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07-12-2017 06:04 PM
I got to work in my pantry and am throwing outdated boxes of cake mixes, baking chips and more!
I have filled up four garbage bags and am still working! I am taking out the old mixes and recycling all of the boxes. I have a bad habit of buying seasonal cake mixes and then I never make them! I just love the Christmas tree shaped chips but never eat them!
Anything out of date is in the garbage. I can see where I am wasting food money so I can change my buying habits.
I just love seasonal pumpkin baked goods and Aldi usually has a good selection. I am going to make the ones that are still good and freeze them.
It will be good to know that everything is clean and edible!
07-12-2017 06:14 PM
Remember to clip the Boxtops for Education from all the cake mixes you're discarding!
07-12-2017 06:22 PM - edited 07-12-2017 06:22 PM
@flickerbulb You are an inspiration! And you know those mixes are taking up valuable real estate in your pantry....I'm going through the same process. I've decided that all cookbooks that I will never use (a couple of shelves at least) are being donated. I will never eat Paleo or vegetarian (I'm vegan) and most of the ethnic books contain items in the recipes that I don't use (eggs, sugar, oil, dairy, etc). Next, I'm tackling shoes (I'm Ms. centipede) and clothes. So sister, we will have beautiful clean useful space!
07-12-2017 06:24 PM
The boxes are from Aldi or Trader Joe's and don't have the Boxtops for Education, but will clip any I see.
07-12-2017 06:27 PM
Trust me, the shoes are next! I went on a particular brand spree for awhile but they have no support. Out they go!
I have a huge pile to sort through for donation! It will feel good to get rid of more excess!
07-12-2017 06:37 PM
@flickerbulb Yea!!! I use a wonderful vets organization (they can be scheduled online) who come to the door and pick up all my indulgences and leave a tax return on the door knob....just doesn't get any better. I don't even have to drive to drop off. Thanks for the gentle reminder....we will feel several pounds lighter for sure!
07-12-2017 06:38 PM
Because we are snowbirds who live between Pa and Fl I have to empty out and toss or donate everything I don't want to bring to Pa with me. Every spring - then the same here when we go back home in the fall.Nothing out of date in our pantry or fridge. I am careful all the time not to overbuy and have too much stuff I won't use up.Generally all I bring back & forth are spices and pasta.
07-12-2017 07:23 PM
After being sick for a year, I had to do the same thing! I had not cooked from scratch for a year so I think everything but the pickles were expired. My grocery bill this month has been terrific.
I'm buying items you normally buy just when they expire, once every 2 yrs or so. Even my brown sugar was expired! It was fun but it was also frustrating! It's nice to know everything is now fresh and usable!
07-12-2017 07:59 PM
I'm sitting here reading and giving people hearts instead of cleaning out MY cabinets!
07-12-2017 08:05 PM
@spent2much Giving hearts helps us keep going.,,the giver and the givee. This is part of the process of motivation. You'll be at it in no time!
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