Kitchen Rejuvenation: Pantry Clean-Up

In this video I show my pantry in its messiest state, how I clean it up, and finally how I keep it organized (in its cleanest state). There will be two more videos in this Kitchen Rejuvenation series, including how I organize a kitchen drawer starting from scratch and an in-depth kitchen tour. Thanks for watching!
Here are some of the products I used in this video:
elfa Closet Systems
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Rectangular Crunch Baskets by Umbra
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Large Tribeca Boxes and DVD & CD Tribeca Bins in Cocoa
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[@ShopaholicJo]

I had such a bad day at work today and coming home to see a new video from you has made my day sooo much happier. Thank you! xxx

[@witzken1]

This is a great idea, we do that too. I also put the flour into a 2-gallon Ziploc bag to store it after it's been frozen, so that no moisture gets in, the flour doesn't get stale, and no NEW bugs get in!

[@IRobotUJane]

I have a very narrow very deep pantry in my kitchen and this is helping inspire me to organize it.

[@WithWonder]

@kndove1 I think the 5 quart one is fine for most normal baking needs. It's the one I had first. I bought the 6 quart to supplement and for more heavy duty baking.

[@claireheartsshopping]

@organizedlikejen I am still in school, so i live with my mom, and i went and told her about your series, and we spent 3 hours rejuvenating our kitchen thanks to you!

[@melissanajafi4471]

Thanks for sharing your organization tips for the pantry, Jen. All things contained and labeled. That's my style too.

[@IdahoTatters]

Wow you never fail to inspire me! I really love how neat everything looks all tucked away in bins. I especially love the seperate bins for cakes and cookies!

[@kellytauzel7482]

I love the cake and cookie bins. I have a ton of stuff to and just did not know what to do what them since there is a ton of small items

[@uglybobswife]

you have motivated me to junk out and tidy my pantry....it is on my to do list for tomorrow morning....love winnies cameos....my little Maximus is always on my lap while we watch your videos...ok to be truthful if i'm sitting he is on my lap...lol

[@Laurajay100]

Thanks for doing this pantry clean-up video, it was really helpful. I like the idea of using bins to seperate the types of food, so if you're looking for something specific you just have to look in that bin and not root through the whole shelf or whatever looking for it (which is what i currently do!). :D

[@cbrand777]

I love the use of bins to "corral" similar items and labeling the bin on the outside to see what the category/use of those items are is great. I was wondering what your thoughts are on perhaps keeping a "list of contents" inside the bin, right on top of all the items. I was thinking that if I put this list inside of a sheet protector, I could quickly scan it to know exactly what I've got in the bin and maybe include expiration dates. What do you think?

[@FitterTwit]

WHERE have you been all my life!!!! GREAT video!!! One thing you might want to think about is lazy susans for the cans shelf (I'm betting with how deep your shelves are you could get away with 4 large). LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the wheeled bins at the bottom!!! I also LOVE the storage on the door and how you utilized them! This was soooooo great!!!!

[@EEdwards879]

oh, i love the tunes you used in this video. Jen, you are too fun!! i loved this video in fast mode. you go girl. so happy to have found your videos!! ( :

[@HRS843]

OMG! I love all your supplies! You're videos are making me crazy jealous!!

[@cynnamon28]

I have the exact same "soft-sided bins" mentioned from HomeGoods and TJ Maxx. I have different sizes ranging from small to large- about $5.99- $14.99. This size may be $20 or so.

[@MemoryMaven73]

This was very inspiring. Mine has been a mess for a long time now.

[@deniseprater7799]

I swear Jen I think if someone requested it, you'd show us how to organize the rocks in your yard! LMAO, But I'm not by any means complaining, I have tackled just about ever room so far, and Hubby loves it, now he can reach into his drawer, and get a pair of short socks and be done, in the past he'd have to mate them up, as I don't fold them into thereself, and he wears 3 style's so yeah he loves that after 29 years i'm getting organized! :)

[@mataypar4]

You are going to teach me so much.I love your site.Thanks for sharing your video's.

[@vickij6468]

to do all that in a half an hour is AWESOME!

