Comments on: Your spring kitchen cleanup: here’s how to get it started

By: Alison

Alison — Tue, 23 May 2017 14:48:09 +0000

In reply to ceil. Lol. Ceil, I think we all have a ways to go to keep our counters in tip-top shape. I'm sure you're enjoying your new kitchen to the max! And congrats on your new grandson!

By: ceil

ceil — Sun, 21 May 2017 20:15:50 +0000

Hi Alison! We just had our kitchen redone at the end of last year. My big issue is keeping the counters free of clutter. How I love these images you have here of the minimalistic counter, and those pantry ones are amazing too. I have a long way to go!

You never fail to inspire here Alison. Thank you for kicking me in the rear to clean out my counter!
Ceil

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Tue, 02 May 2017 02:56:59 +0000

In reply to Dana. Yay! Aren't they the coolest? I'm addicted to them, I swear. I find more and more uses for them and am delighted with how they have made my life easier.

By: Dana

Dana — Tue, 02 May 2017 00:02:13 +0000

In reply to Alison Hector. I had to come back and tell you that I bought a bunch of glass jars with screw on lids, and I LOVE them. I put my flour and sugar in two and the others are waiting to be filled. They make me happy.:)

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:38:30 +0000

In reply to Mary. Great, Mary! One cupboard at a time and you will get there. I still see things that need to be attended to (extra containers, mugs, etc.) Today I'm following Tamara's advice and cleaning some of the seven items in the kitchen that don't get enough attention.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 02:47:54 +0000

I’ve been doing my annual spring cleaning but I’ve been a little stumped on where to start in my kitchen. I have no junk food in the house but I do have random containers and my cupboards need to be organize. Thank you for these tips, I’m going to use all of them

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 02:20:12 +0000

In reply to Dana. LOL re: the glass containers. Can I share that I am almost addicted to them, particularly Ball mason jars. It just makes things look organized, and beautiful. Who can resist? LOL BTW, I had never heard of pantry moths before. Just looked at some pictures of them. Whoa!

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 02:17:24 +0000

In reply to Dre. Hey Drea! So glad that the post was helpful. Believe it or not, I'm still trying to weed out some of my offending items (mostly plastic containers that are way past their expiration date). The post was a wake-up call for me; as I wrote it, I'd think of things that needed to get the heave-ho and so I was writing to myself as much as I was to others. Hugs!

By: Dre

Dre — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 21:37:14 +0000

Spring Clean Up is in full effect around my way so I am finally tackling my kitchen clutter. This post is so helpful, Alison! I’ve made note of the natural disinfectant you’ve shared for the fridge and have began getting rid of things like old lunch boxes and those containers with no lids (why there are so many with no lids I will never know smh). Now if only I can get my fridge to look half as good as the one pictured, I’d be a happy woman!

Thanks for sharing this guide, Alison! It was just what I needed.

By: Dana

Dana — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 17:03:42 +0000

That pantry is gorgeous! We’ve been doing some spring cleaning because we have pantry moths that just won’t go away. The positive side of that is that I’ve culled my pantry and cupboards and given everything a good cleaning.

I have too many mugs, but so many are ones the kids made and I can’t get rid of them! I suppose I can box up extra dishes, etc and save for my kids’ first apartments, though. And now I feel an overwhelming urge to buy glass containers to store my food beautifully…