*REALISTIC* Pantry Declutter and Organization | DECLUTTER With Me

[@reallifewithali]

If you're short on time, check out this playlist of 15 minute declutters: kzbin.info/aero/PLJiIADgfo6nl4MRj8-9agIf83skHPaPiu&si=ji0L9YsXW0iFDJf6 *I apologize for the wobbly camera! My tripod wiggles on the floor in my kitchen when I walk by it.

[@BeyondClaire]

Put old trail mix out for the birds and squirrels.

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks for the suggestion. ❤️

[@marikajohn6522]

Breakfast boxes. I used to empty all 1/4 packs into jar little shake called it surprise breakfast. The surprise is, no idea what comes out. Children liked it. 😊😊

[@reallifewithali]

@@marikajohn6522 Haha. That’s hilarious. 😆

[@rmf4]

We are a family of 6 too! I use the whole box of pasta for each meal, the kids will eat the leftovers the next day. This eliminates lots of small quantities left over in the pantry, which won't be enough for another meal.

[@reallifewithali]

I usually do too! I’m not sure why I had a small amount left. Haha. Maybe a recipe called for 12oz and the box was 16oz. 🤷🏻‍♀️😆

[@deannaw9657]

I love your real life theme. When you're decluttering, I feel like it could be my stuff and that's so comforting to me! Thank you for being REAL and never apologize! ❤

[@reallifewithali]

@@deannaw9657 Aww, thanks! 😊

[@peggiescraftcafe7117]

Yes, to a realistic pantry. Not all containers/organizers need to be picture perfect to work. Functional is more important. I think your pantry looks great and looks to be very easy to use.

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@KristiBranstetter]

I love real life videos when it comes to decluttering and organizing!

[@reallifewithali]

I'm so glad! More to come!

[@emilasmith4279]

Instead of decanting cereal, I immediately put an opened bag into a large gallon zip lock bag (including the cereal bag rolled down). I ditch the boxes. The various ceral “baggies” then go into a clear square bin. The ziplock bag keeps the cereal fresher vs in an open box, and you can see what’s left, plus less mess that would have been made decanting. You can easily just grab out baggies of cereal for breakfast or even just pull the whole bin out. Limit how many cereal baggies are in there and use up before opening new. Can’t tell you how many containers I’ve bought/used/tried/ditched over the years. Who knew ziplock bags were the answer! ❤

[@reallifewithali]

Smart! I love that idea. Ziplock bags are definitely a must!

[@gbk1t]

Great idea ! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@RetailMixUSA2.0]

I have a rule that when I go thru my fridges and pantries that I toss all expired items and those that are about to expire in some cases. Also toss most of your items that have bypassed the Best by date. Check for expired dates when shopping and if you can’t find a expiration date simply don’t buy it. Buy your Deli meat from the actual counter including cheese and try to grocery shop on the same day each week. Leave your cereal in the boxes especially if you use them up because they have dates on the boxes. Buy your rice and pasta in boxes so you can store and stock your pantry easier.

[@reallifewithali]

@@RetailMixUSA2.0 Good ideas! Thanks.

[@creativelycountry1617]

Love this!!

[@debbiejohnson1796]

I just cleaned and organized my pantry a month ago. It looks so much better and I can keep up with what I need from the store a lot better. Before making my grocery list I check pantry first to see what I need.

[@reallifewithali]

@@debbiejohnson1796 I love it! I for sure can do better looking through my pantry before grocery shopping or planning meals!

[@queenmarynovelwriter5397]

You did a great job organizing. I know how bad it feels to throw stuff away but you're doing the best you can.

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you so much!

[@caroli323]

I mix the little bits of various pastas together and then use when making a soup or macaroni and cheese.

[@reallifewithali]

Good idea! Thanks.

[@leezasims9959]

Great job 🎉 I can’t believe how little time this took and it is completely done ❤

[@reallifewithali]

Me too! Haha.

