Here is your spoonful of Wisdom. My grandmother always said Keeping organized saves you time and money. Plus a little advice from Babs, it brings you peace 🕊️ Here are the easy steps I follow when cleaning out the pantry. 🥫Step 1 Get everything out of the pantry or cabinets. Clear out everything and wipe down the shelves. I like to wipe down the shelves with my homemade cleaner. It is a 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol, 2/3 cup white vinegar and 2 cups water solution. 🥫Step 2 Check cans for visible signs of age - dents, rust, bulging get rid of any that fit this criteria. Take note of the best by or use by date. 🥫Step 3 Categorize all pantry contents into groups (like pasta, rice, canned vegetables, soups/broths, snacks and condiments) 🥫Step 4 Place the food by category in plastic bins, containers, even shoe boxes. You can even find containers around the house. They don’t all have to match. It is not about everything looking perfect, it is about easily finding things when you need them. I like stadium shelving for cans and spices and a lazy susan for heavy oils and sauces. I decant cereals, flour, oats etc to keep things fresh longer and save space. And don’t forget , when storing cans and other items, use “FIFO”. First In First Out. Load new items to the back of the cupboard and bring older ones forward. 🥫Step 5 Label everything so you and everyone else knows where to find things AND put them away. You can use fancy labels or just use a sharpie right on the plastic container. The marker will erase with a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol. If you don’t use containers just label your shelves with labels. An easy way to get everything back in its place every time 🥫Bonus Tip - Use every space you can, like the back of your pantry door. An over the door shoe organizer makes great extra storage or a good grab and go snack center. That is your spoonful of wisdom for today. Keep yourself organized and you will save time and money because food is expensive! #pantryorganization #organization