tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post4362071572938493455..comments2024-03-29T00:17:14.265-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: Pantry organization with baskets and clear containersThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-21453797193578409152013-11-08T14:43:27.396-05:002013-11-08T14:43:27.396-05:00I'm totally with you. And most of Europe too w...I'm totally with you. And most of Europe too with tiny fridges and more frequent fresh market trips. I've got my flour, one cereal (because my kids always lose SO much cereal down the sides of the box) and my sugar. The rest are boxes and so much easier to store. We keep a minimal pantry that is precisely the same size as yours. <br /><br />Also, I'm not preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse or any of those other parties with iodine for my water and mirrors for flagging down aircraft- if the world is that bad, what are we holding on for anyway? A large case of bottled water and some energy bars for the 5 minutes the Walmart might be closed during a blizzard. That doesn't happen in the South anyway!JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878943640189095965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-79747697720044407902013-10-21T18:41:51.542-04:002013-10-21T18:41:51.542-04:00Love your pantry! It is so pretty. I have a pretty...Love your pantry! It is so pretty. I have a pretty big wall pantry and I hope that one day I can get it to be nice and totally functional like yours. I only use the plastic containers for my baking stuff because I always buy it in bulk. But I cook and bake all the time so it is cheaper to buy that way and than easier to get out of the smaller containers. I think it is nice to organize stuff but am a minimalist when it comes to cute containers:) I also love to stock up food storage but have had to learn how to just buy stuff that will really get used. That has helped with not wasting food or having to give it all away at the end of the year. Thanks for the inspiration! JWaldronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18004600258484874176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-32978348471177749682013-10-20T09:29:34.332-04:002013-10-20T09:29:34.332-04:00This is why I visit your blog...HONESTY! (ok...an...This is why I visit your blog...HONESTY! (ok...and you have great decor ideas!) But...I feel the same way about plastic containers. Yes, they look great but the whole extra step of unpacking your groceries and then opening them to dump them in containers doesn't work for me. I appreciate an organized pantry as much as the next girl....but I don't need any extra steps in my busy life. I also agree about the shopping. We've been on a tight budget for a few years (Dave Ramsey-ing here too) and I find a little bit of satisfaction seeing an empty refrigerator because we've actually eaten all the food I've purchased! I plan meals and snacks and buy only what we need for the week. If I decided to make something I didn't plan for...I simply head to the store and pick it up. It makes my life very simple right now since I'm at the stage where my busy day starts at 3:30 when both kids kick the activities into high gear. Thanks again for your honesty!Amy https://www.blogger.com/profile/04011952105440652818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-16216176523513822102013-10-19T16:40:27.346-04:002013-10-19T16:40:27.346-04:00Yes but you're using double the space -- those...Yes but you're using double the space -- those containers are usually bigger than the box. So you've got a container with a few in it and a box next to it. Believe me, simple is always my goal and those weren't it for me! Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-38245980611562896522013-10-19T12:26:00.293-04:002013-10-19T12:26:00.293-04:00I sympathize with you! My two sons never throw aw...I sympathize with you! My two sons never throw away the box when they take the last thing, either.Lottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07242170607880601770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-19711810085637978052013-10-19T10:32:13.481-04:002013-10-19T10:32:13.481-04:00Beth,
I too live in a rural area and having a well...Beth,<br />I too live in a rural area and having a well stocked pantry is a must. Especially since, after we moved in two years ago, we discovered that we may be stranded on our property for a week or more due to flooding or heavy snow. I am fortunate to have a large pantry in the kitchen and a large cabinet I was able to convert to store all my small appliances. We had an extra room in the basement with a large closet that I converted into a pantry to hold all the staples - flour, sugar, coffee, canned goods, etc. I also do most of our cooking from scratch so having a well stocked pantry is a must. <br />This year my husband is trying to get an elk and deer, any suggestions on cooking them? <br /><br />KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-72487663498081551232013-10-19T08:28:06.080-04:002013-10-19T08:28:06.080-04:00I recently worked on my pantry, too! I have a rid...I recently worked on my pantry, too! I have a ridiculously large walk-in pantry, which I think requires even more organization than a smaller one because all the stuff can get so out of hand. I'm not a fan of the plastic containers, either. I like your method of just keeping the food that you really use, though. I'm trying not to hoard canned goods, etc. Your stenciling just makes yours look so pretty!