Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon!
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your storage containers.
Let’s get to it.
Day 18: Organize Your Tupperware and Storage Containers
Step 1: Empty out your stash of Tupperware and containers onto the floor
Step 2: Add any stray items that belong here but have migrated to other random household destinations.
Step 3: Quickly select the items that:
- You use regularly; and
- Have lids (if needed); and
- Are in good condition.
Step 4: Store these neatly in the cupboard or drawer. Put smaller items into larger ones to save space, and put each little pile on top of its own collection of lids (that way your lids are always close to their respective containers ).
Step 5: Throw out everything else – anything gross, ancient, or surplus to your needs. You can put it aside for donation only if it’s really good.
And you’re done!
Got an Extra 5 Minutes?
Let’s simplify your kids’ lunchboxes and drink bottles.
- Discard anything they’ve outgrown.
- Discard anything that’s stained or smells funky.
- Discard anything that’s surplus to your needs – if you only need one set per child, let the rest go.
- Make a note to buy anything that you’re missing.
Now don’t buy more if you don’t need it!
The 30-Day Organize-athon Mantra
Move fast. Don’t overthink. Let it go!
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See you tomorrow!
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Day 18 done!!!!!
done. For once this was an easy one for me.
done
Done, I cant believe how many mismatches I had…now I have room!
done, and I used the extra time to sort some plastic tubs I use to soak certain plants when they need water. I’ve a lot to carry down to the bins for recycling
Done. sorta…..
Done! This was an area that had gotten quite disorganized, so it feels good to have it straightened up again. Got rid of a few stained containers, as well as those that no longer had lids. Looks much better now!
Finished
All done
Done…..I try to do this once a week.
I just needed to reorganize everything because of transmigration.
Tiny kitchen = tiny containers. All done!
done
Done diddly do!
Done
Done!
Just had to rearrange the cabinet so the ones that are used the most are more accessible. And I took my many tiny containers and filled them with nuts, so we have snacks ready to go. Done!
DONE!!! Got rid of alot 🙂
done
Did this recently. I actually got rid of most of my tupperware and went to glassware. I have this BPA fear…I sometimes run out of storage dishes because I only have the ONE set of glassware storage. If that happens, it’s time to clean out the fridge and get rid of the leftovers! Love that the cupboard stays organized because I don’t have 10 million tupperware dishes crammed in there!