You use the fridge and freezer every day. You shop, food goes in, and some gets thrown out. And if you’re like most of us, there’s no real rhyme or reason to how things are arranged. You just squeeze new food into any available space.
But what if we told you that organizing your fridge and freezer will save you time
and money.
Seriously!
Check out these
25 tips for organizing the fridge and freezer, and you’ll see just what we mean.
How to Organize the Fridge and Freezer
Refrigerator Organization
Make over your refrigerator with
chalkboard paint. It’s a great way to keep track of your shopping list when you run out of something, and you can put your menu for the week up there, too. Smart! via
The Kurtz Corner
Magnetized frames allow you to display your child’s artwork, magnets, and your shopping list without cluttering up your refrigerator’s exterior. via
How Does She
An
attached bin can help you keep track of all those magnets, too! via
Arts & Crackers
Did you know you can
deep clean your fridge in 20 minutes? Give it a try before you start to organize. via
The Gracious Wife
You’ll need a good
DIY refrigerator cleaner, of course. via
Happy Go Lucky
Or try the
Lazy Girl’s Guide to Cleaning the Fridge if deep cleaning just isn’t your style. via
Mad in Crafts
Let the kids help. Make it
a game! The kid who gets rid of the most expired items wins a
popsicle. via
How Does She
Fridge Organization Ideas
Inexpensive baskets can make a world of difference. Look how neat everything is! via
Goodbye House, Hello Home
The
container system in this fridge is out of this world. Every little thing has a place. Swoon! via
First Home Love Life
A
lazy Susan makes it so much easier to find the condiment or sauce that you need. via
Kitchen Stewardship
Put your eggs in a
pretty basket that fits the door. Or don’t… you know, if you have little ones that like exploring the refrigerator. via
Raising Up Rubies
Tips To Organize the Fridge and Freezer
Keep your
kids lunchbox items in one place. They’ll be able to pack their own lunches, and you won’t have to reorganize the contents of your fridge every time they open the door. via
Echoes of Laughter
Upcycled Crystal Light containers are the perfect size for carrots and celery. They’ll stay fresher longer. via
The Social Home Blog
If you drink sodas now and then, a
soda can dispenser may be a worthwhile investment. It’s neater than the boxes! via
Four Generations One Roof
Install
fridge mats to pretty up the inside of your fridge. via
Mom Makes Dinner
If you want something less permanent (and easily disposable), lay
plastic wrap down on your shelves instead. via
One Crazy House
A
DIY fridge deodorizer will keep your refrigerator smelling fresh long after you’ve organized it. via
The Bold Abode
Freezer Organization Ideas
Use
magazine holders to create shelves in your freezer. via
Aunt Peaches
If you buy in bulk, use
reusable shopping bags to sort like items in the freezer. via
If You Do Stuff
Taking the bags a step further, these
color coded tags help you easily identify what’s in each one. This mom sorts into beef, seafood, poultry, etc. Isn’t that clever? (Photo Credit: via Amy Bay Liss).
Baskets are phenomenal for maximizing freezer space, particularly when you’re working with a small freezer. via
The Glamorous Housewife
Locker crates fit the smaller chest freezers perfectly, and they’re cheap to boot. via
My Frugal Home
Bottom drawer freezers are tricky, but here are some tips for making the most out of the space in a
drawer freezer. via
The Taylor House
Keep a
freezer inventory sheet to eliminate food waste. It’ll also help you avoid buying duplicates if you don’t get into the chest freezer often. via
A Cultivated Nest
More Organization Hacks
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Leave a comment: What organization tips for fridges/freezers would you add to this list?
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