PANTRY ORGANIZATION IDEAS 2020 | CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND DECLUTTER WITH ME

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[@mrskrobs]

"this will never be a Pinterest worthy pantry, I use it too much" the internet needs more of that!

[@shirleyjones6081]

U

[@jillthurow502]

Amen!!

[@gkdavies8179]

Pro tip when you go to paint this pantry. Before you touch anything: take.pictures.of.every.single.shelf. Take things out by shelf and try to keep them together. When paint is dry, use your pictures for reference and put things back from whence they came.

[@pharmstock]

Looks great!! Good job!!

[@craftymedic5258]

I love how you said that you couldn’t mix the chocolate chips but you mixed the granola like a monster 🤣

[@Shannonmurray1504]

I came here to say that too lol

[@stowie5790]

My thoughts exactly! 🤣🤣🤣

[@karmenmiles-mesch9295]

Oh... I'm like Christine... cannot mix the baking chips. I mean if the recipe calls for it, then yes, do it... but those have to stay separate...

[@carmarasmussen8118]

Watching you and Jen fixing your pantries gives me motivation to do mine. Then I walk into my pantry and think "nahhhh, not today". 😜

[@Lightangel42302]

Me too. But not until the new year

[@babs1iris2]

Same

[@greghubbard4714]

I very much appreciate your pragmatism. Function is often more important than form.

[@mimigideon1359]

If you can’t return the cracked one, save it for small packets or laundry or dishwasher pods or such. Thanks for being a practical you tuber, this is achievable, lining Oreos up in a glass container so they look pretty is t for me

[@pandabear4014]

If I did that I would just eat all the Oreos 🤣🤣🤣

[@patriciaburr4826]

I would just put a large baggie inside and still use it.

[@poisonapple6138]

Use resin to fix the cracks would be my suggestion

[@becpark2289]

“This is why we can’t have nice things” said every mom ever 🤣

[@ienmel]

Omg I have to tell you the patience you have to listen to these people commenting about your pantry lol... I love you and your house is beautiful don’t listen to the people that don’t have anything nice to say lol...

[@tabithajustice3495]

Take it easy.. If people are seriously hounding you on KZbin/ the internet/ Social media over paint chips, or how you choose to keep anything in your life or home I would first question their mentality, and then kindly tell them to shove it! I think you are just a wonderful person. You are such an inspiration. And I absolutely love watching during my spare time.

[@terikc2012]

i would use those metal stackable bins on the floor for your potatoes/onions

[@lorisarchet7732]

That's a good idea!! Then you (Christine) doesn't have to return them!!

[@angieknaphus9537]

I agree! They're super cute!

[@andreastevens9760]

Thought the same thing. Came here to suggest the same.

[@stowie5790]

I loved them and not sure why she did not separate them for potatoes, onions or other vegetables.

[@lifehugger]

When you decide to paint your shelves, take the time to adjust the shelving heights to your liking. Looks to me like it won't be too complicated.

[@melissajohnson4578]

Instead of repainting the shelves, you can use contact paper or shelf liner if you don't want anything sticky. Dollar Tree has some. I have put shelf liner in my pantry and fridge. It is easier to wipe and can be replaced if it gets really dirty.

[@valerieboileau8033]

for the stackable issue: just stack one tall and one short on top of each other

[@pennypedersen6205]

@@aredheadisdead great 👍 ideal. :)

[@MsSingerlady]

The short ones are square and the tall ones are rectangle so they don’t have the same “footprint”. :(

[@sineadb9094]

Keep the lid of the broken one as the lids on those are fragile and handy to have spare

[@lorenet.2182]

It looks awesome!! Dave and you are so handy so consider pulling out the shelf above the baking shelf and add one inch filler strip to the supports (or move the supports up) to raise it. You would have to move the center bracket too but it would allow you to stack the tall containers. If you do it before painting it wouldn’t be noticeable. Also you can always use the cracked one for sealed items like snack bars, mini candy bars!!

