Battling Clutter: My Journey to Reclaiming my Pantry! (Episode 3)

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

Well this is awkward! I am not sure what happened to the weird audio when I uploaded. If you are new here, this is definitely not the usual for my channel. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@angelamelum4304]

I have a son who is autistic and when he was younger his profound aversion to almost all food was a challenge. No judgement here. The great thing is you are continuing to work on it. He’s 17 now and while he’s still picky, he come a long way. As long as you keep working on it will get better.

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

I needed to hear this today. It’s been a bit of a tough day with kiddo and this just raised my spirits a bit. ❤️ Thank you so much!

[@angelamelum4304]

@@coffeecarbsclutter oh you are welcome. People use to tell me that all the time and I really didn’t believe it would ever happen. While he still is very picky, he eats way better. Just don’t give up trying.

[@Kimmie157]

Love your shelves in the pantry, plenty of space for everything. I would still leave the butlers pantry open to get to the dining room. We all know our own kids best, feed your son what works for him and you. Don't worry about comments. As a kid we also had spam with mac and cheese and stewed tomatoes on the side. One of my favorite meals as a kid! Hope your son is feeling better!🙂

[@justkiddin84]

Hm, that sounds good actually! Lol I just saw on the Soul Food Cooking channel a recipe for Mac-n-cheese I am definitely doing soon! Spam and tomatoes on the side sounds really good!

[@dorisrougvie1793]

Looks great ,good organisation

[@susieque933]

I pulled all my baking supplies out of my pantry and did a baking cabinet in one of my larger upper cabinets. It has helped me because baking often requires so many different ingredients having them all together saves time. I also keep my mixers, bowls, measuring spoons and cups, etc., in the same area. I guess you’d say I made a baking station.

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

That is what I am hoping to eventually do. Just have not found a good solution..yet. 😁

[@susieque933]

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[@giselatepe9143]

Do not close off the butlers pantry! Smart storage trumps more storage! Put pull outs in the lower cabinets of your butlers pantry - perfect for all the smaller items in your pantry. Move the huge items into the pantry, they waste too much space where they are. When organizing my mantra is: Ease of accessibility and ease of maintenance and a place for everything. That way you don't have to reinvent the wheel over and over. You're getting there! You have a beautiful home to work with.

[@CarlaBaku]

The pantry look great. Boy, do I wish I had a space that size! BTW, I'm a huge fan of Method's pink grapefruit cleaner. Just looking at your bottle makes me want to go spritz something! 😄

[@Smittenhamster]

Your pantry looks great, well done!

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@robyn-mareepenny2926]

So much better. I'm suddenly feeling brave enough to tackle mine too, so thank you!

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

You can do it! ❤️

[@Shridra]

I just love when people label a child "picky" without knowing everything behind it. Serious eye roll. Honestly, don't give the comments two thoughts - my brother was piiiicky as a kid and my mom "catered" to him and he's in his 30s now and will eat most everything. My son is just the same, and we're just giving him what he wants and he'll occasionally add a food here or there. Anyways, the pantry rearrange looks awesome! It's so hard to get rid of things sometimes but it makes a huge difference

[@terrisouza2692]

I just found your channel by surfing...which I'm so glad I did 🥰!!!! I did like and subscribed so now I will get all the notifications!!! Yay 😀😀

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

Welcome and thank you so much! Happy to have a new friend in our growing community. ❤️

[@janetsides901]

My daughter is on the autism spectrum. She is 20 years old,a college student. And still won't eat everything we do. I always have her favorites on hand for those times. While she was little I got alot of comments about that. I told them to mind their own garden,my flowers grow differently.

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

I love that! My kiddo is Autistic and I cannot tell you how many times I have heard that he will eat when he is hungry. I just smile and think to myself how blessed they are that their children will eat a wide variety while I secretly cry when packaging gets changed. Thank you for your kindness and understanding. ❤🌻

[@simply.clutterfree]

I decluttered my pantry recently! Definitely helps make the kitchen more functional and cooking easier ☺️

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

Definitely!! It has been really nice to not have to search for items when I need to grab them quickly. It also helped lower my grocery bill because I can meal plan more easily.

[@simply.clutterfree]

@@coffeecarbsclutter I noticed that having gone through my pantry and fridge that I had a "mental picture" in my head of what I already had when I went shopping that was handy. I have ADHD, so sometimes I forget to write a list 😂

[@michellejoly9914]

I hope your son feels better soon! You might find it helpful to put the condiments you have in the corner on a lazy Susan. That way you will have easy access despite the bottles being in a corner that isn’t super easy to reach. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Nice job!!

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

Oh I had not even thought about a lazy Susan! I saw something at IKEA the last time I was there that would be perfect. Thank you for the suggestion! ❤️

[@hislivelystone]

Looks fabulous. Hope your kiddo feels better soon! Ignore anyone’s comments about what food you do or don’t have. I love spam; I don’t know why people hate on it. My mom used to make me sautéed spam with peas and brown sugar. ❤

[@patarmstrong2304]

I love your pantry!

