BRILLIANT Dollar Tree Kitchen Hacks… that WORK!

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[@GradKat]

First, move into a house that has a huge walk-in closet that you can use as a pantry.

[@luvmypetsrhanie1144]

Exactly!!!

[@MonicaWhite-bj4yp]

When I lived with my ex-boyfriend in a trailer up near Pensacola, we had a walk in pantry, surprisingly! 😮

[@ShellyCline]

I don't have a walk-in closet that I can use as a pantry but I have to admit that I can still use a lot of these tips. No need to be so negative.

[@dawnsarrach6612]

@GradKat I thought the same thing lol 😅😆😅😆

[@dawnsarrach6612]

​@@MonicaWhite-bj4yp that's amazing we have no pantry here

[@barbiovan1805]

All these videos of organizing a phenomenal pantry are nice. But the fact is most people do not have a small room that's designated as a pantry. What about us that just have kitchen that won't hold a dozen canisters, etc.? That's the real challenge - in my cabinets the storage containers would eat up most of the space.

[@aesyamazeli8804]

If you don't have space just don't buy much? These KZbinrs are basically Americans living in the boondocks where they go to costco or walmart once a month so they need to actually buy so much. If you have the privilege to live in the city then just do your shopping once a week.

[@texasstardust6010]

@@aesyamazeli8804 .... I believe you missed the point that she was making that a lot of these KZbin people have these huge homes and huge pantries that are not the normal setup for the majority of people..... you can probably adapt what she does to your own space but it would be a bit more challenging.

[@barbiovan1805]

@@aesyamazeli8804 obviously I don't buy roomful of food. Also, clearly suburbia is where these homes with huge footprints are - they are new construction.

[@thelfinarcher]

@@aesyamazeli8804 That's a great concept, but not necessarily very practical for a lot of families. I have two teens and three adults in my home (counting myself), and two of the adults have very limited function. I can't easily have "not much" in my home, and need to buy certain items in bulk, to save some money. Our house was built in the 50s, however, so wasn't designed with even a small pantry, or the best kitchen layout for great storage. So, it is nice to come across organization suggestions that benefit those of us who have limited space, but still need to stock enough items to feed our families. Even the basics can take up more room than some might realize.

[@bre5528]

Agreed! An what about jars 🫙 & Bottles?🤔

[@dianekreuzer3854]

Ok I love the idea of zip tying the baskets to the plant rollers! Brilliant!

[@lizziesangi1602]

Isn't that a great idea 🥰

[@DazzlingDanaOfficial]

Just make sure they'll clear the bottom shelf. Her laundry basket no longer fit after adding the wheels and had to sit in the pulled out position.....

[@dashercosta6717]

Minorities rule. Jaja mofo.

[@pratibavelu9797]

"If you can't see it, you won't eat it".. I also keep writing on my mini board what is in the fridge. That way less food gets forgotten.

[@databass9545]

The problem with plastic in my experience is that after a while, the food item tastes slightly weird. Probably all those micro plastics.

[@bcbrunette]

I agree that’s why I use large mason jars, keeps everything super air tight and no funny taste.

[@margareth5501]

My doctor straight up told me to eliminate all plastics from food, especially in the microwave.

[@KasSommers]

You'll find micro plastics in micro fibre cloths. Hence the “micro” - I never use them.

[@KasSommers]

LOL no I don't eat them but I do wash my cloths. Washing microfibre cloths puts micro plastics into the ocean.

[@itmattersnot1216]

Yeah those forever chemicals don't taste great and they're slowly poisoning you as well.

[@jamesmiller549]

So your replacing bulky cardboard boxes with bulky plastic containers. Smart

[@JamieCormier]

Why doesn’t my dollar tree have half the things yours does? 😢

[@lorrainebecchetti4865]

omg did you understand anything she was saying and like I posted our dollar tree doesn't sell any of the things she was talking about.

[@jaxsonc4762]

@@lorrainebecchetti4865 doesn’t seem like they are actually asking a real question, prob a more hypothetical one. Honestly it’s true, I have gone to many Dollar Tree’s nearby or even not so close and it don’t seem like many of the items ppl list are available. I’m sure they are stocked in those locations, but it is frustrating to see a cool idea and not be able to do it at all, ex. the way the OP designed!