[@LisaofHopewell]

Every time I find containers I just love they discontinue them lol. Just use what you have.

[@phyllissamkooistra4558]

I’m a lifelong Canadian farm girl who up until about 20 yrs ago was a 4 hr drive from the nearest Walmart , then a small city 2 hrs away grew enough to get a WM so now it’s only a 2 hr drive . I always get a kick outa how available everything is when we travel around the US during the winter . Rural is a VERY , VERY relative term I must say . I am grateful for the ease of Amazon now however as we are only 3 miles from a hamlet that has about 15 residents - but it has a church and a post office so Subscribe & Save is a god - send !

[@Sterling8953]

I use to avoid the idea of taking from a container to put in a different one. But I noticed once I put my 7 yr olds cereal in a clear container with a flip lid he finally started eating it. I discovered moving things from packages to clear containers and they stopped lingering in the house because it sort of reminded him that we had it. No more stale cereal that no one eats.

[@allieshaw2531]

I agree about the cereal. I put it in Tupperware cereal storers and my kids made their own breakfast so I could get my workout done. They are now adults and the containers are still going strong. The decanting takes time but worth it!

[@kreativekimberlycohouseofwall]

Agree with you about taking something out of one container to put in another. Personally, I like the see through containers.

[@lauriehume3395]

I agree with you about removing things from one container to put them in another container. But, I don't have the big beautiful pantry space that you have! Love what you have done!!!

[@RTCPhotoWork]

I'm kind of with her except for certain things will keep longer/better in the second container. Once I started decanting things like cereal and granola into containers, they almost never got stale. I'd say if pretty/no visual clutter doesn't matter to you, decant the things that aren't already in resealable packaging and leave the rest in their original packaging. Also, if pests tend to come around where you live, decanting can prevent critters from getting into your food. Because the containers are more sturdy than the disposable packaging most items come in, they have a harder time smelling your food and getting in to eat it.

[@Ind.strength]

My rule of thumb: if it’s in a bag and I use it often put it in a container (flour, sugar, etc). If it’s in a non resealable container and I don’t use it often but it in a container (oats, almonds, etc)

[@kosearcy1]

I just wanted to say thanks for your videos, I started watching a bit over a month ago and you inspired me in so many ways. I started paying off my debt and living very frugally again (knew how, but fell off the wagon) You have such an upbeat personality and so many need the information you post. Thanks again!

[@FrugalFitMom]

I'm so glad!

[@jackieburnett6881]

Groupings will really make life easier! If you get the whole family on board

[@prettybyte6513]

The only items I keep in these clear types of containers are everyday use items like (Oatmeal) or bulk items I need in easy-to-handle containers (flour, grains) and it’s easy to tell what is in it without a label. I use bins to group packages because I *need* to see expiration dates. Expiration dates help me with meal planning, too. My bins are labeled by the group they hold. I decided to stay with bins after a friend said she went to make pancakes and had no idea how old her mix was.

[@susanolson3611]

Thanks Pretty, that's some good info and ideas!

[@PetLover199]

Your stacking issue demonstrates why I always take a bajillion measurements before going shopping. It's always my worst nightmare that I'm gonna go through all the hassle of buying something and bringing it home just to find out that it doesn't fit where I want it!

[@valeried2941]

I do feel like putting 1 container to another is strange feeling! You are so great with wonderful ideas for the real world!

[@PowerToolsofJustice]

For the specialty items or items that dont "deserve" a fancy container, use mason jars. We use painters tape to label and put expiration dates on containers that way when we are done we just peel it off.

[@brandyforras6308]

I love to use Adams Peanut Butter jars. The lid is one piece, they have wide mouths, and the sides are so much easier to scrape! And we eat a ton of natural peanut butter so we have a plethora of jars. 😁

[@Sterling8953]

For labels I just buy clear mailing labels and print them with my home printer. They look almost as good as the fancy one and can be done at home wthout fancy equipment.