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929892730404864571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-30419867378425312502013-10-19T07:18:04.413-04:002013-10-19T07:18:04.413-04:00I have 2 pantries :D, and too much food that I bou...I have 2 pantries :D, and too much food that I bought for that one special recipe and haven't used because I forgot what recipe it was for. We live in the country and I definitely do stock up on food and I always like to be prepared if I'm not able to go to the grocery store if guests come by our place.<br /><br />Lately I had this brainstorm to reorganize all my kitchen cupboards and for my pantries I would like to make one of them like a caterers pantry where the various dishes I have would be easily accessible and the other one to hold food. I do a lot of large group meals quite often so I have plenty of fun stuff in this department.<br /><br />Organizing is fun for me so I'm always looking at things wondering how to do them differently if I'm not completely satisfied.Elisabeth@Treasuring the Momentshttp://treasuringthemoments.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-56198869372201951982013-10-19T03:57:23.004-04:002013-10-19T03:57:23.004-04:00we have a glass door on our pantry as well and as ...we have a glass door on our pantry as well and as much as I love it, I curse it when company comes over! our shelving looks the same as yours and I feel like I never have enough space!!!RealHouseWifeOfNOVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14964568049562872807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-23182121273522270162013-10-19T00:23:40.841-04:002013-10-19T00:23:40.841-04:00Well ... you buy the new box of crackers and put t...Well ... you buy the new box of crackers and put them on the shelf and then when the container of crackers is empty you wash the container and put the new box of crackers in there..... I know .... simple.... but that's an Aussie for ya.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067433338187420821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-90513190067758461532013-10-18T22:42:58.131-04:002013-10-18T22:42:58.131-04:00This has been on my "To Do list" all sum...This has been on my "To Do list" all summer and still haven't got to it. Waiting till a school vacation/holidays and I'll get my 15 yr. old granddaughter over here to help me pull stuff out and reorganize. My daughter is real good at organizing, so I will see if she can help too. I have problems getting up/down.Pippi21https://www.blogger.com/profile/07002511102541874660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-77055275988856645372013-10-18T22:05:35.171-04:002013-10-18T22:05:35.171-04:00I just cleaned out my pantry too! I feel so much b...I just cleaned out my pantry too! I feel so much better about it now! Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616723546956317359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-35392829981782732352013-10-18T21:57:23.660-04:002013-10-18T21:57:23.660-04:00My Mom is living with us until May when her house ...My Mom is living with us until May when her house will be built. She is a big help but our pantry has gone to the pits because she is constantly buying stuff. She is going to visit my sister for 3 weeks and figuring out a system for my pantry is on my to do list!! I would love to get rid of the wire shelves and put in shelves that fit the whole depth of the pantry.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520036843631361886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-41615258980302849932013-10-18T20:19:01.590-04:002013-10-18T20:19:01.590-04:00You inspired me! I have a small cupboard I use for...You inspired me! I have a small cupboard I use for a pantry. After reading your blog, I went and found some large trays I was storing over the fridge, went to the cupboard and pulled stuff out. Organized all my soups on one tray, all my dessert items, mixes, cans of fruit, etc on the other. Now I can pull the tray out and find what I want! I am so excited. Now I will watch for trays when I'm hitting garage sales for my other categories. I know they make special pullouts for shelves, but I needed to use what I have and I'm really happy I thought of the trays. Thanks for your motivation. Now I'm going to read some of your other blogs!<br />AnnAnnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-10406630643484584482013-10-18T17:50:12.060-04:002013-10-18T17:50:12.060-04:00I just cleaned and organized my pantry recently, t...I just cleaned and organized my pantry recently, too. I have a basket for the smaller items and for items that need collating, like bread. I use glass jars for the kids snacks that come in boxes. It's not that I hate boxes, but the kids would always leave the boxes open and I was forever throwing out food. I wondered what to do at first when I bought refills for the jars too, lol. I just don't refill it until it's super low and the box goes on the bottom shelf until I need it. My problem is that my husband doesn't get the system and just throws cookies in the pantry instead of refilling the jars. Drives me crazy!Jennifer@ClassicStyleHomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266593067076004418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-15326277392543867372013-10-18T16:32:15.476-04:002013-10-18T16:32:15.476-04:00OMG! You just