EXTREME Kitchen Declutter + Organize with Me

In this extreme kitchen declutter + organize with me we'll be decluttering my pantry and kitchen drawers, which were simply out of control.
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[@Matt_Acuna]

Wait a second! MATT’S ramen habit? You’re always begging me to make the special ramen from TikTok!!! 😂 Set the record straight! 😘

[@thescribblez3254]

😂

[@Naylizzle]

Love this 😂

[@ros8986]

Yeung Man Cooking yt has wonderful ramen recipes.

[@erinlalonde7027]

🍯🍯🍯 set in a bowl of very warm water until it returns to liquid form. Great job on organizing Momma!

[@nicolemoreland6257]

Thank you for being real and for sharing despite everything not being 'perfect'. I'd MUCH rather see real. Enjoyed it so much.

[@francesmalzahn9994]

I know that buying in bulk saves money and my husband is a big fan of "stocking up" but it sends my anxiety into overdrive. Unless it's something that we truly love and I know we will use, I only purchase a minimal amount. I'd rather spend a little extra than have to throw it away. Everything looks so good! Your hard work really paid off. Keeping a list of what you already have will help a lot. Organizing is so satisfying!

[@karlarowland-woods7446]

Saving crystallized honey….either warm it gently in the container in the microwave in short spurts and stir until it looks normal…OR even better, take the crystallized honey and put in your mixer and whip it for about 20minutes, it’s amazing!!!!!

[@helenatkinson4730]

20 minutes???!!!

[@benniemartins_]

I’ve put down sticky vinyl wallpaper in my cupboards and it’s so pretty and better than new!

[@thestorykeeper6818]

Re: your comment that keeping all the glass containers is not "declutterry" - it is. Decluttering is getting rid of CLUTTER. If you use something, it's not clutter.

[@ntese22]

Love this video!! It’s so nice to see a KZbinr normalize “normal”. Great job Meg!! I would love a cleaning routine video if you are on a cleaning schedule

[@MeganAcuna]

I wish we were 😂 It can he a handful of chocolate chips working full time and parenting two kids. The dishwasher is constantly running and there is usually scattered laundry, but we do our best! A five minute pickup at the end of every day definitely helps. 💛

[@Polly-Jean]

Normalizing normal!

[@qt6475]

Have you tried wallpaper or shelf liners from the dollar store.

[@katiemarsh4970]

Your Kiki sweater is everything 🥰

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

I loved your style, kind of like me, however I could maybe be your grandma, you are just flat out fun!

[@BambiKeefe]

Seeing everything you have in your pantry astounds me, you are so very blessed. As someone living in Ontario Canada right now, owning that much food is an impossibility. I enjoyed watching this video 💛

[@carliemariebeal1691]

LOVE that you kept it real!! This made me feel so much better about my very disorganized kitchen lol

[@Ashley-fd6rs]

Good job decluttering! It’s like an onion- you peel off one layer then you start to notice other stuff that you don’t really need that you can declutter and you eventually chip away. Having young kids and a highly simplified house has been life giving! I recommend the Minimal Mom - although I live a very different lifestyle from her, she has great tips of efficiency to help make time for what really matters!

[@leighannestarks5787]

Just found your channel!!! HOLY MOLY! All those baskets under $15???? 😮 NICE!!! Great 2nd hand store!!!

[@TyMoore1234]

This is real life! Love it! Thanks for being real!😊

[@scraphappyjen4561]

As an organisation nut your messy pantry looks like so much fun to me. I would love to declutter and organise a space like that. It would be so satisfying. Kudos to you for all your hard work. You did a great job.

[@victoriasinger4171]

My house was built in the 50's. This is absolutely how my pantry looks too, and please don't feel alone. I love your labels- I need to get a label maker! Also, re: honey, because it's crystallized you could make it into creamed honey- using stand mixer. No buy list! As someone who got dx with ADHD last week, that sounds SO helpful. Love this vlog!

[@MeganAcuna]

ADHD fam! Thank you for the creamed honey idea!

[@rikkitikkitallie4325]

Bless your soul. No matter how much I tell myself DONT OVERBUY OR CLUTTER somehow it sneaks up. And I’m just a dog mom with a husband 😂. Definitely have to always give ourselves some grace

[@ZimVader-0017]

I do this regularly for my parents. Thankfully, their pantry is tiny, so they can't overfill it, but they do tend to forget what they have. I check all the best-by dates and put everything that is soon to expire right at the front so that they can see it. I also make a list of things they have too much of, and stick it to their fridge next to the pad they use for their grocery lists 😂 My sister is a nurse and does the same thing with their medications.

