A few months back, I accomplished the seemingly impossible task of clearing out the entire laundry basket. While my family isn’t exactly living in the nude, that brief moment of triumph quickly faded, and I found myself back at square one. But for that fleeting moment? I felt like a rockstar—alright, maybe more like a one-hit wonder, but still.
Last Saturday evening, I rediscovered that exhilarating feeling, this time in my kitchen.
Since we moved into our new home a few months ago, takeout and single-use plastics have been my family’s go-to, a habit I’m not proud of. Thankfully, renovations are nearly complete, and I can almost taste the homemade meals waiting just around the corner. While we anxiously await the finishing touches on our cabinets and backsplash, I decided to tackle the drawers and pantry.
First Objective: Taming the Coffee Chaos
I’m not a heavy coffee drinker at home, but I wanted our coffee supplies organized for guests, while still keeping them out of my way. Enter a set of bamboo drawer organizers; in an instant, my messy coffee drawer transformed into a stylish pull-out coffee bar. Without those simple organizers, it would have just been a cluttered caffeine corner.
Speaking of organization, my previous kitchen had a “mystery knife drawer” that was always an adventure, often leading to accidental cuts. Now, with a dedicated knife dock, each blade has its own space, significantly reducing my Bandaid expenses.
Another pet peeve of mine has always been cereal. Seriously, is it that challenging to fold up the plastic bag and secure the cardboard box? Apparently, my kids think so. Enter the cereal dispensers; they’ve eliminated the morning madness and granted me one less thing to fuss over. Bonus: I can now buy generic cereal without them knowing the difference!
While our kitchen isn’t completely finished yet, these small changes have made a significant impact on our daily lives—maybe they can help you too. A special thanks to the Container Store for making my Saturday night enjoyable and for creating drawers that bring me joy every time I open them.
And yes, I recognize I should probably get out more. I’ll get around to it.
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Summary
Achieving a well-organized kitchen can bring immense satisfaction, as demonstrated by my recent successes with drawer organizers for coffee and knives, as well as cereal dispensers for morning chaos. These small changes have made a notable difference in our family’s daily routine, proving that even minor adjustments can lead to a more enjoyable cooking experience.