When seeing a photo of a beautifully organized pantry you might ask yourself if it’s really worth the time, money or effort to achieve it. Or maybe you think it’s realistic for other people but not for you. Here are five reasons why it actually is worth it to organize your pantry and why it will save you time and make your life easier every single day.
1. Meal planning is easier. Eating is a huge part of life and since we spend so much time procuring food and planning and executing meals and snacks, an organized pantry makes this process exponentially easier. When your food is labeled and you can see everything, you know what ingredients you have and what you need to buy.
2. Everybody in the family knows where things are and where to put them back. This is huge. When I first organized my own pantry, my husband commented on how easy it was to put away the groceries. The kids know exactly where their snacks are and don’t have to ask every time they need a snack. And of course, only you know where the treats are hidden.
3. An organized pantry reduces waste and saves money. By taking everything out of your pantry, looking at expiration dates and seeing what you have, you know what you need to buy more of. Even more importantly, you know what you don’t need to buy, saving big money at the grocery store. Also food stays fresher, longer when you remove it from packages and place things like flour, sugar and oats in airtight canisters, reducing food waste.
4. An organized pantry looks pretty. When your pantry looks beautiful, you’ll want to keep it looking that way.
5. It’s one of the quickest and easiest ways to bring order to your kitchen. Once your pantry is organized, it sets off a chain reaction and you’ll be more likely to tackle the kitchen drawers and cabinets. Before your know it, your entire kitchen will be streamlined, organized and function efficiently.
So go ahead, invest a little time and money and save big over the long run! And get ready to smile, every time you open your beautifully organized pantry. 😊😊