How Do Things Get So Disorganized?
I’ve been asking myself that about ten times a day lately: how do things get so disorganized? Because I look in the pantry, or attempt to look beyond everything in the refrigerator, and I see disorganization.
Where does it all go? How do things get so disorganized?
Do fairies come into the refrigerator at night and shuffle things around just to confuse me the next day? Are they laughing about it every time I give up and shut the door?
This cannot go on.
I can’t keep ordering stuff I already have but cannot see.
It’s just me and a four-legged kitty cat. She can’t yet reach the top pantry, but she’s working on it. So I don’t think it’s Ivy.
I must get things under control around here.
Upon opening the pantry doors, I am met with these dark maws. Maws that gobbled up the food I know I bought because I have Walmart’s receipt from last Friday to prove it.
I Start Fixing The Situation By Planning:
So I do one of the things I do best. I start planning.
I ordered two cereal containers for the pantry yesterday morning. The top shelf is the only place tall enough for cereal boxes.
I keep knocking them over trying to get them down. Then I can’t reach them at all.
So I placed yet another Amazon order. This time for organization and what’s left of my sanity since this Covid bout began a few weeks ago.
24 Piece Airtight Food Storage Containers: $31.99
(Limited time deal 40% off)
Stackable Can Rack Organizer: $22.97
6 Pack [ Extra Large ] Wire Storage Baskets: $29.98
(Limited time deal 35% off)
2 Piece Cereal Containers: $25.99:
While I was at it I finally remembered to order a stainless steel vegetable masher as well as a peeler.
The last 3 loaves of banana bread I’ve baked came out sunk in the middle because I can’t seem to get the bananas mashed enough.
I also really needed a peeler for when I want to slice up an avocado.
Where does it all go?
How do things get so disorganized?
So I spent roughly a hundred bucks at Amazon to store my food just so I can locate it. Well, I guess that’s a start.
Potato Masher @ Vegetable Peeler: (52% savings = $11.97 for both)
Also, while I was at it, I ordered a notebook to jot down gardening ideas.
Botanical Composition Notebook For Garden & Nature Lovers: $6.95
I had one of those college style composition notebooks leaned against my chair I used. But Ivy got it in her head to drag it off and tear the pages into tiny pieces the other day.
Yes, poor Ivy’s bored. She’s accustomed to a lot more action coming in and out of my patio doors. Neighbors coming to see her and talk to her when they’re getting dog treats for their dogs.
And especially neighbors who talk to her and give her a few feline Greenies treats I keep in the kitchen.
On Sunday when she tore it up, I decided I’d just order another cheap notepad and cover it up with stickers or something.
But then I saw this one and ordered it. Isn’t it pretty?
At least I won’t have time as well as money invested in it.
How I’m Feeling:
I was sick last night after eating toast and scrambled eggs.
So far today it’s just nausea and I can’t seem to get warm. Though I have a blanket over me and I’m right next to the stove.
Lisa texted earlier that she now has Covid too.
She didn’t get it from me. I haven’t seen her in two weeks because I’ve been sick. She’s been at the hospital with her mother. That’s probably where she got it.
I figure organizing the pantry and refrigerator will save money because then I can see what I already have.
And that’s not all I’ve been doing!
I spent the weekend studying how to prepare and prep jar salads to keep them optimally fresh. (Unless I’m feeling really, really bad, my mind keeps craving knowledge.)
More on that later.
How many times a day do you open the pantry or cabinet or refrigerator door and say: Where does it all go? How do things get so disorganized?
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When I moved into my current home 9 years ago, I bought a 3-tier plastic “rack” that I put spices on, that was the extent of me trying to be more organized. I figured when I retired abut 6 months later I’d do more home cooking instead of consuming pop in the microwave low calorie frozen meals. Wrong. I rarely used the spices and I ended up tossing most of them out because they were ancient. The spice rack still sits in one of the kitchen cabinets by the stove, holding other items I use more often, like extra-wide egg-yolk free noodles and Basmati rice. I don’t keep a lot of canned goods and boxed foods on hand. When I feel the urge to make a casserole or pull out the slow cooker to make a stew or a roast, I hike to the supermarket to buy what I need and use it right away. The items I do stock up on are toilet paper, paper napkins and paper towels – I learned how precious they are when the pandemic first hit in 2020 and suddenly there was no toilet paper to be had anywhere! I eat a lot of frozen food and keep stocked up on frozen veggies, containers of my favorite sliced ham for sandwiches (removed from the freezer and defrosted as needed) and lots of packages of Sargento Swiss cheese. Left-overs in single-serving plastic containers are stored in the 3-drawer freezer at the bottom of my Euro style fridge, which has enough room to keep me well fed for weeks. If the power goes out for days, I’ll be in trouble if I can’t find some dry ice to put in the freezer.
Can’t wait to see how you organize with all your new containers. I love to do stuff like that, and maybe I should do a little more here in my pantry. Things really aren’t disorganized, but sometimes I will look right in front of me, at the item I want, and don’t even see it. Good grief! I asked my husband next time he goes to the grocery store to get two more, and he said he just got two (cans of cranberry sauce) last week. I looked again, and there they were, still right in front of me, of course.
I think I’m always in a hurry, and don’t pay attention half the time to what I’m doing. Anyway… I will slow down.
So sorry to read you are not feeling well yet. Hope you feel better SOON!
Sometimes covid will make you confused and forgetful. I had this with covid, it lasted about a week or two (I think), but it’s hard to tell. You could keep staples on the counter for a while. Take care, my covid symptoms (cough, cold, fatigue) cleared up after two weeks except for the shortness of breath which lasted 10 weeks. I had to use portable oxygen. I was so glad when it was over.
My pantry items are pretty well organized. I just keep like things together: rice/grains, pasta, canned tomatoes, vinegars, spices, etc. The overflow is stashed on tall metal shelves in the basement.
I tested positive for Covid today. Not surprised, since my mom has it and I was with her. We’re both OK – just like bad head colds.
Lots of great storage/organizing products. I plan to order a few of the items. You really did your research! I hope you post a few before and after pics to give us more ideas! Also hope you’re all better very soon!
I will
How fun!! Sorry you are sick, but you will have so much fun getting everything organized to your liking. I am an organizing “nut” so I am smiling for you!!!
We will need a “before and after” visual after you’re all done!! Get well soon–Jane
I’ll do that. May take me a while to stand up for long enough to get it done.