EXTREME BUDGET HOME ORGANIZATION IDEAS | Clean, Declutter and Organize With Me | TikTok Ideas

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[eversosophi]

Try stacking your glass food storage containers (the ones with the green lids) with their lids on. I've been doing this for a few years now and it is a game changer.

[cherylannjohnson]

You do a great job at keeping your food fresh and safe for your family! It’s so nice to see a young woman take this job seriously. I’m 75 yrs old and I’m learning from you! That break pump is a wonderful idea! Thanks!

[kimacker]

Everything looks so good, Adaline. Decluttering and organizing our homes really does make our lives easier and more enjoyable!

[okier]

Addie…have you thought of picking up a Food Saver with a port for dry canning? It really saves your wrist plus it is really handy to reseal chips and other food packages. Tip…check the length of the cord. My newest model has a shorter cord.

[chris...]

You should store your excess spice backstock in the freezer. Maybe being in vacuum containers will help minimize air-depletion of flavor, but remember that the flavors in spices is due to the volatile OILS, and you need cold to minimize those oils from breaking down (especially really active VOLATILE ones), the colder the better.
That being said, the brake pump idea to create a vacuum in the jars: GENIUS!
Also, when topping off the in-use spice jars, you should reserve the contents into a small spouted container (like a measuring cup), then add in the refill, then top off with the reserved spice. That way, in cooking you'll mostly use older spice first. If you continue as you've been doing, there will be a bed of flavorless spice at the bottom of the jar, because you rarely use it up.
Just as a suggestion: Amazon sells amber-tinted mason jars. Another thing that breaks down flavor oils in spices is light, and amber jars help to protect against that.

Suggestion:
When you're using only the front depth of a deep cabinet, it might be useful to put in a 'bin stop', so the bins don't slide or get pushed back too deeply, and to dissuade others from pushing the bin back to set other things in front of them.
Just get a piece of trim from the hardware store, cut it to about the width of the shelf, and affix it set back at the desired depth into the cabinet (use brad nails, glue, or even Command strip tape). Anything you want to store but don't regularly need can be stored behind the bins, while the bins can't slide back further than the 'stop'.

Maple syrup has a shelf-life; it should be refrigerated once the commercial seal is opened. It will mold, even if refrigerated, but will go bad sooner unrefrigerated.
Tip: once opened, make certain maple syrup is stored in a clear container, so you can check for mold.

I'm really curious as to why you have your Caraway lid storage on the inside door of a wall cabinet instead of the inside door of the Caraway pots and pans cabinet next to the stove. One doesn't always need a lid for the pot or pan when cooking, but sometimes I change my mind and find having the lid stored in immediate reach to be useful. You have to step away and reach to get yours. You are so thoughtful and intentional about a lot of your choices, I wondered what separating lids from the pots and pans storage achieves.

[shontayharrell]

Decluttering just feels soo good. Nice set up

[Holli_Sassafras]

If the budget allows, maybe consider converting your cabinet shelves to a pull out system. It’ll ramp up your already excellent organizing system.

[allyramos]

So glad I no longer have a corner cabinet 🤣🤣I feel you. I went to glass storage and keep the lids on. It has been life changing. And I realized the amount we truly use as well.

[t.annebowden]

Wow. Looks great! I have tried some of these strategies in my pantry, but things don't stay organized when someone else living with you doesn't notice or pay attention to where to things are supposed to go~Lol. (PS- you are supposed to refrigerate maple syrup once it is opened so just be aware of any mold before pouring it out on to your pancakes or French toast. =) )

[annamaewickey]

I love how you explain things and make everything look so easy thank you! 😊

[chocophye]

Hi, Adaline! Can you also link the wooden expandable dividers in your drawers? Thank you! 😊

[carolwhisenhunt]

Great video as usual. I've been decluttering as well. It sure makes you feel good knowing everything is in its place and neat. Be blessed Adaline.

[deltorres]

I really like this video ..I love using mason jars

[my_sheri_amore]

My mom always refrigerated the flour or anything else that she didn’t used real often. Keeps longer!!

[jacklynlaperriere]

Where did you buy the storage containers with the handle that you are storing your jar lids in in the upper cupboard, there were four of them. Thanks, loved this video.

[godsqtchik]

Binging your videos & getting lots of inspo. Can I ask where you got your rattan wrapped canisters & rattan wrapped glass with the lid & straw?

[jennifera]

Oh my goodness I’m from Eastern PA😁 I loved all of the solutions and systems ♥️

[kayburris]

Very interesting, i love these kind of videos.

[lornapenn-chester]

What do you call the organiser for the container lids? I love that! Also like the thing that keeps the pots organised!! Pls give links if at all possible :) ❤

[helenharris]

Can you post a link for the under shelf cannsters, you use for Porridge toppings? ...tia