Do you do a spring cleaning and/or fall cleaning each year? Do you find yourself wanting to purge your home of “stuff” and get organized? If you answered “yes” to either (or both) of these questions, ready on.
We live in a teeny, tiny one bedroom condo. There is barely enough room for us, let alone a lot of stuff. It’s amazing how much stuff four people can acquire over the year. I would have to place the bulk of that blame on me, followed by my daughter (she keeps buying clothing and beauty products).
Usually around once a year (sometimes more) I get into the mindset where I need to deep clean our home from top to bottom, organize things and get rid of stuff we don’t truly need. My husband is not a fan. He knows that means multiple trips to the recycling bin, my car (to donate things) and the dumpster. He does enjoy how nice our home is afterwards.
Recently I have been feeling that way. We started on the kitchen first because I would like to get our handyman to install a new counter top and sink.
My husband helped me by cleaning the top of the cabinets and helping me to reach things on the top shelves.
Here is a handy tip – go through your cabinets and pantry at least 1-2 times per year and check the expiration dates on things. We found things (spices, soup…) with expiration dates in 2018, 2017, 2016 and even one from 2013! What happens is that things get pushed to the back of the cabinet and if it’s out of sight we don’t know it’s there. Most especially me because I’m short and I can’t see up in the higher cabinets.
When we did our cabinets and pantry, I wanted to make sure that they were cleaned (we cleaned them inside and out), but also organized in such a way that nothing ends up pushed back where we can’t see it, and make things easier for me.
I was sent to review (luckily) a variety of organizational products from iDesign. They have a plethora of products to organize every room in your home.
One of the products I received to review are the Expandable & Stackable Cabinet Shelves.
The iDesign Expandable and Stackable Cabinet shelves store plates, bowls and cups and maximizes the storage space in your cabinets. Expands to accommodate larger sized dishware and can be stacked to create a convenient tiered storage system.
I wanted to utilize these shelves as they were designed (stackable) but our cabinet and pantries are not that tall. What I ended up doing is using them individually to provide me with extra storage and a better way to organize the things in the pantry.
As you can see, I was able to organize things on top and on the bottom.
This is our snack section in the pantry (with left over Easter candy). The top are crackers and chips. Underneath them are nuts and candy.
Another product I was sent to review is a Lazy Susan Turntable Organizer. The brand has a variety of styles and sizes, including a two-tiered one.
Small spaces can be hard to keep organized. This turntable will make the most of narrow cabinets and small spaces and keep everything neat and orderly in your cabinets. Also perfect for table tops.
I grew up with a Lazy Susan on the kitchen table. That is where my mom had sugar, salt, pepper and everything we would need for our meals.
I needed a small one for my spices. Our cabinet is not that big, and I don’t have many spices. I DID, but 90% of them expired (I would buy them for one or two recipes, then never use them again).
I think my spices look good now AND I can easily find what I need.
IDesign has other great products for your spices, such as this expandable spice rack, which I was also sent to review but I haven’t had a chance to use it yet).
I have another expandable cabinet organizer from iDesign that I use for my medications, supplements and vitamins. Not only does it help keep me organized, but it also makes it incredibly easy to find what I am looking for.
Our Expandable Cabinet Organizer is clearly brilliant! It expands from 10-1/2″ to 20″ to organize pantry staples such as spices, small cans and bottles. A generous lip keeps items from sliding off. It’s exceptionally clear and coordinates perfectly with other organizers.
IDesign has similar products in various shapes and sizes.
I also received to review a product that does not necessarily help you organize you stuff, but it does make my kitchen look neater. It’s their fruit bowl with hanger, which is great if you like to keep your fruits readily available.
Store your fruit in style with the iDesign Fruit Bowl! This bowl is perfect for storing your favorite fruits on your countertop, keeping them handy to promote a healthy lifestyle. Metal wire construction is rust-resistant and allows you to see your food easily. With a matte black finish, the bowl matches a variety of kitchen decor styles. The integrated hanger keeps bananas away from other fruits, prolonging their life to reduce food waste. Measuring 10.78″ x 10.78″ x 7.9″, the iDesign Fruit Bowl easily fits on any countertop or pantry shelf. With iDesign home organization solutions, you can #livesimply every day.
I like keeping my bananas from lying directly on the counter top. I think that makes them brown/bruise faster. I find now that I hang them they tend to stay nicer looking a bit longer.
I also find that I tend to eat more fruit these days. When I store fruit in the fridge I tend not to think about it. However, when I see a beautiful, plump orange, or a shiny apple in front of me, I’m more likely to eat it.
IDesign products are not sold on their website, however, you can find their products on Amazon and at other retailer such as Bed, Bath and Beyond.
If you would like to check out all that iDesign has to offer, visit iDesignLiveSimply.com. The brand is also found on social media. All of their links are found on the bottom right of their website.
Do you have a need for products to make your home more organized? Do any of these products featured in this post sound like something you need for your home? Feel free to comment and share your thoughts.
*I received free products to review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.