Ok, so my organizing challenge lasted another week…YAY!! On to week TWO! I’ve been working all week on these few cabinets and the others on this wall.
It really is difficult to add “something else” to do to an already super busy schedule but I’m sure once I get it organized it will make daily life somewhat easier and definitely more pleasant!
I took everything out of the cabinets and wiped everything down. That grime from using gas to cook comes off nicely with window cleaner. I pitched the tea collection that I NEVER drink and the almost empty bottles and boxes and then put what was left back in the cabinet.
So much better, huh? I used some dollar store boxes and made tags with my cricut. (These are the same boxes I spray painted for my entryway) I think they add to the appearance as well as the organization.
I organized several other cabinets as well. Getting rid of so much that I never use.
My spices got a good wiping down and then I wrote what they were on each of the caps for easier locating.
Now that I’ve gotten my canisters all spruced up and back into use, I’m storing beans, rice, and oats in the jars that used to hold my flours and sugar.
I decided to paint the inside of the cabinet doors with chalk board paint to make a grocery list and write my menu for the week.
I can’t tell you how many times I hear…”What’s for dinner, mom?” Maybe this will help!
Blessings,
Awesome! I love the way you used the dollar store containers. I keep seeing the Cricut being used and I really like it! I will be making a menu board soon. I was going to chalkboard paint but found a tutorial for one using a regular frame with the glass on pinterest! Can’t wait!
Great job! I enjoyed seeing your cabinets with the blackboard painting inside. I am planning to do that with one of mine, so it was nice to see in a photo how it came out! Again, very nice job with the whole kitchen.
Best,
Gloria
Wow, you’re on a roll! Your organization project would fit right in, a few blog friends and I introduced a new challenge idea Monday and it would be so fun if you want to join. If you have a second, check in at http://thespacebetweenblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/09/imagine-the-impossibilities-challenge/ to learn more, and feel free to email me if you have any questions! Your newest follower.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
Great Job! I especially like the chalkboard paint on the inside of the cupboards : ) Hooray for you!
I wish I had your energy. It looks great! I need to do the same for my spice/powder area.
Wow! It looks so great– it makes me want to organize my cabinets right now! haha 🙂 Found you via Tatertots and Jello link up!
-Bonnie @ Revolutionaries
http://bonniegetchell.blogspot.com
Great post! I’d really like to tackle a few of my cupboards this week, I’m tired of fearing for my life when I open up one of those doors! AVALANCHE!!!!! I’d be thrilled if you’d come and share this at the Head to Head Showdown, going on right now at http://www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com ~Jen
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That’s pretty bad ass. I’ll be in Seattle in two weeks. I’ll try to get to the show. I think kk mentioned that your show should be checked out. Damn – who doesn’t like a girl with a gun?
fantastic job!!
Natasha xx
http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com
Carrie,
Coming by to let you know that you will be featured at NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY on Monday…please feel free to grab my starfish featured button for your blog and thanks so much for coming to my party.
Blessings,
Linda
kitchen cabinet looks jammed with stuff.
How big your kitchen?
You did awesome! I love the labeled totes in your cabinets! Thanks for sharing, visiting via Creative Bloggers’ Party and Hop
great job, I’m impressed and now feel the need to do the same, thanks for the inspiration neighbor (from kims party)
Wow, look at all the space you have now! I love the chalkboard on the inside idea! Brilliant!
Those cabinets look fantastic! I just gave a similar treatment to my hall closet. Check it out: http://www.gardenkitchenhome.com/2012/01/closet-renovation.html
Nice work! It’s always such a relief to get a once disorganized space under control. 🙂
It looks great! Thank you so much for linking up to “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” We hope you’ll be back to share more ideas with us next Saturday. -The Sisters
We are planning to reorganize our kitchen Real Soon Now but having trouble finding motivation, so thanks for the ideas! I especially like the idea of chalkboard paint on the INSIDES of the doors where the chalk won’t get smudged by people passing by and using the doors.
Impressive! I especially love the chalkboard paint on the inside of the cabinets. I am so stealing that idea.
Love your organization! Great job.
I would love it if you shared this post with my readers on my organizing link party. I think they’ll enjoy it too: http://thriftmeblog.com/lets-organize-2012-kitchen-cabinets-recap-link-party/
I stole your idea and painted the inside of my pantry doors with chalk paint as well. works great.
Wow! It looks so great– it makes me want to organize my cabinets right now! haha 🙂 Found you via Tatertots and Jello link up!
I love the chalk board paint on the inside of the cabinet door. Great idea!
Great Job! I especially like the chalkboard paint on the inside of the cupboards : ) Hooray for you!
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