MASSIVE PANTRY DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE | FOOD STORAGE ORGANIZATION
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finally someone that doesnt transfer all their stuff from the original packaging to clear storage bins.
When Christine's "chaos pantry" is still better than your "organized pantry" 😂
Honestly yes lol 😂
You ain't even wrong 😂
Yep
Yes
😂😂yep
Dawn the minimal mom, uses bins but she also mentions that Dana K White is the one who she learned not to pull everything out of a space to declutter it. Just one item at a time. It is so helpful. I don’t get as overwhelmed when I know I need to declutter a space. Great video! 👍🏼
Will try this instead, because I get super overwhelmed taking everything out.
Ditto. Dana K White wrote a couple books that have been so helpful to me, How to Manage Your House Without Losing Your Mind, and Decluttering at the Speed of Life. Her blog is A Slob Comes Clean.
As soon as I saw her say this I was like, "That's Dana's thang!"
Dana is amazing! I love her 2 books but I havent had a chance to get/read the new one. She doesnt sugar coat things, and keeps very honest about her own struggles.
I just watched you help your mother organize her pantry. I like watching you organize because it doesn’t feel overwhelming!
Thank you!
Take the Clutter Bug quiz! You're definitely a macro organizer (big bins) and I think you prefer visual abundance (see all your items, clear bins).
That's what I was thinking too. She's a butterfly. Clear bins would have been better.
I think she might be a ladybug because she clutters her closet pantry
I think she's a ladybug because she likes the macro categories in bins. But if she loses her inventory count because she can't see what she has, then she's definitely a butterfly!
Agree on taking the Clutterbug quiz! Good luck and let us know what you found. :)
I was just about to type this lol
Love it! That‘s realistic and Not Pinterest perfect
It's why I watch her! And Kim from The Wads. They are REAL.
Yes!
That is actually why I watched it. Went looking for videos on this subject and other than this they all seem to start with Step 1 move 75% of you items some place else and go out and buy a bunch of cute containers.
Christine you are the most real and relatable person! Yes getting and staying organized is always a work in progress!!! This pantry organization looks great! I really like the “full bin, don’t need more” concept.
Who else LoVes the doubly do …..always smile when Christine says that .
We can thank Wheezy Waiter and the Vlog Brothers for coming up with/popularizing the term 😊 It's cute
I love organizing. I feel like me watching this is the equivalent of when my husband watches football on TV. I'm not yelling at the screen, but I am definitely the armchair quarterback making suggestions I know you cannot hear. 😂 Also large clear bins definitely a great way to go! That's how most of my pantry is. I do not put cereal boxes in the bins, just next to!
You might try labelling the shelves with each section so everyone in your house knows what each section is. It doesn't guarantee people will get things back where they should be, but it doesn't hurt!
It will help!
Yup, once I did that for the pantry and fridge, the chaos was kept to a minimum.
This idea is genius! I used these bins to reorganize my smaller pantry and it worked great!!! I can now easily find items and don’t risk losing them in the black hole at the back of the pantry. So much better!!!
Put your backup cornmeal behind your cornmeal canister 👍🏻
My pantry is the bane of my existence! I'm comforted that others struggle too.
Seriously right there with you!
I've lost track of how many times we have organized this pantry! However, I'm envious of the size of the pantry =)
Yes I remember a couple previous organizations 😄
I also could never keep my pantry organized, (30 years struggling) until I purchased large bins with basic labels, such as snacks, chips, coffee, baking, cookies, etc..Now my pantry stays very organized because everyone, husband and kids, know where to look and return items to.
It’s been a game changer. I’m so happy!
I use clear Lucite lazy Susans with sides that are about 3 inches high. Contains my mixes etc. By category, and I don't have to lift a heavy bin; I just twirl to see what I need.
I realize this takes a little more space than square/rectangular bins, but is so much easier for me to access.
Love your pantry. Definite pantry envy.
The heaviness of the condiment bin suggests it should be on a lower shelf or on the floor to prevent future problems.
My tip. Organize your pantry after one of your big grocery or Costco trips. That shows me what bins and space I need for everything. I used to buy too small bins and then overflow them when I restocked.
