5 Solutions for Getting Your Tupperware Under Control

I have a confession to make.

Recently I was a guest on the podcast “This Organized Life“ hosted by Laurie Palau. At the end of every episode, Laurie asks her guest where they excel at organization and where they are a hot mess. I told Laurie I am a hot mess when it comes to technology, which is true, but I have a dirty little secret, I have one cabinet in my kitchen that is a total hot mess and that, my friend, is my Tupperware cabinet.

Do you call your food storage containers Tupperware? For me these containers will forever be called Tupperware even though half are probably Rubbermaid or Glade. I guess it’s kind of like Kleenex and tissue. It’s such a frustrating area. Even my husband has complained about it!

So I am now on a journey to find the best solution for our containers. As I have mentioned before, organizing is NOT a one size fits all. It is a curated approach to systems that help your family function at its optimum level.

Here are some “Tupperware “solutions that just might work for you and me!!

XOXO – Lisa

1. Rev-A-Shelf Food Storage Container Organizer Soft Close, Natural

2. Chef Buddy Food Storage Organizer with Swirl Around (49-Piece)

3. interDesign iDesign® Cabinet Binz™ 3 Compartment Lid Organizer

4. White Mesh Food Storage & Lid Organizers Container Store

5. Umbra Peggy Kitchen Cupboard, Shelf and Drawer Organizer Tray - Adjustable Storage System For Food Containers

4 Tips for Organizing Your Refrigerator

What is living back there?  Have you ever had this thought?  Many of us will be doing a whole lot more cooking than we normally do from now through the end of the year.  That means our refrigerators will be working overtime. Things might get lost in there if we don’t put some thought into this space.  

Yes, our refrigerators are no different than any other cabinet in our homes!  We should put the same amount of consideration, if not more, into organizing this space so that it works for not against us.  Here are some of our favorite tips to keep your refrigerator in tip-top shape this holiday season:

1. Dividers

I have found dividing my refrigerator space into categories helps tremendously.  When I put items in the same location, I can easily see what needs to be replaced.  I can also easily tell guests wanting to help in the kitchen where to find things.

Containers like these spotlighted below work extremely well.  

I use this one to store my dairy products such as butter, sour cream, and cream cheese.

2.   Lazy Susan Turntables

Using lazy-susans, also known as turntables, in my refrigerator allow me to easily grab items without having to move things around.  Turntables are also wonderful for cutting cleaning time down in your refrigerator.

3.   Shop Around

There are so many new organizational products for organizing your refrigerator.  Oftentimes I use my house as a test kitchen trying out many of these products, so I am confident when recommending products for my clients.  

4.    Use What Works For You

Pro Tip: A refrigerator item not worthy (in my humble opinion) of my hard earned money or yours:  Egg containers! Because knowing the expiration date of an egg seems to be a good idea, and I like seeing that date on the original egg carton!  Just saying!!

Today’s challenge:  Clean out your fridge in honor of “Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day,” and make a list of the items you need to purchase to prepare your holiday meals.  Being prepared will help you take advantage of the holiday specials.

We want to hear from you!

Comment below to share your family’s favorite holiday side dish.  We are always looking for fresh ideas!

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