blew my mind. My oldest (and bigges...OMG! You just blew my mind. My oldest (and biggest eater) joined the Navy last year but I still shop like he's here. There's only 3 of us now and I feel like the pantry is over flowing with food but nothing to eat, cause I'm shopping for someone who doesn't eat here any more. I will be doing much more pondering on this one. Thanks for the inspiration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-38717792473301465152013-10-18T15:51:01.191-04:002013-10-18T15:51:01.191-04:00We have a floor to ceiling cupboard "pantry&q...We have a floor to ceiling cupboard "pantry" with roll out shelves that holds a fair amount of food. The top section is actually a regular cupboard and holds the coffee pot, blender, mixer, and some serving dishes rarely used. Now...we do have a large shelving system (plastic with beadboard panels thrown down for a flat surface) that is tucked behind the door in our laundry room. I am NOT a food hoarder but we do have food stocked up! Why?? Because if I can get cereal for 2/$5 you bet I am going to stock up! Juice--save $1.50 per bottle--stock up! That is where we end up with alot of extras and they are kept downstairs. And we have an extra freezer. Boneless/skinless chicken for $1.89/lb--yep. Stockin' up! And my husband is more to blame than me! Sweetbug Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05211759435302972641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-13846612942984596762013-10-18T15:50:45.261-04:002013-10-18T15:50:45.261-04:00So much better, I've been organizing ours too ...So much better, I've been organizing ours too and using a lot of gold spray paint to unify everything! Love the wreath on the door as well!Vel Cristehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296838254480885046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11209430698870771462013-10-18T15:40:15.969-04:002013-10-18T15:40:15.969-04:00As a northern Minnesotan, I tend to want to stock ...As a northern Minnesotan, I tend to want to stock up in case of that big snow storm! It's something I constantly fight with. My pantry staples stay in their boxes, but I do keep flour, sugar, etc, in repurposed protein powder jars. They work great. I also do the basket thing for envelopes, small baking supplies, etc. Right now my pantry could use a freshening up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-13307171331397017232013-10-18T15:20:04.978-04:002013-10-18T15:20:04.978-04:00I never understood the plastic containers either, ...I never understood the plastic containers either, for your reason exactly! Ok so you can see it's low, and you buy a new box, then the new box sits next to your container until its empty!? Boxes lay nicely together so I am a-ok with that :)Lil Mama Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311577182493946745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-10619478180401588062013-10-18T15:15:18.057-04:002013-10-18T15:15:18.057-04:00I say whatever works for you.... It looks beautifu...I say whatever works for you.... It looks beautiful. Inspiring. I am working on adding a new shelf to my pantry/laundry room. It won't be more beautiful, I'm not painting or anything, just adding a new shelf, but it will allow me to be a bit more organized. Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15765622517307104987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-71944732691982960792013-10-18T14:59:50.550-04:002013-10-18T14:59:50.550-04:00That is one thing that ALWAYS drives me nuts about...That is one thing that ALWAYS drives me nuts about organizing on blogs. The matching containers where you have to remove the food to put in. Nope. Not going to do it. ;) <br /><br />I will put stuff in jars that I buy in bulk but other than that, I love the idea of using baskets to store things that don't stand up well. Organized doesn't mean matchy, matchy. It means real and maintainable. <br /><br />Love this post!janet @ the ordinary life of jannybeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06539762778609631171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-6415372412576583902013-10-18T14:17:00.468-04:002013-10-18T14:17:00.468-04:00Yours looks amazing. The only thing I hoard is ca...Yours looks amazing. The only thing I hoard is canned goods. The veggies that I use all the time I buy in bulk when they go on sale so I usually have at least 8 to 10 of each one. Same thing with tomato sauce and such. Everything else maybe on 2 of, I don't do the plastic containers, I keep them in the boxes too. I try to shop just once a week, so I like to have a well stocked panty, but not too much. Great job on yours. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-16930961966126279202013-10-18T13:34:15.171-04:002013-10-18T13:34:15.171-04:00HI, Sarah
Beautiful pantry! It feels so great to b...HI, Sarah<br />Beautiful pantry! It feels so great to be organized, doesn't it. I love that I am lucky enough to have a party/dish pantry separate from my food, but I really wish I had that glass door. Lovely blog!Dana - http://chocolateandsunshine.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18092573046087838077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-41432864531513315282013-10-18T13:06:48.081-04:002013-10-18T13:06:48.081-04:00****two years after MARRYING my husband****two years after MARRYING my husbandAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17934511059710534926noreply@blogger.com