances definitely help to reduce clutter in the kitchen. If you are interested, here is my own minimalist kitchen tips kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3-mXnlsi5iKbK8 xCC

[@andie668]

What a great idea to batch the surface clutter! This is going to solve my problem of really needing to keep certain things out, but really wanting to have cleared off surfaces. Thank you!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad, Andie! Thanks!

[@obragg1]

These are some of the smartest tips I’ve heard. Definitely not the same old info regurgitated by many vloggers. Subscribed.

[@maureenrau6341]

I was going to post the same thing!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@francinegolden9199]

I 100% agree

[@julieanne7223]

Thank you for all your wonderful tips. never thought of looking at restaurants menus or delivered meals to get ideas for what to have for dinner and how to make things. i will sure give this tip a go. looking forward to the rest of the decluttering series.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

You are very welcome, Julie! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

#2 is so smart! I know two drawers I’m going to switch already.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

That's awesome, Erica! It is so much fun to do!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

@@AbundantlyMinimal it’s great to be on this playlist with you!!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I know! There are so many amazing channels! I'm looking forward to watching the other videos tonight!

[@wildminders2233]

Hi Erica! I love having all my favourites cheering me on. It’s amazing! 😍🙌🏼

[@carolbuchel3011]

Actually did this yesterday-felt to so good!

[@elizamh5270]

I hate it when I try to look at recipes online and there’s tons of ads and videos! It often puts me off even using the recipe as it’s such a battle actually getting to it haha! 🤣

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

That is so true!

[@SilentReader2]

Yes. It is annoying.

[@psymompa]

I can't stand adds so I just write it out on a large index card. Then I have the cards in an index card holder.

[@rebeccagreen692]

Is it only me that went and rearranged my kitchen after watching this video? Lol. Thank you Sarah.x

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Oh yay, I am so happy to hear this! Thanks, Rebecca!

[@LadyMiner100]

I swapped my pantry and cabinet storage. The pantry on the far side of the kitchen now holds platters, dehydrator, large bowls, and that sort of thing. The cabinet under my main food prep area now has all my canned goods and overflow stuff like bulk flour. I find I'm doing way less walking when working in the kitchen.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Such a great swap, Connie!

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

Thanks for those tips! I’m actually in my one week no spend per month, so I totally agree with your one day delay idea. I realized that I had way too much food in my fridge, freezer and pantry in December, so I decided to skip the grocery one week per month to make sure that I use up everything I already have. I realized that I store way too much when items are on sale, but actually sales come up every 4-6 weeks. Therefore there is no reason to stock up so much. I got a little insecure at first, but it actually works really well!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

It is awesome to catch the sales rotation! Thanks!

[@l.p.5177]

Love the 1 day later tip for groceries!!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad!

[@karoosten232]

Batching, omg this is me! I cant stand stuff scattered in every corner and my husband insists on stuff being out

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm glad the batching can help!

[@SilentReader2]

Oh my I love the tip to search your favorite restaurant menus for new meal ideas to get out of a rut. Genius! Thank you! I am on it.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Yes! I love it!

[@jessie9653]

My husband and I do intermittent fasting, we eat 1 meal a day. I love making meals that last several days 😁. We love leftovers.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

That's awesome! You are a meal prep champ!

[@MichellesCraftsandMore]

My problem is lack of cabinets and countertop space. I have maybe 2 feet of countertop space on the right side of my kitchen and around 4 foot on the other side. That is it. I am hoping that one day we can afford to redo the kitchen to add more of both!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

We totally get that! Our last apartment had very little counter space, so we did have to keep more things out and they didn't feel as spacious.

[@reneehaynes3121]

Could you bring in folding TV tray tables as extra work surfaces? Use your nearby dining room table as a work station? You can do non-plug-in-appliance work such as chopping vegetables, rolling dough, setting up meal prep containers, etc, on the dining room table. Good luck!

[@cherisolomon1508]

Another idea is to add an island. U can find great furniture @ Ikea.

[@MichellesCraftsandMore]

@@cherisolomon1508 My kitchen is way too small for an island. I turn from the fridge and am at the stove. I just need extra cabinets and countertops now that my washer is out of the kitchen and hopefully the dryer soon!

[@shannonmorrison8055]

You should check out the over the sink drying rack... they have ones that stand up above the sink and one that actually fits over the sink opening, this would free up even more counter space and look more visually pleasing as it actually blends in with your sink.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you, Shannon!

[@lgn52]

This January Declutter collaboration has been fantastic! I've learned so much and feeling motivated to make some changes. Your video is one of my favorites. Your swaps & ideas are spot on but not things that would normally occur to me. New subscriber here.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much! It is such a wonderful group of channels participating in the challenge!

