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How To Organize Everything In Your Kitchen...

1/11/2017

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Hello, Lili here, Happy New Year 2017 everyone!
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Always at the beginning of each year, people make new year resolutions, commitments, promises… it’s a time when it feels good to make a big change in our lives, to clean and organize our home or office space, declutter and get rid of all the things that are just taking space in our home. All of these tasks take so much time but oh man do they feel liberating once you are all done! Definitely is a good idea to tackle one room at a time in order to not get overwhelmed and leave the project unfinished so this is why I thought I will share with you a link to a great article from a bowl full of lemons, Toni the author of this blog has created a 2017 home organization challenge, it is amazing! it is full of tips on how to organize your home week by week. Make sure to check out her website for other tips on cleaning and even budgets!​​​

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Week #1 Checklist:

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  1. Clean out and organize all cabinets.
  2. Clean out and organize all drawers.
  3. Purge everything that is not used, expired, doesn't belong, collecting dust.
  4. Clean out & organize the refrigerator & freezer.
  5. Mop, wipe down cabinet doors, clean counter tops & tables.
  6. Take everything off the refrigerator door.  It makes the kitchen look messy.
  7. Clean all appliances.

The Process:

  1. Clear off the kitchen table. This is your dumping grounds.
  2. Empty out all cabinets & drawers!  Place ALL items into “categories” on the table.
  3. Wipe down the cabinet doors, shelves and drawers. Add new liners if necessary.
  4. Discard (trash) old, expired, and no longer used items & food. Check the dates.
  5. Place all items that are able to fit, into baskets.
  6. Place everything back into the cabinets & drawers (in categories).
  7. Take everything off the kitchen counters and place onto the table.
  8. Wipe down the counters & backsplash with a good natural cleaner.
  9. Wipe down ALL small appliances & large ones too!
  10. Put back items you use on a daily basis, onto the counter top.
  11. Mop the floors and wipe down the table & chairs.
  12. Empty fridge/freezer. Wipe out. Put back in an organized manner.
  13. Clean and organize under the kitchen sink.

Tip: Keep all clutter off the counters at all times. If you take it out, put it away!

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Our kitchen is simple and clutter free. The walls are white and the style is inviting. I’ve set up this space into zones so it will function well for our needs. Keep reading to see how I’ve organized the zones throughout my kitchen and get motivated to tackle your own this week!
​Good luck, I’m here to cheer you on.
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Dishes:

I love using wire shelfs to add extra space when organizing dishes. If you are short on space, these are essential. You can find them in most stores or purchase here.


Food Storage Containers:

Toss your old mismatched plastic bowls and lids and invest in quality (and healthier) glass food containers. Once you do, organize the lids separately into ‘over the door’ baskets. They will make your life so much easier, I promise. You can find the organizers here.
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Spices:

I have a lot of spices and keeping them organized is the key to my sanity.  Lazy susan's are the way to go. You can find mine here.


​Skillets and Pans:

Store these feisty things in a wire kitchen organizer. You will thank me for this tip. Trust me, it has changed my life. Purchase here.
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​Under The Kitchen Sink:

To save on space, store your most commonly used cleaners on a door rack. I cannot find the link to the exact organizer I have but this one does the same job.
Take the next seven days to tackle your kitchen.  Follow the step by step process that are laid out for you. Try not to get side-tracked and don’t move ahead until you are completely finished with the space.

Share your progress on Instagram using the hash tag #upstagechallenge and  share your before and after pictures. I can’t wait to see what you accomplish.  Good luck. Happy Organizing!

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