[@tanyamcmullen7171]

I used to feel the same way about the moving food from one container into another container..... the light bulb moment was understanding that consistency in storage helps keep thing organized... like if you have 4 different kind of dinner plates... your stuff will always look messy even if it’s “organized” it’s soothing to the eye to see neat stacks of the same thing

[@Dh77777]

You could use the cracked container just as a regular container...Put some of the pre-wrapped snacks in there… Just a suggestion

[@marceitamartin8279]

So happy to see all the food items and appliances are separated, I was kinda nervous for a while. Congratulations neat and organized makes everyone happier.

[@Lizzy43645]

Everyone is doing pantries right now - I love it! I realized the other day I could/should raise one of my shelves and now every time I open the cupboard I’m super happy 🤩🤩🤩

[@outdoorsycatlady]

i have lived in my house 7 years and only did this last week. LIFE CHANGING!

[@Borderlinegoldenretriever]

Looks great I love organizing things and putting things in containers Tupperware is my life

[@darlingwolfyful]

That looks sooo functional! I would have grouped things that way also. And thank GOODNESS you don't try to be a pinterest perfectionist! Real people need real heroes like you!

[@kristaatwater7644]

I love it... Most people don't stock up or cook enough to show Pantry's for cool or prettiness, not reality of large food storage and usage...

[@chelzhampton6370]

Woah, that pantry is beautiful to me! It’s so full!! (In a good way) I can’t wait until I have a home and family to grow my pantry like this!

[@Shadowcrypt77]

I live in an apartment so kitchen cabinet space can be tight. You inspired me to put a tall shelving unit in my laundry area to store the stuff I don't use often, crockpot, stockpot, etc. Then I got some baskets and organized my groceries in the cabinets as well as the fridge. I actually have 3 empty cabinets now! Thank you so much for all of the ideas and talking through everything. Such a great inspiration!

[@chelseavanhoof6398]

What you need is Canadian Tire... they have so much good storage stuff and they’re always having sales.

[@melindafartsalas9330]

Looks great! I did a pantry reorganize 6 months ago. Before I do my weekly grocery, I run through the pantry (and refrigerator/freezer) quickly cleaning up, cleaning out and consolidating. A little each week keeps all in check! Usually.... good luck to you!

[@Texasmommaof5]

I’m in the process of getting my kitchen under control. I have never liked my pantry space, but my husband is helping me get it just the way I want it. I bought containers with black labels and white chalk paint. It’s so fun to get it all organized and functional!

[@SaturnGeminiLove]

Pantry looks amazing! I feel the same way about putting items that are already in a container into another container except for my sugar and flour because I like to keep those in air tight containers or resealable containers instead of the containers that they already came in. I feel like no ones pantry needs to be “Pinterest worthy”; it just needs to be fictional for you and your family. Much love to you and your family ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@familyof5quicktips514]

I love an organized pantry! It turned out great!

[@cornflakeization]

YES! I'm so glad to hear someone else say that it doesn't make sense to take one thing out of a container into another container! I always felt like am I the only one that just wants things to fit and function? But of course I secretly want everything to be pretty too... without the money spent or effort...

[@earthstar7534]

The first time I did this I ended up losing a lot of food because things with oils went rancid. The second time I put the smaller bags inside the plastic containers so it would be controlled, but also I'd have best by/ expiration dates and I could use up food that was about to turn. Pantry organization is a lifetime task in my opinion. I recently redid mine and only found 3 things actually expired and bad bad, pretty pleased with that.

[@lala_land3768]

I'm curious, with the rancid items, did you use air tight containers? Are they not as awesome as everyone says they are?

[@earthstar7534]

@@lala_land3768 no, just flaxseed, chia seeds, brown rice, coconut flour.... anything really will go bad, but things with high oil content just have shorter shelf lives and without the best by dates I found lots of food was wasted. I still use the airtight containers, I just put the packages in them.