[@mirjamweibel9678]

Be grateful we don’t have even dollar trees. We don’t have things in such low prices

[@Lisa-kq6xm]

​@Lorraine Becchetti I'll tell you the secret never go to a dollar tree that opens at 8o'clock Find a Dollar Tree that's in a upper neighborhood that opens at 9 AM. They have way better things. you'll thank me later

[@KarisGoogle]

Okay! You just created gold with that basket on wheels!! Awesome idea!! ♥️⭐️

[@wendy908527]

These were really good tips, especially the one zip-tying the trolley to the laundry basket 🤯

[@bonnierainwater4484]

These are all wonderful ideas. I WISH I had the kitchen these would work in. Please consider doing something for small kitchen spaces. I have minimal cabinet space. Also, my Cabinets were built in the 70’s, so no special pull outs or drawers. Any suggestions? Or maybe videos I have missed? Btw, Im from NC too!❤️

[@rapunzelinjerusalem]

She did a video organizing an RV, try looking that one up! Or try searching “Do it on a dime small spaces”, that should get you somewhere :)

[@javannajones3363]

It's all about finding the container that suits your needs. Sounds like you have deep cabinets? Ones where you need to reach all the way to the back to retrieve something or worse empty everything out to find anything? Try getting the pull out drawers that you can just place in your cabinet & for added security you can tape or nail it in. These are a bit more pricier than dollar tree, but try the discount stores like TJ Maxx & the like. They're also at Sam's club and HSN or QVC. Good luck!

[@dorothycollins2431]

I’m sure there are how to videos on installing pull outs or more drawers, etc. Try googling it. But your kitchen may not permit even that. “Dream” on it, seriously. ✌🏻

[@lizziesangi1602]

In my kitchen apartment there are only cabinets above the sink and it's a larger kitchen. I measured a peg board to a wall and hang things with hooks. Shelving or a metal shelving unit - which I cannot get used to because that was the first kitchen shelving ever, in my first apartment in 1978! Now they're over $300!!!

[@christinahall3318]

Please come organize my pantry so I can quilt - 😜

[@seabreeze7378]

First trick is to have the room to store and pantry to use these tricks 🤷‍♀️

[@texasstardust6010]

I'm too picky about plastic containers,when it comes to storing food items .... and I've done this type of organizing since my daughters were young ( 30 years ago .....) I had all my cabinets organized, refrigerator.... Who knew that I was ahead of the " Organizational Curve ".... but I like the idea of the Laundry baskets, I think it would work for kids toys, all kinds of things. :)

[@kathytomesh7936]

Too much wasted space between the containers. The containers make your food taste weird and don't seal well.

[@jabjab6156]

They have glass containers too

[@tinabarlow4672]

The clip n lock containers work great for smaller skeins of yarn threat the yarn through the top and when not crocheting just snap shut and yarn will not get all messy.

[@Kali08012]

My mom will store food in cheap plastic, that plastic leaks into the food making the food smell and taste like plastic. I do not recommend people store their food in plastic tubs.

[@maryw4069]

What if you keep the original bags and store it in the plastic bins only eliminating the boxes?

[@rachelle_banks]

Trolley/basket. 👌🏾 Thank you

[@carolstjohn9677]

Unfortunately, the container isn't air Air tight! 😒

[@KasSommers]

So much plastic! Glass and silicone containers are available.

[@servraghgiorsal7382]

But you're missing the point! We don't all have the money to have glass jars etc. So do the best you can with what you can afford!;

[@aesyamazeli8804]

Those are expensive

[@Iceechibi]

@@lexijones8019 But people who are poor cannot actually buy the glass jars. It’s the decent vs. good shoes analogy - poor people always pay more.

[@ellachallas]

@@lexijones8019 Glass jars sound lovely and honestly- in theory. They would be a nightmare for kids bc they are far too heavy, difficult to maneuver and breakable.

[@ellachallas]

Glass jars are not expensive. You can get a case of 6, 64 oz Ball Jars shipped to your home for about 20-25 bucks. The problem with glass containers is that they’re heavy and breakable- even those with silicone sleeves. In general, the silicone and glass containers are lighter, but they’re very expensive and still impractical- especially for a household that has kids. Plastic organization is kind of a necessary, but helpful “evil”. It’s affordable and functional…and it’s not particularly hazardous or prone to causing injuries when dropped.

[@chippyl3331]

Great ideas. Thanks for sharing. 💕 I wish I had the space to utilize them myself...

