Productivity & Planning

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28 clever pantry organisers

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28 clever pantry organisers

 

In my last post I asked what your top 3 priorities for an organised pantry would be. My own goals were to have my supplies easy to access, easy to find, and a clutter-free pantry. However, it's all well and good to set organisation goals, but how do you go about achieving them? And which products will be best for your particular set-up? Today I'm sharing 28 essential products for an organised pantry. You won't need every single one, but a mix and match of product combinations that will fit your space and suit your aesthetics and needs could be the perfect partnership for achieving those goals!

 

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Organised pantry inspiration

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Organised pantry inspiration

Over the next 2 weeks, I'm turning my organising focus to pantries, and what factors contribute to a well-organised and top functioning pantry space. At the start of the new year, the pantry is often the first place people tackle to try and get it more sorted and working well for the family for the year ahead. It's definitely one of my favourite spaces to organise! Get ready for some inspiration, because these 'real-life' pantries (as opposed to those stylized and completely unrealistic ones that look like no-one even uses them!) will give you lots of ideas and tips for getting yours better organised. Let's dive in!

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Using a family calendar to plan your year

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Using a family calendar to plan your year

Have you started planning your year ahead yet? Using a calendar to map out routines, extra activities, chores and even finances, is a great way to make sure all family members are on the same page. A written calendar has always been the best way for me to make sure I stay organised with our busy schedules, and I'm excited to try out this new calendar format this year. The act of physically writing something down is actually proven to help you remember things better, so a written calendar is a really effective planning method. Here's a look at how I set up our family calendar...

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How to shop just once a month

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How to shop just once a month

Because we head off on our holiday on Boxing Day, it means that throughout December, we are essentially 'winding down' [#slackingoff] with household chores, meal planning and cooking. The fridge and cupboards are left pretty bare, so whenever we return from holiday, it is always time to do a big grocery shop and get back into the swing of things. A tough ask after so much relaxation time!

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An organised and stress-free approach to 2016

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An organised and stress-free approach to 2016

If you've got some time off over the next few weeks from your busy schedule, then it's the perfect time to make a start on some of those tasks you've been putting off throughout the year. Heading into the New Year feeling organised in your home and life will not only give you a calmer and clearer approach, but will also give you back loads of time throughout the year. Remember 'organising is a journey, not a destination' so doing small things now that you can adjust and refine as the year goes by is a great way to start. Here are some ideas...

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Ideas for organising your handbag

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Ideas for organising your handbag

In keeping with the 'organised bag' theme for this week, today I'm sharing how I recently did an overhaul of my handbag. This involved purchasing some cheap and simple storage solutions so I could easily access everything without having to fumble around for 10 minutes! Here are the steps for this super-simple organising project...