[@charishurt1768]

You did a fantastic job congratulations 🎊 ❤

[@rebeccarendle3706]

Contact paper to cover shelves. Clear plastic labelled boxes to put stuff in, in your deep shelf cupboards. Then you can pull them out like draws. I did this.. total game changer.. shelves stay clean, you see what you have, so no out of date stuff and easy to take out.

[@sophonax2]

Here for the real world content hell yeah. I've totally had cupboards like that. Only reason I don't right now is because I have 12 dozen things out that should be put away 😅

[@allitopete]

Hi Megan!!! Love this one 🤍 my baking cabinet, the biggest game changer was medium/large sized baskets of sections of supplies. One for flours, one for sugars, one for miscellaneous and it’s actually stayed organized for a while. It’s super easy to pull the baskets out and then put everything back in and stay organized!! 🤍

[@MeganAcuna]

That’s a great idea too! 💛

[@angierecovering_clutterer2434]

First time visitor here! You're so relatable to my undiagnosed ADHD brain! My house is 100 years old, and every cupboard (of which there aren't many) was built-in decades ago so there's no standard sizes (or right angles for that matter.) For random-sized cupboards that things tend to get shoved to the back and die, I've been getting plastic tubs or other containers and use them like drawers. The local plastics outlet had some containers without lids so they were 90% off, and I was not going to use the lids anyway. LOL

[@melphillips8121]

Can I just say that I just absolutely adore you and Matt!!! And of course Rowan and Juniper! ❤

[@mzperlz]

Omg I love all the studio ghibli things!!

[@lauraspencer4173]

This was the motivation I needed! My mom just got into town and we plan on decluttering my whole house this weekend 😊

[@MeganAcuna]

Good luck! 💛

[@stevie8787]

You can get some really nice shelf liner that protects your shelves and your items too because they’re grippy! It makes them look really finished. I have them in all my kitchen and bathroom cabinets/drawers. 💕

[@marieparks5674]

I buy plastic bins at dollar tree and fill them with like items. You can pull them out like drawers. I’m 78, so I set up a system where I do certain things on certain days. The first time is a deep clean and then is easier to maintain, for instance, Monday is laundry and bathrooms. Tuesday is living room and halls, etc.

[@lorimartin4044]

One thing to remember about the baking mixes is that the active ingredients do break down. Like the baking soda or baking powder that's been added. I had an older box of Bisquick and I really wanted to make scones for some strawberries we brought home so I made them even though it was past the date, they didn't rise, I took a small bite they tasted really weird. So I realized yes it's sad that we didn't use them in the time frame that we bought them But they probably aren't going to work. I'm feeling really inspired by you right now cuz I know I have a brownie mix a lemon square mix the cake mix sitting in my pantry right now that I just need to throw away because they're old. Keep going I will too

[@Ashley-1090]

For my glass containers i use sharpie to label them with contents, instructions and expiry dates. Comes off easy with a dish scrubber and water.

[@brittanywhite4016]

I’ve been working on decluttering over the past few months! It feels soooo good! Great job!

[@amyellen4322]

The asmr and you talking makes the perfect mix!!!❤😊

[@buckeyedav1]

You did a great job!! Anna In Ohio

[@DedicatedToADoctor]

I love your sweatshirt! We are big Kiki's Delivery Service fans at our house!

[@dianeklein7922]

I want to get those My Neighbor Totoro Tupperware containers now. 😁 Loving your sweatshirt by the way! ❤️

[@MeganAcuna]

Thank you! Ghibli is my favorite 🥹

[@megancox9549]

Such motivation for declutterring. I too keep random stuff thinking I’ll use it and I never do.

[@MeganAcuna]

I’m totally the same way!

[@lisahoward6411]

I used peel and stick floor tiles for shelf liner. More durable than contact paper and super easy to clean

[@cmcoy5982]

Incredible idea

[@danagantt4841]

I need your willpower and energy. Everything looks great!

[@poodlegirl55]

I bought a few pull outs for my cupboards but they were very expensive and I have a lot of cupoboards. For the rest of them I bought cheap metal baking sheets at the Dollar store and covered them with Contact paper and put one on each shelf and they just slide out easily. No more loosing stuff in the back.

[@gwh2100]

I’m edging on 35 weeks pregnant with baby #2 & the nesting instincts are STRONG but me and my whole family had stomach flu this week, so thank you for letting me vicariously live through this video as I recover on the couch 😊

[@MeganAcuna]

Oh no I hope you feel better soon! Good luck with baby #2! 💛

[@chelseamack4556]

These are my favorite videos (second to vlogs)! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@MeganAcuna]

I’m glad you like them!

