tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post5763395012795360109..comments2024-03-29T19:22:11.409+10:00Comments on down to earth: Cleaning and organising cupboardsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21841514452969721332013-01-20T19:32:30.361+10:002013-01-20T19:32:30.361+10:00Hi Rhonda! I love storage containers! Haha!! and I...Hi Rhonda! I love storage containers! Haha!! and I always enjoy sorting out my food cupboard! I always feel so much better once I've done it.<br /><br />BTW I've nominated you for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award and the Versatile Blogger Award. I really enjoy reading your blog and it's a great way of sharing some "blog love". Get more info and the rules at http://houseofnicnax.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/blogger-awards.html<br /><br />Thanks Rhonda<br /><br />nicole xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716694315885401951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16487161584639441262013-01-19T04:00:39.742+10:002013-01-19T04:00:39.742+10:00Following on from another blog I follow I have dec...Following on from another blog I follow I have decided that this year I will "Simplify It" - so far "It" has involved embarking on a challenge to rehome 365 unwanted, unused or unloved things from our home in the space of the year - alarmingly I've only done the spare room so far as I'm already half way through my 365! Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175531371914205163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64739213342778953032013-01-18T12:24:54.268+10:002013-01-18T12:24:54.268+10:00What a timely post (for me!). I have just packed m...What a timely post (for me!). I have just packed my 3 yr old off to the grandparents for the day so that I can reorganize my drawers and pantry. I'm thinking coffee and music will help get me through! <br />Dot in PerthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70218299214678939432013-01-18T09:18:40.992+10:002013-01-18T09:18:40.992+10:00Wow... congrats!Wow... congrats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61828889318194051182013-01-18T07:26:39.311+10:002013-01-18T07:26:39.311+10:00Hi Rhonda - Thank you I will feel better absolutel...Hi Rhonda - Thank you I will feel better absolutely. The current angle of the fridge is in the way of the walkway into the kitchen so it will be great to make this slight change. The cupboards will be so much better and I will be continuing the ruthless way - if I cannot find the matching lid or container..out it goes and I look forward to see my very neat pantry (that's the plan). Simple Living/Sourdough333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55249298760051388602013-01-18T05:44:01.010+10:002013-01-18T05:44:01.010+10:00lol You can do it!lol You can do it!rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31379437995177489122013-01-18T04:59:43.651+10:002013-01-18T04:59:43.651+10:00Oh my gosh, your tupperware cupboard looks the sam...Oh my gosh, your tupperware cupboard looks the same as my 'plastics' cupboard, even to the exact layout of it!Sue Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463317651625459406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19079078211564657252013-01-18T04:54:04.386+10:002013-01-18T04:54:04.386+10:00This year for the first time, I have alloted a mon...This year for the first time, I have alloted a month each to organize/deep clean different areas of our home and yard. January is my kitchen month, and I am about halfway done with the organizing. My plastics cupboard is next--I've put it off because there never seems to be a good way to "organize" it, and it's a lower cupboard that's hard to get to. We have the stacking Rubbermaid containers, but I would eventually like to replace them all with glass Pyrex containers with lids (refridgerator dishes). On a positive note, I have been to the dollar store twice for storage containers for the kitchen, and need to go again. It has definitely made a difference for me to have a thought-out organizing plan.<br />Heather in CAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22752018749441712122013-01-18T04:05:09.588+10:002013-01-18T04:05:09.588+10:00Just cleared out my stock shelves, dry goods and t...Just cleared out my stock shelves, dry goods and tins drawers and feel so much better now I can see what we have and hopefully this will make meal planning and frugal shopping much easier now. Next task is the tupperware drawers - girding my loins for that on! :-)Curvywitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352226602384896843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78041912008077968942013-01-18T03:36:25.838+10:002013-01-18T03:36:25.838+10:00That's a great way to do it, Helena. I wish yo...That's a great way to do it, Helena. I wish you the best with your potential move.