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fudsy
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Pamela
Clark Fork
Idaho
USA
175 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 13 2011 : 09:53:51 AM
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Well hello Catherine! Fancy meeting you here :-)
Farmgirl Sister #1599
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2011 : 04:09:05 AM
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 Hello Farmgirl's !!
How are you all doing with the challenge so far?? For me, I am tackling the cabinet that holds my coffee, tea, basics for baking like the baking powder, baking soda etc. Time to wash the shelves, rotate the inventory and "see" what is hiding on the top shelf that I have forgotten all about!
Tip of the Day:
If your like me, we have large cabinets and shelves that are high up or very deep. . . so seeing what's there is hard at best. So in order to help keep things organized, I am making a map of my cabinet. It will help me remember "where" I put something that is used seasonally. . and I discovered it will also help when someone else is in the kitchen, they can look at the map to see where any particular item is located!
Now let's hear how all of you are doing so far!!
Joanna #566
JojoNH
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fudsy
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Pamela
Clark Fork
Idaho
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2011 : 10:16:17 AM
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Today is fog,rain, and lots if ice. In my mid-winter cleaning I found 6 packages for Mrs. Wages spaghetti sauce mix for canning. So I've pulled out a bunch of my canned tomato sauce and turning it into canned spaghetti sauce, after that I'm cleaning the all berries out of the freezer and making jam with them. It not only cleans out the freezer, the canning heats the house with a purpose and makes it smell yummy
Farmgirl Sister #1599
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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fudsy
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Pamela
Clark Fork
Idaho
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2011 : 2:10:37 PM
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didn't get to the Jam today but I have bread rising and the sauce is canning as I type.
Farmgirl Sister #1599
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alterationsbyemily
True Blue Farmgirl
686 Posts
Emily
Thomasville
PA
USA
686 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2011 : 6:11:37 PM
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Joining in on this! Just did two shelves of my pantry all the cans are in their own rows nice and neat, just the other 5 shelves are still a mess. I never realized how many cans of soup my DH had bought!
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2011 : 6:38:49 PM
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| I love the map idea/ I could tape it to the inside of the cabinet doors and never have to hear "where did you move it to this time ?" again |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2011 : 04:47:06 AM
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Smiley, your right! If you place it in one of those sheet protectors used in a notebook, it will keep it neat for quite some time.
 AlterationsbyEmily, So happy to have you join us!! Good for you on accomplishing so much already!! Isn't it fun to find out what you have? Keep up the great work and remember you only need to devote 10 minutes each day!
Tip of the Week:
Make a two master lists of all the items you purchase from the grocery store. One will be your general list and the other is for special occasions.
You will want 3 columns after the name of your item. The first column is for how many you want to have "in stock" at all times. The second column is for how many you will need to purchase when you go shopping and the third column is where you put the actual everyday price of your item ( Not the sale price!).
So if you intend to have 3-five pound bags of sugar on hand and you have 2 now your would put 1 in the purchase column. If the average price you pay is $3.69 put that in the amount column.
Now, with your list in hand, you will see what you need, gather any coupons to go with the items on your purchase list and know if a sale is a good one ( some deals are not always as good as they seem. . . If our brand of tuna is on sale 10 for $10.00 it sounds good until I look at my master sheet and realize I normally pay 89 cents per can)
Check in and let us know how your making out. . . no worries if you have not got it all done. . . like me, I'm only on cabinet 2!!
Joanna #566
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draiodoirmna
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Jennifer
Franklinton
NC
USA
7 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2011 : 06:53:24 AM
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| I've been using the preprinted lists at http://organizedhome.com/household-notebook/printable-pages to help me keep my pantry stocked and organized. I like that there are lists for pantry items, menu planning, etc. I've made my own household notebook from the lists that meet my needs. |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
1207 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2011 : 08:15:46 AM
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Wow. what a list of lists. Wanted to print them all until I remembered I'm about of printer ink. Made me tired just reading the catagories. What I didn't see was a list for things like, What book I want to read next, what is on TV tonight, Time alloted to computer, quilting, crochetting. You know, the sit down stuff. LOL
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jerseygirlsue
Farmgirl in Training
48 Posts
Susan
Mantua
New Jersey
USA
48 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2011 : 3:19:35 PM
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Wow, this sounds like a challenge that I just have to join in. Thanks to all for this much needed inspiration.
Good health to all and gentle hugs.
