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@SpicyBricy

11 ай бұрын

Link to Walmart clear bin with handles for cabnet storage, please. I can't seem to find.

When our son was little he asked what was for dinner. I said leftovers. Strangely he said “scraps again!” 😂. It’s been scraps ever since.

@camelliaroan6341

11 ай бұрын

Lol! I love it!

We have a YO-YO night, it means “You’re on your own “. Everyone picks through the fridge and makes whatever they want.

@jeanneohara9177

10 ай бұрын

I call it FFY-Fend for yourself. Same idea, fridge leftovers or frozen items.

@kimberlycerrito7928

10 ай бұрын

Haha I love those names! Great idea!

Oh, I don't have a "water bottle situation." My husband has a "water bottle situation." 😁🥰 Loved this! Great content and presentation, as usual! THANK YOU.

I paused the video and cleaned out my Tupperware cabinet and made a discovery. I think all my lost socks from the dryer reappear as Tupperware lids in the kitchen. Prove me wrong! :) Thanks for the incentive!

I don't call it leftover night...I call it Smorgasbord dinner 🤣

@kimbarbeaureads

11 ай бұрын

I call it fend for yourself/grazing night

@jessicaallen7103

11 ай бұрын

Here we call it grab night. As in, grab the leftovers you want for dinner.

@toastgir5213

11 ай бұрын

We call it mix and match dinner

@melissawright4040

11 ай бұрын

My mom use to call it a smorgasbord when I was a kid

@fidgetkib8142

11 ай бұрын

Clean out the Fridge night

I would've tossed all those Rubbermaid containers (red lids) and gotten new ones. I never store things that I know will stain in plastic--I use Corning Ware or glass containers that have lids. The new Tritan plastic containers are clear and stain resistant. They're a good investment.

I did The fridge clean out the other night. We had leftover rotisserie chicken and 1 carrot left in the fridge. We also had 2 containers of leftover chili. I did Soup night. I put The chicken and carrot into the chicken noodle soup( I just Used the 2 cans of Campbells we had😂) I also had 1 box of jiffy cornbread mix so, I made Muffins to go with the soups. It felt good to clear that stuff out of there!

Keep the glass lid for instant pot. Can put that lid on once food is cooked and serve from. Will keep items warm. Plus use it if you use the crock pot mode.

I decluttered the top shelf of my spice cupboard today and found a jar of honey. Wow...I don't even remember having honey up there. LOL Sometimes decluttering can be a treasure hunt. 😁

The wheel of time series, Tolkien, the Dresden files, Harry Potter, Janet evanovich, are just some of my favorite books on tape.

We have leftover night weekly to clean out the fridge. It's very effective!

Using baskets in cupboards for stuff that just falls over or goes everywhere makes sense. Waterbottles, spices, oils, etc. Pull it out as a drawer and clean just that area if it is a mess.

@mytoytoo

11 ай бұрын

Love utilizing baskets like drawers...so simple & fast🙂

@kikihammond5326

11 ай бұрын

All my gravy and salad dressing, etc. packets live in a metal mesh CD basket. It is the perfect size and I can flip through them to see what I have. I have a Dollar Tree magazine holder for bags of pasta and a basket for all my beans and another for rice in my pantry. Works much better than just piles.

I just decluttered my Tupperware drawer yesterday. That was the only one I was planning on doing, but it only took me a few minutes and so I went to the next cabinet, then the next. It was so nice to get it done and it’s so much easier to find things now! Another great video! Thanks for sharing!

One more.. just a suggestion. When you use reusable containers for food, especially for pasta sauce. Take a tiny bit of olive oil and coat the inside of the container before putting food in it.. or spray it with a tiny bit of Pam. Then the sauce won’t stain

Since I homeschool, my kids are home all day. So leftovers are lunches. Great budget saver.

Lol I keep doing a little every day especially after my mom passed in June. She saved everything😱😂 I found tons of ziplock bags, gift bags, hotel plastic cups and soap bars, plastic bins and baskets . ❤❤ gotta love mom ... I have bought myself a set of anchor hocking storage with lids. I got tired of buying plastic containers that had mia lids lol 😂 decluttering is fun and I keep tossing out or donating.

We have 2 sets. 1 is for the house the other set stays in the camper. Same goes for any cup that has lids. No bugs in my drinks while I'm camping.