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21083480988753180102013-01-18T01:41:14.267+10:002013-01-18T01:41:14.267+10:00Two tasks this week completed. Herbs and spices a...Two tasks this week completed. Herbs and spices are kept in darkness in a drawer - when I'm looking for the one I want to use it always is the last jar to be examined. All have been taken out, drawer cleaned and labels put on the top of each lid, herbs at one end, spices the other. So simple, can find the one I want at a glance, didn't take that long and I'm behaving as if I had invented a revolutionary system every time I need them.<br /><br />Task two: checked out and restocked the store cupboards. Heavy snow is forecast for the next 36 hours which means that getting out of the secret valley could be problematic even with the 4x4. A comfort knowing that we not only have plenty of food but also lots of ingredients so that if we are housebound we can spend the time cooking.<br /><br />Task three begins tomorrow morning - digging snow, ferrying buckets of water to frozen troughs and making sure that the horses and chickens are warm and well fed. Not looking forward to that one so much!<br /><br />JohnsonJOHN SHORTLAND, Cotswold Hills, England.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11702000270961029986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2581943054422032962013-01-18T00:29:27.472+10:002013-01-18T00:29:27.472+10:00I need to do this too. I know I have more containe...I need to do this too. I know I have more containers than lids (from things like store bought yogurt, margarine, sherbet). That, and I noticed my silverware drawer was getting crumby. Maybe that'll be my project for tomorrow. :)<br />Have a lovely day, Rhonda.<br /> - KristinKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570943780755631241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57434693641997578252013-01-17T22:57:14.980+10:002013-01-17T22:57:14.980+10:00We mainly have the Rubbermaid brand that stacks so...We mainly have the Rubbermaid brand that stacks so nicely (including the lids!) I don't have to organize this shelf in my pantry so often!<br />Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09509754388583159590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7621127338875421042013-01-17T22:48:04.050+10:002013-01-17T22:48:04.050+10:00I used to use an old shoe box to put all my contai...I used to use an old shoe box to put all my container lids in. Now I have a smaller clear plastic tote (Rubbermaid) that I put all my lids in according to size. When I need a lid I slide out the box and can easily find it. No more lids slipping into the back of the cupboard or containers smelling 'funny' from having their lids on tight.<br /><br />Every month I have something that I clean or tidy up. This is in addition to my regular weekly cleaning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35311231460508707432013-01-17T22:20:22.983+10:002013-01-17T22:20:22.983+10:00I absolutely understand about the peace of mind as...I absolutely understand about the peace of mind aspect. I ran around like a crazy lady cleaning out the kitchen cupboards(and most of the house come to think of it) before christmas. It just felt better to have it done so I could get into some more "fun" type of projects - guilt free. Tupperware cupboards (in my case a big drawer) are just the worst!<br />Thank you Rhonda for your kind comment on the nearby fire. Things have been going well all week, and if we can get through the hot windy forecast tomorrow then all should be good.Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00123593037593548003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50738667570306668982013-01-17T22:13:44.712+10:002013-01-17T22:13:44.712+10:00I have the problem that I'm forever saving con...I have the problem that I'm forever saving containers "just in case". Thing is, I seldom use them and now I have lots of clutter in the cupboards. Time for a sort out and off to the recycling center. Timely post, Rhonda. :-DKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822528453563683772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-8016430076054914002013-01-17T21:24:03.131+10:002013-01-17T21:24:03.131+10:00Not just me with a crazy plastics cupboard then?? ...Not just me with a crazy plastics cupboard then?? My trouble is keeping it tidy afterwards, I start just throwing things in there again, instead of stacking, etc. I'm a lost cause Rhonda, truly. