pop modular kitchen storage container

Although the containers are not sold in a single complete set, the pop modular kitchen storage containers are the perfect way to combat storage space waste in the kitchen! With a variety of sizes and a very reasonable price, these modular kitchen containers will solve all of your kitchen storage issues. Available online at Stacks and Stacks, these clear, air tight modular containers come in seven different shapes and sizes, making them perfect for storing cereal, baking ingredients, pasta, snacks, and even leftover storage!

These containers are also great for brown bagging lunch. They provide air tight storage so you do not have to worry about liquids spilling on your morning commute!

Each container has a unique “pop up” lid that seals in freshness and keeps out moisture and other undesirables. When you purchase all of the containers, they fit together modularly, allowing you to neatly stack and organize them into a cabinet.

The clear bases of these containers are extremely sturdy, as they are made from SAN plastic (or engineered plastic). I love that they are clear, because it makes it easier for me to tell exactly what is being stored in each container.

lazy susan spin trays

This handy kitchen tool has been around for years, instantly offering enhanced storage and organization to any kitchen cupboard!  This one has a plastic design which is both affordable and easy to clean!  Lazy susans can be used all over the home for easier access to stored items, and for other uses as well!  Here are some ideas on how to choose and what to do with them:
·         Kitchens and Pantries – Lazy Susans are great for offering access to the back of a cabinet without having to reach excessively.    In the kitchen cupboard, since you are dealing with food, I would go with something easy to clean like plastic or metal!
·         Dining Room – a beautiful wooden turntable works wonders as a server on the dining room table!  Look for a large model, at least 16” in diameter for enough space to place dishes, pots and pans.
·         Bathroom Cabinet – Keep a lazy susan on hand for the bathroom cabinet.  This is a great way to store makeup, toiletries, bath supplies and even cleaners.  Especially useful under the sink so you don’t have to bend and reach far to get to your stored items.
·         Office – In the office, a turn table is great for use on the desktop or in your office storage cabinet.  It works well to hold bottles of white-out, containers of paper clips and much more!
Whatever type of organizing job you are focused on, a Lazy Susan has a wonderful way of helping out!

3-tier corner spice rack

Here are some other things to consider when picking your next spice rack:
·         Materials – If you are going to be using it out in plain view for everyone to see, of course you will want to pay special attention to what the spice rack looks like.  And don’t forget to match it to your style!  Whether you have a contemporary kitchen or a country kitchen, there is a spice rack guaranteed to match your style!   (I’ve even seen cute rooster themed ones for the real country cute kitchen).
·         Location – There are endless places to put a spice rack, from the cabinets to pantry, walls and even in a drawer.  Once you find the most convenient place to keep your spices (ideally next to the stove somewhere), choose the right type of spice organizer!
·         Size – This should really be your first step!  You must thoroughly measure your space to get the right spice rack before purchasing so that there are no surprises!
Whatever your spice storage needs, I promise there is the right spice organizer out there for you!

3 tier chrome hanging kitchen basket

The 3 tier chrome hanging kitchen basket is making a comeback as one of the most important kitchen organizing tools on the market!  One of the reason that these handy ceiling mount baskets are back is that everyone is, as they should be, more concerned with what they put in their bodies!  Everyone knows that one of the keys to good health and a long, healthy life is eating the right foods, and that means an increase in fruits and vegetables for most people!  A hanging basket placed strategically in the kitchen is hard to miss, especially when filled with colorful, yummy fruits and veggies!  It will be harder to walk right through and past these healthy options as you are headed for the pantry or freezer to snack on those tempting but less than healthy options.   Another great thing about these baskets is that they allow for maximum air circulation around your veggies and fruits, keeping them fresh longer without having to put them in the fridge, which can reduce their good nutritional content!   This particular model has the same three tier and chrome design that you are used to seeing, but the baskets are updated with a more contemporary shape for the modern home.  The hook included allows it to hang from any ceiling hook in the house.  And these are actually make a fun container garden on the patio.  Simply line with moss, dirt and your favorite herbs or flowers for an instant garden!  The seven pound weight limit allows for any type of fruit or vegetable.  Also can be great for keeping bread, muffins and other healthy snacks handy!  The chrome design works well with any kitchen decor.  I’ve also seen them in other colors and shapes and sizes as well!
Don’t forget to eat your veggies!

set of 16 glass spice bottles

First, I purchased a set of 16 glass spice bottles from stacksandstacks.com. Then I headed down to my local farmer’s market to find all the herbs and spices I would need to fill 16 jars. (I designated 6 to be mixes that I create, and 10 to be just the spices I purchased as is.) Then I decided what spice mixes I would make; I decided on Montreal Seasoning, Italian Style Seasoning, a Herbs de Provence Mix, a special Beef Dry Rub, Santa Maria Style Seasoning, and a special Chicken Rub. I mixed up all my spices and prepared them to go into the jars.
Then I headed down to the local arts and crafts store and bought some glass paint, which should not be too difficult to find at any arts store. I then decorated each jar to match its respective contents. After the paint dried I filled my six spice mix jars with the mixes that I had prepared earlier, and then I filled the remaining jars with parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme, etc.
There you have it, a great, low cost way to give your friends a home-made, well thought out gift that they will be able to use for years to come.

garlic card garlic graters

Love garlic but tired of the mess using it can make? Chopping garlic can be a chore, but with the garlic card garlic graters getting it ready to add to soup or pasta is a breeze. Used like a mini cheese grater, this card easily purees garlic clove to they are ready to use.

