Taking Out the Trash

(Photo credit: Mrs. Meyers)

I have been so busy with work, school, and my crazy family; I have let clutter build up in my house. We have a small house so this is a major no-no. So, what's a girl to do? Make a trip to IKEA,  of course. The kitchen was the worst and  since we are on a tight budget. The shopping list was short but it made a big impact on the kitchen and the functionality of how we live. So, check out what we did in the kitchen. If you have a small kitchen like me, here are some things I did to create more space:

1. Check expiration dates. Make sure all the food you have is within the date printed on the products
2. Look at all you cooking products, dishes, and appliances to see what you use on a regular basis. Store these items where they are easy to get to and the other items you use less store higher up. Or over the refrigerator, like I did.
3. Get rid of boxes where ever you can. I bought glass mason jars to store flour, sugar, corn meal, etc.. they are also good to store pasta and rice. Plus, they are really cheap.
4. To make sure your hard work stays organized label your bins and jars so you know what everything is. And, if you want to go above and beyond put the expiration date so you know when to chuck the items. This will help with keeping clutter at bay.

There is tons of inspiration on Pinterest, like the photos above. I also, checked out TameraMowry.com, she has an amazing kitchen. Every one has different needs so use the ideas that fit for you and your kitchen.