Christine, I only have three adults in my home and my pantry shelves are a mess. I realized from your video that I need large, see-through bins with labels. I’m going to give them a try. 🥰
It looks great.
Dawn is amazing. She is a fellow Minnesotan who has inspired me to reduce my inventory to more manageable levels and help me really put my mind in check for what is realistic in my life. And, also, it is okay to have sentimental and hobby things, but, use the containers to help determine the level of inventory. There will always be another sale, you CAN buy it again if/when you need something. Quarantining things, the recyclable donation bin .... All great ideas! I want to get to the paper clutter stuff taken care of ... But that will require lots more brain power than I currently have to tackle that project. Lol. I also have quickly learned what is realistic for me and that not every approach will work if Im not committed or just doesnt make sense to me. If it isnt easy to put away, then it wont get put away. I have 3 kids and 3 dogs so stuff is always everywhere too. And 3/5 of our family is ridiculously over the top lazy so anything to make my life easier to manage the house, the better. I have been at this since quarantine and have made significant progress in simplifying my house to more manageable pieces and actually keeping what I have worked on organized and sustainable. It has been a lot easier for me to focus on meal prep and schoolwork and work and just mindfulness in general and really give more clarity of mind to deal with my kids, husbands, and pets.
I have a bin for opened snacks that must be eaten first and another bin for unopened ones. If it were me, I'd corral all of the little packets and individual bags into a smaller box inside the bigger bin. Yes, box within a box within a box. LOL
These health bars you bought when you went on an overnight trip,and when you shopped you said”Well that looks good.”
You were caught up in the moment. Spontaneous.
Sharen
I love using containers as a limit!
I like this way of organizing. One of the better ways you've done. I have 4 kids and it's a never ending battle to keep it organized. You've done well. 👍
I literally have to do this EVERY. SINGLE. MONTH. The organizational struggle is real!
If you have to keep redoing it then it's time to reevaluate. Only a system that works for your family is organization.
@@sarahsmith9084 I hear you there. Toddlers have other thoughts lol 😄
@@jessica8518 lol, yeah there's no go solution there except time. Good luck!
Look into the Clutter Bug organizing styles. It sounds like you either need a different style of system or are cramming a lot into a small space. She says her house basically keeps itself tidy now that she's found what works.
@@haveyougotyourtowel Everyone has their own way of doing things. For me, it isn't clutter that's the issue, it's three toddlers lol. Anything that they see tends to get repositioned because 'I help too' haha. Thanks for the advice! 🙂
Thank you for being real. I love it. Perfect pantries are not realistic. I need to reorganize my (very small) pantry cupboard often!
Our families biggest new thing is saying don't put it down put it away. We took a weekend no kiddos and set up new systems and we meet once a week to tweak those systems if we find an error like a really rough day we leave dishes so now we immediately put them in the dishwasher vs the sink.
Always remember, progress over perfection!
Quick suggestion. Buy some pretty contact paper on Amazon and use it like a wallpaper at the back of your pantry. I swear, it’ll keep you motivated to keep your pantry neat and clean. I have a similar size pantry with double accordion doors that are open most of the time and get a lot of compliments! 😁
The command hooks for lunch boxes is genius
Keep all baking nuts in the freezer. They won’t get stale that way.
or fridge... They taste better too as the oils don't dry out and go funny because they are fresher
I think the bins for nuts/flours/etc only really benefit if you are using them a lot and refilling them. For us it's honey nut cheerios, white rice, brown rice, black beans, kidney beans, goldfish, a big plastic container for granola bars, and a big plastic container for oatmeal. These are things we always have on hand and are using frequently. Otherwise it's large bins for almost everything.
You inspired me! I have been sick of looking at my mess of a pantry, and had come to the same conclusion that I needed clear containers to see what I had. My WM didn't have the bins, but I was able to order them. LOVE THOSE BINS! They are a game changer for me. I also decided not to pull everything out at once like I used to because it was so overwhelming. I cook a lot from scratch as well, and the cute little containers don't cut it at my house. I need functional, not frufru. THANK YOU BUNCHES!! You have saved my sanity here in Arkansas. Love your channel! ❤️
Consider a miscellaneous/overflow bin for items people aren't sure where to put or don't quite fit. Like a library has a space for go-backs on the shelf next to the beautifully organized books.