[@beebeeshad6196]

@ Punahele Welch-thank you!! Love the pantry organization!! @ TheGLOSSette-We have a walk in one(corner) and so glad we decided to do so!!! So much space. We store rarely used appliances on the top, we have potato and onion bins from Tupperware and small stepping stool on the floor. I have baskets for various snacks for the kids. I have a tiered shelving system for canned goods that I LOVE. My next purchase will be a couple turn tables for the pantry soon. I keep like foods together-cereal, crackers, baking goods, pasta, condiments, etc. But one thing....it turns my stomach that a fly swatter and dog stuff are being stored near food.

[@WithWonder]

@audrilovesmakeup That's a great idea! I thought no one would be interested in my fridge, but I can definitely do that as part of this series if there's interest.

[@WithWonder]

@ShopaholicJo I'm sorry you had a bad day, but I'm happy it's getting better!

[@WithWonder]

@claireheartsshopping I saw that video, too. She did an amazing job! My kitchen and house is more of a brown/beige shade, so I don't think black would work for me, but it did look awesome in Tiffany's kitchen! That's hard work!

[@Jennleighdavis]

Fridge tour would be awesome!

[@roztankes1]

Jen. could you do a tutorial on how you use and make your labels? You're the best! Thank you in advance!!

[@debbiev.9275]

I'm inspired! (and the weekend cometh!)

[@Melissa2087]

this was a really interesting video! I love videos like this... and you eat really healthy!

[@Parmesana]

wow..you are super organized. Here's a tip that you probably already know. Because you purchase such a large bag of flour.. when buying flour or pasta and rice ..put in the freezer for 24 hours when you get it home. It generally kills any potential "Indian brown moth's" (aka pantry moths).

[@TheGLOSSette]

I agree with the shallow shelves easier to see things. What is your take on walk in pantry?

[@MzReginaR0SE]

can you do a video on what supplements/vitamins you take?

[@truehazeleyes]

Those are gingerbread w/milk chocolate glaze I believe. I know those cookies since I get them at my friend’s delicatessen store. You can go to any delicatessen store and ask for gingerbread cookies with chocolate glaze and they will gladly get them for you. :) Those cookies are so yummy and great with warm milk.

[@ReyDayami]

Okay, so I've watched all your videos and you always make smile so much. I am an organized freak too! The ONLY room in the house that I allow a *little* mess is my scraproom BUT at the end of the day I pick it all up. You should do a tour of your whole house too, we've seen your bathroom and pantry so how bad can everything else be? ha! Have a great day :0)

[@beebeeshad6196]

and I see you have quinoa stored in a basket AND on the door...how come? oh, one more thing....I LOVE the wheeled bins for the floor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@twobirdys]

Can you explain in detail a little more about the Annie's sticky rice bowl and how u make that a breakfast meal? I'd like to try it out. BTW You're pantry looks great and well organized. That was an interesting video.

[@nickel525]

Have you ever tried applesauce over warm oatmeal (especially the steel cut oatmeal)? It's my favorite Especially with cinnamon in the fall

[@Smead]

Looks wonderful! I see you have two different size mixers. Which one do you use most often?

[@856Keren]

I love your videos.Please make a utility tour video?

[@NiftyNoelle]

I miss these kind of videos :-( They are far and few between now.

[@JillyMae89]

it sounds like you need those pull out shelving. do you know what i'm talking about? they also sell those at the container store but that sounds perfect for your deep shelving problem :)

[@WithWonder]

@divaesquire14 Were they star shaped?

[@emilybh6255]

Put your bread in the fridge. That way it will keep longer. To keep it even longer than that, put the bread you won't be eating for a while in a freezer bag and put it in the freezer. It doesn't even take that long to defrost when you end up wanting to use it.

[@MyAriaWeb]

Great job!

[@LiveLoveCHXBeach]

have you and Don tried the Barilla plus pasta? (gold box, I buy the thin spaghetti and penne) Since I buy my nuts for baking at the warehouse club. I store them in the freezer.

[@WithWonder]

@tape124 fridge tour will be up on sunday

[@WithWonder]

@wahini101 Sure! I buy Annie Chun's Rice Express Sprouted Brown Sticky Rice bowls from Whole Foods. Following the instructions on the package, I microwave the rice for 2 minutes. I let it rest on the counter for a minute while I heat up 1/3 cup of 2% milk. I slice one banana into a bowl, put the cooked rice on top, pour the milk over, dash with cinnamon, and then stir together. In 3 minutes, I have a tasty and healthy breakfast! I probably eat this about twice a week.