Serving cheese in style is easy when you have a designated slicer. A cheese cutter with a marble base has a sleek look ideal for serving. The wire cutter makes preparing cheese, from hard to soft, easy. That way guests don’t have to deal with multiple knives or a messy cheese board.

Every kitchen needs a good pair of utility scissors for cutting everything from fresh herbs to cuts of meat. Look for a pair that serve multiple functions, like a built in bottle opener or nut cracker. If you keep a pair handy, you’ll never have to misuse a good knife.

Tired of trying to gather grated cheese off the cutting board? Use a grater that collects the cheese as you grate so you can use every bit of cheese without any waste. This is great for recipes where you need to measure cheese or when serving pasta. It also cuts down on cleanup since you don’t end up with messy cutting boards or counters.

Keeping the right tools on hand can make prep work fun and simple and finding and using new tools is half the fun.

metal wire banana tree and fruit basket

Make sure your family gets their daily serving of fruit by keeping a bowl filled with bananas and apples on the kitchen table. The metal wire banana tree and fruit basket features an open metal design that allows fruits to breath so mold is kept at bay. A built in hook is the best way to store bananas until they are ready to be eaten. Not just for apples, tomatoes should also be stored outside of the refrigerator since the cold will change their texture and make them mealy.

Kitchen canisters aren’t just for storing baking supplies like flour and sugar. Use decorative canisters to store healthy alternatives to junk food like nuts. By always having healthier alternatives at hand it becomes easier to make smart choices.

When lunch time rolls around make sure you have a good bread box to store some healthy whole wheat bread. Keeping sandwich supplies around ensures that there is a healthy alternative to frozen or fast food. A bread box will keep bread handy and fresh.

Leftovers are another good way to make the most of a healthful, home cooked meal. Having a good variety of container sizes on hand makes after dinner clean up and storage quick.

Trying to kick the coffee habit? Stock up on a variety of herbal tea and store them in a tea bag box so each bag is easy to read. Keeping a travel coffee mug at home so you can bring tea with you rather than buying coffee on the go is another way to save money. In no time you’ll have a kitchen stocked with healthy alternatives to get the whole family on the right track.

small chrome wire basket

With pantry storage you often want to store things like towels and spices within reach, so open containers are your best bet. Store extra dish towels or pot holders rolled up in a bin like the small chrome wire basket. With an industrial feel, this basket has a style all it’s own. The wire construction allows the towels to breath and dry, so they don’t get musty. Instead of a messy pantry shelf, line it with baskets that don’t make spices or seasonings any harder to reach, but organize them and give your cabinet a cleaner look.

With a built in label holder, this is also a great way to sort concealed storage as well and keep cabinets clutter free. Smaller containers made of metal or plastic so they are easy to clean and feature a ventilated design are best. Store cereal bars or other snacks out of sight and in a place where they can be grabbed on the way out the door. Try an enclosed bin to keep extra flour or spices you only use occasionally fresh.

When it comes to using plastic bins a clear design is the most versatile and creates the most modern look. Stackable versions allow you to make the most of deep cabinets. An orderly kitchen helps cooking your next meal go more smoothly. With a variety of designs and styles at Stacks and Stacks, it’s easy to find a bin that works for your storage needs and looks great with your décor!

expandable bamboo kitchen drawer tray

Use a drawer divider to sort toiletries or makeup in your bathroom, by creating smaller compartments within your bathroom drawer. This is a great way to speed up getting ready in the morning. Make sure you choose a drawer divider that is made of a material that can be wiped clean like plastic.

For knife storage that helps keep the blades sharp, try drawer knife storage with individual slots for each knife. This is a great option for a home with small children, since this keeps knives out of reach. Spice drawers can get messy, but with an drawer spice rack with angled ledges you can ensure that spices don’t spill and labels are readable.

Have an extra wide drawer with the contents rolling around? The expandable bamboo kitchen drawer tray from Stacks and Stacks allows you to fill the drawer so you really get the most out of your drawer storage. Made of environmentally friendly bamboo that is easy to clean, this tray is great for the kitchen where spills and crumbs can be difficult to clean up.

To help contents stay in place choose a drawer organizer lined with a nonslip material. A nonslip coating on the bottom also helps the organizer itself stay positioned in the drawer, important when using an organizer smaller than the drawer itself.

From post-it notes to pens and pencils, a drawer organizer provides slots and spaces for all your office supplies. Also great for crafting supplies, the junk drawer or even the garage, drawer organizers have as many uses as you can think of!

reversible under sink drawer

When it comes to storing liquid, an open rack is a good way to make sure containers can dry off. Look for durable metal construction that can stand up to everyday use. The reversible under sink drawer features a slide out drawer that makes the back corners of a cabinet easy to access. This is great in the bathroom for storing everything from extra toilet paper or paper towels to cleaning products or toiletries. In the kitchen keeping dishwashing soap or extra sponges clean and ready to use is easy when they have a special storage space of their own. Under sink space can be the hardest to organize with awkward pipes that get in the way. A tall and narrow design is a good way to make the best use of this space.

A portable basket is a more compact, portable way to store cleaning supplies. By keeping them all in one place you can carry everything you need with you as you move from room to room. This is an ideal option for cleaning smaller spaces. Make sure you use a basket made of metal or plastic that has plenty of ventilation so bottles can quickly dry off.

For a heavy duty clean or a quick freshening up, when you’re done cleaning up, putting away cleaning supplies doesn’t have to be a hassle if you have the right tools. Spend a little time creating just the right storage and save time every time you clean!