[@dazywings]

Those air tight containers are ok, except for all that air that is contained inside...if it is only half filled, that is an issue. The bags inside the container is an AWESOME idea, at least you can squeeze the air out of the bag and the container keeps things orderly.

[@earthstar7534]

@@dazywings that was basically what I found to work best.

[@tonia.5861]

Cass over on the Clutterbug channel has an excellent video on the 4 different types of organizers and how to figure out which one you are. Once you figure it out, organizing and keeping things organized is so much easier. I highly recommend it as no one organization system fits all!

[@elenamarie272]

I would definitely call that a successful organizational project. Your pantry looks great!

[@kat-napzzz]

I’m with you on repackaging things except for bulk loose items like baking. I like leaving a cheap scoop in each container since I’m efficient🤣 Your pantry looks great. Ignore the haters lol. Oooh and btw a dry erase marker or sharpie on packing tape works when you need to label plastic quick and efficiently lol.

[@09ahmaa18]

We use old jam jars/ coffee jars etc for our chocolate chips! They're small enough to hold them and free whilst being sustainable! Whilst not as pretty, it works pretty well

[@claudiastegmeier6474]

Why I like your channel? Many reasons but the main one is that you are a down to earth mom

[@rebeccasladky7678]

Of I had a free day at the store, my go to is the baking aisle and spice aisle!

[@marietamura4534]

For me it's not about being pretty but utilitarian and preserving. It's easier to see how much you actually have and you don't have alot of empty boxes. I'll cut the instructions of a mix (like Bisquick) and put them in the side of the container. Your family goes through the food more quickly and I have a small family so it takes awhile. Always do you. Everyone is different. Great job!

[@lolabear6788]

I cut the nutrition label and stash in the (say) gallon baggie or whatever and instructions. Like how Christine cut the food name label.

[@smcb2202]

Totally agree about not wanting to empty packages into another container... however your containers and labels are BEAUTIFUL! Good job! -Lindsay

[@FrugalFitMom]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@PAFM1964]

Im a stickler about expiration dates. I'd need to put that on the label too.

[@imthegreenfairy]

Pro tip! If you’re putting things in plastic or glass containers you can use a dry erase marker to write the date on the bottom or the back then you can erase and put a new date when you refill it. 🤓

[@dianekreuzer3854]

@@imthegreenfairy dry erase can rub off easily by mistake. Use a wet erase marker. That way it won’t come off till you want it to.

[@anitaburns3714]

@@imthegreenfairy Genius!

[@PlannerNerdPlans]

I agree on the Chocolate chips not being combine together but for baking goods especially if they package is not resealable. It makes sense to have in a food storage container. I do put my cereal in a food storage container because some times it takes my boys a while to eat them so it keeps the cereal fresh longer. Also it help to keep to our 3 boxes open at a time rule. This is cool that you share what works for you.

[@sherilynalexnder897]

Great job on upscaling your pantry organization!!! So LOL on 'label carcasses', stealing that one! I have a narrow, deep pantry, and would so much prefer the double-wide pantry you have, such a blessing. You guys did so well picking out that house when you did, it seems perfect for your family!

[@adelechicken6356]

That is looking very good, and it's easy to make slight adjustments as needed. I'd probably add a laundry basket for all your chips, only because it would be prettier. Great job!

[@yangiemouie]

I can’t organize that way because I’m obsessed/paranoid about expiration dates. I’m afraid I won’t use it up in time or keep things too lot and forget.

[@pattiupton1499]

Almond flour needs to be refrigerated as it can go rancid. Been there done that :)

[@krr866]

Ya the jars are for it to look neater, but it also helps keep the food fresher for longer vs if you leave it in the package it came in☺️

[@SuperOhsarah]

your hair looks the best this way!!