Fun fact:just decluttered my "teacher cups" the other day.... Got ride of 52!!!! Tumblers and coffee mugs!!

Newer to your channel. Love watching declutters. Thank you for sharing. I know you put a lot in the “donate” bin. I’m sure that was just a term for things for you to give away in some way. However, just a reminder to everyone to only donate what is in very good condition. Most Goodwill or other donation sites trash more than 50% of the donations they get. I try not to donate something in order for someone else to trash. Sometimes I offer on FB free groups, etc. But worst case scenario I will trash it myself instead of giving someone else a job to trash. They have to pay their staff and pay for trash collection. You are actually usually costing them money if you give them subpar items.

I use the instapot as a crock pot at times so have a glass lid that fits it. This is good when i have limited power and storage in the motorhome. Crock pot mode low pull and dont need to take two appliances.

@jhwilliams6550

11 ай бұрын

Also, I use the glass lid when I have a crowd and use the keep warm on. It is easier to use than the main lid.

@graylagran7443

11 ай бұрын

i bought the glass lid for my instant pot - and i have used it for slow cooking - AND, i got rid of my 2 crockpots!

❤Left over cooking. You can separate items in one big Pan with aluminum foil and heat it all up at once In the oven. 😊

I need to do a massive declutter of my entire house. I realized the other day that previously we moved every 3-4 years because we were renting. Whenever we moved we did a major declutter but now that we own our house I'm not planning on moving any time soon. But I have five years of clutter built up and i need to go through it all.

I love your relaxed way of doing stuff Its so helpful to not start stressing. Thanks for reminding us we dont have to do everything the same day

So funny you did this video because I’ve been decluttering my home all summer long (I’m lucky that I work at my kids’ school and have off all summer with them). Since I’ve gotten all of the really unnecessary things out of my home, I’m staring to focus on things in places I use, or don’t use, all the time. That brings me to my kitchen today. It’s in pretty good shape but my Tupperware cabinet is bursting lol. So that will get filtered out today. Then some cabinets just have a couple things in them, which I may only use for holiday dinners. Things are getting purged and reorganized and your video just gave me the reassurance that I don’t need as much as I have. And I love how you got rid of pieces to things you don’t use as well. I think we keep them because “we might need them” or if we donate them someday, we want to have everything that goes with it. But I can’t live for someday anymore. I need to live in the present and really take notice of what I use and what I’ve never used and won’t ever use. Thanks, Christine!! ❤

Cluttered food cupboards n pantry mean ur fed Enjoy the blessing of food abundance!

This is my cosy escape after a stressful day, thank you for all you do adorable Christine

I totally agree about hanging on to extra bins - thinking it makes me more organized but it doesn’t.

We have moved to so glass "Tupperware" and love it. It doesn't stain and stacks so well for leftovers in the fridge.

@karinstephens9606

11 ай бұрын

Additionally, I love leftover nights! I plan that into my week 2-3 nights depending on what I cook. Also, I'm usually only cooking for 3 (my daughter doesn't always eat what I make), so I'll make half of dinner for dinner and put the rest in a freezer pan and freeze for another night I can grab and dethaw. It is hard to eat the same leftovers for several days in a row.

@Mszahnclass95

11 ай бұрын

Yep me too , years ago . i got rid of plastic containers. glass storage containers. are great , microwaveable, dishwasher safe

For your lower cabinets that are deep, find a cardboard box and cut it down so it fits. It will act like a deep drawer. Like your plastic bin for water bottles, only DEEPER!

@sct4040

10 ай бұрын

I use cardboard boxes for vertical file folders as well. Perfect size.

I never thought of putting little Tupperware in a bin. I'm doing that right now. Good timing for the video. I'm organizing everything to clear the food before a move. For you vitamins, you can put them next to the drink you use first thing in the morning so you see it

I always declutter before going on vacation, also clean the house, put clean sheets, etc. Also, since my adult son lives we me. I stock up on groceries and foods he can prepare.

This past week we had a clean out the fridge night…all week! Finally, got all the leftovers outta there! 😂

Just starting the video. You are why I continue to follow you. You are real and make me able to feel like I am not alone. You give amazing tips that take little time. As a major procrastinator, I love following your channel. I appreciate you!