[@KatrineNordland]

Nice tips as always, thanks Sarah. As for convenient placement of stuff you eat every day, I do the opposite of you: I place my everyday food (i.e. cookies 🍪!) in my furthest top cupboard so as to force myself to do a small climb if I want them. 😁

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you, Katrine! I totally understand keeping those types of treats out of reach! I have to try to not even keep any of those in the house haha

[@princesshillary1]

Loved the HelloFresh cookbook tip! I have used HelloFresh as gifts for friends but had no idea the cookbook on the website existed! 😃

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad to hear this, Hillary! I checked around on several different sites to make sure it worked across the board and every single one had detailed recipes!

[@karendreas3452]

It's a win when you can make your favorite restaurant meal for 1/4 of the price at home! Great ideas.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Heck yes!

[@bex438]

Great tips Sarah, thanks for sharing- I especially liked the batching kitchen clutter one, so often I've heard advice suggesting that you put the items away when you're not using them, but it's great to have another option that allows you to keep the most used items out whilst still having a completely clutter free area.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@abimol3802]

We do that tip with the crisper. All the jars and homemade sauces etc are in the drawers and I have 2 extra baskets on the middle shelf with the fresh items. It makes us more aware of needing to use them

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I love it! Glad you've found what works for you!

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

Great tips! I never thought of batching my clutter. We switched to a drying mat instead of a dish dryer, and that picked up some more space

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you, Judy! I'm glad to hear that!

[@shawkins2665]

I also put away my dish dryer. Also decluttered a lot of dishes so now I try to wash, dry and put away everything in one go. Gets me getting those dishes done, very satisfying to have it all packed away in one go xx

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

@@shawkins2665 me too! Agreed

[@organizedbydarci8250]

I like the “One Day Later” idea. So many great ideas. Just starting my minimalism journey so I will be checking out your channel more. (Darci)

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad, Darci!

[@beautyplayground]

aaaah the fridge one makes so much sense! :O

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Yay! I'm so glad!

[@tkka2418]

I love the crisper tip! So smart.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad you like it!

[@debsmith3448]

I really like the one day later concept.

[@SeetalMD]

Omg. I use all the same tips just call it differently. I think I've learnt all the concepts from like all that minimalism books I read. although I still feel keeping a junk drawer annoys me. however I need a place to chuck things to think about how I use it at declutter time. but it would be nice to not have it all together.

[@SeetalMD]

keep up the wonderful mindful work. xoxo

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I totally understand that, Seetal!

[@robynwells8249]

I love “batching” I do this with onions, peppers, spaghetti sauce etc. For recipe inspiration I use Skinny Kitchen. She has quite a few veggie friendly ideas too.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

That's wonderful, Robyn!

[@thehealingvibration]

OMG don't keep your knives in a drawer! #1 dangerous, but #2 dulls the blades and increases the chance for chipping.

[@NamNguyen-wl8lv]

you are so right, I find myself throwing away so much produce because I have a craving and or the family like to eat different meals.

[@DelusionDispeller]

I'm so glad I found your channel I just did the half clutter have clear thing on my countertop and what a difference it makes. I'm going to keep watching for more tips thank you

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

You are so welcome! I'm happy it made a difference for you!

[@adelest9500]

#2 was so me :D I actually kept our snacks that we reach for daily on the top shelf I can't reach without a step, but the middle shelf that is easier to reach was occupied by some flour and spices I was using maybe once a month, until one day I just looked at it and realised "ok, why? why am I doing this the hard way?" and switched it

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad you made the switch!

[@ShipCreek]

Sounds to me you had it correct the first time.

[@terridrimel1056]

New sub, from Minimal Mom. Checking out meal prep sites is an awesome recommendation!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Welcome to the channel, Terri! Thank you for the kind words!

[@stephanied6711]

❤️❤️

[@BanquetNZ]

cook once. eat twice. Box the 2nd meal before you serve out the first, and fridge or freeze for another day.

[@findingaway5512]

I really love the restaurant idea I think that's maybe the first time I've ever heard that tip! I definitely think this is great idea I want to call in our school and have worked in restaurants and I definitely have made dishes at home that were either ones I had cooked in a restaurant or ones I had come across and recreated at home for myself. Definitely a smart idea on an easy way to mix things up. Ashley one of my favorite salads that I make at home I had first eaten at a max and Irma's restaurant It's like a Southwest salad and it had a barbecue ranch dressing on it and it has corn and black beans on it and chicken and greens and tomatoes and tortilla strips It's really good.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad it was helpful! A Southwest salad sounds delicious!

