NEW! DISASTER PANTRY TRANSFORMATION | EXTREME PANTRY ORGANIZATION | BUDGET DIYS

[@abby2838]

So nice to see a pantry organization video for a normal pantry with actual food that regular people eat.

[@thenovicemom1093]

Abby, I laughed so hard at this. You're so right, my dear! Have a wonderful week.

[@abbylynn8872]

Waving hi to another Abby💕

[@savlove9688]

Your absolute best quality as a content creator and your content itself is your relatability. Honesty. Being authentic and genuine. That will forever outshine the fancy creators and their cookie cutter does anyone live here lives

[@thenovicemom1093]

I laughed so hard at "does anyone live here?" Thank you so much for watching and your gracious feedback. :)

[@jenniferyoung8977]

I have to say, it’s actually nice that this is quite a while later than it was filmed, because you could tell us what your experiences were like with each system and container. Thank you for sharing!

[@thenovicemom1093]

No problem. I appreciate you for being here, and hope some of the information helps. 😄

[@allyramos9071]

I'm totally stealing the can holder/breakfast area idea. That's so clever

[@thenovicemom1093]

Go for it!! I put one in my linen closet for toiletries also. Game changer!

[@allyramos9071]

@The Novice Mom ooo good idea. I just found your channel. And we just moved into the house we built in Sept. So I get to start over and really place systems

[@delaneybalmer2994]

I appreciate that your pantry has realistic food options and snacks … thank you for being real and having all the yummy foods

[@thenovicemom1093]

I laughed out loud at this! Snacks are LIFE!! I've started making a lot more breakfast items and snacks since filming this video, but there shall always be a variety of snacks in the pantry. When other kids visit (friend's kids and my nieces and nephews) they always oooh and aaah at the pantry. They can't wait to pick out their snack!

[@deborahcaudill7306]

Lots of thought and energy went into organizing this pantry. Good job.

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you, Deborah. It was indeed mentally exhausting at times.

[@kimowens1703]

It's very pretty but I have honestly never seen so many snacks!

[@thenovicemom1093]

Over the last 2 years since filming this video, I have started making a lot of the snacks I used to buy -- and omitted some of them altogether. I also started a vertical garden this year, and hope to share that soon. Thank you for stopping by!

[@pengle]

New to me ideas - rolling plant stand on the basket, can rack as a snack stand and chip clip strip. Great!

[@thenovicemom1093]

I'm so glad those are helpful ideas for you! Thank you for the gracious feedback. 😄

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Thanq for the video, I would love a decent pantry, I've only got one small shelf to put food on. My husband says it's more than enough, but what do men know. Thank you for showing us your video. 😊 great transformation.

[@thenovicemom1093]

Lynne, it is incredible that you're able to manage with such limited space. You're definitely working some magic over there! Wishing you and your family many blessings this new year!

[@Joyfullscroll]

As what you call a "Butterfly" I very much appreciate all that hard work you accomplished ! Bravo 👏!

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you for such high praise. Glad to have you here.

[@tanyademillo8695]

One of the best pantry organizations I’ve watched. Practical and affordable. Well done!

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you so much!! Have a Happy New Year! 😃

[@demep488]

So glad to see this . Amazing transformation! I pray you all are getting back to normal after the lightning strike. Much love 💕

[@thenovicemom1093]

Hello dear!! We are so glad all of that is now behind us. I didn't want to share any footage of it, since it put me in a foul mood. 😆Plus my hospital bills arrived the same week. We are just so blessed to have our lives, and I always look forward to hearing from you! ❤ You were one of my first 10 subscribers. I won't ever forget that.

[@robiny1823]

Hello from a Cricket/Ladybug! I liked the fact that this transformation took time and flexibility. It’s good to see that not every project goes from chaos to Pinterest in a single day! I also loved your creative solutions like the chip bag strip and the plant trolley. Cheers!

[@thenovicemom1093]

It means the world to me that you appreciate my DIYs, Robin! Thank you for the kind feedback, dear. Have a wonderful weekend. 😀

[@cor8129]

Wow...What a great job you did. I am about to do my pantry and got some great ideas from you. What I love about this is seeing how a pantry can change and involve to meet your needs or your sense of vision and style ideas. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@thenovicemom1093]

You're so welcome, Monte! Spaces like these are constantly evolving as our needs change. You are spot on!