[@lizharley5723]

I really enjoyed watching this video. Thanks for posting it. My pantry is perfect and never needs decluttering, but I still enjoy watching other people cleaning up and organizing.

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks!

[@mama_of_four]

I love it when the pantry gets a refresh! We have the same hanging rack on our door and I use it the same way! I like keeping little baskets and bins with the loose snacks there for the kids. It works great!

[@reallifewithali]

I love it! Great minds think alike. 😉

[@annknowles9069]

Very satisfying to watch, Ali! Thanks for the inspiration

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@tambaldocarletti]

You can donate foods to shelters.

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks for the suggestion. ❤️

[@gaelle_dl]

Superbe motivation j’ai adoré ❤

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks! ❤️

[@sianyaesponda7930]

Ahhhhh it’s a good day to clean when there is a new video 🤩🤩🤩

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! ❤️

[@paulineward2068]

Happy Easter Ali. I cleaned and decluttered my pantry yesterday. You did a good job. Thanks for sharing x

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! You too!

[@plynn136]

The pantry looks great, Ali. I just came from watching Mira @ Peeling Away the Clutter. Mira, you and Bonnie were awesome. I look forward to seeing your video of helping Mira clear out the scrapping room.

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks! I actually didn’t film. I started to, but changed my mind! Lol. I should be on Bonnie’s video though!

[@plynn136]

@@reallifewithali Bummer, but I understand. Still congratulations on your first? collaboration.

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks! Yea this was my first. I’m always looking for more! 😬

[@aikofujita2420]

Hi from Okinawa Japan! Try refrigerating/freezing the rice, flour, and dry beans keeps pests away and lasts longer. We have also used the vegetable bin part of fridge. Love your content! Just subscribed. 😊

[@cynthia6771]

I read that you should never store flour in the refrigerator. Is that true?

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks! I did mention that I wanted to store the flour in the freezer, I just don’t have room! I didn’t think about the rice or beans though. Good idea!

[@reallifewithali]

I don’t think I’ve heard that before. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I have put flour in the freezer before, but not the fridge.

[@cynthia6771]

@@reallifewithali right. I think storing flour in the fridge is a bad idea

[@RoseofSharon3]

I keep breads in the fridge. I had to put it in the fridge because the bread was molding before it was used up. It keeps much better in the fridge.

[@reallifewithali]

@@RoseofSharon3 I grew up putting bread in the fridge. I do it sometimes, but if it’s something I know we will be going through quickly, I keep it in the cupboard.

[@moniquefuselier7711]

Just an fyi: the brown rice will actually go rancid because of the oils in the bran. Looked great!

[@reallifewithali]

Good to know! Thanks!

[@lissarichardson1519]

When I have a lot of mismatched pastas I just cookem up and make a blended pasta salad 😊

[@reallifewithali]

Love that idea! Thanks!

[@creativelycountry1617]

A fun way to use up “end of the trail mix”, or something that wasn’t loved…I throw it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, add in some popcorn, broken or small Pretzels, drizzles it all With melted chocolate. Let harden and it becomes a snack bark…that’s somehow appealing in a bowl On the counter?

[@reallifewithali]

I never thought of that. Thanks!

[@gigi4874-w3w]

You are definitely organized!!! 💕💕💕

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@4455thor]

I had lots of bags with dry beans. A couple of years ago my patry was infested by mice. And the mice ate all the dry beans. And since they had been in my pantry like 10 years, we don't eat them. So they made the mice happy. And we got all our stuff in mice secure containers. We buy the stuff we eat instead of beans, that are not being used,

[@reallifewithali]

Good idea!

[@jasminhuber7573]

Thanks for sharing 🥰💜🌷🇨🇭👋

[@reallifewithali]

You’re welcome!

[@kaydublin5164]

Wow,you guys love olives 😊

[@reallifewithali]

Haha. Yes we do! But I usually buy a bulk package. I could have taken some down to our food storage, but I didn’t want to! Haha.