[@jodyblinoff4277]

First of all, thanks for being so down to earth, relatable and real! Next, I'm 100% with you on container to container, but this did turn out great, looks fab! Someone mentioned washable sharpie and labeling expiry. You can order white or black paint pens on Amazon (I like the white for clear container/glass) and write the expiry on the back so when you pull out the container you know if it's still fresh. That said it sounds like you strive for minimal waste so may not be an issue since you use your pantry so much. Really great work here and a delightful video overall.

[@marinaveljkovic138]

Last year you did simular video, and it was the first one I watched. One year later and I am still here ☺️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️ from Serbia

[@TheNinnyfee]

You did an amazing job! I freeze when I am confronted with organizing, and I am so in awe. 😊 You could also label the shelves so everybody knows where to put things back to. ♥️

[@hsmomofmany9022]

I completely agree with you about the different container for no reason (cereal). I think what you did was functional though because you were utilizing your space better.

[@sllshark]

I agree with you about moving things from one container to another container. It seems silly and cost money (for containers) and time. But the end result looks great, and it encourages you (I can’t never do that, ironically) to stay organized

[@sherlynpatterson4304]

I keep everything in mfg pkg when possible when using those air tight containers. The big cracked container can be used as a container to store baggies, or misc items like extra jar lids.

[@adagioborntrager4456]

Looks BEAUTIFUL Christine! It always feels so nice to have not only an organized space, but a functional one! Also thank you for speaking up about people being so rude... some people are just control freaks lol they can’t help themselves I guess! Much love looking forward to the next video!💕

[@joane5777]

Oh my goodness, condensing is my life❣I always get to a point when I get tired of seeing all of the containers and packages. What an amazing sense of satisfaction😍

[@LoriWolfeRealtor]

The pantry looks great and I think you’ll enjoy it the way you’ve organized it and labeled your canisters. Good Job! I would use those cute wire baskets for potatoes and onions ( perhaps with a burlap type napkin in the bottom for the onions)

[@leonacarpenter5506]

Idk if you'll see this but those white Mainstays shelves you can put your tall containers on top of, and your small square ones under. Since you can't stack two high or three high like you'd wanted

[@The_Sour_Dough]

I am 24 and I really wish I had a mom like you. You're awesome!

[@argeliaanchondo9907]

Thank you for doing this for you. This works for you and the ones that live in there and they are going to use it don't mind other people. They can do it their way you do it your way. 👏👏👏

[@nathalieleblanc8536]

Looks very nice. As long as the shelves hold your items and suits your needs,who cares what color or how things are placed. As long as your happy with the end result.

[@Samiewalk]

Use the cute basket ones for your potatoes and other fruits, in the corner under the charging area

[@justpassinthru]

There is a washable sharpie marker you could use as well to write on containers.

[@jenniferfenner4754]

I’m loving wet erase markers for labeling my containers. I find that I don’t always need to put the same ingredients in them when they are empty and the wet erase markers give me more flexibility for what I’m storing. Could be an option if you won’t always have some of those specialty ingredients and don’t want to waste the nice labels. 😊

[@metadayana]

This is the pantry video I've been looking for, finally a realistic functional space! You did great 👍

[@mother7610]

Hey girl!! Loved your video!! You have to keep those beautiful wooden baskets!! You can put your potatoes/onions in them!! Put them under your charging station!!! 💕💖

[@marlanscott2508]

You organize in a way that makes sense to you.

[@juliecalene8281]

A temporary fix that will blend in better for your powdered milk. Use a piece of clear packing tape and write on it with a black sharpie.

[@Happyscmm]

Call the company that makes the container. They may send you a replacement. Companies are usually pretty good with their customer service and since it is new it shouldn’t have broken easily.

[@RachelsArtDesk]

Although it seems silly to take things out of a package and put it in a jar, i found out the hard way that it was quite necessary to do in my house. If it rains, I get ants in my cupboard. The kind that leave honey alone, but infest pasta or cracker type things. So I put everything in jars for the foods safety. The fact that it's pretty is a bonus!