Looks so nice!!! I think though that like with everything - you can’t just be one and done- it’s so normal to have to do maintenance maybe once a week where you find strays back to the bins.
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who is overwhelmed just looking at their pantry. I organize it for ooooohhhhhh how you say 2 days, then I get groceries, throw them in their, and it's all down hill from there. Oooooooh and I KNEW when you took the label off the container, I said "just stick it to your shirt!"
Sometimes organization has to do with everyday life and having a “home” for everything. It doesn’t have to be pretty, but that it works for you.
Having the correct size of bins helps so much.
I like everything like baking supplies in a bin. when you get ready to bake you can just pull bin down. then put back when done. love that
Those bins are gorgeous. I have the ugly wire shelves in my pantry. I use sweater boxes without lids on the shelves. They stick out over the edge of the shelf but still fit in the space - essentially allowing me room to cram more stuff into my tiny pantry.
Who else is dying to know the expiration date of those pumpkin spice chips?!?! 😅
As a mom of 5, I give your pantry a good week maybe 2. Hehehe. Thanks for the tips, loved the video.
Great Job Christine. I love plastic storage boxes. I usually get as big as I can fit on the shelves and then add a cute label. I find it there's room in the box my husband can put things back in the right box. That's because he doesn't have to put it back tidily and can just drop it in.
Everyone has different styles for their pantries, yours is practical and the clear bins work very well. Enjoyed watching this as you are you are using what works for your household. Well done, Diana NZ
Nicely done! I agree that a bit of progress is better than throwing in the towel. I am organizing areas of my home that have been neglected and feel a sense of accomplishment with every little bit that gets done.
How have I never thought of hanging up the lunch boxes?! 🤦 I've wasted an entire cupboard just for lunch boxes. Time to reorganize! Thanks for the inspiration!
I think your more organized than you think - it is honestly a struggle when so many are in a household and putting things away haphazardly!! For the box in the box in the box 😊 I too keep my cereal in a large breakfast bin - but they get pulled from the box before going in the bin and a large clip is used to keep the bag closed. I no longer have to worry about finding empty boxes in the bin, just shreds in a bag buried at the bottom... but it does make for a faster run through of the bin to tidy it up and its super obvious when we are running out of cereal. I also have a baking bin, but its got all of the things I bake with regularly so I can just carry the whole bin over to the counter, use what I need and take the bin back.
“And look a snack! It’s tucked in the back!” - 2:34
It is really nice that you reuse what you have instead of having to buy everything new. Also, I like that you give things to friends/neighbors instead of throwing it in the garbage. You do a great job.
Love those bins! Your pantry shelves didn't look deep enough for them to go vertically, then bam! They fit with room to spare. Pantry jelly!
Good job, it looks much better. I have followed Dawn as well. It is so satisfying to know where everything is when you need it.
Wow, I remember you buying the pumpkin spice toll House
I like big bins, the most organized pantry area I had was when I used crates.i bought pasta,one bin was not opened bags and another was this is what we are using so everyone know where to grab first. I put all my over stocked baking supplies in another and so on... It really worked for me and I then we moved so now I am trying to get back to that.much organization with what I have now. Good news is I have a basement now where I can store over flow but in totes to keep safe from bugs and mice.
Put the sweetener packets in a mason jar. I love using those for organizing.
Love the clear bins easy to see things. Love this was realistic & you didn't spend a bunch so it looked perfect. I like watching these because organizing a small home is important to me & I always get ideas on what might work for us. Thank you
I WISH I had a pantry that size! Love to see organizing videos ❤️
I have added large clear drawers to the fridge, the pantry etc. Dump ad go, and don't buy more than fits in the CONTAINer. I think the bins you just added will improve things as they fit the size of your family better than the small ones. :)
I have redone my pantry many times and the clear bins are the way to go! Good luck keeping it clean - I recommend locking the doors!!!!
Not a showcase but realistic. Just what I needed.
