McBenny
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Post by McBenny on Sept 6, 2017 8:39:35 GMT -6
I will post a daily challenge every morning. You have 24 hours to just do your best. No one is looking for perfection because it doesn't exist. You have to do what works for you. Doing a little bit is more than doing nothing.
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McBenny
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Post by McBenny on Sept 6, 2017 8:48:40 GMT -6
Day 1 - we are starting with the kitchen and today will be the PANTRY!! You don't have to do cutesy containers. If you can, that's great but don't feel you have to.
You can start buy tossing expired items. Maybe grouping like items. Make your shelves work for you. Example - I am short. I put my cookbooks and seasonal serving type items at on the top shelf cause I don't need to use those things so often. If you can't do it all at once. Try one shelf. Check the boxes and stuff for signs of "visitors." Give away or donate stuff you bought to try and didn't or you didn't like it. Arrange the items in a way that works for you the best.
Share before or after pics. If not maybe post a pic that you like for inspiration.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2017 9:03:42 GMT -6
I completed most of Day 1 yesterday. By clumping like items together I gained so much extra space. I do need to order a few containers though (everything needs to be in a container in my house because of potential mice).
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teraiin
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Post by teraiin on Sept 6, 2017 9:12:30 GMT -6
I'm in! I "organized" last weekend but I admit I didn't really put much effort so it didn't really look good and is already a mess again. 🙈
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adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Sept 6, 2017 9:40:21 GMT -6
OK I'm doing this. I think I have a good box to use for cleaning stuff upstairs in the boys room. My pantry is really narrow so there isn't much that can be done. I like this pic for inspiration.
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Post by Cupcakemama on Sept 6, 2017 10:38:32 GMT -6
I just ripped apart my tupperware cupboard before I saw this. So many lids with no bottoms.
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Kida
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Post by Kida on Sept 6, 2017 10:41:33 GMT -6
I just did today. I desperately needed to do it, it was horrible. I don't have cute little organizing things and I'm not running to get any so this will just have to work.
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Kida
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Post by Kida on Sept 6, 2017 10:48:03 GMT -6
Before: After:
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adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Sept 6, 2017 11:40:52 GMT -6
I did it! It was already 5pm when I read it but I was determined and got it done. It looks great and I'm so glad I did it. I even had 2 of those wood boxes from Ikea and they worked perfectly so now I just need to get 2 more.
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McBenny
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Post by McBenny on Sept 6, 2017 12:26:34 GMT -6
I just ripped apart my tupperware cupboard before I saw this. So many lids with no bottoms. I was going to make this another day so there you are ahead of the game.
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Post by Cupcakemama on Sept 6, 2017 13:38:09 GMT -6
I just ripped apart my tupperware cupboard before I saw this. So many lids with no bottoms. I was going to make this another day so there you are ahead of the game. Perfect ! I will save my pics for then. I don't have a pantry exactly, I do however have a baking cupboard that was absolutely ridiculous. I cleaned it yesterday as I was already planning a Sept. Clean out. I forgot to take a before pic of the actual cupboard but I have the results of pulling everything out. And an after pic.I found a box of pudding from 2012. I apparently need to do this more often.
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McBenny
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Post by McBenny on Sept 6, 2017 21:20:44 GMT -6
I haven't done my pantry but I am tackling this mess that was on my entry table. Paper clutter is my worst issue.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2017 22:14:28 GMT -6
Recently did my spices and it's so nice to be able to find everything. I also replaced some of the older ones with new. I will tackle the pantry next.
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adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Sept 7, 2017 2:14:54 GMT -6
I am finally selling my slow cooker and bread machine after taking them out of the pantry. There was such a thick layer of dust on both that I know it is time.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2017 5:24:32 GMT -6
I am finally selling my slow cooker and bread machine after taking them out of the pantry. There was such a thick layer of dust on both that I know it is time. H insists we need to keep our bread machine. I've used it less than 5 times since we got married almost 8 years ago.
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adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Sept 7, 2017 6:32:25 GMT -6
I am finally selling my slow cooker and bread machine after taking them out of the pantry. There was such a thick layer of dust on both that I know it is time. H insists we need to keep our bread machine. I've used it less than 5 times since we got married almost 8 years ago. Haha my H has been bothering me to sell them for forever.