[@charitysmith5245]

Decision fatigue!!! Especially with meals and grocery shopping. And I’ve been cooking for 30 years. KZbin, Pinterest etc is a godsend to find new ideas and make them my own.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

So true!

[@UpstateGrammy]

Great ideas for meal planning!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you, Peggy!

[@teresakeith5539]

I LOVE your ideas for looking for ingredients, meal ideas, etc on restaurant websites!!! New subscriber TODAY!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you, Teresa! Welcome to the channel!

[@elliebee6448]

This Christmas I cleared a lot of things off my kitchen counter to make room for the party and I was so pleased with how it looked, I’ve made it permanent! My counter now has only two things on it, and I enjoy that simplicity everyday. I put my toaster and espresso machine up in “appliance quarantine” (on top of my cabinets), until I’m sure I don’t need them anymore, I’m 90% sure I can get by with the toaster function in my oven and 50% sure about the espresso machine 😂. Thanks for the video!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad to hear this, Ellie!

[@lm5234]

This video is class, I've watched it more than once at this stage. Are you planning on making one on this topic again? Maybe a combination of kitchen declutter/organisation/minimalist swaps?

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm so glad to hear this! I'm sure I will make one, perhaps this spring!

[@christiana_mandalynn]

Just found your channel via Natalie Bennet on the declutter challenge! Really good advice here! I always called it “clustering” the appliances/countertops. I have way too much out right now and it’s creating a lot of overwhelm and anxiety for me. And such a good idea about the recipes!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Welcome, Christiana! I'm so happy to hear that!

[@yisun1725]

First time watch your video, love your channel name. Minimalism never means inadequate life quality.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel!

[@joflicker8944]

We jave very little waste in vegetables in the fridge using tupperware fridgesmarts... very very little spoilage

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Love it!

[@travellerinahurry5642]

You have a lovely voice.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Aww, thanks!

[@samanthab3292]

Our fridge drawers are cheese and deli meats!

[@christyb7455]

I love the "One day later" hack!! Thank you, new sub😊

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Yay! Thank you, Christy! Welcome to the channel!

[@lucytitus2183]

I love your organized kitchen! Your kitchen is beautiful!🤗

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

You are too kind, Lucy! Thank you!

[@TheAtWhatCostBlog]

These are great ideas! Love the idea of batch grouping items on the counter. We have a vintage breadbox I enjoy using and also displaying, but do enjoy a cleared off counter. I also loved the tip about checking out the restaurants and food services for recipes and ideas! 💡 Genius!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much!

[@jaimewilson8933]

Very helpful!! Thank you! I liked your suggestions for recipes. I would add to that grocery store websites. I’ve found some awesome recipes on Aldi’s website.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

That is a great addition, Jaime! Thanks!

[@SilentReader2]

Aldi's website? Sweet. Thank you!

[@RUT812]

We’re downsizing into a condo that has a very small kitchen. There are only 4 drawers, all in one spot next to the fridge. Counter space is a premium, too. Very little surface area to work with, & we use several appliances regularly - toaster, Vitamix, bread machine & rice cooker. The KitchenAid has to stay out because it’s heavy, & my crockpot needs to be ready accessible. I seriously don’t yet know what I’m going to do. There’s no pantry or anything.

[@laurenj.5312]

Check out a butler's pantry that has a few shelves. Place it near a wall plug and place your appliances there.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

We actually came from a pretty small kitchen in our last apartment. Two things that worked for us were purchasing a moveable kitchen island from IKEA to put up next to the wall for some extra counter space. It also had shelves below that we used to store some extra kitchen items. For any extra kitchen appliances, we stored those in our linen closet! Not ideal, but it worked!

[@yashodaacharya]

Loved this video....si usefful...

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much!

[@amandaplimmer6153]

Why doesn’t the toaster go in the appliance bench?

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

My husband's wishes haha :)

[@jenniferdavies8910]

Very clear and sensible advice. Thank you .

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

You're welcome, Jennifer!

[@vernamyspencer2158]

I loved your idea to look at menus from different sites for ideas!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much!

[@kevinyasoni6714]

What brand is your air fryer< Do you recommend it?

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Hi Kevin! It is a Cuisinart Digital Air Fryer Toaster Oven and we really do like it! We purchased it on sale from Coscto for $159. We have used it for many uses and love it, but one use that we are still trying to figure out (but it's not a high priority) is how to prevent batter from sticking to the tray when we are attempting to "deep fry" something.