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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

How I Organize my Pantry and a Tupperware Giveaway

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I showed you Part 1 and Part 2 of my Organized Kitchen but today,  I wanted to show you a closer look inside of my pantry.

It had been like this since we moved in and it works for me.

I mostly use Tupperware in my pantry, so I thought a Tupperware giveaway would go great with this post.   Heidi from The Craft Monkey will be giving away FREE Tupperware to one of my followers!!! :)  YAY!  But first I will show you how I organize my pantry.

Here is a far shot.  As you can see,  I LOVE the Modular Mates!!!!  My pantry is not very big and that is why it is really important to keep it organized!

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Let’s start with the top shelf.  Here I keep my grain grinder.  Yes, I grind my own grain and have been doing that since we got married and love it!  I freeze the flour right after I grind it to keep it fresh.  (I use a Freezer Mate to store it in.)  I also keep my salt in a jars up here.  I buy Celtic Sea Salt.  That is the ONLY salt we use.  (I am not getting paid to say that.)  I also keep some other things up there like banana chips and extra tortilla chips.

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Next, I have lots and lots of Modular Mates.  I just switched things around so I still need to finish labeling.  One day, I would like all matching tops but because I built my collection up slowly, I have several different colors.

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Again, here are more Modular Mates.  I really like the Super Ovals because I have a deeper pantry.

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Surprise, more Modular Mates.  You can see some of my grain on the right side.

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Here, I keep some of my small appliances: crock pot, blender, ice-cream maker and waffle maker.

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At the bottom, I keep a basket for red potatoes, sweet potatoes and onions.  I also keep my apple peeler in there because it fits and on the side the basket, I keep my french fry cutter. 

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All kitchens need a fire extinguisher.   So, here is mine!  Do you have one?

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I know this is weird, but I just hang my apron around the shelf and tuck in the corner.  It works for me! :)

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Here are some of my labels that I still need to add.

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I found some labels that you can print out from Heidi’s site.  You can make your own labels. 

Print Your Own Modular Mates Labels
It's easy to print your own Modular Mates and Spice Container labels when you follow these simple steps.

  1. Purchase Avery Labels #8167 (clear or white) for your printer type—ink jet or laser printer.
  2. Insert a page of labels in your printer.
  3. Open the attached Microsoft Word file and select "file, print" and send to your printer.

Here is a great list of spices. 

spice_container_labels (1)

Here is a great printout for your drinks and snacks.

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And here is another printout for your backing and pasta labeling.

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I painted chalkboards on my pantry door (I showed you here how I did that) and LOVE it.

I can write cute things on it.

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Or I can write things that I need to buy on it.

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This is not part of my pantry but I have a baking cabinet where I keep all my baking supplies.   (My whole kitchen is organized in sections which I love.) 

I also love to use the Modular Mates here.

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I love keeping everything organized! That instant coffee is actually pure coco!  I  love that stuff.  I need to make more labels, huh? lol

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I also need to get more baking soda, haha!

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Above my stove, I keep my popcorn which is right next to my popcorn maker.  We do NOT have a microwave…they are bad for you!  So we pop our own popcorn which is sooo yummy anyway! :)

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So that is how I organize my pantry and a little more!

Now, onto the giveaway!!!

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Heidi from The Craft Monkey Blog is giving away a Spin ’N Save Salad Spinner to one of my followers!!! :)  Thanks Heidi!

Prepare, serve and store salads in style with this remarkable, all-in-one product. Fill the basket with your favorite salad fixings, then spin away excess moisture by turning the large knob. Anti-slip feet let you spin without spilling! The outer bowl makes a beautiful serving piece, and the coordinating seal enables secure, airtight storage. Sheer Ice Bowl and Chili Seal, Basket and Spinner. 4-qt./4 L capacity.

This retails for $52.50!!!

I LOVE this salad spinner!!!  When I wash my lettuce I use Organic Basic H.  Works great!

