Open up those cabinets

They may have doors that keep your "secrets of disorganization" completely out of view, but those kitchen cabinets need some attention.  

For UPPER cabinets, divide the space vertically to maximize the height and to make it easier to grab dishes and bowls in stacks. 

Cupboard Shelves: The Container Store

For the LOWER cabinets, pull out drawers make it easier to access items low and in the back.  

Roll-Out Cabinet Drawer: Organize.com

Custom pull-out drawers: Shelf Genie

But, before you run out and grab these cool products you MUST sort through your kitchen gadgets and make sure that everything in those cabinets are used and loved.  And be honest with yourself: if you hate to bake, get rid of all those baking pans!

~Leah

Let's talk about FOOD

 It's time to talk about something we all love... Food.  

It may sound ridiculous, but making sure that your kitchen is organized can truly help you eat better and make sure that your day goes smoother.  

I have been moving things around in my own kitchen- trying to find better ways to store my yummy snacks and moving my lunch foods together in the fridge to encourage me to bring my food instead of spending money by going out.  

All week, I am going to share my favorite kitchen and food organizers.  Today, I will leave you with some inspirational photos... let me know if you have any luck with your own fridge.

From my lovely reader, Ryan

 Fridge bins from The Container Store

Better Homes and Gardens

 Plastic Bins with luggage tags for labels.

 ~Leah

The Not So Lazy Susan

Today I realized that I have truly grown to love Lazy Susans. 

Before becoming an organizer, I think I only saw them at restaurants when I was eating with a big group.  They were certainly helpful in getting the yummy dishes around the table, but beyond that, I never gave them a second thought.

But now, they are one of my favorite products and a go-to solution for pantries and kitchens when corners and deep shelves make it tough to access items.

Here are some of the varieties...

Clear Turntable

Bamboo Double Turntable

Pie-Cut with Two Shelves

And if you want to learn more about the history of Lazy Susans (who is "Susan" anyway?), check it out here.

~Leah