[@julieadams8968]

Great job & sweet little helpers 😊

[@thenovicemom1093]

They certainly know how to put snacks away (in their bellies). Haha! The boys have grown so much since then, they look like toddler-teenagers, if that makes any sense. I can hardly believe it!

[@Selledeshiro]

You have such a spacious pantry, i love how this turned out! 🥰 You did a great job here! 👌🏼

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you, Selle! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Happy Thursday, friend!

[@ClassicPlusStyle]

These are such practical tips and you are really resourceful. Your pantry came out great!

[@thenovicemom1093]

I'm so glad you like them, Tysha! Beautiful name!

[@sweetdreamer2661]

I wasn't looking for pantry videos but happened to come across this as I was organizing my small pantry cabinet. I'm glad I did. Great video and that pantry looks amazing. Fellow bee here also btw.

[@thenovicemom1093]

Learning my organizing style has been such a weight lifted. Cas is AWESOME, and her stories are the best! I'm so glad you took something from this video. I hope you'll stick around!

[@urbanhomesteadingchannel1813]

I love the way you utilize vertical space. 😊

[@susanlansdell863]

Oh wow! I am now suffering from extreme pantry envy!xx❤️

[@thenovicemom1093]

I'm so glad you enjoyed my video, Susan! Thank you for being here. 😄

[@ceciliafuentes3299]

Very nice. That is alot of sugar products. Wow

[@thenovicemom1093]

Hi Cecilia! I agree. This video was filmed 2 years ago, and since the pandemic I have started making more homemade, healthy snacks. We still have some store-bought though. I grew up with parents who didn't cook, so I'm still learning.

[@stickerbosscreations5306]

I was thinking the same thing. I have a kid with ADHD and limiting sugar was a huge help with behaviors and habits. It is difficult to learn good eating habits when you didn't have parents that cooked. I was thinking that it was a lot of canned goods and sugary treats that you were calling breakfast items, but it is evidence of you not learning better eating habits as a child. Learning to be a mom is an ever evolving process and as long as you are open to learning from others, you will be able to make the best choices that you can for your family. I think that the previous person that gave you so much criticism for this, was being pretty rude. She had to turn you off because of it? Lol let her! I'm sorry that she said that to you. I think that the transformation was so satisfying! I am now subscribed.😊

[@thenovicemom1093]

@@stickerbosscreations5306 Thank you for understanding and subbing! That's amazing! I will have to make a separate video talking a little more about my background, because there are many people who are making assumptions based off of this one video from 2 years ago. While we do still have "junk food" snacks, I have started making lots of them -- never realizing how easy it could be or how much money it would save. I'm an entry-level mom learning as I go. 😄

[@ceciliafuentes3299]

@@thenovicemom1093 That is so amazing. I am so glad for the kids and the husband. If your husband is like my husband all he wants is sweets. lol. I hope you didn't take offense as I was not trying to be offensive, just noticing that your pantry looked like my pantry did when I was young. It took years and determination to balance my diet. I still love sweets, but I try to be extra careful.

[@thenovicemom1093]

@@ceciliafuentes3299 I'm not offended at all. Funny you should mention it. My husband is an OLYMPIC-LEVEL snacker. I just keep a thick rubber band around the pantry doors so that the kids can only enter with an adult's help. I am actually pretty strict with pre-packaged snacks these days because it hurts my heart to see beautiful produce go bad. I will upload a more formal intro video for my channel in a few days. 😁

[@susanshanks2407]

I just came to the same conclusion as you, I am a cricket, husband a butterfly so I did it for him. Works so much better. Love your idea of gluing the wheels on.🥰❤

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you for watching! Organizing for my family, versus myself, has been a game-changer here.

[@psymompa]

Looks great. Thanks for sharing. Love that you can see everything.

[@thenovicemom1093]

The visual aspect is perfect for Bee and Butterfly organizers (if you are familiar with ClutterBug on YT). Thanks for watching!

[@amitas7047]

Oh ur d pyjamas tee mom with her hair in a bun that I can relate to and d micro organizing ...thank you enjoyed

[@thenovicemom1093]

I laughed so hard at this! YES. I live in my husband's oversized t-shirts and pj pants. Clothed / Coordinated. You rock, mama!

[@loreserna3756]

😮 Tu despensa está increíble, no me importaría tener todo eso aunque no estuviera tan ordenado, qué afortunada eres y qué gran bendición!! Todo quedó muy bien ❤

[@thenovicemom1093]

Gracias querido amiga. Estamos muy bendecidos con una gran despensa llena de comida. Agradezco tus amables palabras. ¡Mantenerse bien!