Maybe try doing a quick organize of your pantry, like 5 minutes every week. Work it into your weekly clean… once you get into the habit you might actually enjoy tidying it… cause it’ll be easy! 😊
-Lindsay
You are a butterfly when it comes to organizing.
Your pantry looks great!!! Organization needs to make sense to you and your space!!
Labels are key to keeping anything organized in my humble opinion
Wow Christine! That looks so good! I’m really glad you recognize that it will just need regular maintenance each week, with having so many people go in & out of the pantry on a regular basis. Having the labels should help keep that to a minimum though :) And who cares if it doesn’t match! If it functions well for you that’s what matters most!
For me and what I like, all appliances would be on one shelf near bottom, baking stuff on one shelf at eye level, cans on one shelf. It just depends on what works for you and your family. I would definitely use baskets, because they contain like items and when the container is full, I know not to buy more.
You are doing well...looks good. The important part is you have food for your family.
Yep yep, big bins=one stop shop!
Also ... Great progress on that pantry! Hopefully your kids will be able to utilize and follow the system more easily also
I can't remember who said this... when doing your weekly menu shop at home first. I do this with everything gift wrapping, craft stuff, etc. Save money and gas! I liked your video!
Christine! I literally just did the same basic thing for my mother's pantry yesterday. I even got the same bins from Walmart. Great minds think alike. ;) I really think it's going to be a game changer for my mom and for you too. I have a feeling you'll keep up with it quite well. Thanks for the video and cheers!
I did this, too, right after watching that specific Minimal Mom video! Added the same large bins with handles. Much easier for my kids to put things away.
What an awesome pantry cabinet!
When organizing an area try to start using the stuff up. Dont allow yourself to buy anything until it's gone like pasta, sauce, drink mixes and snacks. I live in my car so I have very little real estate for stuff. I also dont have a lot of money. So I now have all my food in a bin in the trunk. I have most of the snack food in large freezer ziplock bags. I pull out a little at a time.
Imagine a house were everyone puts stuff where it belongs!!!
It always helps if you're the only one in and out like me. Mom doesn't cook anymore so I redid it to suit me. I have no labels but I have a whole shelf of baking supplies laid in.
I redid mine... again. I labeled all my baskets/bins AND labeled the shelf that it was on so hopefully the family can find things easier and put. them. back. I'm dreaming, I know. 😂
Love it. This is how i store my things and when i bake i take the whole bin out so I don’t have to keep going to the pantry!
What a good idea! Ours are in two small cupboards, but maybe ones that need used up first could be in a basket in that cabinet.
I thought you were inside my mind with all your comments regarding getting started and feeling overwhelmed! Lol...organization isn't an easy... thank you for keeping it real! 🤩 Love ALL your content 💖💖💖
Since I don't have a pantry, anyone's looks great to me! I have a small, multi-shelf rolling cart that I try to use as a quasi-pantry in addition to using my kitchen cabinets as my main food storage space. As far as Christine's pantry, I like the way she has categorized her items as it makes sense to her. I like the general categories she has but I think adding bigger labels that are more descriptive would help keeping things organized (examples: savory snscks, sweet snacks, Christine drinks, Dave/Christine energy bars, etc.). How long will it last? IF the kids and Dave help keep items in their designated spots, then a quick tidy up weekly or when putting groceries away should keep it that way.
Agreed on the pantry envy! I've also got a small rolling cart and one (yes, ONE) kitchen cupboard where I can store food, the only other cupboard holds all of my pots/pans/plates/bowls/mugs/glasses etc.
Thus, I've allocated storage in all sorts of weird and wonderful places throughout the house including; the unit my tv sits on, under my bed, in my wardrobe, on a second hand shelf in my bedroom, and in the hollow arms of my armchair. A Christine style pantry would be the absolute jackpot for me 😂
I think the large see through bins were a great idea. Should make it easier to keep organized. 👍
Nice!! Organizing tip: Eat only whole foods (not food products), and then you save money (doctor visits, allergy meds, pain relievers, etc). AND you save lots of space. :-)
I love the layout if your pantry bcs you can see everything. Seems like nothing would get lost. You are organized, believe it or not🤣.❤️
Rolling carts might be good to have under your shelves , easy access and keeps things off the floor .