[@SummerSunset2207]

HI Jen, is pumpkin good for shih tzus? You stated she gets pumpkin everymorning? Can you do a diet video for Winne?

[@freshbeanne]

model or type? is it featured in one of your videos? i like to listen to your reasons why you like an item and how it compares to others of the same type (if you've tried others)

[@tape124]

you should do a fridge tour

[@WithWonder]

@uglybobswife My girl claws at my leg when I sit for too long without snuggling her. :) Glad to have motivated you!

[@pinkdes2ny]

You and Don should purchase stock in The Container Store.

[@tulha8jomana]

i love ur videos....how can u afford purchasing all the stuff ?

[@WithWonder]

@mbellendir Trial & error! Play around with your organization until you find a configuration that works and is accessible.

[@FarrahB1]

Hi Jen, I want to know that, What did you put on the top of the wire shelf that looks like glass or plastic board, and where did you buy it. Please let me know I will appreciate it Thank Jen

[@LiveLoveCHXBeach]

Wow I didnt know that..that has happened to me. I will use this tip

[@Martylugo]

Hi Jen! Great video! Where are you're bins from? I need to get some! :)

[@mspris76]

I need those white beens on the floor with wheels. Do you know what they are called? Didn't see them on the container store web site

[@Loeviis]

Why do you need to put rice in de fridge? Or is it just how you prefer it? We always keep it in the pantry, so i'm juist wondering ;) I love your video's Jen! I've been re-watching a whol bunch the past couple of days :)

[@Laurajay100]

Aww i love Winnie!

[@conuregirl007]

I have the same juicer! I've used it once. :(

[@shoppingfiesta]

I was wondering at 7:32 where the camera was placed... in the ceiling fan? :-)

[@armywifeprepper]

Mmmmm vitamin "O" My husband and I love oreos too and they are sooo horrible for your body but sooo good for the soul :) We love to spoil the little ones with vitamin "O" ;)

[@SwmGrl99]

did you get the bins in the pantry from the container store?

[@WithWonder]

@ReyDayami With time you will see many of the rooms in my house that I work on. I'm not ruling out a house tour at some point in the future, though! Thanks for watching :)

[@jrseygrl]

Love watching your vids!! You're OCD like Me haha:') Looks Great!!!

[@NessInTexas]

where did you get the soft sided bins?

[@summerrose2082]

Thanks for the tips

[@STARSofJEWELS]

I need your label maker...what is it called?

[@offtomilan]

The dog eats pumpkin every morning? Pls explain!!

[@Lynnfrost31]

I would love to see your mudroom!

[@WithWonder]

@SwmGrl99 Yep!

[@WithWonder]

@claireheartsshopping Nice!

[@AngelsLoveYou]

Cute video. Did you know Oreos are Vegan food too!? No animal by product in them.

[@gasmancv]

do you put music on when you clean?

[@claireheartsshopping]

I was watching makeupbytiffany, and she painted her cabinets black! it would look amazing if you did that to your kitchen in my oppinion! just a thought! ^__^

[@welchpunahele]

the pantry starts at 4:03..... you're welcome!

[@equitably]

Yep, absolutely OCD. But I kinda like it :D

[@3xhappymommy]

LMAO I told myself the exact same thing today .... I was looking at my pantry and told myself : " wow , pantry's are not well thought of at all. They are way too deep and i can't see anything in the back . They should make pantry's should be shorter.... :p

[@rosemichuu7246]

4:11 ...... you call that messy? i wont be able to get NEAR that clean with my pantry in its most organized form.....Ps love your vids keep em comin

[@WithWonder]

@mrsjulie1607 P-Touch by Brother

[@witzken1]

I mean I put the whole bag of flour into a Ziploc. I don't pour it out into the Ziploc, that would get kind of messy. Ha ha!

[@Teenyboo7]

ive never heard you say hell or any other bad word lol

[@imaaphikanqueen]

The music.... lol

[@icequeeninak]

If you store your nuts in the freezer or fridge, they won't go rancid and will last a good year or more.