How I Organise My Chest Freezer | A Thousand Words

[@totoroben]

It's only half full. You could get stackable totes, and put a marker board above your freezer to write what's in each stack of totes.

[@jlastre]

For those of us who live in metrically changed countries...cough cough the US...her feezer is about 13.7 cubic feet. Thanks for the video.

[@gayweusten5592]

Perfect timing we are getting a new freezer and i want to get it all stocked up

[@AThousandWords]

And you have a Kmart near you, lucky!

[@mrbe1497]

I love your chest. Freezer. Will definately be copying this. Thank you

[@mollysmith6055]

Very nice, Jen. You do such a good job with organizing. I just inventoried and reorganized my chest freezer (looks the same size as yours) and used reusable grocery bags as well as two plastic crates. I posted the inventory on my refrigerator door so that it is easy to see what is available instead of stashing and forgetting like I'd done so many years before. Thank you for sharing your system with us!

[@AThousandWords]

Thank you! I wouldn't have thought of using bags in the freezer, what a good idea.

[@HomeFamilyLife]

Those baskets look really good. You’ve made having a chest freezer easy to use.

[@maryellenbryant9854]

After your video on this last year, I used plastic tubs to organize our very small chest freezer (probably half that size). It has helped but some things are forgotten in freezer purgatory 🤣. I would really like to get an upright freezer

[@elainearchibald6687]

Wonderful idea to use the bins! Thanks for sharing!

[@terriarheghan3676]

Awesome I am just about to clean out and organize my flat freezer and this popped up! Thanks for sharing!👍🏽❤️

[@kedra626]

I wish I could get these in the US this would be perfect for my deep freezer. Great organization!

[@cjsadman3750]

The us used to have these, but took them away, the upright ones are far too large, we need options in the us again!

[@kedra626]

@@cjsadman3750 I found some very similar at the container store

[@rsrchicago3576]

@@kedra626 could you post a link?

[@kedra626]

@@rsrchicago3576 www.containerstore.com/s/clear-stackable-plastic-storage-bins/d?q=narrow%20bin&p=0&ps=48&productId=11007913

[@traceycosta9196]

Love, love your freezer especially how the 2 top bins slide across. Looks like you've set it all up for easy access which is what we want in a freezer. Those roller tubs from kmart are so handy. We have them in other areas of the house. Thanks for the video.

[@icanonlyimagine4589]

Thank you. I much prefer your ideas to several others I’ve seen!

[@SimplyMee..228]

Wait you can freeze milk? How long does it last after thawed?

[@ChellMadewell]

Where do u get suspended freezer baskets or what is it called so I can look it up on the internet to find out where to get them?

[@barbaralent5559]

I have a 700L chest freezer, we call it “the coffin” which in order to find things needs to be organised. I have two slide baskets like yourself which are very handy plus the ledge on the right which holds my bread,bagels. I have bins for roasts, bins for pork, lamb, beef and chicken and one for overflow fruits and veggies. I have gaps at the back of the bins and put my seafood, bacon, pizza and the like here.my freezer below my fridge holds a mixture of fruits, French fries, veggies plus things bought in boxes at the supermarket like fish, chicken tenders and stuff. I freeze cheese, butter etc too. Have to be organised with freezers to make them work for you. I’m in Australia and shop Costco every six months, huge hauls, and bulk butchers for meat. Supermarkets get bulk tinned products, dairy etc but don’t shop very often other than for fresh fruit and veg. Love it too as hate weekly shopping and so nice just to have this all at home.

[@AThousandWords]

Wish we had Costco here!

[@xOxOHaeee]

I need to do this!!! I keep buying all this stuff that I already have in my freezer, I just can’t find it lol.

[@Kt-cn2rq]

😆 yes I have no idea where anything is at.

[@JohnDoe-bz4yl]

We have a 145 litre chest freezer out the back and we are always running out of room in there and it isn't organized Just bought a new one which is 324 litre and I'll be grabbing some bins from kmart when we get the new freezer just have to wait till it rocks up so I buy the right size ones

[@emmysnowwhite3775]

I love the way you organized your freezer,i can watch it all the day lol

[@AThousandWords]

So glad you enjoyed it :)

[@sandymutert8495]

If your freezer is not FULL…place quilts or blankets in to fill space. The freezer will run more efficient!