[@wandahastings8470]

Same. My kitchen is about the size of a bathroom. Not a big bathroom either, lol

[@pameladilley8515]

loved the basket idea will have to use that one for sure

[@happycanadian8558]

Organization makes me so happy!! Containers and label makers, and I’m in heaven 😁 my husband thinks I’m nuts!!

[@lilycano3846]

As do ALL our husbands 😆

[@Catelyn7744]

This organization style is amazing

[@ripwednesdayadams]

This woman is the epitome of “work smarter, not harder.” Not surprised at all that she’s a teacher. ♥️

[@theemarydee1610]

One ☝️ f the main ways to “see” your pantry items, is to NOT push them to the back of a cupboard or cabinet. “Facing the shelves” like they do at the grocery store. Bring all your items to the front of the the cabinet or shelves. I find cabinetry in the states are far too deep to be practical.

[@janekiceniuk1578]

For a long time I've been wishing for drawers in my kitchen cabinets. Watched this, off to Dollar Tree! Thanks

[@savvyshelly3983]

2-3 cups is not giant sizes. That’s what is at my store, anyways. 😤😅

[@ladywytch129]

Exactly. If I can't put the entire package in it, what is the point?

[@savvyshelly3983]

@@ladywytch129 Absolutely, because then you have to decide if you should leave half in the original packaging or get another container for that. It’s so annoying.

[@jenniej0an]

Im actually almost embarrassed by the fact that I'm a 37 mother & I've NEVER thought to just...push the cans out of the box??? more embarrassed at how mind blowing that is to me hahaha I truly I appreciate ur channel soo much

[@kathysmotherman2515]

You can do the same filling an ice chest Just open each end of the box-push them all in at once-ala' the demonstration & cover with ice !! So much easier & faster than doing it the other way !! 💜✌️

[@homemaker0506]

Because sticking my food in cheap plastic is such a great idea. Plastic is a hormone blocker and effects boys at younger ages more.

[@AMcDub0708]

Your second sentence was correct. Your first sentence was just plain RUDE.

[@daynad8104]

BPA free plastic is available, you know.

[@serenity2010sh]

Lol. Good luck finding things that arnt plastic. You don't have to have a "plastic" container. It's about what's. Affordable.

[@AWholeVibe96]

Exactly!! I appreciate the rawness of this comment 😊

[@godswarrior2952]

It only took me 6 hours to put the groceries away!

[@LolaSteininger]

My local equivalent of a “dollar” store sells those types of jars at, like, 5 dollars. I’m so mad! 😭

[@barbiovan1805]

"Dollar Tree" in my opinion is the best. I'm surprised you don't have these if you have others. Unless it's a new section just added, as she mentioned, all items at Dollar Tree are $1.25 now.

[@harleylover4968]

You can order them online, unfortunately you usually have to order large quantities of each item.

[@lynndoire3930]

What or where is "Dollar Tree Plus" we only have Dollar Tree stores up here, tks ☺️

[@ana419]

Get together with family, friends, neighbors or coworkers and order them for all of you in a single purchase order online in bulk, with free shipping.

[@HeiressJosey1]

You can order directly from Dollar Tree. Maybe a neighbor would be willing to go in on a purchase of both your favorite items. Storage bins, glassware etc. Split the cost and help each other get organized.

[@leahbuchholz8556]

We never had the dollar tree trolley in our stores, but great idea😞👍

[@arabellagonzalez5018]

Qq

[@mralmosthonest]

Ya but do u really wanna put ur food in Chinese made toxic plastic? I use mason jars to store all my food

[@catherined8911]

I know...these channels that promote buying this crap are so frustrating. Who cares about your impact on the environment, At least your pantry is organized .

[@VioletJoy]

Can I find that pantry at Dollar Tree too?! 😳

[@rrmosley1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@aloha_element]

The roley poley laundry basket had me...🤯

[@jellybelly7629]

I love your ideas and videos. I’m on a fixed income and am in the process of reorganization my kitchen then one room at a time. So thank you soooo much. God bless

[@tinashockley2782]

Can you do a pantry that doesn’t have removing items from the original package? I have searched for a pantry redos that uses baskets and other only. I never have the right size container to repackage! Urghhh. Lol.

[@leenone8456]

I've done that for a few things. You take the packaging (boxes are best) and cut off the flaps. You can just set them up that way, trim the sides a bit shorter (to fit on the shelf) and cut out a handle to make it easier to grab. If you get the same boxes (and they fit easily without too much fuss) you can even tack on some paper to the front that can be transferred to the new box as you buy.