[@sued616]

If you have dogs you could cook the pasta mix in with their food it,ll fill them up same with rice

[@reallifewithali]

Good idea. Thanks!

[@kellypruitt2362]

Great video as always❤❤

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! ❤

[@jennyjenkins877]

A designated pantry space can be a blessing and a curse. It can be difficult to manage but you're doing fine. Anything new that you buy is a gamble, with the risk that it will go to waste. I feel like you get a pass on the first time you try something new because it's a learning experience, whether it's a hit or a miss. My partner bought a massive sack of rice from Costco even though I opposed the idea and we each made it 1 time before it was abandoned. Luckily, my mom was willing to take it off our hands though!

[@reallifewithali]

I like that thinking! Thanks!

[@SusanRouse-r3h]

The one bowl cereal boxes you should put the all together and tell you kids it is a new cereal

[@reallifewithali]

Haha! Smart!

[@robinduke3184]

Great video!

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words!

[@lorecarabailey935]

i love your pantry❤😊

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks!

[@ellenherman9543]

Do people put parmesan in the frig.

[@reallifewithali]

Yes, but these aren’t opened. Once open they will go in the fridge.

[@barbstormo7030]

Your pantr turned out great! I tried to decant things but, it doesn't work for me! I hoipe you have a great week!

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! You too!

[@evelynsweeney7381]

Nice video and well done.

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@rosemariemaciel1605]

Hi Ali !! Just wondering if you are going to make a video of the collaboration you did with Bonnie and Mira? Love watching all your videos ❣️

[@reallifewithali]

Hi! Thank you! I do not have a video, but thanks for asking! I should be on Bonnie’s when hers is out.

[@rosemariemaciel1605]

Great! I look forward to watching it soon❤

[@jillh.9617]

Maybe you have a friend or neighbor who would like the trail mix, rice, etc.

[@reallifewithali]

Good idea! I did think of that, but I didn’t want to take the time to do it. I just needed it gone.

[@creativelycountry1617]

Fun fact, cook all the random shaped pasta, strain in cold water, throw it all together with some cubed cheese and pepperoni, Italian dressing to taste=clean out the pantry pasta salad!

[@reallifewithali]

Great idea! Thanks!

[@creativelycountry1617]

@@reallifewithali oh my goodness, bless your heart for deciphering that 😂 gonna fix those typos!

[@reallifewithali]

@@creativelycountry1617 I totally got it!

[@kirstybrown2480]

Will we see a video of you collaborating with Maya??

[@reallifewithali]

With Mira?

[@Kd-us6bx]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@reallifewithali]

❤️

[@debbiejohnson1796]

I mix some of my noodles when I have a few in each box. My husband doesn’t care.

[@reallifewithali]

@@debbiejohnson1796 Great idea!

[@JustNatasha93]

You need to put mac and cheese on the menu plan lol.

[@reallifewithali]

Haha! I know!

[@angec9908]

I wish I had a basement 😔

[@reallifewithali]

I bet! Sorry.

[@annw1395]

Your "before" pantry didn't look bad at all, and I think your cereal boxes look nice and neat, all lined up. But your "after" pantry does look nicer, and now you know what's in there. I forget how old your kids are.

[@reallifewithali]

The before wasn't too bad at all, but things were getting shoved in all the wrong spots! Lol. It feels nice to have it organized again. I sometimes forget how old my kids are, too! They are growing so dang fast!

[@annw1395]

What are their ages?

[@reallifewithali]

@@annw1395 9, 13, 16, 19

[@stephaniespear7053]

I loved this video so so much! Your thought process is exactly like mine and I have four kids about the same age as yours! Keep up the good work!

[@reallifewithali]

@stephaniespear7053 Yay! I’m so glad. Thank you!

[@GabeBult]

Great video!

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks!