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Pantry Reorganization!

FastDogWalker2 — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 22:31:48 GMT

I am feeling pretty proud of myself! I have out patient surgery tomorrow and I am a bit anxious so what better to do then totally empty my pantry and reorganize/restyle it! I used containers from the dollar store - it looks pretty sharp! I wish I knew how to attach photos. We have lived in our home two years now and the previous owner created a pantry that is so large it has two big walls of floor to ceiling shelves and the other wall accommodates a frig. I have felt like I had been underusing the space but feeling good now!

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PINKdogWOOD — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 22:37:37 GMT

@FastDogWalker2 It's always so fun to re-do, get a fresh look to your space - and a chore done!

Good luck with your surgery, hope it's not too serious.

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pupwhipped — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 22:38:17 GMT

Good for YOU! Not gonna lie, I am a bit envious. I was getting something out of my pantry last evening and it was a bit of a mess. And I swear I just tossed a bunch of stuff and organized it not all that long ago! But looks like I need to go at it again. It does feel soooooooo good when it is organized....and things don't fall out on your head. Ha!

Good luck tomorrow!!!

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 22:40:22 GMT

@FastDogWalker2...lucky you...I would love to have a pantry. Good luck with your surgery tomorrow.

Years ago my sister and I had a big blow up...I came home and scrubbed the bathroom from top to bottom I was so miffed....so I know what you mean about wanting to keep busy.

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azgal — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 22:41:09 GMT

That's great! I wish you could post pictures too. I would love to see them. I've been cleaning out our kitchen cabinets and putting in new shelf paper but haven't tackled the pantry yet.

I hope your surgery goes well and you heal quickly!

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Kachina624 — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 22:42:49 GMT

@FastDogWalker2. You can find instructions for posting pics under "Welcome Get Started" in the column on the left side of this page. Easy Peasy. Read while recuperating. Good luck.

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ECBG — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 22:46:10 GMT

When I designed this house, I was left with space across the hall from the laundry room and made it a pantry! Works great since I cook so much. There's a full office desk with our computer as well. They're great aren't they!

Good wishes on your procedure.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 22:58:00 GMT

Nice! Good luck tomorrow.

I love my pantry. It's the size of a small closet, in the passageway from the garage entry to the house, across from the fridge and the laundry. I take great delight in keeping it stocked.

I'm on the lookout now for a better location for my jars of herbs and spices.

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ValuSkr — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 23:02:49 GMT

Good idea about using dollar-store containers. I have a large pantry and have a number of large plastic containers, most bought at Home Depot, but I could use more, especially smaller ones.

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Lilysmom — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 23:18:50 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia, have you thought of using a drawer for a

spices? You can get inserts mean for spices. I have one drawer like that and love it. All alphabetical order. Doesn’t work for the large containers but is great for the rest. LM

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Lilysmom — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:16:46 GMT

@FastDogWalker2, good luck with your procedure! Congrats on the pantry makeover. I am I a process of closet redo’s everywhere. Big job but making great progress! LM

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SXMGirl — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 23:25:52 GMT

@FastDogWalker2, I hope that your surgery goes well. It must be the time of year, because I just cleaned out my pantry. Looks great so far.

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froggy — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 23:34:47 GMT

I'm always reorganizing my pantry. LOL! My pantry is wide with double doors - the best thing I ever did was put some over-the-door racks on both doors. You wouldn't believe how much those racks hold and it got all the little jars and packages off the main shelves.

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Snicks1 — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 23:45:15 GMT

@FastDogWalker2, best of luck with your surgery tomorrow. And congrats on the pantry redo today! Wish I had a pantry, it's on my list of must haves if I ever move again.

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Carmie — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 23:45:20 GMT

I need a room size pantry. The one in my kitchen is very deep. I wish it was wider and more shallow. I can't see anything that is in the back and the shelves are floor to ceiling. I do have baskets in there, but it is so overloaded that things fall out when I pull out the baskets because things are piled higher than the basket sides.

I also have a pantry in my basement. That one is full also, but very organized. The only problem is that I have to climb up and down the stairs.

i do need to clean out the kitchen pantry and organize things again. The last time my 9 year old grandson was here, said said my pantry was too cluttered. He's right.

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VaBelle35 — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 01:50:54 GMT

That's a great use of your time and mental energy. My house is never cleaner than when I am anxious about something or waiting on news.

Good luck tomorrow.

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CelticCrafter — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 13:54:12 GMT

I have my own system as to how I put things on the pantry shelves, in the cabinets, fridge and freezer. My husband does not so I am always straightening up and rearranging.

He will put it any where he finds space or shove it into the fridge and freezer as long as the door will close.

He had hoarding tendencies and the minute he sees a bit of free space, it needs to be filled with a can or jar or box. I have to keep things pulled forward on the shelves so it looks like there is more than what we have.

Just yesterday he came in with 2 bags of frozen stuff for the freezer and said to me I know you told me not to buy freezer stuff but I had coupons and I thought we could have this stuff during the week. All well and good however where would you like me to put it in the meantime as there is no room in the freezer for anything.

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Mominohio — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:16:24 GMT

@FastDogWalker2

Wow! Your pantry sounds like it is huge, and wonderful! I have no pantry, and always wanted one. I envy you! LOL

And I too throw myself into some kind of cleaning or organizing project when I'm anxious about something like an upcoming health issue. It really helps me to keep busy with something I feel like I can control and something I can see an improvement in, when stressed about health things.

Best wishes on your surgery, and a speedy recovery!

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Mominohio — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:20:57 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
I have my own system as to how I put things on the pantry shelves, in the cabinets, fridge and freezer. My husband does not so I am always straightening up and rearranging.

He will put it any where he finds space or shove it into the fridge and freezer as long as the door will close.

He had hoarding tendencies and the minute he sees a bit of free space, it needs to be filled with a can or jar or box. I have to keep things pulled forward on the shelves so it looks like there is more than what we have.

Just yesterday he came in with 2 bags of frozen stuff for the freezer and said to me I know you told me not to buy freezer stuff but I had coupons and I thought we could have this stuff during the week. All well and good however where would you like me to put it in the meantime as there is no room in the freezer for anything.

@CelticCrafter

What is with men anyway? LOL

I will be working in the kitchen, usually prepping meals for the week, and I just make some space on the main shelf of the too small but all that will fit in the kitchen fridge, and I turn around and my husband has put 6 tiny things, that all have a place in a short shelf or the door, right in the big space I made for the casserole going into the fridge.

I could take the stuff and throw it at his head, he drives me so nuts when he does that! LOL

And he does it all the time. I think it's a game with him!

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homedecor1 — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:55:22 GMT

Congrats -- I find organizing, purging & seeing my pantry (and closets) neat are a wonderful feeling!

I have 1 walk-in pantry and 1 regular size off my kitchen. I can't wait to purge & organize them when I get home🙂.

I have been away since the week after Christmas and I feel like I need to get back into my regular routine.

First thing I'll do is inventory my freezer, pantries & fridge --once they are organized I'll cook from what I have, before, I go food shopping. A home cooked meal is something I'm wishing for😉

Good luck tomorrow and enjoy your nice pantry!🙂