[@lisaharrington3241]

I love the way it looks !!!

[@thenovicemom1093]

You're amazing. Thank you for being here, Lisa!

[@suecathcart4687]

This is my first of your videos - thoroughly enjoyed it - thanks for sharing

[@thenovicemom1093]

Sue, I'm so glad you liked my video! Feedback like yours is what makes the tedious aspects of filming and editing worth while! 😀

[@katieh200]

Fantastic storage ,job well done huni looks great 👍😉💛🌼

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you, dear! It has truly helped reduce the forgotten food and empty boxes problem. 😃

[@jeangriffin2536]

I enjoyed the video of your pantry organisation.

[@thenovicemom1093]

I appreciate it, Jean! I hope you'll stick around for my future videos. 😀

[@vickiemachen1558]

I wish you the best sweetie with your pantry & refrigerator with so many goodies as your child with Autism gets older. My son started going through our food & eating everything while we slept or throwing it all away at a certain age. We put a monitor at the stairs that would go off, if anyone tried to go downstairs at night. We had an alert monitor in our room. Praise God, that worked. We found a little refrigerator that we can lock & we keep all our yogurts, juice & fruit in it, now that he is an adult. We had a locked door pantry, but he kept seeing where we hid our keys or searching for it😃🥰. Around 2 years ago, we cleverly put a keypad on our pantry door. If he happens to figure the code out, we can recode it🥰. I’m giving you all this information, bc we didn’t have anyone to help us when we were struggling with our child (with Autism),destroying/constantly going in our food. He is now 32 & I just wanted to be of help to the younger generation.

[@thenovicemom1093]

Hello Vickie! I laughed when I read about the padlock on your pantry. I need one for our thermostat when my mom visits! There is a thick rubber band I looped over the pantry door knobs that the kids haven't figured out yet. My autistic son just turned 5 last week, and he's mighty clever. I will keep your helpful suggestions in mind. You sound like an au-some mom! God Bless your family.

[@vickiemachen1558]

@@thenovicemom1093 awe thank you so much sweetie. My husband & I learned early on to roll with the punches🥰.The family totally loves on our sweet precious “Lil Paul” & supports him in anyway possible. He is so special to our family & friends. You guys will have many challenges along the way, but please remember you will do fine.

[@jeanhecker4533]

You asked how things changed here because of the pandemic. I live in southeastern Delaware. None of our services changed. Curbside trash collection and recycling continued uninterrupted. This is a resort area and the things that suffered most were mostly visitor related. Restaurants, hotels, etc. your finished pantry looks great. Good job mom.

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you so much for the kind feedback. Our town needs to get it together. Haha! It hurts my heart to see everything end up at the dump.

[@Martipenny]

Wish my pantry was that big!!

[@thenovicemom1093]

Yes, I love the size of my pantry. I just wish it were not a shared space with my laundry room. Thank you for being here, Martha! 😀

[@abbylynn8872]

I use the plant trolley trick as well. If it's a solid bottom, use the tiny command Hooks. It's doesn't have to be a solid tight fit, just enough to keep it in place. I'm a big fan of decanting or marrying up bags simply because the boxes and bags contain so much empty space. Mac n cheese and hamburger helper fit in a sandwich ziplock bag. I'm able to put 10 in a dollar tree round 4qt cannister.

[@thenovicemom1093]

Wonderful tips, Abby!! Thank you for watching and sharing new ideas!

[@fubao588]

Simple and inexpensive ideas, not everyone wants to spend for costly container

[@thenovicemom1093]

Agreed, my friend!

[@kittykooky]

I have found that Americans have so much more snack food compared to British people and as for Apple sauce in England it's a side dish if we have cooked a pork roast dinner. Great video. 🌹

[@thenovicemom1093]

Wow!! I cook my pork in apple juice, sometimes orange juice, until tender. I've never heard of applesauce as a side dish! The boys will LOVE that. Also, we do tend to keep a lot of snacks on hand; but now the pre-packaged ones are reserved for school lunches and road trips. Thank you for the amazing feedback.