[@Dana-ml7sy]

Much as I admire what you have done I know I would be filling up the vacant space & it would soon be totally unorganised & unusable. I also think you are not using the freezer in the most economical way. A full freezer is better & less ice will form. Nobody’s perfect including myself. I’m a freezer hoarder left to my own devices. I found, after several different organisational systems, the best way to organise my chest freezer was to use stackable IKEA bins that are colour coded (stickers which come with them) in different sizes to differentiate between foods. It leaves a little space on top that you should keep clear, but even that I find myself using from time to time, even though I know not to. Lifting the bins out is a doddle with their handles, if the space is kept clear. I’m learning not to overbuy & to quell my squirrel instincts! I keep a list of contents & cross off & add as I go. I cannot take credit for the idea that was found from “Jack of All” on utube. His chest freezer was bigger & could take more bins. My freezer is smaller, about the size of this one, but still works well. Measure your internal freezer dimensions before purchasing any bins & know what you have inside before buying more!

[@safiyyah2533]

Could u send a link to the stackle ikea bins u are talking about

[@Dana-ml7sy]

@@safiyyah2533 Hi, Hallbar bins. They come in different sizes. I put the deeper ones on the bottom & the smaller size stacks on top. They have lids & handles & come with large stick-on coloured dots. Do measure before purchase & check out the utube video from “Jack of All, how to organise a chest freezer” which is where I found the idea. He clearly shows how they work. In my chest freezer I found there was a little ledge on the side which I didn’t fill with a bin as it wouldn’t fit. Useful for pizza & bread & odd shaped foods. Try not to use the space at the top or you will have to remove those items to get to the bins. I have used it to freeze foods when I meal prep but be sure to keep an empty bin or use the ledge for that. Hope you find them as useful as I do. Keep a record of foods you put in & take out. Mine is a list of foods in categories but with several boxes to tick when something goes in & then the tick is crossed off when it comes out. I keep mine in the kitchen where food comes in, either by shopping or from the freezer & I can see if I need to replenish anything & I add it to my chalk board that I photograph before shopping. Keep space for new items. Sounds onerous but its not & it works.

[@thedrunkergamer8822]

It may not be economical for you, but this syatem would be ideal for me. It would save me the overwhelm of not being able to get to thing or the frustration of having to lift out heavy baskets with little room aroundme

[@letstalksuccess580]

Amazing job.. I love it. Thank you.

[@lindaorozco4595]

Looks great!!

[@sarah74783]

So neat and organized

[@AThousandWords]

Thank you :)

[@tracyjulien3287]

Looks nice and neat but my freezer is always more full to capacity than what she has a lot of empty space since she only used the bottom row to pack stuff and a lot of space remained empty!

[@farmdog3713]

Did that lamb know it was going to be eaten when you bought it? Otherwise it probably would have run the other way! Poor Lambchop!😢❤😂

[@stanleydmello5758]

BEAUTIFUL , INFORMATIVE AND PRACTICAL

[@alyaniali6829]

1:35

[@beatrixxkiddo4584]

Thank you!!!!!

[@22ERICSHELLY]

Thanks! May Jesus continue to bless you and your family

[@gsftom]

Great video!

[@tobiasfoppen2658]

Hiya, we are from Half Moon Bay :) also SA Family. I'm looking also to get a chest freezer like this one. How does it hold up? Does it make noise? and biggest question what is your family size. As we are two adults and a four year hold child. Thanks

[@Afamilydaycare]

This looks so neatly organized!

[@AThousandWords]

It's much easier to find things now.

[@gaili2098]

Great video! Where did you get the sliding baskets on the top? Thank you!

[@gussiemarshall7245]

Love your video where did you get the long shelves I am looking for

[@cworks73]

Thanks from India

[@IMOO1896]

Impressive, this is so neat!

[@susanaakwelearyeetey8862]

Very helpful

[@icanonlyimagine4589]

I just read that any buns must have hikes to keep the air flowing. Something about food safety...

