Five Simple Kitchen Tips
by Nancy Black, Professional Organizer
Five Simple Kitchen Organizing Tips
Having an organized kitchen will save you time and money. You’ll save time by having what you need easily accessible; you’ll save money because you won’t buy duplicates of things that you already have!
Here are five simple kitchen organizing tips:
1. Alphabetize your spices so that you will be able to see which spices you already have, avoiding duplicate purchases.
2. Use drawer organizers to arrange items in “junk drawers” and drawers used for cooking utensils. Use appropriate organizers to accommodate different utensil’s sizes and shapes.
3. Use rectangular storage containers to store foods in the refrigerator: they stack well and allow you to store more food in the same space.
4. Small packages of nonperishable foods can be organized in containers to keep them neat and visible.
5. Know the interior measurements of your refrigerator, kitchen cabinets, and pantry. This let’s you choose the right containers or shelf dividers to make the use of the space you have.
Still overwhelmed? Don’t know where to start?
Nancy Black is a Professional Organizer
Contact nancy@organizationplus.com for more kitchen organizing tips.
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by Julia Child
Julie
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pound of Saffron threads. This explains why it is the world’s most expensive spice! It's been used for everything from cooking to medicine and
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