Meaningful Spaces

Okay this is not a breath taking reveal.  This is most likely not a Pinterest worthy pantry, like my prior post Pantry Inspiration.  But this is a very family friendly, frequently used through out the day pantry that I thought most of you can relate to.  I’ll show you how I contain and group the items in my pantry.

*The lowest shelf contains all the individually packaged snacks for lunches, and it also holds the drinks.

*The next one holds all the bagged or boxed snacks, nuts, raisins, etc.

*Above that are the sauces and boxed or bagged mixes.

*Above that hidden behind the Pellegrino are the canned items.

*On the top shelf are framed produce and fruit labels we’ve had since our first year of marriage.

*On the ground extra supplies in case of emergency.

*Lowest shelf, more lunch individually packaged items such as chips, and juice boxes.

*Above that vitamins and supplements.

*Above that cereals, and pancake mix.

*Above that more cereal, I separated into penny jars the oatmeal packets by flavor.

*Lowest shelf drink mixes, such as hot cocoa, tea, lemonade, etc.

*Above that baking supplies.

*Above that cooking oils and a S’more section (we make those fairly often-does that mean I have a problem?!?!?)

*All the baskets were purchased at Michaels on sale. It took going to 5 Michaels to find all the right sizes. Anyone else go on scavenger hunts to find just the right items for their home?

And I wanted to show you our Kitchen Command Center on the back of the pantry door….

It is in it’s “natural state” so you can see how it’s working.  I absolutely love it because all of those items were usually on the kitchen table or counter top.  So it’s definitely doing it’s job and corralling the paper clutter that accompanies a busy family.

There you have it our real life, hard working pantry! 

XOXO~

Laura