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Post by McBenny on Apr 16, 2018 6:54:42 GMT -6
While it might not be cute to some people, I thought I would share some simple Dollar Tree organization I did recently.
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Post by McBenny on Apr 16, 2018 6:58:15 GMT -6
Before and after - kitchen drawer #1
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Post by McBenny on Apr 16, 2018 6:59:25 GMT -6
Another one
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Post by McBenny on Apr 16, 2018 7:00:50 GMT -6
No before
Made a catch all place for all writing utensils
Chargers
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Post by McBenny on Apr 16, 2018 7:06:25 GMT -6
This bin here might have saved a marriage.
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Post by McBenny on Apr 16, 2018 7:12:22 GMT -6
Anyway there are other places where you can get better looking bins and things like the Container store etc.
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Post by piratecat on Apr 16, 2018 7:29:36 GMT -6
I need to do this - thanks for the reminder!
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Post by McBenny on Apr 16, 2018 7:31:28 GMT -6
The white bins were like 2 for a $1 and even 3 for $1
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Post by gingy on Apr 16, 2018 7:35:24 GMT -6
I love Dollar Tree bins and baskets. So many size options! We organized our whole pantry using them.
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Post by McBenny on Apr 16, 2018 8:00:01 GMT -6
I love Dollar Tree bins and baskets. So many size options! We organized our whole pantry using them. What aggravates me is when I can't get the colors I want. I am like
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Post by gingy on Apr 16, 2018 8:03:40 GMT -6
I love Dollar Tree bins and baskets. So many size options! We organized our whole pantry using them. What aggravates me is when I can't get the colors I want. I am like Yes! White is the safest bet there, but that gets boring. I'd found great containers for things like rice, beans, small pastas. They all matched. Then I went back for another a couple weeks later and they didn't have anything in the original color.
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Post by McBenny on Apr 16, 2018 8:05:12 GMT -6
What aggravates me is when I can't get the colors I want. I am like Yes! White is the safest bet there, but that gets boring. I'd found great containers for things like rice, beans, small pastas. They all matched. Then I went back for another a couple weeks later and they didn't have anything in the original color. I have never seen white in the wild. It annoys me.
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Post by CestLaVie on Apr 17, 2018 8:00:25 GMT -6
I did a dollar tree spice overhaul and it has made life so lovely. Bought some of those white plastic bins, and a ton of the small glass jars.
I’m too cheap to buy spices in containers so I had like 50+ baggies floating around. Now I have 3 bins of jars. I keep the extras in the bags in an ice cream container out of the way for refills. This has cleaned up my pantry in a huge way. And it cost like $12, which I had already saved by buying bulk spices anyway.
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Post by notblanche on Apr 17, 2018 8:25:51 GMT -6
I love these! I want to start packing my kitchen soon. Maybe I'll do this with what we leave out.
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Post by cdnfroggy on Apr 17, 2018 11:06:18 GMT -6
McBenny, that container for the pot lids is genius! Must do that soon
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Post by McBenny on Jun 13, 2018 8:10:44 GMT -6
I wanted to follow up and share that after however long the people in the house have been able to follow the simple org I did. I have since moved on to do more of the kitchen cabinets and I just did the pantry the other day.
I know some people might want fancier systems and that's fine but the ideas behind them are all the same.
I read a recent blog about different organization styles and it has been a game changer. I have been implementing systems that are conducive to my kids and husband and it has made a world of difference. They have been keeping up with it and everything. It's nothing fancy but labeled bins. More pics to come.
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Post by sheilathetank on Jun 13, 2018 8:32:10 GMT -6
This bin here might have saved a marriage. This idea is freaking brilliant!
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Post by McBenny on Jun 13, 2018 8:35:26 GMT -6
This bin here might have saved a marriage. This idea is freaking brilliant! Like why did I not think of it 20 years ago?!
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Post by AmyG on Jun 13, 2018 14:55:59 GMT -6
I have added organization to my refrigerator.
This fridge dh bought us doesn't have a middle of the fridge small drawer. only the two big drawers at the bottom for veggies. So things were all over the shelves and the large drawers were messy. It has a lot of shelves instead.
I have 2 bigger long bins with handles across one shelf for things like lunch meat and packages of sliced and shredded cheese. I have a bin in the large veggie drawer to hold smaller veggies squash, zucchini, cucumber, tomatoes etc. there is still room for bigger veggies and heads of lettuce next to it. I have smaller long bins with handles that match the other bins that I put in the cherry tomatoes from the garden, avocadoes, plums or smaller snack fruits.
I have added an under the shelf wire shelf to stick small square Tupperware of leftovers, round container of cottage cheese, thing of blueberries or strawberries etc. There is a place behind it, but that holds designer things like dh jar of fancy olives and pesto that isn't used often, but doesn't need to be readily available in the door. The little crack under the wire shelf is big enough to slide tortillas in, or a pizza box.
I'm heading to the grocery soon. If I get it all looking pretty after that I'll take a picture.
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Post by angelashly on Aug 3, 2018 7:42:20 GMT -6
I will be at dollar store this weekend now.
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Post by sunnysideup on Aug 3, 2018 9:01:00 GMT -6
I didn’t see this thread until now McBenny. Love it! From now on I’m always checking the dollar store before buying from other places. They have a ton of great options.
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Post by McBenny on Aug 3, 2018 9:34:28 GMT -6
I didn’t see this thread until now McBenny . Love it! From now on I’m always checking the dollar store before buying from other places. They have a ton of great options. I don't feel you would judge me so I am posting more pics.
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Post by McBenny on Aug 3, 2018 9:34:44 GMT -6
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Post by sheilathetank on Aug 3, 2018 9:36:16 GMT -6
McBenny, did you also get the labels from dollar tree? I used index cards for mine, since i had them on hand, but the black ones look nicer.
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Post by McBenny on Aug 3, 2018 9:38:02 GMT -6
McBenny , did you also get the labels from dollar tree? I used index cards for mine, since i had them on hand, but the black ones look nicer. Amazon. They were like 100 for $8. I can link it if you want.
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Post by McBenny on Aug 3, 2018 9:38:34 GMT -6
The crazy thing that since changing to this MH and kids have been keeping up with it without a speech from me and with no prompting.
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Post by sunnysideup on Aug 3, 2018 9:39:15 GMT -6
Those all look great McBenny. I’m tackling the laundry room (well, closet) next. It’s such a mess.
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Post by sheilathetank on Aug 3, 2018 9:39:22 GMT -6
McBenny , did you also get the labels from dollar tree? I used index cards for mine, since i had them on hand, but the black ones look nicer. Amazon. They were like 100 for $8. I can link it if you want.
Yes, please. Can I also share my dollar tree pantry organization?
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Post by sunnysideup on Aug 3, 2018 9:41:50 GMT -6
McBenny I bought those same labels last year for my classroom. They’re great!
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Post by McBenny on Aug 3, 2018 9:43:36 GMT -6
Amazon. They were like 100 for $8. I can link it if you want.
Yes, please. Can I also share my dollar tree pantry organization? Yes!
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