[@barbiovan1805]

Yes I've often wondered where you stash all the boxes that have been emptied by just 3/4 or so to load up a container to the top.

[@gretchenslagle5011]

I love all your Dollar Tree tricks. I would love to know how much you projects cost. I know everything is only $1.25 but how many of those items does it take to complete a pantry this size?

[@DoItOnaDime]

Usually I can do a mid size pantry for $20-$80 depending on what I buy and have on hand.

[@pjt3887]

You always provide so many easy tips. Just love you! 🤩💗

[@Jennifr1966]

Hey, the box where you can pull out several jars at once, sometimes I cut the side in half and leave it like that like how they do soup cans at the grocery store.

[@achevres]

Didn’t know they had trolleys. Love the laundry basket hack!

[@daynad8104]

They're in the garden section, I think.

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

I did the trolley with the laundry basket. I love it. I got my baskets from Hobby Lobby because of the color variety.

[@DoItOnaDime]

Great idea!!

[@LindaHopson]

What department was the trolley in at your dollar tree? 😊

[@perfectlyimperfect013]

Thank you for always sharing your knowledge with us, Kathryn! Have yourself a great day 🌼

[@barbaragorin2235]

I didn’t know DT had a trolly. Gonna look for those!

[@juliet6101]

Wonderful 💡 ideas 👍 Blessings to all❤️🙏🌸

[@sumozmom]

what is the wheel thing actually called at dollar tree

[@robbibrower7152]

A plant trolly

[@sholondaflynn6483]

Love it! I absolutely love dollar tree. I go far too often.😭

[@ProudKansan08]

My daughter and I are renting a very small house. In fact, all the houses in the neighborhood and environs are very small, and I don't even think some of these containers would even fit in them, sadly.

[@cmclark7]

MAKE MORE SHORTS!!!! Love you 😘 and you are totally enough! Love you again!

[@purplekat9685]

Thanks for sharing more great ideas, Kathryn!😀👍 Have a blessed weekend 💜 🙏 ✌️ 🌞💐🎶

[@therealmissglamBAM]

I've never heard of Dollar Tree plus, wish they would just stay true to their core idea

[@joanneford356]

I wish Dollar Tree would open in London UK, it’d be my favourite store!

[@tree-cstephens6364]

I used them White ties to make my clothing line on my patio❤

[@annm.7176]

These little plastic dishes are ideal in your bench stand for anything you put in there then when it gets messy you clean them out one by one and not have everything all junk together.

[@annm.7176]

Bed not bench. Sorry it changed as I sent.

[@user-cj8sj1mm3u]

Kathryn, I just love your videos! Makes me wanna organize and declutter!

[@ms.annthropic6341]

My response to this was immediately “Just break up! 🙄” 😂😅

[@colleenbens7425]

C🤩🤩L🎉🎉🎉I’m all over these ideas! Thx 🙏🏼

[@andizana]

You have any tips for a tiny kitchen? I have open cabinets and only under the counter.

[@junecheever6428]

I guess I just don't have disposable income. Buying containers to hold/dump things into instead of leaving things neatly stacked in their own packaging. The most you'll have to get is a couple package clips that will keep things from getting stale or soggy. But I do like the trolley zip tied to a laundry basket (or plastic milk crate!). And I thank you for the nifty way to neatly unload cans! I appreciate the great ideas but I try not to buy extra things just for aesthetics, when it's really hard to unnecessarily spend money. I know I'm not the only person trying to save small dollar buys. And my shelves are tidy without them. But just keeping racks, drawers, & other areas tidy, isn't hard either. And I try to be grateful for what I have. How do you speak so quickly? I know that when I'm excited, my speech pattern gets higher &faster. But it almost sounds like you're doing some type of editing that makes a quick succession of words. I appreciate your upbeat, youthful speech😀✌🏼

[@selenacordeiro1458]

I really don’t buy enough highly processed foods for that. I could put some oats and different grains and dried fruit in jars, that’s about it lol. And maybe organize my spices a bit ? I can’t fathom having a pantry that big but that’s just me, I’m sure I’m weird for that 🤔

[@sher-at-home]

What makes you weird is this comment, sometimes it's ok to not just say anything.

[@selenacordeiro1458]

@@sher-at-homeYou should follow your own advice

[@terismith4358]

Awesome!!💖💖💖

[@katrinaglanville3612]

loving the wheels on the bottom of the laundry baskets!