[@kittykooky]

We cook our pork in the oven we roast it, it's not a loin it's a lot bigger we have it with 🍎 Apple sauce, roast potatoes mashed potatoes, and usually 3 veg, carrots, cabbage and cauliflower and gravy but not the kind you have we have a brown meat flavour gravy it's all very 😋 yummy usually eaten on a Sunday, your two boys are very cute I have a black haired brown eyed boy but he is 32 and lives in his own house. 😸 still my boy though enjoy them whilst they are young time fly much too quickly. 💗🌷🌷

[@gaylerosenblatt7136]

Wow really nice you are an inspiration

[@thenovicemom1093]

Gayle, thank you for the gracious feedback! I have trouble with indecision, so this took me several months to commit to. I'm so glad you were inspired by it! 😄

[@eileenhoffmann701]

OMG THAT LOOKS AWESOME!!!!!

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you so much! It definitely took some time.

[@aprilinalabama9074]

Great job!! 😁😋❤️

[@ArielleMichele]

Nice job 👏

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you, dear!

[@debcam6990]

awesone job look forward to more videos

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you so much, Deborah. I am working on more organization/declutter videos for June. My next video will be the Spring Break one I edited late due to life circumstances. I'm so glad you're here!

[@sonyahubbard3226]

Yay good to see you again! I love the ClosetMaid over-the-door storage rack system.

[@thenovicemom1093]

I can't wait to buy another one for the boys' playroom! I'm still putting the room together, unfortunately -- but it will be up within the next month. I'm editing Spring Break stuff now.

[@melissataylor1831]

I think I am a butterfly (and maybe a bee?). You did a great job❣️❣️❣️

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you, dear! Butterflies and Bees are VISUAL organizers. Things out of sight are out of mind, so they like clear/transparent containers and open shelving to see all that they have. Butterflies just tend to macro organize (ex. clear bucket with "toiletries" inside), while Bees micro organize (ex. multiple containers, to separate each toiletry - toothpaste, deodorant, soap).

[@meganfitzpatrick1019]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video, new subscriber! I am a Lady Bug 100%, I learned some tips from your style. Sorry, unsolicited advice. My son got cavities from fruit snacks. They stick in their teeth. My dentist had it on her list of "No's". Thank you for taking the time to record, you definitely put a lot of work into it 💜

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you for subscribing, Megan. I don't know how you Ladybug's do it. I tried mostly baskets on one shelf of my pantry several years back, and nearly everything in them expired, because I forgot about them. Haha! Sometimes I regret the day I introduced the kids to fruit snacks. They are incredibly difficult to clean off teeth, for sure! We are rotating our snacks now, and phasing some of the troublesome ones out. I appreciate your gracious feedback.

[@cleaning_ninja]

I love your videos I have two boys who have autism my 4 year old is level 2 and my youngest who is about to be 3 in July hasn't been tested for where he is on the spectrum. I love your videos so much your a rockstar keep doing your thing.

[@thenovicemom1093]

Alysha, your kind words brought tears to my eyes. Sometimes it's tough being a mom -- especially when your kids constantly have issues popping up. I plan to make a vlog style video soon, about getting our son diagnosed and all the signs we missed. I nearly got little brother diagnosed, also. Ultimately I think he's a typical child, emulating Isaac at this point. I cannot imagine having 2 kids with autism. You are the real MVP, mama! Thank you for giving my channel a chance. 😀

[@cleaning_ninja]

@@thenovicemom1093 thank you. Our oldest just started talking... So it hard but I wouldn't want them any other way.. I feel they would not have been graced to me if I couldn't handle it and fight for them. Thank you so much and I will be looking forward to that video it hard but your their biggest advocate.

[@wandabrooks5903]

Love it

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you, Wanda! :)

[@theblessedbudgetingflorist]

Chip holder would be good for pasta too.

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you for that idea!

[@theblessedbudgetingflorist]

@@thenovicemom1093 absolutely! Sometimes in the middle of things that get overwhelming we get brain fog and dint think of things..... that's why I watch videos cuz I get brain fog lol. I love your videos!

[@aprilinalabama9074]

New Subscriber from Alabama 😁❤️

[@danaholloman7101]

Looks amazing😍

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thanks so much, Dana!! It took me forever. 😆

[@tiarob5918]

Great job!

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you, Tia! So glad you enjoyed my video!

[@jjennings6161]

I move all large bagged chips to 2 gallon ziplocks, write flavor / type and tape the barcode to the bag. They stay fresher and I can scan them for carbs since I am diabetic.

[@thenovicemom1093]

Oh, wow! I've never heard of this. Wonderful tip, J!

[@jjennings6161]

@@thenovicemom1093 I also reuse them because there’s no liquid involved. Just a good swipe inside with a paper towel. At about $.50 a bag it’s a bargain.