I have a water bottle situation too! I store them in a drawer and if it doesn't fit, it gets pitched! The container method!😊

The little plastic cups for the instant pot attach to the back to catch “overflow” liquid. They are quite helpful if you accidentally overfill a little. Also, as you work your way through your plastic storage containers you might consider replacing with glass because of the possible carcinogenic potential of microwaving in plastic.

@oksanalarue6217

11 ай бұрын

Yes!! Plastic cups catch the liquid, you’re right, otherwise it’s gonna spill all over your counter!!!

The "I'm not cooking" line. YES! I actually plan for leftovers or 'upcycle' meals with leftover items. But there are people out there that never eat leftovers. Yes, you heard me. A friend of a friend told me she and her family 'hate' leftovers. Wow. I refrained from saying I like to work smarter not harder and am preparing kids for life without a maid. But I didn't. Cause I'm generally nice. Second, that glass lid to the instant pot is pretty useful in my world. I serve buffet style out of it and the glass lid keeps things warm. And in a pinch (yogurt etc) I use it instead of a plastic tight lid for storage. But we all know what works (and doesn't) so am taking inspiration from some of your ideas. TY.

@laurendallas253

11 ай бұрын

I personally do not like leftovers either. Reheating old food is not appetizing.

@mandy3486

11 ай бұрын

When I was younger i didnt appreciate leftovers. Now it's like a blessing

@jhwilliams6550

11 ай бұрын

I change the leftovers into something different. Example is Chicken and Rice into Chicken Pot Pie. A roux, some mixed veggies and pie dough and you have a new meal that is quick.

@deedsh6280

11 ай бұрын

@@jhwilliams6550 Yes! Excellent example! That's what my family calls the 'upcycle' meal(s). So pot roast becomes fajitas, becomes french dip sandwhich or BBQ. Or sometimes my husband just wants wash, rinse, repeat. Like the day after Thanksgiving, LOL. He's a keeper.

When we got our camper, I decluttered the kitchen and reallocated it to the camper lol

Nice reminder. I did two cabinets and found old lunchboxes and a water bottle to declutter.

Sams club glass food containers that snap on all 4 ways are GREAT! They also have a large glass snap on lid container at IKEA that is great for family sized leftovers. There are so many things I saw that I own and don't use...I need to go declutter right now! 😂

Hi Christine! I was wondering why you hate the air flow containers so much from Costco. I was just looking at those! Oh and I wanted to let you know girlfriend to girlfriend, that when your plastic ware gets scratched up and discolored like the one you put back in you cabinet, that it harbors bacteria. Totally sucks right?! Sorry/not sorry! Toss those too and stick to the glass stuff it’s waaay better!! 😊. My wife and I love your channel and we’re glad to finally say hi to our neighbors to the east!! ❤

@stevestewart007

11 ай бұрын

I hate it when things get heated up in the Rubbermaid and stains or burns the container. But since my guys take their lunches to work and glass containers are too heavy (and breakable), I buy the cheaper plastic lunch containers, When they get ugly, they are easier to toss. OR buy the more expensive, clear plastic Rubbermaid containers that won't stain or burn.

@TGIFEveryDay

11 ай бұрын

@@stevestewart007 I totally get what you’re saying about traveling to and from with plastic! I did find some pretty good glass containers that have silicone around them that protects them pretty well! I’ve had them for years and we love them! I don’t remember where I bought them so let me go snap a pic real quick and I’ll do a Google search so I can let ya know! BRB!! Ok, so it’s made by Elo Duraglass and they are available or were at Wal Mart, Target and Costco, which is where I think I got my set. I wish I could add my pic here for ya!!

@TGIFEveryDay

11 ай бұрын

Oops, my wife just informed me we got our set at Home Goods, LOL!!

@summer5586

11 ай бұрын

I have them and hate them. They’re bulky to store in the cabinets, they’re annoying to wash because they’re 3 pieces in 1 lots of crevices, I haven’t noticed a difference in them keeping things fresh longer, and the instructions for berries is contradictory to what has worked for me

I’ve got those gloves with the scrubby things on them, too. But I tried them once with dishes and didn’t like them because they didn’t seem to do much. So I re-allocated them to washing my dog. I don’t know for sure if it’s any better, but I keep telling myself that it is so I don’t have to throw them out. 👀😬😅💙💙💙

I did our water bottles, coffee cups, and utensils yesterday. We had so many coffee cups for a family who drink coffee once a year 😂 I'm tackling our food storage and cooking vessels today.

