So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Pantry Shelving - 9 Ways To Get Organized

By Ned Dagostino

Chances are you'd love to save money by shopping at one of warehouse clubs, but since you have to buy items in bulk, you might not think you have enough storage space available. Perhaps you just need to get your pantry organized. And adding pantry shelving just might free up the space you need.

It doesn't matter if you live in a large home or a small apartment, proper shelving will increase your storage space by making sure you use all your available space well.

Certainly organizing things such as small bottles, canned food, and even large juice containers presents a challenge. And the first step to meeting this challenge is with the use of proper shelving.

But you have plenty of options to make better use of the space in your pantry.

1) Use door and wall racks. If you're looking for the perfect place to put small items like small baking items (muffin cups etc.), envelope mixes, spices and the like, these racks will work perfectly. Just remember that you'll need a door that swings out. If you have a sliding door, these won't work.

2) Use under shelf baskets. Looking for a place to put your kitchen hand towels, paper plates or even china? If you have wide shelves already installed, just install these sturdy baskets underneath one.

3) Stacking shelves will help you get the most out of your available space. They come in different heights and lengths. Just stack them up for a great place to put canned food.

4) Wine drinkers will appreciate this one. Get yourself a portable wine rack. If you've got the space to put it, this is a great way to keep all your wine or other bottles organized.

5) A D-shaped shelf will work great in oddly shaped cabinets in the pantry. They are a great place to store things like cake mix boxes or canned good. And they make the items easy to get to since they all turn independently.

6) Another great way to store canned goods is by using gravity feed racks. These stand upright. If you use a lot of the same item, simply place the cans in the top of the rack, and pull one out at the bottom as needed. The others will simply fall into place.

7) Tier organizers will let you easily see the small items that fit well on these. They are perfect for storing spices.

8) Pull out shelves make it easy to reach items in the back. Put these into a cabinet or on an existing shelf. You'll save a lot of space, plus it will be easy to get to something in the back. Just pull out the shelf, take your item, and push it back in when you are done.

9) Finally, turntables or a lazy susan will fit into many different sized spaces. They simply turn in a circle, which allows you to use all the space and easily reach something in the back by just spinning the turntable around.

All of the above ideas can help you get organized. And all can look great as well. Experiment a little and find what works best for you. Soon you'll be getting the most out of the available space in your pantry.

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