[@sondrasix1668]

I just found you. I love organizing. Great job 💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thanks, Sondra. I definitely have many more places to organize in my house. I hope you'll stick around!

[@frankieniedorf4463]

Great video

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you, Frankie! 😀

[@annmarieganderton6855]

Thank you for sharing ♥️🤗🙏

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you for being here, Annmarie!

[@sherijones2938]

What an awesome job. Pat yourself on the back. :)

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you, Sheri!! I put a lot of time and energy into it. I appreciate your kind feedback. 😃

[@frith.calluna]

Wow the difference between the before and after is insane! And the before was already pretty okay by my standards hahaha This gives me hope though. I'm currently living with my parents (divorced) while I'm attending uni and my dad's house is just one giant mess. He's the ''I'm done with this, so I'll just toss it out of reach and have it sit there for a week'' kind of person. He prefers piling trash on top of the trashcan because opening the lid is ''too much effort''. I used to be that way too (wonder who I learned that behavior from....) but in recent years I've become a bit more like my mom, who is a very tidy person. Plus due to the nature of my studies, I'm seeing health hazards EVERYWHERE now lol. Our pantry is small and deep, but filled to the brim with.. stuff. I have no idea what's even in the back of the pantry at this point, since the floor hasn't been seen in over a decade. Now that Summer is approaching and I'll be at home during the holiday, I'm planning on cleaning and tidying our entire kitchen and bathroom (which honestly hasn't happened since my parents got divorced 11 years ago). It seems like a bit of an impossible task, but I'm hoping that videos like this can motivate me to get stuff done :D

[@thenovicemom1093]

That sounds like a massive undertaking, friend. I am rooting for you, and know you will get it done. Just take baby steps if necessary. When I met my husband, his apartment was full of TRASH. Empty fast food bags and cups everywhere. Pizza boxes were stacked from the kitchen countertop to the ceiling. Cigarette ash, funk, dust and hair on everything. Funny thing is -- there's no shame to his game. I was mortified and disgusted. He invited me to travel with him to Louisiana over the Thanksgiving holiday to meet his parents, but I had only known him for 3 months so I declined. He let me stay at his place while he was gone, and I cleaned every nook and cranny of that place. It was so spotless when he got home, that he took one step inside and abruptly backed out thinking he entered the wrong apartment. I had to chase him down the breezeway. When I visited his mother's home a year later, I realized she's a slob -- and all the dots connected. HAHA!!! I pray you're doing well in school and life in general, my dear. Stay in touch!

[@LindaASJ]

Just a thought after seeing the actually items in your pantry: if you couldn’t go to the grocery store, how many days, weeks or months could you feed your family?

[@thenovicemom1093]

Hi Linda, this was filmed 2 years ago. My pantry is still setup the same, but with many healthier options. To answer your question, we have always had a fridge and freezer full of meats, fruits and vegetables and a storage unit full of survival meals, barrels of water, purifying tablets and equipment. I have recently gotten an additional freezer, started a vertical garden and have looked into canning. I'd love to start canning this year. The pandemic was definitely a reality check for us and most people I know.

[@LindaASJ]

@@thenovicemom1093 that’s great! I didn’t realize this was filmed two years ago. I think the more people who are prepared, the better off everyone will be. Thank you for responding to my comment

[@thenovicemom1093]

@@LindaASJ No problem. I appreciate your feedback. Never in my life did I imagine I would live through times like these. It has transformed my thinking and priorities in many ways.

[@lizharley5723]

Great job.. First time viewer. I wonder though if there is a more suitable place to store toilet paper than in the pantry. Like the bathroom or linen closet?

[@thenovicemom1093]

You're so right! The toilet paper in the pantry is actually overflow. I have baskets on the back of our toilets, with 6 rolls in each. I have definitely considered just leaving the excess toilet paper in its original packing in the garage though. I love that you brought that up, because I've literally played musical tp for years, moving it from one place to another in our house. You never know where it'll end up next. 🤣🤣

[@lizharley5723]

@@thenovicemom1093 garage seems to be a better place!

[@compassion2126]

On the over the door organizer can it fit paper plates and bowls and ziplock bags and foil ect? What about paper towels?

[@thenovicemom1093]

I tried out ziplock boxes and disposable paper products in those baskets. The paper plates, cuts and utensils fit in the deepest basket just fine. However, the ziplock boxes are too tall for the shallower baskets (they tend to tip out) -- and the opening to pull out bags is blocked when they're placed into the deeper basket. I would not recommend the OTD rack for ziplock/foil products.