I'm in the middle of this process as we speak!!! Must be something in the water!!!😊

I decant my medications into pretty bottles and display them prominently in my room and I've never forgotten to take them as a result. I enjoy the ritual and looking at the bottles (I chose amber glass to keep the contents safe from light as well as air). I don't own a single water bottle, hehe. I do have a lot of coffee mugs. I'm working on six right now. My Mum also has six, plus two tea mugs. I use 1-2 a day, though. I like to see them and I like to wash them after each use. We display them over our cofffee maker since we like that decor style. My fridge...actually is just very empty. I don't have much in it. It works...sort of. If I fill my fridge up it doesn't work. Same with the freezer. I have to eat left overs the next day or their dangerous. I've cut eggs out almost entirely. I do keep a ridiculous amount of cheese, though, I eat it 2-3 times a day (different kinds). I only have 4 spices that I actually use. I have a lot of allergies so it works for me and it saves space. Over all, decluttering for me takes place every where but the kitchen!

I store my Tupperware in a big basket just like the water bottles. I stack them into each other & put the lids in the same basket.

Lol seeing your Tupperware cabinet. Have a matching one here in my house. Love how real you are and speak.

We finally cleaned out our refrigerator here 2 weeks ago. Oh my gosh, I can actually see things ( and it’s not a lot) more space. Now if we can get things clean behind our stove, and refrigerator as well. I’ll be happy. And cleaning walks maybe.

I use an over the door shoe holder for all our water bottles and travel mugs. I hang it on my pantry door.

Oh my gosh, this video made me really want to declutter so much today, so thank you for the push😊❤!!!

Organizing the Tupperware cabinet that doesn't have a single piece of TUPPERWARE. LOL Great job, great ideas though.

When I was a kid in the ‘70’s, my mom wrapped stuff in foil, cause reheats happened in the oven, we didn’t get a microwave til ‘78, leftover nights were called “covered dish affair”, once it hit the table reheated, you picked it, it was yours. Lol

I have a coffee mug situation lol :)

Fajita calzone! Who knew? Lol! I am in the process of getting my husband to get used to leftovers….he hates them.

I cook enough for 3-4 days and my son will eat it. He'll make more rice or veggies if he needs to. I only cook 2-3 times a week. Me i have soup in the freezer, or take some if the sauce and put over my red lentils pasta.

I started the one cupboard at a time. So far I've made some great progress slow and steady.

You cannot say “hate them” and leave us wondering what you hate about them. 🤣🤣🤣 I just got the same containers from Costco. So far so good, it has only been a week. I don’t know if they will really keep the berries good for any longer than another container might (YES! I have a toddler). But I do like the look of them 😅

@summer5586

11 ай бұрын

I have them and hate them. This video just gave me courage to put them in the trash. They’re annoying to clean (don’t have a dishwasher) because they’re 3 pieces and tons of little crevices, I don’t notice any difference in them keeping things fresh longer, they’re annoying and bulky to store in cabinets, and the instructions on the top for berries are contradictory to what actually works better imo. Costco’s return policy is next level in case you find that you hate them too and still have the box

@vidahappy-frugalspanglishv1528

10 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing Amanda, lol Thank you for sharing Summer😊

By 48yo I had one set of pans. ONE 2qt saucepan, ONE (cast iron) skillet, etc I’m a foodie, yes I cook ALOT, daily. My utensils I’m hardcore too. ONE spatula, ONE metal turner, ONE sharp knife (1 longer one for melon or cutting up whole roasts but I use it 2x a yr lol) Now I do have a blender, coffeemill & 3qt IP on my counter, used daily. Priorities!

It's so funny, last night I cleaned off the top of the fridge & found a 9x13 casserole dish I didn't even know I had. It went straight into the "go away" box lol

Try Emeril Lagasse cookware its awesome and so wonderful to cook with its pricy but worth every dime!

I put a thin potholder between each pan o they don’t scratch and have the hot pad to use while cooking.

One of my sons just left for the Army, and one is hardly ever home between work and school so I need to start paring down for sure. Thank you for the inspiration, Christine!