I also want to share some of my other favorite Tupperware items that I have with you.

You already know, I love the Modular Mates.

 

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My kids LOVE these Popsicle Molds and we make are own popsicles almost everyday in the summer!

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I still use this classic to make my own salad dressings.

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I LOVE all the Freezer Mates.

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I also really like the knives.

I have many other favorites but this post is already too long, lol, and I know you just want to enter to win already.

I almost forgot,  here is a look at the current specials…

Tupperware Flyer

HOW TO ENTER:

You must be a follower of this blog. (HOUSE OF GRACE)

Entry 1:  Go to Heidi's Tupperware Site and tell us what you favorite Tupperware item is!

Additional Entries:  (leave a new comment for each entry)

Entry 2: Buy something from Heidi's site.

Entry 3:  Subscribe to my blog.  (on sidebar)

Entry 4:  Follow House of Grace on Facebook.

Entry 5:  Grab my button for your blog (on sidebar)

Entry 6:  Blog about this giveaway.  (leave a link: you can copy and paste this post or write your own.)

Entry 7:  Post a link to this giveaway on Facebook. 

Entry 8:  Tweet about this giveaway.

Entry 9:  Follow The Craft Monkey Blog

Good luck! 

I will announce the winner next week!!!!

Bonnie

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71 comments:

  1. What are the benefits of grinding your own grain. I've never known anyone who does that, but that sounds like something I might be interested in!

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  2. Wow....how organized you are...That is inspiration!!!!just became a follower although I've been to visit your beautiful blog before.
    I have recently started a blog of my own and would love for you to visit....thanks so much...
    Mariaelena
    www.cottagelivingfrombeachtoburbs.blogspot.com

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  3. Wow I bet that took a while to get the tupperware collection that big! I love the sandwich keepers. We take lots of picnics and these would be great!

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  4. I have now liked you on Facebook!

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  5. I like the microwave cereal bowls. The colors are so cheerful!

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  6. I love the look into your pantry! Last night my husband was upset because my kids craft stuff - and not enough room for food! I am going to go through all your organization posts - get some notes - and get to work. Thank you!

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  7. It's official. I have pantry envy. LOL! I think my panry could use some of those containers... they make it look so neat and tidy! And I LOVE the chalkboard. Thanks for the inspiration, Bonnie!

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  8. I love Tupperware but don't have much!! I would love some of the modular mates!!

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  9. Before I found your blog, our pantries were very similar. I also have a fire extinguisher and a basket with my potatoes and onions on the floor. But I did steal your idea and hang my aprons in there! :) Looks good! I am going to do a tupperware party at the end of this month on my blog with a girl from my mommyboard and do the modular mates and I can't wait!

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  10. I subscribed! I was already following! :) I want some Tupperware!!

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  11. I love how you have the basket on the bottom for the items you mentioned. I may steal that idea!

    I would love some of the on the go items as I often bring my lunch to work. They have such great solutions for that.

    I'm a follower!

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  12. I love those modular mates! :) Hope I win!!
    Beth

    bethalee13 [@] gmail.com

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  13. Um... I am jealous of your pantry! I just blogged about how insanely small mine is!

    I love the salad spinner! Currently, we use a cake storage container and turn it upside down when we need to get salad out. Not the best set up, admittedly.

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  14. And I follow on Facebook, too. :)

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  15. Thanks for the giveaway! I like the Heat 'N Serve Mini Ware

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  16. Visited The Craft Monkey Blog, left her a comment and now I'm her follower :)

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  17. Thanks for the giveaway! I love the Modular Mates. I am jealous of your pantry!

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  18. I'd love some of the oval Modular Mates!

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  19. I "like" House of Grace on Facebook!

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  20. I have a House of Grace button on my sidebar.

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  21. FridgeSmart containers are hands down my favourite Tupperware product. I have three sizes and use them literally every single day.