[@jh2471]

I wish my dollar store had stuff like this.

[@KCCAT5]

And my Dollar Tree doesn't sell crap so I can't do any of this

[@yakeishaallen5343]

Great job and really nice finishing look!

[@KimH831]

My only issue is if you throw away the outside packaging most individual items don’t have the expiration date on them. Makes it difficult to make sure they are eaten by the best before date if you don’t eat them often.

[@doralevitt2879]

"If you can't see it you won't eat it" Umm yeah- ok 😳🙄😆

[@junecheever6428]

Yes..., I laughed at that idea. When I purchase food, I know where I've put them. Fridge, freezer, shelves. It's been working for me for 60 years! 😁

[@DazzlingDanaOfficial]

Out of sight, out of mind...

[@Chutney1luv]

Wow!! Excellent ideas! Getting rid of those boxes, are a must and the drawer organizers! Thanks..⭐️ 👍⭐️

[@vivianp5962]

Better have a lot of 💵💵💵💵 for dollar tree.

[@SD-wr8rm]

The best organizer is not accumulate too much stuff. Just as much as you can use to next shopping day.

[@LDM805]

That's not really practical.

[@jchobbler]

Any suggestions for chest freezer organization?

[@MLL124]

These are great ideas, but what I started doing is not hoarding pantry items and only buying what my family plans on eating for a week or so, then going back to stock up as needed. I purchase groceries with purpose and intention. Not only has this helped me save lots of money, but it keeps things from going to waste and has helped us eat much healthier as we’re not eating lots of processed pantry items.

[@kayjo6843]

I always wondered why I never see good stuff at my Dollar tree and yesterday I asked a new cashier if they ever got the table lamps in And she said every time they get good deals in like the lamps the manager calls someone in her family and they go buy everything before they even put them on the shelf to resale!!!

[@Mary-momof8]

Kathryn, you always have great ideas!!! Now, I just need to find the time to organize. 😑

[@dorothycollins2431]

I LOVE the Dollar Tree trolley and basket idea !!! If only my laundry area had a direct enough path to utilize the idea for transferring laundry !!!

[@jeanwagenhoffer2146]

Yeah wouldn't it be nice nice to have a pantry!🙃

[@j-fo4753]

I did exactly this over 10 years ago. Everything has held up except a few of those white locker bins. They crack easily. Zip tie a hamper to a trolley.... mind blowing 🤯

[@sheinthecomments187]

I am an older woman and I live alone. Since my body began talking...I been working on making things easier for me and eliminating dangers. I WILL ALSO ADOPT THESE TIPS!!! I LIKE THIS SO MUCH.

[@claudianaquin706]

Awesome ideas

[@scootermom1791]

I didn't know DT had trollies now. Pretty cool!

[@lileypad3935]

You blew my mind with the baskets 🤯🤯

[@cwhipp9805]

I love the rolling laundry baskets!

[@robintaylor2688]

Love these tricks, thanks for sharing 😊❤

[@BiltmoreGhost]

Aesthetically, the first one is nice, but you also loose too much shelf space with those trapazoid containers.

[@mistymcclanahan1138]

You always have the best ideas. 💡

[@IamMichelle88]

Hello there, I love your page and am grateful for what you share! Have a safe day!

[@QuirkyGirl10]

Such great creative ideas! TFS as always❤

[@skiyogagirl]

Great ideas! Simple & easy! 💥

[@cherieiduke1723]

The laundry basket was worth watching

[@Mariacastillo-xx5xh]

Thank you for sharing your great ideas !!!❤❤❤❤

[@marianacolumna3707]

Kathryn you are THE BEST!!!!

[@gracegarcia9348]

Very smart & helpful ideas! 👍🏼😊

[@amalkall6374]

Wow you're amazing and loaded with creativity

[@eleniv7512]

Do you have tips on organizing bedroom closets? Any Tips for organizing sweaters, long and short and shoes would appreciate on a budget

[@mariagandres6123]

Loved all of it. Well done! The rollers under the baskets is genius!!!

[@JenniferHartman-no5xy]

Love this organizing ! ❤❤❤

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you.

[@jkhegarty857]

I like the rolling baskets 🧺 best!

[@MostPowerfulPMofIndia]

Beautiful Yes if you can’t see it you won’t eat it

[@kristinagoodwin186]

You are so amazing!! You have a brilliant mind! Thank you for sharing ❤️