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@diannehafterson18]

I recently organized my pantry! I purchased from Amazon two 3-tier can “bleachers”! Each one holds fifteen (15) 15 Oz cans and a ton of soup cans. I love them! Made such a difference! I can see what I have behind. Your pantry looks incredible!

[@davidgroh6732]

omg SPAM and Mac n cheese. That brings back some memories . . . Julia

[@deliciouslysaid]

Good video. Good job organizing!

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

Thank you! Part 2 comes out on Tuesday and I think everyone will be surprised at some of the changes I was able to make. ❤

[@Life_in_Jenns_Corner]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@christinedisneyqueen5746]

Nice job! 😊

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

Thank you! ❤️

[@carolynridlon3988]

My hubby & I both love spam & cheese (with tomato slice & /or onion slice) grilled sandwiches!

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

I am so glad to know I am not the only one who loves SPAM. ❤️ I am definitely going to try it with cheese. That sounds yummy!

[@justkiddin84]

That sounds good, too!

[@Christ-qk7or]

I love spam! Especially fried with rice. You made huge progressvin such a short time. Great vid and hope your son feels better soon

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

Ohh I have not tried it with Rice. Will definitely add that to my list of things to experience. ❤️ I may need to buy more SPAM. 😁

[@Christ-qk7or]

@@coffeecarbsclutter add an egg and its heaven! Lol.

[@AimlessAmy]

I have a whole shelf of Mac & Cheese for when my granddaughter visits. I’m Mimi and I’m allowed to spoil her😊

[@justkiddin84]

It’s funny how we all would do it the same, but different! Lol❤

[@mariaperez-ie6xh]

About Spam, maybe I am late to the news but if you boiled for a few seconds (until it start to float), it taste like ham. Just cut it and boil it until it floats and most of the salt is gone. It can be use, almost guilt free, on pasta.

[@margiebeeb2836]

I’ll be doing my pantry soon! Noticed today it’s gotten a little messy, if my husband “ helps” put groceries away things get a little disorganized 😂

[@veronica1863]

Just be happy he helps then go behind him and make it like you want 😅

[@patarmstrong2304]

I have mentioned to my husband that I had an order to it and he said “You did?” Yes dear, lol, for years! before you retired😂😂😂 Not, to mention the grandson who thought he was being funny, 🥰😂😂😂🥰

[@margiebeeb2836]

@@patarmstrong2304 @ Veronica , I never say anything, he knows I’m a “ perfectionist “ so sometimes he’ll just say, you better do it but I don’t make a big deal about it, I don’t like to complain, not worth it I just fix it later🤣

[@stacyl1984]

I need to do a good wipe down in my pantry. It’s been awhile, maybe this is my sign to do that this week. The weather is keeping us home for a couple days anyways. Thanks for sharing your pantry adventure to motivate us too.

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

Do it! It is amazing how much stress is lifted just by cleaning up the pantry. I think sometimes we don’t even realize that something is a stressor because of everything else going on but then once it gets done, you notice an immediate sense of relief almost. ❤️

[@cherrygrovefarmhouse]

Your pantry looks great Jamie!😊

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

Thank you!! 😊 Now I just have to make sure my grocery helpers keep it that way. 🤣

[@miminana-hd6nf]

I never believed in forcing a child to eat something they don't like. Buy what he will eat and ignore the comments.

[@karenmikasko7148]

I absolutely love canned ham.....it is much like spam to me. I can eat the whole can in a few days.

[@jwest2133]

The audio was fine for me🙂Your pantry looks great 💕

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

Yay! Thank you for letting me know that! ❤️

[@jeaninevdm]

Hello! I enjoy your videos. Maybe a handy tip: did you think about getting a rotating lazy susan in the left corners of your pantry?

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

Great idea! I am going to start looking for one to fit that space. ❤

[@3of4sisters]

If not for Kraft Mac N Cheese, my son would not be alive today. He ia now 48.

[@helengesell2668]

If you want to remove the blender and sealer from your counter, make space here. If you do seal/close up the wall for a pantry, I'd take off those doors and do open shelving on this side and the closed up side. Keep the countertop and "coffee bar" as it is. If you don't mind dusting what you have stored above the coffee bar, then I'd go with open shelving, otherwise the glass doors are a good save.

[@NoOctopuss]

I've gotten kind of obsessed with these videos! Just a note that I hope doesn't sound too crazy... You don't want *any* of that oil! Watch a Dr Chris Knobbe video. I quit vegetable (seed) oils and lost migraines, headaches, back pain, sunburn, IBS like issues - and it's not just me! These oils are horribly oxidized even before you cook with them. The oxidized polyunsaturated fats in the oils get into your mitochondria and messes things up big time. Eat what you want - anything but vegetable oils - they are the epitome of ultra processed "food". Plus the alternatives are so much more tasty anyway 😅 (oils made from fruits are fine - coconut, avocado, olive...personally I prefer animal fats like butter, tallow, and bacon grease) Save space! Save your health! Win win!

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

Awww thank you for your kind words. We use coconut, Avocado, and Olive oils primarily in our home. You do not sound crazy at all but rather like your care about the health of others. I always appreciate feedback and suggestions. Thank you for watching and stay tuned because Battling Clutter 2.0 is about to kick off. ❤️