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  22. Funny I'm about to do a post on just this! Except mine doesn't look nearly so organized... I've been eyeing up some better containers similar to the oval tupperware, but they'll have to wait till I save up the moola!
    I'm currently using round containers which I HATE! they are such space wasters!
    Thanks for another interesting post Bonnie. :)

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  23. I love teh Pak+Store containers.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  24. The extra giant mixing bowl is on my list that I want! Thanks for the fun giveaway. (entry 1)

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  25. I'm a happy follower of your blog! (entry 2)

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  26. I definitely love the modular mates! I have several Tupperware pieces that were gifted to me that I use all the time. I would use that salad spinner a LOT.

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  27. Love how you have everything so well organized! I don't have a pantry but would love to have the same set up as yours ... and love those Modular Mates!

    Jo @ Squeaky Clean!
    www.squeakycleanlife.blogspot.com

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  28. I subscribe to House of Grace. I am always so impressed by all the healthy choices you make for your family, it's really inspiring.
    I love those modular mates. I dream of having my pantry organized in matching containers!! Isn't it silly that stuff makes me giddy?

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  29. Looks like my subscribing and my favorite item should have been two entries, so here's my second one. =o)

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  30. I want some cereal holders :)

    Just better Together
    come check out my giveaway

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  31. following craft monkey blog

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  32. linked this giveaway on my facebook

    Just better Together
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  33. i always tweeted this giveaway and linked it

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  34. I'm following you girl! Can I tell you how refreshing it is to hear that you don't have a microwave either? I am glad there are people out there who realize how bad they are.

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  35. I really like the Prep Essentials® Cold Cut Keeper. I could definitely use that! Great give away!

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  36. Sooo inspiring!! I use Tupperware already to store my cereals & would love the modular mates oval set to store our snacks in. Kim

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  37. I have so products that I LOVE from Tupperware but my three favorites are their knives, pots & Pans and the organizational items. They used to sell another storage option similar to Modular mates and I have several of those (I don't remember the name) but I loved the fact that they were fully square. I didn't lose any extra space around them.

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  38. I subscribe via email to your blog.

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  39. I posted your button on my site.

    www.savvycouponer.com

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  40. I just became a follower. ;-)

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  41. I just shared the giveaway on Facebook.

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  42. I just liked 'House of Grace' on Facebook.

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  43. I am now a follower of Craft Monkey blog.

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  44. I subscribed to House of Grace.

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  45. One of my favorite Tupperware pieces that I've had for years is the hamburger press. I also like the divided relish trays.

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  46. I just liked house of grace on facebook.

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  47. Wow! Great pantry--any chance of you coming to my house and help me?? Oh well, but I bet those FridgeSmart containers could really come in handy! Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  48. I'm already a follower-thanks!

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  49. And I follow you on FB!

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  50. And now I'm following The Craft Monkey blog--and happy to do so ;)

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  51. I like the salt and pepper shakers (random, I know.. But the literally last FOR EVER!) And I also really like the kiddie cups. After seeing your pantry, I will be seriously concidering the Modular Mates! I wish my patry looked like that!

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  52. Im also a Craft Monkey follower!

    If you have a moment, stop by my blog, I'm having a giveaway and the winner gets a photo/image of their choice printed on stretched canvas.

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  53. I just subscribed and also just became a follower.

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  54. I follow you blog! And I would love the Season server!!! I love marinades and with grilling season coming it would be perfect!

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  55. ok, i need you to come organize my pantry!

    I love the wonderlier 3 pc. bowl set! I really need bowls w/ the lids for our "muddy buddy" shaking! :)

    ashbrookegould@gmail.com

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  56. What a great post. I found your blog when I googled "organize pantry with tupperware ovals". I'm in the midst of cleaning it and I need some more of the deep ones for mine. Like you I have a variety of lids and gone are the days of just calling up my tupperware lady to get more items.

    Gotta get back to my cleaning, but I'll be back to check out more of your blog.

    ~Bliss~

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