[@patcruising8925]

Very organised.....Love it!

[@lorrainesloan6644]

Does it grow alot of ice?

[@cynthiacisneros1694]

Thank you❣️

[@doloresboston8571]

Is this a frostless freezer?

[@pearleanbrooks552]

Looks great!!!! When ordering the bins what type of bins should I order?

[@AThousandWords]

Whichever bins fit the dimensions of your freezer - every freezer is different.

[@oatssettle846]

Where did you get the wire baskets that slide back and forth on top? Thank you.

[@AThousandWords]

They came with my freezer.

[@starlynperdue3138]

I was wondering the same thing, they are great!!

[@WendyValencia]

They sell them on Amazon. Just search hanging freezer baskets

[@HoneyDiary1849]

Nice sharing dear sister

[@cadwyn8002]

Good job

[@alysonlofgren3328]

Has anyone found something similar to the bottom baskets in the US? I've searched for hours online and come up empty

[@wowandrss]

No vegetables?? Any specific reason why not or just not that big of a part of the diet?

[@AThousandWords]

I keep my frozen vegetables in the freezer part of my fridge / freezer in the kitchen.

[@ahmyself1]

Off subject but My kids say when I freeze milk it changes the flavor

[@angiemagee4082]

mine do too

[@EseCuate562]

Thank you this helps

[@codetherapytt978]

You have to see my freezer. It's full of own growed vegetables. I don't by frozen products, i make them by myself and then i put them into the freezer. I have a lot of fruits for "kompot" (a kind of juice with sugar for winter)

[@wplains]

It’s called jam. 😊

[@codetherapytt978]

@@wplains nope

[@SemiReTired]

where did you find the suspended baskets?

[@fatimahassanein8758]

What is the size of freezer

[@joseluisruiz3789]

Nice! Which freezer is this. I am looking into a energy efficient freezer that can keep my Frozen Healthy Choice meals frozen this way i dont have to cram then into my refrigerator freezer side which is quite narrow.

[@Qlivia]

How many cubic feet inside storage is that freezer and what is brand of your low energy efficient?

[@davidleodanis8223]

Watching this to buy it cause this corona virus

[@elizabethmoon9136]

Me too! Stay safe!

[@nasirb3914]

There is no virus.

[@typeonegative24314]

wait a second....can you freeze milk? doesnt the taste change

[@gimmieboy]

I do it often

[@ABABABABABABABABABABABABAB]

Most people only use frozen milk for cooking

[@msy7804]

Are the bins stackable?

[@silvertrees6326]

Helpful thanks.

[@prettyalina7237]

damn if im letting someone sleep and eat in my house and they're complaining they can use an air bnb serious how rude

[@shunjam123]

I would say other if you want peace and quiet go back home or get a hotel

[@chrismorring3352]

and they ain't pitched in for a new freezer. LOL

[@Lookout4the3rdrail]

Exactly....Git !

[@Saba-dv5du]

Aoa sis mujhe is basket k link dein plz

[@CORZER0]

You can freeze butter?

[@ABABABABABABABABABABABABAB]

Yes

[@ABABABABABABABABABABABABAB]

I put two lbs in a freezer Ziploc baggie

[@nagmasoma6112]

Do u use frozen milk?

[@yashmeenbanu6665]

May I know the price

[@ABABABABABABABABABABABABAB]

The reason she hasn't answered you is because she quit KZbin

[@ABABABABABABABABABABABABAB]

You can buy a 5 cubic foot freezer for around $200 Don't know the prices of anything else

[@lucielou7745]

Fantastic thanks!!

[@ChelleBeeby]

💜💜💜tfs, can you use those stiema (sp??) containers out of the freezer and into a microwave or no?

[@AThousandWords]

Yes you can :)

[@lforce1298]

That South African accent.. ❤️❤️❤️🇿🇦

[@angelikakopek]

Did the bins on top come with the freezer? Do you know if there is a source to purchase more baskets?

[@adrienneh3587]

Mine came with one and I’m looking for a second bin like that, but no luck so far

[@sandeesandee2562]

how big is your household? i wish i had space for that size...i'mconsidering a 7 cu feet one to make batch cooking somewhat more organized than what i'm doing now.