[@danzmartin]

I love your jumper! I loved that book!

[@benjaminsmith7326]

Thank you for always posting such great and relatable content 😊❤️

[@MeganAcuna]

Thank YOU so much for being here!

[@benjaminsmith7326]

@@MeganAcuna ABSOLUTELY! Love all your videos!!!❤️❤️🥰

[@mandym1419]

I love these decluttering videos, they motivate me so much!! 💕 I try to remember that my daughter won’t remember how clean (or not😂) the house was but instead us playing together, laughing and making memories 💕 you’re a great mama and have created such a cozy, peaceful, and fun childhood for your kiddos!

[@MeganAcuna]

That’s such a great mindset! Thank you for the kind words 💛

[@carolynoquinn4573]

You're doing a great job!

[@ScarlettLopezFreeman]

Love the sweatshirt!!!

[@user-mv6vr5jf1u]

really nice job you've done :D i am looking for inspiration for reorganizing my own kitchen and pantry and I really liked what you did. :D

[@briannamiller9931]

I love your sweater!!!!

[@shereemorgan1430]

You did a fantastic job!

[@lisascott4314]

I decluttered our food room gave loads of food to neighbors alot started from covid scare buying they have 4 kids so I'm so glad it will be used feels good😊

[@kellywiltshire2718]

Your jumper 😍 ❤

[@Justmyeverydaylife7]

Wow everything turned out great!

[@devilshorses]

I havent finished your video yet... But drawer slides installed on the shelf and (cheap) the wooden crates from Michaels for drawers. Eventually id build shelves to pull out... But the drawer slides are an investment and the crates are a cheap solution to help you get more organized atm

[@kellieroth1710]

I just found your channel! Girl that was some work!! Great inspiration!!

[@carolcorn]

I feel seen!! 😂 Absolutely loved this video!! Great job on all of it Megan!

[@dianerobertson7988]

A couple times a year I do a pantry/freezer challenge. Do it for two weeks. Meal plan with what I have on hand. The shop for only the things I don’t have but need for a recipe.

[@mikaylal9906]

Love this video!

[@judyschroeder1686]

I think you did great job

[@BlueBird-nf2gp]

Great job! 😊🐦

[@bdazzlefromage]

Cute sweatshirt 😊

[@terikc2012]

Great job Meg! Just found your channel today!

[@leadavis494]

Keep in mind, only baby formula has expiration dates that are regulated by the FDA. Companies put a date on items that are actually Best By Dates. Baking mixes would of course be beyond best date but canned goods are not expired. Give a call to your local food pantry, they are experts on "expiration dates". Love your channel! PS I'm in a house built in the 1890's. Uhg!

[@darcie406]

You could make creamed honey! Honestly I think you just put it in your mixer until it looks kinda creamy white. I remember seeing a video and it looked super easy and you can USE the honey way more easily!

[@mmazelli]

You’re killing it! Gave me the motivation to declutter my pantry and junk drawers. Also I have the same straw problem as you, I feel like I need a different type straw for each drink 😂

[@larissatom6910]

I spy Trader Joe’s corn cookie mix 3:38. I loved that mix, and think I was one of the only ones because a cashier thanked me for taking it off their hands when I purchased four at a time.

[@ginatheng9506]

Good job

[@mist4926]

our honey crystalizes too just place on a candle warmer back to normal. ill even change it to a canning jar after that.. i use a honey dip stick in canning lid. i dont screw it on or will get stuck

[@bethanysummers3377]

My whole pantry is as big as the first cupboard u did. I am a organised person but I totally loathe organising my pantry. Everyone in the house just chucks it back in where ever which doesn't help.... I just hate organising food cupboards! Well done u! Feels great once it's all finished.

[@WaraiTube]

i love your kitchen its so cute :)

[@refinedsimplicity8420]

Amazon has some great shelf liners. I prefer them to contact paper as they are easy to change if necessary. Good luck 🙂

[@emmaschietinger3037]

Love this. I'm in major nesting mode due with my second any day and recently organized our FOUR junk drawers for the first time in 7 years and found my husband's expired gum from Serbia in 2016 before he even moved to the states and met me 🤦🏻‍♀️😆

[@MeganAcuna]

Oh my gosh RELATABLE 😂

[@TheImperfectReader]

I died during the tea sorting.😅

[@sarahfrodsham4310]

At our house we reset the crystalized honey by putting the container in a pot of water on the stove and heating it all thoroughly until the honey has no more crystals

[@alexalc]

Great work, love a good declutter! For the baking cupboard if you dont want to paint, can you just flip the shelves over for an easy refresh?