[@akavienne]

I completely agree with you. The only thing that comes out of the bag into it's own container is sugar and flour and that's mostly because I buy larger bags. Everything else just goes into baskets (for smaller things) and are organized together. It's a pantry (or cabinets). It's about being able to find the items easily, not looking pretty in my opinion. I also see it as just something else I'm going to have to wash.

[@jamiebrandon4256]

Packages of snacks, the almond packs, or breakfast bars etc... could go in the cracked container

[@Dayna_Bennett]

Your pantry looks great! I just learned from another KZbin homesteading channel that if you add 1 apple to your bag/box of potatoes it keeps them from sprouting for a longer period of time.

[@psymompa]

Pretty and functional! Your organization is how my pantry is set up except mine is about 1/3 of your size. If I had all your room I might be too tempted to go all prepper ready, ha!

[@denisehollebeke8184]

Happy Birthday Christina!!! I hope that you had a Wonderful Day!!

[@DaniElle-di4ho]

I loved that you mixed the coconuts 😀

[@kikihammond5326]

You have the pantry of my dreams. I would paint the back walls turquoise and the shelves white and under each "section" of food type, I would put a label on the shelf of what type food belonged there so my family would put it where it belonged. When I win the lottery, that's on the plans!

[@samanthabasham9222]

You could keep those better homes and gardens baskets for chips and potatoes. I would add like 2 or 3 more baskets and place them where you store your potatoes now.

[@pagemcpherson2485]

Looks great! Pantry organizing is a constant battle for me as well. Love your videos!

[@jfleury72]

I think the trick to organization is to make it work for you and your lifestyle. While beautiful, the Pinterest concept isn’t practical for everyone. My pantry is ever evolving based on what I buy and use and honestly I feel like I rearrange it once or twice a month (moving items around to be used or to make room for more). Don’t feel pressure to make it so uniform, I use a hodge of containers collected based on what I could afford and what was sustainable. I think this looks great!

[@MusingsofaCat10]

You're contagious, I've been reorganizing my whole house and moving around the furniture and whatnot since watching all of your organizing and home remodel videos. :)

[@QueenNanaEva]

It looks BEAUTIFUL! Great job Christine. It needs to make sense to only you. Looks great.

[@gypsycowgirlok]

Anyone that said you should throw out everything and start over doesn't understand you are FRUGALFITMOM! I think the pantry came out good! As long as it is organized to the way you can use it that's all that matters!

[@phyllisroark8526]

Those cute baskets would look good on the floor. Put the potatoes in the bottom one and all your chips for now on the top one!

[@sherilynalexnder897]

Love those containers -- the handles look like jewelry!

[@jenniferwinsor7740]

I'm still curious about your spice collection. This is a huge problem area for me. I don't have a lot of really large spices just tons of small ones and in a drawer.

[@susanolson3611]

Thanks for this comment! I hope she does a spice organization vid. I sometimes buy spices from the bulk section at Winco so I can buy very small amounts of things I rarely use. So now I have little plastic bags of mystery spices in my cabinet ! 😂

[@lilybee_]

I bought an AllSpice wood spice rack from Amazon. It was pricy but perfect for us. It's just a square box with spice jars and labels on the lid. Stores a large amount of jars in a small space. Also, no dusty jars :)

[@jenniferwinsor7740]

@@lilybee_ how many spices does it hold? Do you need to take spices out of original jars to make them fit?

[@hollycaffeinatednerdgirl940]

Oh please please please do something with spice organization mine are trying to take over my kitchen. 😬

[@jaicwalker31525]

I moved mine to a full cabinet shelf recently. It’s wide so I can spread everything out and see it all at once instead of digging for something 4 bottles deep.

[@marisavogt181]

Lovely organized space Could use the metal bins for your potato/onion storage

[@rebeccasladky7678]

Love the baskets, they look perfect for potatoes and onions.

[@50SBarb]

I have those clear containers with the white lids and I love them