[@AThousandWords]

We're a family of 4 (2 teenage boys included).

[@texas-red538]

Upright!

[@josivaniacarvalho7615]

Perfeito. Onde encontro esses organizadores de freezer?

[@anneofgreengables1619]

I didn’t know you could freeze milk...

[@alloftheabove10]

How do you thaw the milk? Do you just leave it outside or microwave it? How long does it take to thaw?

[@FkNutZ2]

what is name and model of this freezer

[@ABABABABABABABABABABABABAB]

She won't be answering she quit KZbin

[@ahmedbilal8508]

Thumbs Up from Pakistan

[@AuthorCAL]

We just got a deep freeze and these are great ideas! Thanks! Oh, say, totally odd question, but did I just read about you in Anna McNuff's "Pants of Perspective?"

[@AThousandWords]

I've not read it so have no idea, how come you thought I was in it?

[@AuthorCAL]

@@AThousandWords She meets up with a Kiwi couple who migrated from South Africa, to England and then NZ, and they're KZbinrs and the wife keeps a stash of dairy-free ice cream in the freezer. I realize it's silly, with all the people in NZ, that I thought it could be you, but I had just finished reading the book and it was like, "whaat?!" Thanks for your reply and your great vids!!!

[@AThousandWords]

@@AuthorCAL Oh interesting, sounds like it could be me lol - I have requested her book from the library and will give it a read, but I haven't met her.

[@theministeroftherealtruth]

Do you think that a 395 Liter freezer is too much or too big for a family of 2? We already have 2 standing fridges with freezers but when there is a $5 food week here, I try to buy bulk! These freezers are okay but I can't lock them so the one I'm looking at to buy, has a lock on it...I can then stop the sister stealing meat when she comes up here at Xmas! :)But they want $80 delivery :) We get younger visitors sometimes who want to eat the food we have...before it was gangs of teenagers (daughter's so called "friends") on the smoke wanting to get a free feed! So I've kept them away - Covid-19 has really helped to keep them away! It will just help us be at least a month (or 2 ahead) food/meat wise...And save me money!

[@sandpiperbf9767]

very organized, but seems there's a lot of unused space

[@jamesh8654]

Lovely accent you have there... New Jersey (South African) ??

[@lucielou7745]

New Zealand

[@seymoursamuels7185]

Why it chips out so offen

[@Jeschitown]

How long can you freeze milk for?

[@AThousandWords]

www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=how+long+can+i+freeze+milk+for

[@miguelestrada9259]

Talking about baskets... Damn woman

[@dianim]

I'm watching this while my chest freezer didnt work (it is on but not cooling)... Sad..

[@ahmadizzatshahmieralhamdul4926]

Alhamdulillah 😍

[@nellieskeen5123]

Love it

[@NatyG728]

Im still surprised instead of fries its called chips over there. Amazing

[@theministeroftherealtruth]

Okay I see you're a fellow Kiwi! Isn't meat here sooo expensive @ Countdown, New World,Mad and Aussie butcher? Better to go bulk eh?

[@rustyshackleford928]

Great video! Just picked up a chest freezer in preparation of the US descending into full blown socialism/communism so I needed ideas on how to set it up. I see on your channel how you are an immigrant to NZ. I will be watching your videos as the Lord works in mysterious ways and brought me here. Thanks again.

[@TheBBoyer1]

You can freeze milk?! Mind = Blown

[@starlynperdue3138]

That’s how we made it through quarantine - works like a charm!

[@elmohead]

Bingsoo is a Korean dessert made of shaved frozen milk.

[@daniellahunt194]

Great inserted picture 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

[@carolynmurtaza1180]

I would not keep the ice cream in the tub with the meat....just in case power goes off

[@prplehaze8442]

Too bad I found this 2 years too late. Our freezer is a mess

[@Cubliug80]

How I like to see your videos, you have beautiful eyes

[@adamjson2052]

U have glorious aura

[@goodcitizen3780]

Id have kept the freezer and gotten rid of those horrible guests

[@cloutgangster]

Wow you are very gorgeous 😍