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McBenny
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Post by McBenny on Sept 7, 2017 9:03:12 GMT -6
Day 2 - The Freezer Toss that freezer burned meat that you never cooked and you know damn well you are not going to cook cause it looks crazy now. Just me? Check your dates again. If it still looks good maybe wrap it better so it doesn't freezer burn and put a date on it where you can see it. Maybe organize your meat so you use the oldest meat first if you have a lot. Again some people use little containers and stuff to make it look cute. You don't have to do that but if you can do. If you already have this done then a small assignment can be: clean the top of your refrigerator clean your range hood thingy
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Kida
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Post by Kida on Sept 7, 2017 9:42:56 GMT -6
Damn that second freezer pic is just beautiful.
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Kida
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Post by Kida on Sept 7, 2017 10:10:26 GMT -6
I obviously really need this challenge lol. The hot mess (or should I say, cold mess) that was before: Me doing what I can with what I have:
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Kida
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Post by Kida on Sept 7, 2017 10:12:12 GMT -6
It still doesn't look great..maybe I'll get some $🌲 bins this weekend and update.
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adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Sept 7, 2017 11:11:47 GMT -6
Ooh this was a nice easy one for me since we don't really do freezer food. I de-thawed and threw out some old goulash which we only had because I made too much but even then knew we probably wouldn't eat again but I felt too bad throwing it out. I should have just done it then. Then the freezer was basically empty. Yay for day 2 done!
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adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Sept 7, 2017 11:17:11 GMT -6
It still doesn't look great..maybe I'll get some $🌲 bins this weekend and update. It's a tight space and you can only do so much. As long as you use everything in it I think it looks good for a freezer.
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McBenny
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Post by McBenny on Sept 7, 2017 13:08:53 GMT -6
Yes, my freezer is also real tight I mean what can you do?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2017 13:11:45 GMT -6
The freezer one is perfect for me. We're trying to eat with what we have and get new meals. Grocery day is tomorrow so hopefully I can tackle it tonight.
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adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Sept 8, 2017 0:41:40 GMT -6
Also I love how much happiness this already is bringing me. I love walking into my pantry again. It's small and cramped but it being clutter free just makes me so happy. This is perfect timing as I think things accumulated over the summer and I really want our house to be super organized again.
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McBenny
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Post by McBenny on Sept 8, 2017 7:15:18 GMT -6
Day 3 - Refrigerator
remove your shit. Wipe down your shelves and stuff. Check your dates. Toss shit you know you aren't going to eat and stop buying that shit by the way.
alternates: If you have this done then maybe organize your spices and seasonings.
Purge your large utensil drawer or whatever. Do you need 4 spatulas? No, unless you are a short order cook then maybe.
Clean out kitchen junk drawer.
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Kida
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Post by Kida on Sept 8, 2017 15:21:30 GMT -6
I will have to ketchup on this tomorrow. Ill double up.
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adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Sept 9, 2017 2:18:18 GMT -6
I did the fridge this morning. How long do you guys keep condiments that you only use occasionally? For us this would be things like soy sauce, mustard,etc.
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Post by McBenny on Sept 9, 2017 7:03:02 GMT -6
I did the fridge this morning. How long do you guys keep condiments that you only use occasionally? For us this would be things like soy sauce, mustard,etc. I check the expiration date.
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McBenny
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Post by McBenny on Sept 9, 2017 7:13:19 GMT -6
Day 4 - COUNTERS - let's clear your counter space if you do not use the item! If you use it, it can stay. If you have not used that thing consider relocation, donation, or trash!
let's finish up this kitchen. Today is a catch call day.
If you have not already clean out kitchen junk drawer.
Your containers/Tupperware cabinet. If you have too many lids, etc. toss that shit.
Large utensils - purge if you need to. You don't use that shit. Move on. Let it go.
Table - clear your table. Make it look cute if you want.
We will be out of the kitchen after today. If you have this all done consider wiping down your cabinet fronts, appliances, door handles, light switch.
Under the sink - let's clean that area out. If you want to go for cute, you can. What we want to do is know what we have. Organize it in a way where you can SEE what you have and USE what you have.
Post inspiration pics or actual pics. No judgment zone.
If you have an area you would like to move to next make a suggestion. As long as we are doing something no matter how small it is one thing done and better than doing nothing.
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