Farmgirl Sister #2555 |
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2011 : 4:15:41 PM
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| Jennifer thanks for the link. I loved it but like Belle I too am out of ink. So many tips to read up on I just sat here and envisioned it allo. Does that count?lol |
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fudsy
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Pamela
Clark Fork
Idaho
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2011 : 7:55:40 PM
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I agree Jennifer the link is such a good tool.
Joanna -I really liked the idea of having a price list of what I would pay everyday for an item, that way I can keep tabs if it is a good price when I see it somewhere else.
I'm just about done cleaning all the cupboards. Next will be working on the pantry list/price sheet.
Farmgirl #1599
Working from home, working the land
www.lightningcreekinc.com |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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BarnChickCecily
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
Cecily
Corydon
IN
USA
673 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2011 : 3:15:42 PM
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Wow! I'm glad to see this topic! I have to keep my house spotless right now because we have our house for sale and are having lots of showings lately... I have already been cleaning, organizing, and purging unneeded items. This is very hard to do with a rambunctious 2 year old boy and a newborn! I'm exhausted! Still, this is motivating... I still have closets to clean out. Some ideas for your cupboards...wall paper the inside with pretty paper before reorganizing. And for your old metal cookie sheets...paint r wall paper them and turn some old broaches into magnets...voila, instant message board :)
Farmgirl Sister # 241
www.thebarnchick.blogspot.com/ |
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fudsy
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Pamela
Clark Fork
Idaho
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2011 : 4:54:03 PM
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Ok Cecily - that is a way cool idea! I love it,
Farmgirl #1599
Working from home, working the land
www.lightningcreekinc.com |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2011 : 11:11:30 AM
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I emptied my china cabinet. It was full of china we haven't used in over 10 years and wedding memorabilia (just celebrated 27 years with DH!). Threw it all in the dump - just kidding!! I've boxed it up for the attic since I just can't get rid of it yet. I took all of my big serving dishes and holiday dishes and put them in the china cabinet. The big cabinet that held my serving dishes & holiday dishes now holds my canned goods and staples. No more bending over digging through dark lower cabinets!! Everything is organized just like grocery store shelves. And my plastic containers? They went to Goodwill. I don't like them (don't get me started on the dangers of storing food in plastics) and I almost never used them so out the door they went. I use canning jars for left overs now. Doesn't it feel great to have organized cabinets? And yep - I'm working on that merit badge!
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BarnChickCecily
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
Cecily
Corydon
IN
USA
673 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2011 : 12:53:41 PM
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fudsy- thanks :)
jojoNH- I LOVE the tray idea! I am SO going to do that!
Farmgirl Sister # 241
www.thebarnchick.blogspot.com/ |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
228 Posts |
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl
756 Posts
Annie
Custer
S.D.
USA
756 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2011 : 12:23:15 PM
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| Jennifer, thanks for sharing the lists. Wow? I too have to get some ink cartridges before I print out all of them. Got a burr in my bonnet the other day and went through one of my cupboards that I keep all my spices, etc. in. Looked at the "use by" dates and was really surprised - a lot of them were way old. So I started going through everything and tossed the old stuff and re-organized my shelves. Felt good after getting it done. Don't know why, but after the new year I just got this thing about cleaning out my closets, etc. Been doing a little bit each day or so. What I don't use or wear any more goes to the thrift store in town. I just feel so proud of myself when I get something done or cleaned out. Keep up the good work ladies. |
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fudsy
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Pamela
Clark Fork
Idaho
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2011 : 8:55:11 PM
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today I got to take my frozen huckleberries out of the freezer and made Jam. While it was still warm I made pancakes for breakfast and yummmmm.
I've also pulled 2 chickens out of the freezer and tomorrow I'm going to can chicken vegetable soup and broth. Trying to clean out the chest freezer so I can defrost it. I haven't gotten any real food from the store in over a week, I just keep using what I find in the freezer and fridge.
Farmgirl #1599
Working from home, working the land
www.lightningcreekinc.com |
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lisalisa
True Blue Farmgirl
216 Posts
Lisa
Broomall
PA
USA
216 Posts |
Posted - Jan 20 2011 : 11:21:17 AM
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| Oh, my gosh! Thank you so much, it's like looking at my own cabinets! I need to scale down and straighten up! The oldest moved out, just 2 to go! Always excuses - but NO MORE! I'm up to the challenge! |
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Farm Kitchen: 2011 Kitchen Challenge |
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2011 Kitchen Challenge
