Save time and money by doing a weekly "clean sweep" of the fridge! A great time would be when you are making out your grocery list for the week.
*Wipe down shelves and toss out dated food. This will help you know what you need and not buy something you already have! (Okay, fess up- how many half used containers of Parmesan cheese or mayo do you have hanging around?:)
*Of course, the first time you do this it will be a major job. After that if you maintain it weekly, it only takes a few minutes a week!
*Below is a pic of the organized fridge. Notice that similar things are grouped together and labeled on the side door: Condiments/Dressing
Drinks
Marinades/Sauces
Pickles/Peppers/Relish
*Stack similar items on shelves- Medium height containers and items that must stay really cool(like eggs)
Smaller containers
Left-overs and sandwich tub
Really tall items/Extra drinks
Labeled Produce and Meat/Cheese drawers
*This idea has been a hit at our house! Put all sandwich making items in a shoebox sized clear tub (so you can see everything) and place on a shelf. I put mine with leftovers- it just fit the best there! Pull out the tub and your bread and you have your lunch right at your finger-tips!
Hope you find that this helps you save valuable cleaning time and money by not over- purchasing at the grocery store! Happy Monday!
Great Idea Meg! I need this tips every week! Really i need you and your amazing skills at my dreadful house!!! Love and miss you and am so proud of you:)
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I love the sandwich tub. Chip and I will definitely use it. Congratulations on a great start up company!
ReplyDeleteto label jars,shelves,etc, I use a new product by post-it notes - labels in varied sizes and colors that peel and stick with ease and removable with no residue and can be reused - get at Office Depot - keep up the great suggestions - hope your business thrives - so many people need this service - good luck!!
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