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57860062256831960452013-01-17T20:56:05.885+10:002013-01-17T20:56:05.885+10:00Rhonda,I think Sarndra is going to be pleasantly s...Rhonda,I think Sarndra is going to be pleasantly surprised when she opens your plastics cupboard next time :)<br /><br />I have done my plastics cupboard, under the sink (the worst of all), all my drawers, fridges, oven, and still working on the pantry. Hubby emptied the pantry the other day to lay some flooring, so I took the chance to have a deep clean. Not much fun in the heat though. Was 47C here again today...the heat is not so bad, but the humidity is blah...It is 9.30pm and still 40C! It will be cooler tomorrow so I will get stuck in and finish the rest of the kitchen and pantry, then I can tick it off my list :)<br /><br />xTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-45656928314378073922013-01-17T20:51:06.248+10:002013-01-17T20:51:06.248+10:00My guess would be that Sandra and Rhonda are close...My guess would be that Sandra and Rhonda are close enough and in sync enough to know which offers of help will be appreciated by each other? <br />Sandra (who loves organising, if I remember rightly from her blog) probably thought two birds with one stone: one, help her m-i-l with emptying a low down and awkward cupboard and, two, satisfy her own organising addiction (which I share so I understand that buzz!)<br />:-)<br />If you're fortunate, you hopefully get back from you daughter-in-law what you put in. <br />Karen<br />(Scotland)Happy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17142657700102628405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20861432720217566072013-01-17T20:42:17.897+10:002013-01-17T20:42:17.897+10:00Diann, I know what you mean. I had four kids very...Diann, I know what you mean. I had four kids very quickly and, when I was pregnant, older female relatives kept offering to wash my floors. I got a bit paranoid but, luckily, I could feel the love and realised it was just them looking after me, not criticising or judging.<br /><br />A younger relative (through marriage to my cousin) just had twins and I laid it out straight to her. If she wants me to do something, tell me. If she DOESN"T want me to do something, tell me. If she's fed up with my company, tell me to leave. If she needs me to collect something from town, tell me. She's as blunt as me so I'm hoping plain speaking keeps us straight.<br />:-)<br />Karen<br />(Scotland)Happy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17142657700102628405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4381040239178647802013-01-17T17:09:53.529+10:002013-01-17T17:09:53.529+10:00Ehm.............. do you have time to come and hel...Ehm.............. do you have time to come and help me??????????????????????????Clarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00732806287346736401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24658990748573004182013-01-17T16:00:15.822+10:002013-01-17T16:00:15.822+10:00yep. just a couple of shelves at a time, or one d...yep. just a couple of shelves at a time, or one drawer at a time. slowly slowly. Afterall, decay happens slowly, why can't improvements? :)Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413684955650645277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87563540676003679142013-01-17T13:39:24.988+10:002013-01-17T13:39:24.988+10:00Did ours today, thanks to a mouse.......
But, thin...Did ours today, thanks to a mouse.......<br />But, thinking that tomorrow I am going to switch my lower cabinets around. Took me 7 years almost to notice my baking pans and mixing bowls are on the kitchen east wall, but on my west side counter top is my mixing bowl and upper cabinet with the flour, sugar and such in it. I think it would make more sense to have my banking pans and mixing bowls underneath. A project for tomorrow.... Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07281951290036529118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16434176551218292562013-01-17T12:00:59.036+10:002013-01-17T12:00:59.036+10:00I agree Blossomvic, my first thought was what a lo...I agree Blossomvic, my first thought was what a lovely offer and could she please do my tupperware cupboard as well (aka the messiest cupboard - also doesn't help that the kids to a quick open and toss in if they think I'm not looking :) ).<br /><br />Rhonda you do need to tell your daughter in law that if she makes an offer to good to be refused that it should be shared amongst your followers - only fair. :)<br /><br /><br />Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-67752046185680275612013-01-17T11:58:06.332+10:002013-01-17T11:58:06.332+10:00i think you must be a very welcoming and approacha...i think you must be a very welcoming and approachable MIL for her to feel comfortable saying something like this to you! i would never dream of saying anything like this to my MIL who neither welcoming nor approachable! i always keep my mouth shut and smile nicely and count down the minutes until i leave!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com