[@roxanneherrman2107]

Contact paper is cheaper! Easy clean! You'd have to custom make shelves, or shallow trays that pull out for convenience

[@rebeccariordan6391]

It is challenging to keep up with the house with young kids, & less time/energy. One tip is to spray all the shelves then go back to the top one to wipe down . Saves time

[@helenatkinson4730]

To save on the decanting mess that would get on the counter I do my decanting in the sink. Easily contains the mess and washes down the drain.

[@anastasiaatkins8133]

if you are doing a mud kitchen you should keep tea bags for your kids to use in it!

[@prettythingsthings4474]

I just moved in with my bf and legit the day right before you posted this I cleaned out the pantry cabinet and ohhh boy 😅 there was stuff from 2017 in that cupboard! Bf just said it was his "science experiments" 😂

[@PiousPallasAthene]

I'm going to have to watch this twice 😂 once now and once again when i clean our apartment pantry out. We are moving into our first house in like a month and the apartment pantry has been... Lets just say not given the attention it deserves for like a year and a half.

[@MeganAcuna]

Congratulations on the new house! Moving is a great time to purge!

[@angierecovering_clutterer2434]

Who else was hollering that she needs to eat more of the candy so the lid will fit? 🤣🤣🤣

[@staceypennington919]

When you do get your containers, look into clear, acrylic bins. Yes they are pricier but WELL WORTH IT. I have done them in my home and zero regrets.

[@pinadelmonico]

Amazon has some drawer slide outs that don’t have to be drilled(they’re adhesive) & has lots of good reviews! Don’t think they’re overly expensive either!

[@amandab1007]

I am currently wearing the same sweatshirt 😂

[@lourthujesi3426]

Expired tea and coffee... Use them as fertilizers for flowering plants. They bloom wonderfully

[@missgreece91]

I think i tried to let the closed lid honey jar in a warm to slightly hot water to help melt the honey better and this has helped the honey stay sort of soft again until i am done consuming the whole jar . Plastic bottle honey i dont bother i just throw them out 😑😑😑

[@josephinestoppard4626]

I don’t know if this was mentioned but turn your shelves round . Front to back and bottom to top. Fresh edges and unused surface

[@jeniferhendrix3940]

Came across your channel tonight. New subscriber now!

[@MeganAcuna]

Welcome!! 💛

[@middlelle]

I bought a metal basket off of Wayfair for $20. It is 5x16x24 and it fits under my sink, from front to back. It has handles on it so I can pull it out like a drawer slide. Something not as wide could work for you without breaking the bank.

[@kristinz1166]

You can find more detail by just googling but my dad, a bee keeper, gets his honey back into a liquid by warming the jar in hot water. The key is to warm it slowly to not kill the good properties in the honey. Enjoy!

[@itsme_soapy]

Contact paper them shelves!!! ❤️

[@MeganAcuna]

They were this awful paper when we moved in and we ripped it out 😂

[@jennyp6812]

I hadn’t seen the last name Acuna since I was in 1st grade in the mid 90’s when it was my teachers last name. This is my first time watching your videos since the name caught my eye lol

[@pocketminxuk112]

Honey very low setting in microwave, REMOVE metal lid and full caps😊

[@inkonherfingers28]

When you said you wanted to normalize older homes I felt so seen! My house was built in 1939 and has patched plaster and all kinds of old repairs. And then you said your house is from the 90s and I laughed! It's funny how wide the span of "older homes" is.

[@MeganAcuna]

It’s vintage! 😂

[@Proseccoandpacifiers]

I have been looking for a spice shelf like the one you have! But every one I’ve found has 2 spice size shelves and then a bunch of bigger shelves for larger containers. Do you have a link for the one you used?

[@kristinagvl]

ummmm, hi, great video, where did you get the spice rack and what is the name of it, would you mind linking it here? Please and thank you. have a wonderfully blessed day! 🙂

[@ellenbryant7679]

Hi, Good Job. My pantry is a HOT MESS! I live in a small town, so no Professional Organizers close to where I live, UGH! I have to ask, the box that says Kitchen Aid, if there's a mixer in the box, trying to figure out why you don't take it out of the box? Just Curious!! Your little Girl, is Adorable!! Have a Great Day!

[@larisas6803]

Watching this while looking into my absolutely scary pantry 😅

[@maurab5262]

You can flip the pantry shelves over if the other side is also painted.