I love how you're not "perfect". You're a normal person like the rest of us. When I see other pantry makeovers they all look soooo perfect and clean and tidy and neat. But let's be real here, who can keep that up for more than 2 days? I can't. So it's very nice and refreshing to see a real pantry. Greeting from germany!
Your before isn't even bad! I find the ultra perfect pantries to be so unrealistic. Love how you keep it real.
“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." highly recommend reading Atomic Habits
My pantry is tiny so i have to use small bins, the big ones just don't fit. That's actually my frog for today. So glad you posted this and helped me procrastinate just a little longer today.
The best thing to keep things organized in pantry/kitchen is everything has a container of some kind and those containers should hold what you normally buy not the half empty. It works. Also if you don't put it way properly you leave it on the counter.
Hi Christine. I am struggling right now with serious health issues but your videos ALWAYS make me laugh. Thank you and God bless you.
"Oh My" This is the first time coming across your channel. I found you so entertaining!!!! Your just so real. Also, your funny naturally! Looks like I will be subscribing. Welcome to my life lol!
I put the Carnation Instant Breakfast with a little pouch of Bustelo instant espresso in a cup and use my Keurig to fill it with hot water. (I use my Keurig every day for hot water, but I never buy K-Cups). I add a good layer of canned whipped coconut milk (Aldi!) and stir it in. This is my everyday morning drink, and it's delicious. Don't pay full price for the Bustelo packets; they're a dollar for six pouches at Family Dollar. $6.99 for six at WalMart!
I have an old rectangle, gallon sized ice cream bucket, with the lid, that I use for my cookie making bin! I've had it since my kids were little, like maybe 3 & 6. They're 10 & 13 now, lol.
I would do bigger labels and more descriptive. Then I would either number the totem and put a corresponding number on the shelf so it goes back to where it belongs. I would also label the little blue bins too... up at top
Lol. I’m glad my kid isn’t the only one who puts back empty cereal boxes
My entire family does this😀
I was JUST about to comment this. WHY do my kids do this??! It’s like they can’t be bothered to break the box down for recycling! Ha!
@@mykijiji1958 Too many steps for them. Break down the box and take it to the recycle bin, oh my. My teenagers are just lazy and selfish. They don't want to be inconvenience but it's okay for Mom. 💜 I'm sure I did the same thing to my mom 😀
I just did this very thing in my large pantry! If it makes you feel any better, I’m no expert either......but we amazingly took the very same approach!! Now I am trying to eat out of the pantry for a few months.....grocery bill should be ⬇️ for awhile!! Enjoyed this video! ~Charlotte
I'm the same as you. When I look at my pantries and try to figure out what to do, it's overwhelming. I will never have everything matchy-matchy either. LOL I think it looks great. And, like you said, it has to work for YOU! Thanks for sharing and inspiring! ~ Stephanie
Do it on a dime says because you access the pantry multiple times a day, it should be straightened up weekly. That will help you keep it looking like this. It’s also natural to tidy when you do your weekly grocery shopping so you know what you already have.
I have a finished cellar with lots of shelves. I don't use the bins yet, everything seems to stay in it's place, but I feel everything about the kids putting things away and leaving empty boxes in the upstairs cabinets where I leave things we are currently using. 🤪
You did a great job, I love the size of your pantry! With a family, I give it 1, 2 weeks tops before it starts getting disorganized! Unless of course you TRAINED your kids and hubby well.... Thanks for sharing.
I was watching with captions and ot started captioning the song. I had to go back and listen to see that it wasn’t Christine singing a long song to her food 🤣“We do this every day and I’m so amazed by you, so hold me tight”
Steph at The Secret Slob says "progress not perfection".
I bought those bins and made themed gifts in them for Christmas, ie baking bin, snack bin, etc. for my various family members. Love them for so many things! I’ve been healing from a broken leg for several months and appreciate my family putting things away, but probably won’t be able to find anything by the time I’m recovered. Lol!! Oh well, I’ll reorganize. 😊