[@KyHillbilly2010]

How often do you grocery shop? Alot of snacks.. lol

[@thenovicemom1093]

Hi Bobbie! I no longer buy as many snacks, since the kids don't eat them. I typically shop once a week for fresh produce and I'll also use that trip to stock up on the best sales -- no matter how random. Happy Thursday!

[@zarasa7181]

You have a lot of snacks!! Did you guys eat all this? What about expired?

[@rilarahim6313]

Nice

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you, dear!

[@denisecole6128]

Please where did you buy your pretty green bins? What size are they?

[@thenovicemom1093]

Denise, they are the 11" Y-weave bins from Target, in the color Jade. I think that color is being discontinued. The link is in the description, in case they restock them. Happy Saturday, dear!

[@wendoxia]

I’ve never had a pantry the size in my entire life so I’m quite jealous… Very well done

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you, Wendy!! So glad you liked how it turned out!

[@Chicke2740]

Hey hey. What are the dimensions of the pantry? Are the shelves 12in deep? Thanks so so much!

[@thenovicemom1093]

Good day! My pantry shelves are 60 inches long and 15 inches deep (with the far right side of each shelf measuring 19.5 inches deep). My cans are stacked on an 18" inch round lazy susan. Hope this helps!

[@Chicke2740]

@@thenovicemom1093 thank you for getting back to me. Super super helpful!

[@nancysanchez275]

Bello

[@taylormartin8699]

“My kids are part potato” 😂😂

[@thenovicemom1093]

It's totally true! They will take their taters any way they can get them. 😀

[@stephanierobinson7525]

I would call the recycling company and ask them when they are going to be picking up your recycling. Then if they don’t pick you up call them back but leave your recycling out for pickup. Don’t let them charge you for a service you are not getting.

[@thenovicemom1093]

I will contact the city this week and take care of it. I just noticed the charges, and it's been going on for far too long. I know they still aren't picking up because on Recycle days, the garbage pickup crew dumps both bins from each house, into the back. Also, the city website confirms recycle services are 'temporarily discontinued' still. Thank you for reminding me to get this done.

[@sherrycohen1824]

Were we separated at birth? I also have labels on the shelves (so that the men in my family can find things!) and a laminated list of what we have (even in the freezer).

[@thenovicemom1093]

Great minds think alike, Sherry! I actually have a twin sister, but you and I are kindred organizing spirits for sure! :) Thank you for being here.

[@raneebyrd1056]

💜

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you for watching!

[@michellegurley6082]

My son is named Isaac he is also autistic. I found this video adorable. My son also Stims over snacks. :) Trying to find a way to organize my pantry. I also have the same type of shelfs as your pantry it's hard to find reasonable priced containers.

[@thenovicemom1093]

How unique! I've loved the name Isaac since I was a small child. I never met anyone by that name, so I reserved it for my son. Isaac got his diagnosis shortly after I filmed this video. It has been quite the learning curve. You're an au-some mom, and I pray you and Isaac are well. Also, Big Lots and Burlington stores usually have great deals on organization items. Thank you for being here. 😀

[@unknownpasserby7405]

can you list the songs you used? Its nice.

[@thenovicemom1093]

Lvly - Everlasting Ego Loving Caliber - Bedroom Mondays - Emelie Gamma Skies - Love out loud Loving Caliber - Drive Drive Drive Basixx - Just wanna be friends Gamma Skies - Make it in time Tape Machines - Sweat on me Alder - Maybe we'll get there Siine - Be free with me Have a lovely day, friend! 😀

[@unknownpasserby7405]

@@thenovicemom1093 Thanks. I have only searched Emelie and its been on repeat since yesterday. I'll search the others after this one. I tend to put 1 music on repeat till I move on to the next one.

[@ewelinaw8735]

In my opinion, there is a lot of sugar, a lot of trash food. And the toddler has free access to it. I would put all the candies and snacks up, far away from kids. After that, the pantry is very nice.