Amen to ‘I’m not cooking until the food I have already cooked is eaten!’

You are a wealth of inspiration! Thank you 😊

I freeze the dinners and label them for lunches or tv dinners...boom! Done on a night that I don't cook!

@pamelabalboa5174

11 ай бұрын

I do the same. We normally don't like eating the same meal 2 days in a row. But 2 weeks later and I don't have to cook. Win win🎉

If you leave your vitamins out, then any cleaners you use that float in the air will get on them. As well as if you have your toilet in the same room, the toilet water which aerates when we flush will be floating around. That will all get onto vitamins left out in the open. 😛

Those food storage containers with the clasps are my favorite also!!

Awesome video and we’ll timed for me :) one request - would you ever consider doing another frugal meal plan for allergies again? I know you did one a few years ago, but our family is just beginning a journey to paying off debt and we had someone who’s GF and another who can’t have artificial dyes. I find this has a HUGE impact on our budget and I’d love some help here with current prices. Thanks either way and love from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤

"Time to get organized - again" Yep. Crazy how fast things unwind, even in spite of our best laid plans. 🤪

I have a hanging plastic shoe rack on my pantry door (the kind with plastic pocekts) and that is where we store our waterbottles.

Your bangs are very nice!! You look beautiful with and with out bangs! Have a great weekend and GOD Bless!!!

I absolutely love when you recommend books. I always add them to my list. Your the reason I downloaded audible, that's the only way I read books these days as a mom of 4 young kids with adhd.

I ❤ the glass containers w/ locking lids I get them from TJ Maxx/Homegoods 😊❤

I love how honest you are 👍

Love your side board!! I really like how inside your cabinets are white. Looks like it's much easier to see. Thanks for posting. I like your videos.

I got rid of all my plastic ware! Now I use Pyrex glass containers. Like them much better.

If you have thick wooden cutting boards, just sand them down and apply food-grade beeswax to them. Good as new!

My mom used to call left over night “Golden Coral Night”.

those scrubby gloves are great for washing the dog. massages them and pulls out more fur.

I think I have a few of these cabinets. I’m still in late Spring cleaning of this year. Getting ready to clean out bathroom. Wanted to paint bathroom and kitchen but.. don’t see that happening this year yet. I’m disabled so..I need hubby’s help. Health isn’t the greatest.

Awesome walkthrough--and so much organization, Christine!! ❤

Just completed many of these areas. Loving your videos, ty💕

Very cool on the rolling pin your grandfather made !!

I decluttered our camper this week. We went camping and I had time. Decluttering works in all your spaces. I'm already hooked up for your seminar. Thank you!

i love your hair like that !!

Lol 😂 well my refrigerator looks more like yours! 😂😅 I’m glad I’m not the only one who tried and failed at having the “super organized fridge” 😂 we have like way too many condiments….

Oh no, not the Whirley Pop! I use mine all the time. Makes the best popcorn. Great clean out! Inspiring!

I got a two layer lazy Susan for my spices. Love it

Oh my gosh! Look at you go! How decisive are you!!! I am impressed!!!!! 😮

Well done Christine!! Way to put it all out there!! These videos are so motivating to me. I love the water bottle hack!! I also love your honesty about items you bought but did not like.

I keep a box for things I don’t use anymore. I take it to Goodwill when it’s full.

I need to declutter my kitchen again. Thanks for the reminder 😊

Mystery of missing lids or bottoms of our plastic or glass food containers…if you have kids I get it..they accidentally toss it trash at school or something like that..but there is only two of us here..we are seniors for goodness sake and I still have missing components! They go to wherever the missing socks go to I guess!

Wait!!!!! Please tell us why you hate the Costco containers. Don't leave us hanging!

Thanks so much for this video. You gave me the push I needed to change a few things around the kitchen.

brillant video thank you!! I love your energy and empathy and the advice of shop your pantry, eat what is in your fridge is really helpful to a lot of people

Lol..that one lid from tupperware..I almost choked laughing because last week I found a similar one ...🤣🤣🤣

Awesome video Christine 😄

This was a great show! Thank you, i feel encouraged to begin decluttering 😊

I decluttered so much from under kitchen sink. I let so much go & it looks fabulous. Great motivation 😊❤