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you for the suggestion, Ewelina! I filmed this 2 years ago, and the contents of our pantry has changed quite a bit -- but the layout is the same. I agree, the snacks need to move up a shelf. We slip knotted a rubber band over the doorknobs to keep the kids out. :)

[@thenovicemom1093]

I have added product links and a FREE Pantry Backstock printable to the description section. I make absolutely nothing from sharing those with you. ❤

[@karenhoward8542]

Hard to believe the number of snacks in the pantry! Definitely no children here, so zero snacks in our pantry

[@thenovicemom1093]

So true! My husband is the biggest snacker among us. I don't allow the kids to open packaged snacks at home anymore; and they must always eat a fridge option first (yogurt, applesauce, fresh fruit and veggies, etc.) I will go into more detail about how the pantry ended up full of snacks, in an upcoming video.

[@urbanhomesteadingchannel1813]

I just started the video but I have to say I'm concerned. There's not a single healthy item in that pantry. Convenient items yes but even with small children it's possible to eat healthy. I'll continue watching because I am striving to get things more organized in a house that literally has 2 closets.

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you for being here. Over the 2 years since I filmed this video, I have started making many of the snacks I used to buy. Inflation and control of ingredients played a big part in that.

[@urbanhomesteadingchannel1813]

@@thenovicemom1093 🤩

[@ZoeysMusings]

When the little one wanted more snacks and you said: "You've got an attitude, baby!" I was like "ain't that the truth!" because it really be like that sometimes between kids and their parents😂 Really enjoyed your real moments and the pantry organization 😌

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you for the kind comments. The kids tend to get snack happy sometimes and you have to remind them they've had plenty. haha!

[@jenniferyoung8977]

The city I live in in Oklahoma spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to start recycling but then had no one to buy the recycled waste and it all ended up going to the landfill anyways so they scrapped the program. It was a LOT of money wasted.😬

[@thenovicemom1093]

Ugh. In our city, only 1 contractor responded to the proposal for recycle pickup. Unfortunately they had no previous experience in recycle collection and they needed a $1M surety bond in order to sign the contract. Nothing ever became of it. Just sad.

[@carmenburgos9003]

🕊✨👨🏼‍🦱👩🏼‍🦰 Fantastic!!! … Outstanding Organization Skills. 🥫🥫🥫🫙🫙🫙

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thank you, friend! The lazy susans are my favorite!

[@V3ganBr33]

OCD is NOT BEING ORGANIZED. those of us with actual OCD hate hearing this, and I hate that I even gave to say this

[@thenovicemom1093]

To be clear, I don't consider OCD to be an organizing style. I meant the method by which I get things done generally is painstakingly meticulous and repetitive. It's the itch that can't be scratched.

[@lovenotes5299]

I would let them know i'm paying for recycling and take it off my bill

[@thenovicemom1093]

I had not realized all of the recycle was being picked up with the trash. When I noticed it, I checked on our city's website and discovered the reason why. I have since taken care of it. Thank goodness!

[@lovenotes5299]

@@thenovicemom1093 So glad you have! That's a lot of money to come out your budget for getting nothing from it. They say that it cost them more money to collect recycling now- the other countries aren't taking our trash anymore

[@SR416a]

I don’t have one single thing in my pantry that you have in yours.

[@thenovicemom1093]

This was filmed 2 years ago, and there aren't nearly the amount of snacks now, as we had then. We've always had a fridge and freezer full of fruits and veggies, though. Rest assured, we have plenty of healthy options to eat, and we reach for those first.

[@meganfitzpatrick1019]

Added: Horrible utility story! We bought our house 17 years ago. We "thought" we were on city sewer, and our property is only 1/3 of an acre, in the city. Well, our toilets kept backing up, got it fixed, happened over and over. Well, finally they determined we have a septic system!!! After 17 years, no disclosure when we bought our home, it was only 2 years old. After $1,200, we had it drained, after digging up our front yard! Total nightmare! 💩

[@thenovicemom1093]

That is insane!!! We lived in a house with a septic system growing up. We had problems with tree roots often. One time my older brother drove over one of the caps in the front yard with the lawn mower, and all the toilet tissue and brown water just flooded that area. Also, back in the days where fast food places sold collector items (McDonald's had the Batman glass mugs, Chick-fil-a had the beanie babies, etc), there were eyeball straws you could buy from Taco Bell and the plumber found the eyeball in the pipe of the toilet. We had to re-carpet the house after that incident. Yikes!

[@joanmildner5143]

Lots of money involve

[@nunul7598]

You OCD?

[@denisecole6128]

Wow some very judgemental opinions here and maybe some are friends who are agreeing with the meanest. There is a way to voice how you feel without being so crusty. I wonder how many things could be pointed out in your lives because no one is perfect. I value this video for how she is showing how to organize not for your opinion with what she is feeding her family.

[@thenovicemom1093]

Happy Sunday, Denise! Thank you for appreciating my organization ideas. Your 'crusty' comment gave me a good laugh.

[@ekam3905]

Why do you keep so much at home? Can't you go buy it at any time?

[@thenovicemom1093]

It is far less expensive for me to buy in bulk at a wholesale club, and replenish pantry items every 8-12 weeks; than to shop each week or bi-weekly. Inflation has made it even more costly. Thanks for the inquiry.

[@Lazykitty261]

Girl that’s a pantry full of trash food

[@thenovicemom1093]

Indeed! However, we balance it with plenty of fruits and vegetables in the fridge, and my tendency to cook scratch meals. I promise most of the junk food actually goes bad before we have a chance to eat it all -- but to each their own.

[@abbylynn8872]

@@thenovicemom1093 it also means you aren't spending money on snacks eveytime you get in the car with the kiddos. Plus kids will learn to self moderate and not eat it all at once.

[@thenovicemom1093]

@@abbylynn8872 You're so right, Abby. I grew up on Kool-Aid, Spam, canned sardines and potted meat with crackers. My parents didn't cook, and we were latch-key kids living in a roach infested home. Some people just don't consider those things. My kids eat far better than I did, at their age. It is one of the reasons I taught myself to cook -- to give my family healthier options.

[@psymompa]

​@@abbylynn8872 So true.

[@ixela7]

TOO MUCH Processed food, too much sugary food. Vomit 🤢 I feel sad for your family.. I didn’t watch the entire video for these reasons. Good luck.

[@thenovicemom1093]

No need to feel bad for my family. This video was filmed 2 years ago, during the initial "2 weeks to slow the spread" of the pandemic. In late 2020 my eldest son was screened for food allergies and based on those results, we drastically modified our food selections. Perhaps you will find some of my other videos more appealing. There are also tons of incredible pantry organization videos on YT you may like instead. God Bless!

[@jenni7969]

@@thenovicemom1093 I don’t think that “Ixela “ meant any harm with what she was saying to you. She was stating her opinion. But what she did point out is true. There are so many kids in this country that develop diabetes and obesity due to the foods that they eat at home. Good habits start at home.

[@ant5469]

@@thenovicemom1093 Doesn’t sound like she/he is judging you or even making assumptions only pointing out. Her observation can help you with possibly making healthier choices Regarding food for your family mainly your kids.

[@thenovicemom1093]

I appreciate everyone's feedback for what I have in my pantry, but my kids eat plenty of fruits and vegetables from the fridge and in home cooked meals; so no need for anyone to feel sorry for them. Everyone is welcome to their opinions. However, based off one video filmed 2 years ago, isn't a fair basis for assuming my kids are fed only junk. My parents always lived separately and neither of them cooked, so I have slowly taught myself over the last decade, because I missed out on a lot of good food as a child. Thank you all for taking that into consideration. ❤

[@meredithcarter3175]

Maybe cool it with the judgment, Ixela. It’s her house and her kids.

[@mehtarelingolien]

I don't understand why you are paying for a service that no longer exists. That shouldn't be allowed.

[@thenovicemom1093]

Tell me about it! I was so frustrated, but have since gotten this resolved. My husband takes all our recycling to his job and a gentleman stops by weekly to pick everything up and take it to the transfer station himself. It's a win/win. I believe the guy makes some money off the items. Good for him!

[@pattyk101]

So much junk, processed, sugary, food, and packaging, and waste.

[@thenovicemom1093]

Thanks for watching my video and helping the channel grow. :)

[@lightgiver7311]

Talk about junk food. I don't see a whole lot of healthy foods.

[@thenovicemom1093]

I can assure you the fridge is full of bright and colorful healthy fruits and vegetables to snack and cook with. Even I'll admit I went a little overboard on pantry snacks, but they lasted so long I gave most of it away for Halloween and Christmas classmate gifts. I've learned my lesson.

[@cathtf7957]

I'm blown away by all the junk you are buying. Do you realise there is no nutritional value in this stuff? Throw that crap away and stop feeding it to your family.

[@thenovicemom1093]

This was filmed 2 years ago, and there aren't nearly the amount of snacks now, as we had then. We've always had a fridge and freezer full of fruits and veggies, though. Rest assured, we have plenty of healthy options to eat, and we reach for those first.

[@Tatjana_J]

bla bla bla too much talking

[@thenovicemom1093]

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